The Thermodynamics of Good Cities
Taking steps to reduce the urban heat island (UHI) effect makes sense for both sustainability and quality of life. Learn more about the effect and what steps can be taken.
Thermodynamics
Video Tutorial: Injecting a Liquid into an Evacuated Tank
. by Douglas B. Clark
This chemical engineering video tutorial describes how to use an interactive simulation that shows what occurs when a liquid is injected into an evacuated, isothermal tank.
Video Tutorial: Partial Molar Enthalpy (Interactive Simulation)
. by Douglas B. Clark
Having trouble plotting partial molar values for non-ideal, binary mixtures? Check out this video for a tutorial that shows how an interactive simulation can be used to plot the values.
February 2021 Featured Engage Discussions
. by Monica Mellinger
Check out the diverse discussions happening now, which range from simplifying your digital life to thermodynamics and Antoine equations.
Gleason Named 2019 Prausnitz AIChE Institute Lecturer
. by Gordon Ellis
MIT's Karen K. Gleason will present the John M. Prausnitz AIChE Institute Lecture for 2019 in Orlando.
Interview: John Prausnitz on Molecular Thermodynamics and Careers
. by Gordon Ellis
John Prausnitz is considered the founder of molecular thermodynamics, which transformed the ways in which chemical engineers learn and practice their profession. His humanistic approach t
Video Tutorial: Refrigeration Cycle and Energy Balances
. by Douglas B. Clark
This recently published tutorial in the Learn ChemE series explains each step in a refrigeration cycle and the energy balance for each step. The process is shown in a pressure-enthalpy diagram.
