SYLLABI FOR BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (CHEMICAL) OF PUNJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH

SCHEME OF TEACHING AND EXAMINATION
Paper Subject Teaching
Hours per
Week
Exam.
Marks
Sessional
Marks
Total
Marks
FIRST SEMESTER L T P C
CHE 101 Mathematics-I 3 1 - 4 50 50 100
CHE 102 Applied Physics 3 1 - 4 50 50 100
CHE 103 Chemistry (Inorganic) 3 1 - 4 50 50 100
CHE 104 Engineering Mechanics 3 1 - 4 50 50 100
CHE 105 Introduction to Chemical
Engineering
3 1 - 4 50 50 100
Practicals
CHE 151 Physics - - 2 1 25 25 50
CHE 152 Inorganic Chemistry - - 3 2 25 25 50
CHE 153 Engineering Graphics - - 3 2 25 25 50
CHE 154 Communication Skills - - 2 NC Qualifying
Total 15 5 10 25 325 325 650
L: Lectures/Week
T: Tutorials/Week
P: Practical Hours/Week
C: Number of Credits
NC: No Credits

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SECOND SEMESTER L T P C
CHE 201 Mathematics-II 3 1 - 4 50 50 100
CHE 202 Strength of Materials 3 1 - 4 50 50 100
CHE 203 Chemistry (Organic) 3 1 - 4 50 50 100
CHE 204 Process Plant Material &
Energy Balances
3 1 - 4 50 50 100
CHE 205 Physical Chemistry 3 1 - 4 50 50 100
CHE 206 Environmental Studies 2 - - NC Qualifying
Practicals
CHE 251 Computer Aided Drafting - - 3 2 25 25 50
CHE 252 **Basic Workshop
Techniques
- - 3 2 25 25 50
CHE 253 Organic Chemistry - - 3 2 25 25 50
CHE 254 Mechanical Engineering
Lab.
- - 2 1 25 25 50
CHE 255 Physical Chemistry - - 3 2 25 25 50
Total 17 5 14 29 375 375 750
** There will be 4 weeks’ training in Basic Workshop Techniques during the summer vacations.
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THIRD SEMESTER L T P
CHE 301 Physical Chemistry
3 1 - 100 50 150
CHE 302 Mechanical Operations
3 1 - 100 50 150
CHE 303 Electronics 3 1 - 100 50 150
CHE 304 Fluid Flow
3 1 - 100 50 150
CHE 305 Introduction to Bio-
Technology
3 1 - 100 50 150
Practicals
CHE 351 Physical Chemistry - - 3 50 50 100
CHE 352 Computer Programming
- - 3 50 50 100
CHE 353 Electronics Engineering Lab
- - 3 50 50 100
CHE 354 Computer Aided Drafting
- - 3 50 50 100
Total 15 5 12 700 450 1150
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FOURTH SEMESTER L T P
CHE 401 Mathematics-III
3 1 - 100 50 150
CHE 402 Electrical Engineering 3 1 - 100 50 150
CHE 403 Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics
3 1 - 100 50 150
CHE 404 Heat Transfer
3 1 - 100 50 150
CHE 405 Engineering Materials
3 1 - 100 50 150
Practicals
CHE 451 Electrical Engineering Lab
- - 3 50 50 100
CHE 452 Process Equipment Design
- - 3 50 50 100
CHE 453 Process Plant Design-I
- - 3 50 50 100
CHE 454 Analytical Techniques - - 3 50 50 100
CHE 455* Comprehensive Viva-
Voce-I
- - - 100 - 100
Total 15 5 12 800 450 1250
* The Comprehensive Viva-Voce –I Examination (Paper CHE 455 will cover the subjects taught
during the First, Second, Third and Fourth Semesters).
SCHEME OF TEACHING AND EXAMINATION
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FIFTH SEMESTER L T P
CHE 501 Mathematics-IV 3 1 - 100 50 150
CHE 502 Petroleum Processing
Engineering
3 1 - 100 50 150
CHE 503 Chemical Reaction
Engineering- I
3 1 - 100 50 150
CHE 504 Mass Transfer-I 3 1 - 100 50 150
CHE 505 Environmental Engineering 3 1 - 100 50 150
CHE 506 Chemical Technology
(Inorganic)
3 1 - 100 50 150
Practicals
CHE 551 Environmental Engineering
Lab
- - 3 50 50 100
CHE 552 Chemical Technology Lab
(Inorganic)
- - 3 50 50 100
CHE 553 Petroleum Processing
Engineering Lab
- - 3 50 50 100
CHE 554 Fluid Mechanics Lab - - 3 50 50 100
Total 18 6 12 800 500 1300
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SIXTH SEMESTER L T P
CHE 601 Chemical Reaction Engineering -II 3 1 - 100 50 150
CHE 602 Mass Transfer-II 3 1 - 100 50 150
CHE 603 Energy Technology 3 1 - 100 50 150
CHE 604 Chemical Technology (Organic) 3 1 - 100 50 150
CHE 605 Transport Phenomena 3 1 - 100 50 150
Practicals
CHE 651 Particle Mechanics Lab - - 3 50 50 100
CHE 652 Chemical Engineering
Computation
- - 3 50 50 100
CHE 653 Process Plant Design-II - - 3 50 50 100
CHE 654 Chemical Technology Lab
(Organic)
- - 3 50 50 100
Total 15 5 12 700 450 1150
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SEVENTH SEMESTER L T P
CHE 701 Chemical Reaction Engineering-II 3 1 - 100 50 150
CHE 702 Process Dynamics & Control 3 1 - 100 50 150
CHE 703 Process Engineering Economics 3 1 - 100 50 150
CHE 704 Plant Utilities 3 1 - 100 50 150
Elective Subjects
CHE 705 Petrochemical Technology
CHE 706 Polymer Science & Engineering
CHE 707 Food Technology
CHE 708 Industrial Safety & Hazards 3 1 - 100 50 150
CHE 709 Optimization Techniques in
Chemical Engineering
CHE 710 Project Management
Practicals
CHE 751 Chemical Engineering Computation - - 3 50 50 100
CHE 752 Process Plant Design-III - - 3 50 50 100
CHE 851 Heat & Mass Transfer - - 3 - - -
CHE 852 Process Control & Reaction
Engineering Lab
- - 3 - - -
CHE 855 Seminar - 2 - - - -
CHE 856 Project Work - 3 - - - -
Total 15 10 12 600 350 950
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EIGHTH SEMESTER L T P
CHE 801 Industrial Management 3 1 - 100 50 150
Elective Subjects-II
CHE 810 Membrane Separation Process
CHE 811 Petroleum Processing Engineering
CHE 812 Polymer Processing
CHE 813 Low Temperature Engineering 3 1 - 100 50 150
CHE 814 Biochemical Engineering
CHE 815 Alternate Engineering Technologies
CHE 816 Computer Programming & its
Applications
Practicals
CHE 851 Heat & Mass Transfer - - 3 75 75 150
CHE 852 Process Control & Reaction
Engineering Lab
- - 3 75 75 150
CHE 853 Process Modelling & Simulation - - 3 50 50 100
CHE 854 Elective Lab. - - 3 50 50 100
CHE 855 Seminar - - 2 - 100 100
CHE 856 Project Work - 3 - 50 100 150
CHE 857 Factory Training & Tour Report - - - - 100 100
CHE 858 Viva Voce-II (Comprehensive) - - - 100 - 100
Total 6 5 14 600 650 1250
SYLLABUS FOR
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (CHEMICAL)
FIRST SEMESTER
CHE 101 MATHEMATICS-I
Convergence and divergence of infinite series and some simple problems, trigonometric and
exponential functions of a complex variable, hyperbolic functions, separations into real and
imaginary parts, summation of series (“C+IS” method only).
Successive differentiation, expansion of function, applications of maxima and minima of a
function of two or more variables, curves in polar co-ordinates, angle between radius vector and
tangent line, curvature, partial differentiation, Asymptotes singular and multiple points, curve
tracing.
Definite integrals and their properties, definite integrals as the limit of a sum of the fundamental
theorem of integral calculus, determination of areas and lengths of curves, volumes and surfaces
and solids of revolution. Double and triple integrals with their simple applications.
Solution of ordinary differential equations of first order and first degree with simple applications
of engineering problems.
Books Recommended:
1. Prasad, G. : Differential Calculus, 17th Edition, Pothishala Private Ltd.
Allahabad.
2. Prasad, G. : Integral Calculus, 19th Edition, Pothishala Private Ltd.,
Allabahad.
3. Shanti Narayan : Differential Calculus, 14th Edition, S. Chand and Co., New
Delhi.
4. Shanti Narayan : Integral Calculus, 10th Edition, S. Chand And Co., New
Delhi.
5. Grewal, B. S. : Higher Engineering Mathematics, 41st Edition, Khanna
Pub., New Delhi.
6. Kreyszig, Erwin : Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 8th Edition, John
Wiley and Sons.
7. Jain, R. K. &
Iyengar, S.
: Advanced Engg. Mathematics, 2nd Edition, Narosa
Publishing House, New Delhi, 2003.
CHE 102 APPLIED PHYSICS
1. Relativity: Frames of reference, Michelson – Morley experiment, Galilean and Lorentz
transformation, Lorentz Fitz Gerald contraction, time dilation, postulates of special theory of
relativity, variation of mass with velocity, mass energy relation.
2. Mechanics: Surface tension, how to calculate surface tension for a drop, experimental
determination of surface tension by Jaeger’s method.
Viscosity: Coefficient of viscosity, critical velocity, Poiseuille’s equation for flow of a liquid
through a tube, motion in viscous medium, Reynolds number, Bernoulie’s equation and its
applications: venturimeter and pitot tube.
3. Optics: Ultrasonics: production, detection and uses of ultrasonics.
Interference: Formations of colours in thin films, Newton’s rings, Michelson interferometer.
Diffraction: Diffraction at a single slit, double slit diffraction grating, its theory, dispersive power
and resolving power.
Polarization: Polarization by reflection, scattering, absorption and double refraction. Quarter
wave and half wave plates, production and analysis of plane, circular and elliptically polarized
light.
Fiber optics: Basic principle, step index and graded index fiber, qualitative idea of signal
distortion and dispersion, transmission losses, fiber optics sensors and their applications.
Laser: Elementary ideas, He-Ne and Ruby laser, uses.
Holography: Basis principle, theory.
4. Quantum Physics: Difficulties with classical physics, blackbody radiation, photoelectric effect,
Compton effect, Debroglie hypothesis, uncertainty principle, time dependent and independent
Schrodinger’s equation, properties of well behaved wave function. Operators and their
expectation value. X-ray diffraction and Bragg’s law.
5. Physics of Materials: Magnetic materials, classification of materials, ferromagnetism, ferri and
anti ferromagnetism, hysteresis. Superconductivity, Meissner effect, thermodynamics of
superconducting transitions, qualitative idea of BCS theory.
Books Recommended:
1. Halliday, D. & Resnick, R. : Physics, 3rd Edition.
2. D. S. Mathur : Elements of Properties of Matter, 10th Edition.
3. Arthur Beiser : Perspectives of Modern Physics.
4. Theraja, B. L. : Modern Physics for Engineers, 1st Edition.
5. M. Ali Omar : Elementary Solid State Physics, 1st Edition.
CHE 103 CHEMISTRY (INORGANIC)
1. Quantum theory and atomic structure: Introduction to wave mechanics, the Schrodinger
equation, the Schrodinger equation as applied to hydrogen atom, the origin of quantum numbers
and shapes of orbitals. (3 Hrs.)
2. Chemical Bonding: Molecular orbital and valence bond theories of bond formation and
application of molecular orbital theory to the formation of homonuclear and heteronuclear
diatomic molecules. (3 Hrs.)
3. The Solid State: A recapitulation of close packing of spheres, structures of NaCl, CsCl, ZnS,
CaF2, crystal defects and applications of defect structures (transistors, rectifiers, photovoltaic
cells and computer chips). (3 Hrs.)
4. Coordination Compounds: Werner’s theory, effective atomic number, bonding of transition
metal complexes: valence bond theory, crystal field theory, crystal field splitting in tetrahedral,
octahedral and distorted octahedral (square planar) crystal fields. Thermodynamic aspects of
coordination compounds (crystal field stabilization energies of octahedral and tetrahedral
complexes, spectrochemical series). Kinetic aspects of coordination compounds (substitution
reactions in complexes with coordination number 4 and 6 and their mechanism - SN1, SN2).
Magnetic behaviour of complexes – Para magnetism, diamagnetism, ferromagnetism and
antiferromagnetism and measurement of magnetic susceptibility of complexes by Guoy’s
method. (12 Hrs.)
5. Organometallic Compounds: Nomenclature, types of ligands and bonding in organometallic
compounds, use of organometallics in industry. (4 Hrs.)
6. Inorganic polymers: Types of inorganic polymers, polyphosphazenes, polysiloxanes – their
structures and properties. (4 Hrs.)
7. Role of Metals in Biological Systems: Bio-inorganic Chemistry of Iron – Heme proteins &
Non-Heme iron proteins; bioinorganic chemistry of cobalt-vitamin B12 and metalloenzymes.
(4 Hrs.)
8. Metal toxicology: Toxic effects of heavy metals with special reference to Cd, Pb, Hg and As.
(4 Hrs.)
9. Theory of quantitative inorganic analysis. (3 Hrs.)
Books Recommended:
1. Sharpe, A. G. : Inorganic Chemistry, 3rd Edition, Longman
Publishers ELBS, 1992.
2. Lee, J. D. : Concise: Inorganic Chemistry, 5th Edition,
Chapman and Hall Publishers, 1996.
3. Cotton, F. A. & Wilkinson, G. : Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, 3rd Edition,
Wiley Eastern Ltd., 1982.
4. Cotton, F. A. & Wilkinson, G. : Basic Inorganic Chemistry, Wiley Eastern Ltd.,
1987.
5. Mark, J., West, R. & Allcock, H. : Inorganic Polymer, Prentice Hall, New Jersey
Publishers, 1982.
6. Basola, F. & Pearson, R. G. : Inorganic Reaction Mechanism, 2nd Edition,
Wiley Eastern Publishers, 1984.
7. Amdur, Doull & Klaasen (Eds.) : Casarett and Doulls Toxicology, Pergamon Press,
New York, 1991.
8. William & Burson (Eds.) : Industrial Toxicology: Safety and Health
applications in the work place, Van Nostrand –
Reinhold, New York, 1985.
CHE 104 ENGINEERING MECHANICS
1. Force System: Introduction, force, principle of transmissibility of a force, resultant of a force
system, resolution of a force, moment of force about a line. Varigon's theorem, couple, resolution
of force into force and a couple, properties of couple and their application to engineering
problems.
2. Equipments: Force body diagram, equations of equilibrium and their applications to
engineering problems, equilibrium of two forces and three-force member.
3. Structure: Plane truss, perfect and imperfect truss, assumption in the truss analysis, analysis
of perfect plane trusses by the method of joints, method of section and graphical method.
4. Friction: State and kinetic friction, laws of dry friction, co-efficient of friction, angle of
friction, angle of repose, cone of friction, frictional lock, friction of flat pivot and collered thrust
bearings, friction of journal-bearing, friction in screws, derivation of equation n T1/T2 = μc A and
its application.
5. Distributed Forces: Determination of centre of gravity, centre of mass and centroid by direct
integration and by the method of composite bodies, mass moment of inertia and area moment of
inertia by direct integration and composite bodies method, radius of gyration, parallel axis
theorem, Pappus theorems, polar moment of inertia.
6. Dynamics: Rectilinear motion, plane curvilinear motion-rectangular co-ordinates, normal and
tangential coordinates.
7. Kinetics of Particles: Equation of motion, rectilinear motion and curvilinear motion, work
energy equation, conservation of energy, impulse and momentum, conservation of momentum,
impact of bodies, co-efficient of restitution, loss of energy during impact.
8. Kinematics of Rigid Bodies: Concept of rigid body, types of rigid body motion, absolute
motion, introduction to relative velocity, relative acceleration (Corioli’s component excluded)
and instantaneous centre of zero velocity. Velocity and acceleration polygons for four bar
mechanism and single slider mechanism.
9. Kinematics of Rigid Bodies: Equation of motion, translatory motion and fixed axis rotation,
application of work energy, principles to rigid bodies conservation of energy.
10. Vibration: Classification, torsional free vibrations-single rotor and two rotar systems. Spring
mass system-its damped (linear dash pot) and undamped free vibrations, spring in series and
parallel, simple problems.
Books Recommended:
1. Meriam, J. L. & Kraige, L. G. : Statics, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons.
2. Meriam, J. L. & Kraige, L. G. : Dynamics, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons.
3. Hidgen, Stiles : Statics and Dynamics, Longman
CHE 105 INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
1. What is chemical Engineering? A.I.Ch.E. Definition of Chemical Engineering. Brief history
of chemical engineering. General aspects of Chemical Engineering like communications, human
relations, technical reading and professional bodies. Engineering problems in chemical
processes in scaling up from laboratory to commercial scale.
2. Systematic analysis of chemical processes; unit operations and unit process, material and
energy balances, thermodynamics and kinetics, process instrumentation and control and
economics.
3. Functions of chemical engineer/career opportunities for chemical engineers.
4. Scope of chemical engineering with respect to the new emerging areas in the field of
chemical engineering like environmental engineering, bio-chemical and bio-medical engineering,
membrane separation techniques, polymer science and engineering etc.
5. Factors for selecting a suitable site for the location of a process plant.
6. Systems of units and unit conversions involving process variables like pressure, viscosity,
temperature, density/specific gravity etc.
7. Composition of mixtures and solutions; mass fractions/mole fractions, molarity and
normality etc.
8. P-V-T relations for gas and gas mixtures, calculations using ideal gas law, compressibility
factor and vander Waal’s equations of state.
9. Liquid and liquid mixtures; Vapour pressures (cox chart, Duhrings lines, Clausius Clapeyron
equation), vapour-liquid equilibrium calculations using Raoult’s law, Henry’s law.
10. Gas-vapour mixtures; humidity calculations from partial pressures and vapour pressures. Dry
bulb, wet bulb and adiabatic saturation temperatures.
11. Introduction to material balances with and without chemical reactions, combustion
calculations, use of by-pass, recycle and purge streams.
12. Introduction to energy balances: Various forms of energy, types of systems,
intensive/extensive properties, general energy balance equation for a flow process, heat capacity
and mean heat capacity, energy balances for simple flow processes.
13. Thermo chemical calculations: Laplace Law and Hess’s Law, heats of formation, heats of
combustion, heats of reaction, Kirchoff’s equation for calculating heats of reaction at different
temperature.
Books Recommended:
1. Littlejohn, C. E. &
Meenagham, C. M.
: Introduction to Chemical Engineering, 1st Edition,
McGraw Hill.
2. Anderson, L. B. : Introduction to Chemical Engineering, 1st Edition,
McGraw Hill.
3. Shaheen, E. I. : Basic Practices of Chemical Engineering,
Houghton Miftlin Company, Boston, 1975.
4. Felder, R. M. &
Fousseau, R.W.
: Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, 2nd
Edition, John Wiley & Sons.
5. Himmelbleau, D. M. : Basic Principles and Calculations of Chemical
Engg., 6th Edition, Prentice Hall.
CHE 151 PHYSICS (PRACTICALS)

Coefficient of viscosity of water by flow through a capillary tube.

Surface tension of water by Jaeger's method.

Mechanical equivalent of heat by Calandar and Borne's apparatus.

Refractive index of the material of glass prism by spectrometer.

Wave length of sodium light by Newton's rings. Wavelength of sodium light by diffraction
grating.

Vertical and horizontal distance using sextant.

Density of a given wire using sonemet box.

Magnetic-meters. Internal resistance of Leclanche cell by Post Office Box and voltmeter
method.

Conversion of a galvanometer into an ammeter or a voltmeter of a given range, comparison
of e.m.f.’s of two cells by (I) Potentiometer (II) Lumsden's method. Value of H by using
tangent galvanometer and copper voltmeter. Accuracy of a given meter being copper
voltmeter.

Total intensity of earth's magnetic field using dipcircles.
Books Recommended:
1. Workshop, B. L. & Flint, H. T. : Advance Practical Physics, 1st Edition, Metheun
and Co. London.
2. Arora, C. L. : B.Sc. Practical Physics, 20th Edition, S. Chand
and Co.
3. Khanna & Gulati : Practical Physics, 11th Edition,
CHE 152 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (PRACTICALS)
1. Volumetric Analysis
(i) Redox Titrations:-
Titrations involving
(a) KMnO4 (Estimation of C2O4
-2)
(b) K2Cr2O7 (Estimation of Fe+2/Fe+3)
(c) Iodine [Iodometry & Iodimetry] (Estimation of Cu+2, AsO3
-3 and Sb+3)
(ii) Complexometric Titrations- Determination of Zn by EDTA titration.
2. Gravimetric Analysis
(a) Estimation of Ba+2/SO4
-2 as BaSO4
(b) Estimation of Fe+2/Fe+3 as Fe2O3
CHE 153 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS (PRACTICALS)
Introduction to engineering graphics, lettering, types of lines and their use, dimensioning aligned
and undirectional system. Orthographic projections, reference planes, auxiliary planes, first angle
and third angle method of projection. Conversion of pictorial view into orthographics views,
isometric projection.
Fastners-permanent fastners and temporary fastners, rivet, shapes of rivet heads, riveted joints,
caulking and fullering, screw thread, thread terms and nomenclature, thread profiles,
conventional representation of threads, drawing of hexagonal nuts and square nut; nut bolt
assembly; sketches of foundation bolts, locking devices for nut.
Engineering curves-cycloid, epycycloid, hypocycloid involute of a circle, involute of polygon,
Archimedian spiral and logarithmic spiral, drawing tangents and normals to these curves.
Books Recommended:
1. Luzadduer : Engineering Drawing, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.
2. Levens, A. S. : Graphics for Engineers, John Wiley.
3. Gill, P. S. : Machine Drawing, 17th Edition, B. D. Kataria & Sons,
Ludhiana, 2006.
4. Bhatt, N. D. : Machine Drawing, 22nd Edition, Character Book Staff,
Anand.
5. Shah, P. J. : Engineering Drawing, C. Jamandas & Co., Bombay.
CHE 154 COMMUNICATION SKILLS (PRACTICALS)
1. Need and Importance: Need of good communication skills, Presentation skills – with and
without physical media (Computer and Multimedia Projector), Communication skills in a
group – Group discussion, communication skills in an employment interview,
Communication skills and proper body language, Professional and Social etiquette,
Professional meeting skills.
2. Role Playing: Role playing as an event comparer, Role playing as Chairman, Role
playing as team leader. The workshop would involve learning of practical skills to
develop and perfect communication ability. Students would be required to give
presentations both as an individual and in a team. Group discussions would be held to
develop the communication skills while in a group.
Role playing would require the students to practice the knowledge and expertise gained
in communication skills to various situations where they would be required to perform
the roles mentioned.
The students would be evaluated on the basis of their communication skills, participation
in various activities and on the ability to work in a team.
Books Recommended:
1. Mohan, K. and Banerji, M. : Developing Communication Skills, Macmillan
SYLLABUS FOR
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (CHEMICAL)
SECOND SEMESTER
CHE 201 MATHEMATICS-II
Relationship between cartesian, cylindrical polar and spherical polar co-ordinate systems:
standard forms of equation of sphere, cone, cylinder.
Solution of simultaneous linear equation: Gauss elimination scheme, Gauss-Jorden Method,
Gauss-Seidel; interaction method, Solution of algebraic and transcendental equations, Graphical
method, bisection method, Regular-False-position, iteration method, Newton-Raphson method,
Curve-fitting: Graphical method, method of least squares.
Matrices: Rank of matrix, elementary transformation, Eigen-values, Eigen-vectors, Cayley-
Hamilton Theorem.
Finite differences: Forward, Backward and Central differences, Interpolation Formulas:
Lagrange’s formula for unequal Intervals, inverse interpolation, Numerical differentiation and
integration.
Statistics: Binomial Poisson and normal distributions, chi2-t distribution. Test of significance
with applications.
Books Recommended:
1. Kreyszig Erwin : Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 7th Edition, John Wiley
and Sons.
2. Hilderband, F. B. : Introduction to Numerical Analysis, Tata McGraw Hill.
3. Sastry, S. S. : Introductory Methods of Numerical Analysis, 4th Edition,
Prentice Hall.
4. Grewal, B. S. : Higher Engineering Mathematics, 41st Edition, Khanna
Publishers, Delhi.
5. Bajpai, A. C. : Numerical Methods for Engineers and Scientists, 1st Edition,
John Wiley.
6. Jain, R. K. &
Iyengar, S.
: Advanced Engg. Mathematics, 2nd Edition, Narosa Publishing
House, New Delhi, 2003.
CHE 202 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
1. Simple Stresses and Simple Strains: Load, various types of load stress (tensile and
compressive). Principle of St. Venant strain, Hooke’s law, modulus of elasticity (young’s
modulus). Tensile test, factor of safety, compound bars, temperature stresses, shear stress,
complementary shear stress, shear strain, modulus of rigidity, stresses under impact loads, stress
under suddenly applied load, numerical problems.
2. Compound Stresses and Compound Strains: Oblique stress, simple tension, state of pure shear,
pure normal stresses of given planes, general two-dimensional stress system, principle planes,
principle stresses, maximum shear stress, Mohr’s stress circle, Poisson’s ratio, principle strains in
three dimensions. Principle stresses determined from principal strains, analysis of strain, Mohr’s
strain circle, volumetric strain, elastic constants and relations between them, numerical problems.
3. Shearing Force and Bending Moments in Beams: Shearing force, bending moment, types of
load on beams, types of supports, relations between w, V and M. Concentrated loads, uniformly
distributed loads, graphical method, numerical problems.
4. Bending Stresses and Shearing Stresses in Beams: Pure bending, graphical determination of
moments of inertia, bending stress, composite beams, reinforced concrete beams, moments of
inertia variation of shear stress, rectangular section, I-section, principle stresses in I-beams, solid
circular sections, thin circular tubes, numerical problems.
5. Axial and Bending Loading Combined: General eccentric loading, eccentric longitudinal
loads, load eccentric about both the axes, middle third rule of rectangular section, middle quarter
rule of circular sections, numerical problems.
6. Deflection of Beam: Introduction, Macauly’s integration method, moment area method,
superposition method, deflection due to shear, numerical problems.
7. Torsion of Shafts: Circular shafts, shafts of varying diameter, compound shafts, combined
bending and torsion, torsion of thin circular tubes, combined end thrust, bending and torsion,
equivalent torque, equivalent bending moment, numerical problems.
8. Struts and Columns: Definition, pin ended (hinged) struct axially loaded, direction fixed at
one end and free at the other, direction fixed at one end and position fixed at the other, struct
with eccentric load, limitations of Euler theory, Rankine-Gordon formula, struct with lateral
loading, numerical problems.
9. Stresses and Strains in Thin Shells: Thin cylinder under internal pressure, thin spherical shell
under internal pressure, cylindrical shell with hemispherical ends, volumetric strain,
modifications for built-up shells, numerical problems.
10. Stresses and Strains in Springs: Close coiled helical springs, open coiled helical springs,
leaf springs, numerical problems.
11. Strain Energy and Theories of Elastic Failure: Strain energy in tension energy in
compression, strain energy in shear, strain energy in bending, strain energy in torsion, strain
energy under compound loading, theories of elastic failure and their graphical representation,
numerical problems.
Books Recommended:
1. Ryder, G. H. : Strength of Materials, 3rd Edition S.I. Units
Macmillan, 1969.
2. John Case & Chilver, A. H. : Strength of Material and Structures, 2nd Edition,
1971.
3. Timoshenko, S. : Strength of Materials Part-I, 3rd Edition, Cbs
Publishers, 1986.
4. Bedi, D. S. : Strength of Materials, 2nd Edition, S. Chand &
Company Ltd., 1984.
CHE 203 CHEMISTRY (ORGANIC)
1. Classification of organic compounds: IUPAC nomenclature, Structural isomerism, Cis-trans
isomerism. Shapes and Molecular orbital structures of compounds containing C, N and O.
Conformations of alkanes. Structures of dienes, pyridine, pyrrole, aromatic compounds.
2. Delocalisation: Concept of aromaticity, stability of cycloalkanes, resonance concept,
inductive and mesomeric effects, directive effects, activating and deactivating groups. Hydrogenbonding,
organic reagents and reaction intermediates.
3. Chemistry of hydrocarbons: House synthesis, halogenation of alkanes, free radical
mechanism, cracking, effect of structure on physical properties of compounds. Alkenes, catalytic
hydrogenation, dehydration of alcohols, dehydrohalogenation, Saytzeff rule, electrophillic
addition reactions, peroxide effect, mechanism of allylic substitution, acidity of 1-alkynes,
conjugated dienes, 1,2-and 1,4-additions, free radical and ionic mechanisms of addition
polymerisation reactions, ring-opening reactions of cyclopropane and cyclobutane, chemistry of
benzene and alkylbenzenes, aromatic electrophillic substitution reactions, Friedel-Crafts
reactions.
4. Chemistry of functional groups: Alkyl and aryl halides, nucleophilic substitution, synthetic
utility of Grignard reagents and alkyllithiums, mechanism of Grignard reactions of alcohols,
benzylalcohol, acidity of phenols epoxy compounds, Anisole nucleophilic addition,
benzaldehyde, acetophene, benzophenone, aldol condensation, acidity of acids, alkyl and aryl
amines.
Synthetic utility of diazonium salts, basicity of amines, multistep synthesis.
Books Recommended:
1. Bahl, B. S. & Bahl, Arun : Text-book of Organic Chemistry, 16th Edition,
S. Chand and Company Ltd., New Delhi.
2. Solomons, T. W. G. : Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry, John
Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 1994.
CHE 204 PROCESS PLANT MATERIAL AND ENERGY BALANCES
1. Review: Stoichiometric and composition relationship gas laws; Gaseous mixtures, vapor
pressure, humidity, etc.
2. Material Balances for Non-reaction systems including balances involving recycle and bypass
streams.
3. Material Balances for Reacting systems including balances involving recycle and purge
streams.
4. Combustion Calculations.
5. Energy balances on nonreactive and reactive systems.
Books Recommended:
1. Bhatt, V. I. & Vora, S. M. : Stiochiometry, 3rd Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 1984.
2. Himmelbleau, D. M. : Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical
Engineering, 6th Edition, Prentice Hall, 1977.
3. Felder, R. M. & Rousseau R.W. : Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, 3rd
Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 1986.
4. Reklaithis, G. V. : Introduction of Material and Energy balances, John
Wiley, 1983.
5. Lubyben, L.W. & Winzel, L. A. : Chemical Process Analysis, 2nd Edition, Prentice
Hall, 1988.
CHE 205 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
1. Solutions: Ideal and non-ideal solutions, Raoults’s law, change of free energy, enthalpy, and
entropy on mixing of liquids, distillation of binary solutions. Partially miscible liquids such as
Phenol- water, triethylamine- water, and Nicotine- water systems. Henry’s law, Nernst
distribution law, Colligative properties of dilute solutions. Abnormal molar mass, degree of
dissociation and association of solutes. (9 Hrs.)
2. Chemical Kinetics: Rate equation of reactions of various orders, rate mechanism, kinetics of
complex reactions. Concept of energy barrier and energy of activation. Theories of reaction rates,
measurement of extent of reaction, zero order reactions. Rates of flow systems. Lindemann
theory of unimolecular reactions. (8 Hrs.)
3. Surface Phenomena: Adsorption of gases by solids. Types of adsorption, adsorption
isotherms, Langmuir’s adsorption equation, B.E.T. equation for determination of surface area of
adsorbents, applications of adsorption, catalysis, kinetics of surface reactions. Introduction to
micelles, emulsions and gels. (5 Hrs.)
4. Photochemistry: Laws of photochemistry, principles of photochemical excitation, quantum
efficiency, Kinetics of photochemical reactions. (3 Hrs.)
5. Electrochemistry: Conductance of electrolytic solutions, transference number and its
determination, Kohlrausch’s law of independent migration of ions, Interionic attraction theory,
activity and activity coefficients of strong electrolytes, ionic equilibria. Ionizaton of water,
ionization constants of weak acids and weak bases, hydrolysis, pH, commonion effect, solubility
product and salt effect. (8 Hrs.)
6. Electrochemical Cells: Reversible and irreversible cells, e.m.f. and its measurement, cell
reactions and e.m.f., thermodynamics of electrode potentials, half- cell potential and its
determination, Nernst equation, concentration cells, liquid junction potential, determination of
activity co-efficient from cell potential data, potentiometric titrations. (7 Hrs.)
Books recommended:
1. Maron, Samuel H. Prutton,
Carl F.
: Principles of Physical Chemistry, Oxford & IBH
Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi.
2. Glasstone, Samuel : Textbook of Physical Chemistry, MacMillan and Co.
Ltd. London
3. Barrow, M. Gorden : Physical Chemistry, McGraw Hill, N.Y.
4. Rose, J. : Dynamics of Physical Chemistry, Lond Pitman
5. Puri, B.R., Sharma, L.R.
and Pathania, Madan, S.
: Principles of Physical Chemistry, S. Nagin &Co
Jalandhar.
6. Negi, A.S. and Anand, S.C. : A Text Book of Physical Chemistry, Wiley Eastern Ltd.
New Delhi.
7. Laidler, Keith J. : Chemical Kinetics, Tata McGraw-Hill Co. Ltd., New
Delhi.
8. Moore, W.J. : Basic Physical Chemistry, Prentice-Hall of India, New
Delhi.
9. Atkin, P.W. : A Text Book of Physical Chemistry, Oxford University
Press.
CHE 206 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Unit –I : The Multi-disciplinary nature of Environmental Studies: Definition, scope and
importance; need for public awareness.
Unit –II : Ecology and Ecosystems: Definition of ecology: Structure and function of
ecosystem; Producers, conserver and decomposers; Energy flow in the
ecosystem; Ecological succession; Food chains, food webs and ecological
pyramids.
Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and function of the
following ecosystems: Forest ecosystem; Grassland ecosystem; Desert
ecosystem; Aquatic ecosystem (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans,
estuaries).
Unit –III : Biodiversity and its conservation: Introduction - Definition: Genetic species
and ecosystem diversity. Value of biodiversity: Consumptive use, productive
use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option values; Biodiversity at global,
National and local levels; India as a mega-diversity nation; Hotspots of
biodiversity; Threats to biodiversity: Habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man
wildlife conflicts; Endangered and endemic species of India; Conservation of
biodiversity; In-situ and Ex-situ conservation of biodiversity.
Unit –IV : Natural Resources: Natural resources and their conservation:
(a) Air Resources: Features, composition, structure; air quality management.
(b) Forest Resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, case studies,
timber extraction, mining, dams and their effects on forests and tribal
people.
(c) Water Resources: Use and over utilization of surface and ground water,
floods, drought, conflicts over water, dams benefits and problems; water
quality management; manager of water resources e.g. rivers, lakes, ground
water, etc. Fluorosis and arsenic problems.
(d) Mineral Resources: Draw on and exploitation, environmental effects of
extracting and using mineral resources, case studies.
(e) Food Resources: World food problems, changes caused by agriculture and
overgrazing, effects of modem agriculture, fertilizer-pesticide problems,
water logging, salinity, case studies.
(f) Energy Resources: Growing energy needs, renewable and non-renewable
energy sources, use of alternate energy sources. Case studies.
(g) Land Resources: Land as a resource, land degradation: Man induced
landslides, solid erosion and desertification.
Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources and prevention
of pollution; Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles; Disaster
management: Floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides.
Unit –V : Environment Pollution: Definition -Air pollution: Definition, causes, effects
and control measures: Air Quality Management; Air Pollution Case Studies.
Water Pollution: Definition, causes, effects and control measures; Case
studies; Water Quality Management: Definition, causes, effects and control
measures.
Marine pollution.
Thermal pollution.
Soil pollution: Definition, causes and control measures : Case studies.
Noise pollution.
Nuclear hazards waste management.
Waste management through cleaner technologies: Reuse and recycling of
wastes.
Solid waste management: Causes, effects and control measures of urban and
industrial wastes, hazardous waster; bio-medical waste; Role of an individual
in prevention of pollution; Pollution case studies.
Disaster Management: Floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides.
Unit – VI : Social issues and the Environment: From Unsustainable to Sustainable
development; Urban problems related to energy; Water conservation, rain
water harvesting, watershed management; Resettlement and rehabilitation of
people: Its problems and concerns. Case studies; Environmental ethics:
Environmental value relationships; Environmental ethics and species
preservation; Climate change: Global warming, acid rain, ozone layer
depletion, nuclear accidents and holocaust. Case studies. Wasteland
reclamation; Consumerism and waste products. Legislation to Protect the
Environment: Environmental Protection Act; Air (Prevention and Control of
Pollution) Act; Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act; Wildlife
Protection Act; Forest Conservation Act; Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA); Environmental Management Systems (EMS); Environmental
Information Systems (EIS); P.I.L: Public Hearing and Role of NGO's; ISO
9000 and 14000; Issues involved in enforcement of environmental legislation;
Public awareness.
Environmental Economics: Environment and standard of living.
Unit –VII : Human Population and the Environment: Population growth, variation among
nations; Population explosion "Family Welfare Programme"; Environment
and human health; Human Rights; Value education; HIV/AIDS; Women and
Child Welfare; Role of Information Technology in Environment and human
health. Case studies.
CHE 251 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING (PRACTICALS)
1. Traditional drafting of various assemblies, pipe joints, sectional views and valves.
2. Introduction to various Computer Softwares and Computer Aided Drafting. Study and use of
various commands from Menus, Command Tool Box and Command prompt area.
3. Applications of Auto – CAD
• Drawing of Process and Flow Sheets.
• X-Y Graphs, Heat Exchangers.
• Columns: Packed Columns, Plate Columns.
• Jacketed vessels, Boiler parts like spring loaded steam stop valve.
• Cut View of Centrifugal pump and rotary compressor to show internal details.
Books Recommended:
1. Rakar, A. : Inside Auto Cad, B.P.B. Publications, New Delhi.
2. Omura, G. : Mastering Auto Cad, P.B.S. Publications, New Delhi.
3. Voisinet, D.D. : Computer Aided Drafting & Design.
4. Rogers, D.F. : Procedural Elements for Computer Graphics,
McGraw Hill, N.Y.
CHE 252 BASIC WORKSHOP TECHNIQUES (PRACTICALS)
Carpentry Shop: Introduction to various types of timber and particle, boards defects in timber,
seasoning of wood. Description and use of carpenter's tools, i.e. saws, planes, chisels, adze, etc.
Different types of timber in common use, making of lap joint, Bridle joint, dovetail joint and
Mitre joint.
Machine Shop: Classification of fabrication processes, machine tools and materials, introduction
to working of lathe, shaper, milling and drilling machines, power hacksaw, shearing machine and
grinding wheel. Simple turning, threading, drilling board and knurling operations on a lathe.
Welding: Use of arc welding and gas welding in making different types of joints.
CHE 253 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (PRACTICALS)
1. Lab – Safety
2. Preparation of Benzamide & Aspirin-Purification, determination of melting point and
percentage yield.
3. Identification of unknown organic compounds – Hydrocarbons, Phenols, Aldehydes,
Ketones, Carboxylic acids, Amides and Amines.
CHE 254 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY (PRACTICALS)
Experimental determination of Young’s modulus (from Searls apparatus) and Moment of inertia
of a flywheel, experimental verification of the laws of friction and determination of efficiencies
of various lifting machines.
Experiments for determining tensile, compressive, shear and bending strengths of materials on
Universal Testing Machine, Brinell Hardness test, Izod Impact strength test.
Books Recommended:
1. Ryder, G. H. : Strength of Materials, 3rd Edition, Macmillan.
2. Chaudhary, H. R. : Practical Applied Mechanics, Mohindra Capital
Publishers, Chandigarh.
CHE 255 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (PRACTICALS)
1. Surface tension of liquids using Stalagmometer and calculation of Parachor values.
2. Distribution of Iodine between water and carbon tetrachloride.
3. Kinetics of the hydrolysis of methyl acetate in the presence of hydrochloric acid.
4. Adsorption of acetic acid on activated charcoal.
5. Viscosity of liquids and composition of a binary solution.
6. Conductometry
• Variation of equivalent conductance and specific conductance on dilution.
• Dissociation constant of acetic acid.
• Solubility of sparingly soluble salts.
• Conductometric titrations of HCl vs NaOH and acetic acid vs NaOH.
7. Potentiometric titration of HCl vs NaOH and acetic acid vs NaOH and determination of
dissociation constant of acetic acid.
8. Colorimetry
• Verification of Lambert-Beer Law.
• Determination of concentration of solution of KMnO4/K2Cr2O7.
• Determination of composition of Fe-Salicylic Acid Complex by Job’s Method.
Books Recommended:
1. Lavitt, B.P. : Findlay’s Practical Physical Chemistry, Longman
Group Ltd.
SYLLABUS FOR
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (CHEMICAL)
THIRD SEMESTER
CHE 301 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
7. Solutions: Ideal and non-ideal solutions, Raoults’s law, change of free energy, enthalpy, and
entropy on mixing of liquids, distillation of binary solutions. Partially miscible liquids such as
Phenol- water, triethylamine- water, and Nicotine- water systems. Henry’s law, Nernst
distribution law, Colligative properties of dilute solutions. Abnormal molar mass, degree of
dissociation and association of solutes. (9 Hrs.)
8. Chemical Kinetics: Rate equation of reactions of various orders, rate mechanism, kinetics of
complex reactions. Concept of energy barrier and energy of activation. Theories of reaction rates,
measurement of extent of reaction, zero order reactions. Rates of flow systems. Lindemann
theory of unimolecular reactions. (8 Hrs.)
9. Surface Phenomena: Adsorption of gases by solids. Types of adsorption, adsorption
isotherms, Langmuir’s adsorption equation, B.E.T. equation for determination of surface area of
adsorbents, applications of adsorption, catalysis, kinetics of surface reactions. Introduction to
micelles, emulsions and gels. (5 Hrs.)
10. Photochemistry: Laws of photochemistry, principles of photochemical excitation, quantum
efficiency, Kinetics of photochemical reactions. (3 Hrs.)
11. Electrochemistry: Conductance of electrolytic solutions, transference number and its
determination, Kohlrausch’s law of independent migration of ions, Interionic attraction theory,
activity and activity coefficients of strong electrolytes, ionic equilibria. Ionizaton of water,
ionization constants of weak acids and weak bases, hydrolysis, pH, commonion effect, solubility
product and salt effect. (8 Hrs.)
12. Electrochemical Cells: Reversible and irreversible cells, e.m.f. and its measurement, cell
reactions and e.m.f., thermodynamics of electrode potentials, half- cell potential and its
determination, Nernst equation, concentration cells, liquid junction potential, determination of
activity co-efficient from cell potential data, potentiometric titrations. (7 Hrs.)
Books recommended:
1. Maron, Samuel H. Prutton,
Carl F.
: Principles of Physical Chemistry, Oxford & IBH
Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi.
2. Glasstone, Samuel : Textbook of Physical Chemistry, MacMillan and Co.
Ltd. London
3. Barrow, M. Gorden : Physical Chemistry, McGraw Hill, N.Y.
4. Rose, J. : Dynamics of Physical Chemistry, Lond Pitman
5. Puri, B.R., Sharma, L.R.
and Pathania, Madan, S.
: Principles of Physical Chemistry, S. Nagin &Co
Jalandhar.
6. Negi, A.S. and Anand, S.C. : A Text Book of Physical Chemistry, Wiley Eastern Ltd.
New Delhi.
7. Laidler, Keith J. : Chemical Kinetics, Tata McGraw-Hill Co. Ltd., New
Delhi.
8. Moore, W.J. : Basic Physical Chemistry, Prentice-Hall of India, New
Delhi.
9. Atkin, P.W. : A Text Book of Physical Chemistry, Oxford University
Press.
CHE 302 MECHANICAL OPERATIONS
1. Size Reduction: Crushers and Grinders: jaw crusher, crushing rolls, Gyratory Crusher
Tumbling/revolving mills, hammer Mill and Fluid energy mill. Closed and open circuits
grinding. Power requirements. Laws of crushing. (6 Hrs.)
2. Mechanical Separation: Screening: Stationery screens, Grizzlies, Trommel and Vibrating
screens. International Standard Screens & Indian Standard Screens. Screening Analysisdifferential
and cumulative.

Motion of particle through a fluid: Stoke’s Newton’s law. Free and hindered setting.

Setting tank and double cone classifiers

Batch and continuous thickeners

Settling chamber, cyclone, filter bag and electrostatic precipitators. (17 Hrs.)
3. Filtration: Plate and frame filter press, continuous rotary vacuum filter, filter aids, theory of
filtration for non-compressible cakes. (5 Hrs.)
4. Centrifugation: Tubular bowl centrifuge, disk centrifuge and batch basket centrifuge. (2 Hrs.)
5. Fluidization: Conditions for fluidization: Aggregate and particulate fluidization. Ergun’s and
Carman-Kozeny equations. (4 Hrs.)
6. Mixing and Agitation: Basic ideas and characteristics of mixing equipment power
consumptions scale-up. (4 Hrs.)
7. Conveying: Mechanical and pneumatic conveying systems, storage & handling of materials.
(2 Hrs.)
Books Recommended:
1. Mc Cabe, Warren L., Smith,
Juluain C. and Harroit, Peter
: Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, 5th Edition,
Mc Graw Hill Int. ed (Chemical Engineering Series)
Mc Graw Hill Book Company, New York, 1993.
2. Foust, Alan S., Wenseli, Leonard
A., Clump, Curtis W., mans,
Louis and Anersen, L. Bryce
: Principles of Unit Operations, Wiley International
Edition, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York.
3. Coulson, J.M. and Richardson,
J.F.
: Unit Operations (Volume 2 of Chemical Engineering)
New York: Mc Graw – Hill Book Co;, Inc.
4. Gupta, Santosh K. : Momentum Transfer Operations, Tata McGraw-Hill,
New Delhi.
5. Badger, Walter L. and
Banchero, Julius T.
: Introduction to Chemical Engineering, Mc Graw-Hill,
Kogakusha Ltd., New Delhi.
6. Brown, C.G. : Unit Operations, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York.
7. Chattopadhyay, P. : Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, Vol. I,
Khanna Publishers, New Delhi.
CHE 303 ELECTRONICS
Semiconductor Diodes: General introduction to Electronics. Concept of stiff Voltage and
Current Source. PN Junction, Depletion layer, Barrier Potential, Forward and Reverse Bias,
Breakdown voltage, load lines of diode, V-I characteristics, Half wave and full wave rectifiers,
RC LC filters, Zener diode, Varactor Diode, Light emitting diodes.
Bipolar Junction Transistor: Introduction, Junction transistor Structure, Operation, Transistor
amplifying action, CB, CE, CC-configuration characteristics, applications of transistor as an
amplifier, Biasing of Transistor. Introduction to FET’s, JFET’s.
Amplifiers: Class-A power amplifier, AC Load line, Voltage, current, power gain maximum AC
load power, stage efficiency in Class-A operation. Introduction to Class-B and Class- C
amplifiers.
Operational Amplifiers: Block Diagram, characteristics of an ideal OP-AMP, Application of
OP-AMP as an inverting amplifier, Phase Shifter, Scale Changer, Non-Inverting Amplifier,
Adder, Differential, Integrating amplifier.
Oscillators: Block diagram of feedback circuit used as an oscillator, concept of RC oscillators.
Boolean Algebra And Logic Gates: Binary and Hexadecimal number system, conversion of
numbers from one system to other, OR, AND, NOR, NAND, NOT Gates, Universal Gates,
Exclusive OR, NOR gates, De-Morgan’s Theorem, Boolean Relations: Commutative,
Associative and Distributive Laws, SOP and POS Method. Reduction of Boolean expression.
Flip Flops And Counters: Concept of flip-flops, RS Latches, RS,D, JK, T types, Triggered and
Clocked, master slave flip flops, Shift registers, Buffer register, Concept of synchronous and
asynchronous counters, Ripple counters, Half adder and full adder, subtractor.
Books Recommended:
1. Bhargava : Basic electronics and Linear circuits, Tata McGraw Hill.
2. Millman, J. : Integrated Electronics.
3. Malvino : Digital Principles and Applications, Tata McGraw Hill.
CHE 304 FLUID FLOW
Fluid Statics: Normal forces in fluids, Pressure Measurements, Forces on Submerged bodies,
Buoyancy and Stability. (4 Hrs.)
Fluid Properties: Newtonian and non-Newtonian Fluids, Nature of Turbulence, Eddy Viscosity,
Flow in Boundary Layers, Basic Equation of Fluid Flow. Bernoulli’s Equation. (8 Hrs.)
Navier stokes equation: Applications of Dimensional analysis to Fluid Flow. Problems. (4 Hrs.)
Flow of Incompressible Fluids: Laminar and Turbulent flow in pipes, Velocity Distribution in
Pipes, Frictional Losses in Pipes and Fittings, Fanning equation, Estimation of economic pipe
diameter. Derivation of HAGEN-POISEULLI and f=16/Re equations. (10 Hrs.)
Flow of compressible fluids: Compressible flow and flow through nozzles. (4 Hrs.)
Flow Measurements: Pilot tube, Orifice, Venturi, Rotameter and Notches, wet gas metre etc.
(4 Hrs.)
Fluid Machinery: Classification and Performance of Pumps, Turbines, Compressors, and
Blowers, Selection and Specification, Net positive Suction Head. (6 Hrs.)
Books Recommended:
1. Mc Cabe, W.L. and Smith, J.C. : Unit Operation of Chemical Engineering, McGraw
Hill.
2. Coulson, J.M. and Richardson,
J.F.
: Chemical Engineering, Vol. I, Pergamon
3. Foust, A.S., Wensel, L.A.,
Clump, C.W., Maus, L. and
Anderson, L.
: Principles of Unit Operations, John Wiley.
4. Badger, W.L. and Banchero,
J.T.
: Introduction to Chemical Engineering, Tata McGraw
Hill Pub. Co. Ltd., 1997.
5. Fox, R.W. and McDonald, A.T. : Introduction of Fluid Mechanics (SI Version) 4th ed.
John Wiley and Sons, 1996.
6. Chattopadhya, P. : Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, Vol. I,
Khanna Publishers, Delhi, 1997.
CHE 305 INTRODUCTION TO BIO-TECHNOLOGY
Overview of Biotechnology: To make students conversant with the current developments and
further prospects of biotechnology.
Introduction to Life: The origin of life: Oparin’s hypothesis, generation of organic molecules as
building blocks for the synthesis of complex biomolecules, the cellular basis of life; correlation
between the various structures and functions.
Matter: The basic unit of life – the cell, various organelles, their structure and function.
Macromolecules - their structure and functions: Configuration and Conformation,
Carbohydrates, Amino acids, Proteins, Lipids, Purines, Pyrimidines, Porphyrins, Vitamins and
Nucleic acids.
Environment: The concept of recalcitrance and the role of biotechnology in dealing with these
types of compounds.
Bioinstrumentation: Biosensors – concept and construction, construction and application of
ECG, EEG, ultrasound, MRI etc; artificial limbs, microsurgical operations – role of bioengineer,
Bioreactor design and operation.
Books Recommended:
1. Neil A. Cambell : Biology, Benjamin Cummings Company.
2. Smith and Wood : Biological Molecules, Latest Edition, Chapman and
Hall.
3. Smith and Wood : Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Chapman
and Hall.
4. Hart, D.L. and Jones, E.W. : Genetics, 5th Edition, Jones & Barlett Publications.
5. Kendal : Biology, Prentice Hall, 5th Edition, 2001.
CHE 351 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (PRACTICALS)
9. Surface tension of liquids using Stalagmometer and calculation of Parachor values.
10. Distribution of Iodine between water and carbon tetrachloride.
11. Kinetics of the hydrolysis of methyl acetate in the presence of hydrochloric acid.
12. Adsorption of acetic acid on activated charcoal.
13. Viscosity of liquids and composition of a binary solution.
14. Conductometry
• Variation of equivalent conductance and specific conductance on dilution.
• Dissociation constant of acetic acid.
• Solubility of sparingly soluble salts.
• Conductometric titrations of HCl vs NaOH and acetic acid vs NaOH.
15. Potentiometric titration of HCl vs NaOH and acetic acid vs NaOH and determination of
dissociation constant of acetic acid.
16. Colorimetry
• Verification of Lambert-Beer Law.
• Determination of concentration of solution of KMnO4/K2Cr2O7.
• Determination of composition of Fe-Salicylic Acid Complex by Job’s Method.
Books Recommended:
1. Lavitt, B.P. : Findlay’s Practical Physical Chemistry, Longman
Group Ltd.
CHE 352 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (PRACTICALS)
C++ fundamentals
• C++Programming Basics: C++ Program Structure, Variables, Input /Output statements,
Arithmetic Operators, Assignment and Increment Operators.
• Control statements
• Loops and Decisions: Relation operators, Iterations: While Loop, for Loop, do Loop,
Decisions: if statement, if else statement, nested if else statement, switch statement.
Logical operators, other control statements: break statement, continue statement and
go to statement.
• Programming and Compiling, Exercises.
• Functions
Books Recommended:
1. Lafore, R. : Object Oriented Programming in Turbo C++, Galgotia
Publications.
2. Kanetkar,Y. : Let Us C++, BPB Publications
CHE 353 ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING LAB (PRACTICALS)
NOTE: Minimum eight experiments are to be done.
1 Study the forward and reverse biased diode characterstics.
2 Study the CB, CE, CC transistor characterstics.
3 To obtain the waveforms of half wave rectifier circuit on CRO with and without L and
C filter.
4 To obtain the waveforms of full wave rectifier circuit on CRO with and without
L and C filter.
5 To study the OP-AMP as an Inverting amplifier.
6 To study the OP-AMP as a Phase shifter.
7 To study the OP-AMP as an Adder.
8 To study the OP-AMP as a Difference amplifier.
9 To study the OP-AMP as a Differentiator.
10 To study the OP-AMP as an Integrator.
11 Verification of basic and universal gates.
12 Verification of counters and seven segment display.
13 Study of pulse triggered and edge triggered RS, JK, Master salve segment display.
CHE 354 COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING (PRACTICALS)
1. Traditional drafting of various assemblies, pipe joints, sectional views and valves.
2. Introduction to various Computer Softwares and Computer Aided Drafting. Study and use of
various commands from Menus, Command Tool Box and Command prompt area.
3. Applications of Auto – CAD
• Drawing of Process and Flow Sheets.
• X-Y Graphs, Heat Exchangers.
• Columns: Packed Columns, Plate Columns.
• Jacketed vessels, Boiler parts like spring loaded steam stop valve.
• Cut View of Centrifugal pump and rotary compressor to show internal details.
Books Recommended:
1. Rakar, A. : Inside Auto Cad, B.P.B. Publications, New Delhi.
2. Omura, G. : Mastering Auto Cad, P.B.S. Publications, New Delhi.
3. Voisinet, D.D. : Computer Aided Drafting & Design.
4. Rogers, D.F. : Procedural Elements for Computer Graphics,
McGraw Hill, N.Y.
SYLLABUS FOR
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (CHEMICAL)
FOURTH SEMESTER
CHE 401 MATHEMATICS – III
Fourier Series: Euler’s Formulae, Dirchiel’s Conditions for Expansion, Change of interval, Odd
and Even Functions, Expansion of Odd and Even Periodic Functions, Introduction to Harmonic
Analysis. (8 Hrs.)
Vectors: Gardient, Divergence, Curl, Statement of Green’s Gauss and Stoke’s Theorem and their
simple applications. (6 Hrs.)
Linear Differential Equations with constant Coefficients, Homogeneous Linear Equations, method of
variation of Parameters, Simultaneous Liner Differential Equations with Constants Coefficients.
(8 Hrs.)
Laplace transform: Definition, Transforms of Elementary functions, Properties of Transforms,
Inverse Transforms, Transform of Derivative Unit. Unit Step Function, Dirac Della Function &
Unit Impulse function. Period Functions, Application of Transform to the solution of ordinary
Differential equations. (8 Hrs.)
Function of complex variable, analytic functions, Cauchy’s theorem, Cauchy’s integral formula,
introduction to Tayler’s series and Laurent’s series, Residues, theorem and its simple
applications. (10 Hrs.)
Books Recommended:
1. Kreyszig, Erwin : Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 7th Edition,
John Wiley & Sons.
2. Grewal, B.S. : Higher Engineering Mathematics, 41st Edition,
Khanna Publishers, Delhi.
3. Jain, R. K. and Eyengar, S. R.K. : Advanced Engg. Mathematics, 2nd Edition, Narosa
Publishing House, New Delhi, 2003.
CHE 402 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
DC Circuits: General introduction to Electrical Engineering, Kirchoff’s Law and network
solution, network analysis by Mesh and Node analysis, Superposition theorem, Thevenin
Theorem, Norton Theorem, Maximum power transfer theorem, delta-star transformation and
vie-versa, energy storage elements, step response to RL, RC and RLC circuits.
Single Phase AC Fundamentals: Generation of alternating voltages and alternating currents,
Equations for AC quantities, cycle, time period, frequency, amplitude, calculation of R.M.S
values, Average values for different waveforms, solution and phasor diagram of single
phase AC circuit with sinusoidal source of excitation, AC through pure resistance,
inductance and capacitance, series and parallel combination of R-L-C circuits, resonance in
series and parallel circuits.
Three Phase AC Fundamentals: Disadvantages of single phase system, star and delta
connection in three phase circuits, relation between line and phasor quantities, power in
three phase system, solution of three phase balanced circuits, power and power factor
measurement by two wattmeter method.
Transformers: Introduction to magnetic circuits, Basic principle and construction of
transformers, E.M.F equation, approximate equivalent circuit, phasor diagram, losses,
efficiency and condition for maximum efficiency, voltage regulation, open circuit and
short circuit test on single phase transformers.
AC Machines: Operating principle and construction of three phase induction motors,
production of rotating field, concept of slip, frequency etc. Torque under starting
conditions and running conditions, condition for maximum torque, slip-torque
characteristics (qualitative treatment) Various power stages in motor, relation between
torque, mechanical power and rotor output , starting of induction motor. Operating
principle and construction of single phase induction motors( Split phase and capacitor
motor).
DC Machines: Operating principle and construction of DC generators, types of DC
Generators, E.M.F equations, various losses in DC Generators and efficiency, Armature
reaction, commutation in DC Generators. Principle of DC Motors, significance of Back
E.M.F and voltage equation , calculation of Amature and shaft torque, Applications of DC
motors.
Books Recommended:
1. Edward Hughes : Electrical and Electronic Technology, Pearson
Education Publication, Asia, 2003.
2. Nagsarkar, T.K. and Sukhija
M.S.
: Basic Electrical Engg., Oxford University Press,
2004.
3. Nagrath, I.J. and Kothari, D.P. Basic Electrical Engg., TMH, New Delhi.
CHE 403 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS
Brief review of the terms: state functions, types of systems, internal energy, heat and work and
reversible and irreversible processes. First Law of Thermodynamics and its Engineering
Applications i.e. constant volume processes, constant pressure processes, isothermal and
adiabatic processes, pumps, turbines, compressors, nozzles, heat exchangers, pitot tube,
venturimeter and orifice meter. Throttling Processes, Joule-Thomson Coefficient, liquefication of
gases, thermochemistry includes a brief review of heat capacities and their measurement,
standard heat of reaction, standard heat of formation, standard heat of combustion, flame
temperature, H-x diagrams, heat of solution, partial, molar enthalpies, enthalpy for phase change
etc. Equation of state for real gases and their mixtures. Principle of corresponding states and
generalized compressibility factor.
Review of Second law of thermodynamics, entropy concept, Entropy and lost work calculations.
Microscopic interpretation of entropy. Third Law of thermodynamics and its applications. Free
energy functions and their significance in phase and chemical equilibria, Clapeyron’s equation
and some important correlations for estimating vapor pressures. Estimation of thermodynamic
properties by using graphs and tables.
Phase Equilibria:
Partial molar properties, partial molar Gibbs free energy, Chemical potential and its dependence
on temperature and pressure Ideal solutions (Lewis-Randel Rule).
Fugacity and its calculations. Dependence of fugacity of temperatures and pressure
Solution behaviour of real liquids and solids. Activity and activity coefficients. Variation of
activity co-efficient with temperature and composition. Activity coefficients of electrolytes
standard states. Properties of mixing. Excess Properties, Gibbs-Duhem equation and its
application to vapour-liquid equilibria.
Chemical Equilibria:
Equilibrium constant in terms of measurable properties variations of equilibrium constant with
temperature and pressure.
Adiabatic reactions, Gibbs phase rule, equilibria in heterogeneous reactions.
Books Recommended:
1. Smith, J.M., Van Ness, H.C.
and Abbott, M.M.
: Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics, 7th Edition, McGraw Hill
Professional, 2005
2. Elliott, J.R and Lira, C.T. : Introductory Chemical Engineering Thermodynamic,
Prentice Hall PTR., 1999.
3. Rao, Y.V.C. : Chemical Engg. Thermodynamics, Orient Blackswan,
1997.
4. Dodge, B.F. : Chemical Engg. Thermodynamics, McGraw Hill,
1944, Original from the University of Michigan, 2007.
5. Narayanan, K.V. : A Textbook of Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2004.
CHE 404 HEAT TRANSFER
Conduction: Steady state conduction in one dimensional system, general conduction equation,
effect of variable thermal conductivity, steady state conduction involving internal heat
generation, lagging on pipes, the critical thickness of insulation on pipes, extended surfaces of
uniform thickness and fin effectiveness, fin efficiency.
Convection: Free and forced convection, concept of heat transfer co-efficient, dimensionless
numbers in free and forced convection, Dimensional analysis, Determination of Heat transfer
coefficient using heat and momentum transfer analogies, experimental determination of heat
transfer coefficient and common working correlations.
Condensation and Boiling: Condensation heat transfer phenomenon, film condensation on
vertical plates and cylinders as well as on horizontal cylinders. Effects of non-condensable gases
and vapor velocity on condensation, pool boiling, forced convection boiling, working
correlations for pool boiling.
Evaporation: Types of Evaporators, single and multiple effects, single and multiple effects
calculations, evaporator capacity, economy, effect of liquid head and boiling point elevation,
methods of feeding.
Heat Exchangers: Various types of heat exchangers, overall heat transfer coefficients, heat
exchanger mean temperature differences, heat exchanger effectiveness and the number of
transfer units.
Radiation Heat Transfer: Black Body radiation, and grey body radiation, physical mechanism,
radiation properties and shape factor, heat exchange between non-black bodies, radiation shields
pyrometry and effect of radiation on temperature measurement.
Books Recommended:
1. Mc Cabe, W.L., Smith, J.C. : Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering McGraw
Hill.
2. Holman, J.P. : Heat Transfer, McGraw Hill Book Co.
3. Mc Adams, W.H. : Heat Transmission, McGraw Hill Book Co.
4. Chapmann, A.J. : Heat Transfer, Mc Millan Publishing Co.
5. Kern, D.Q. : Process heat Transfer, McGraw Hill Book Co.
6. Kreith, F. : Principles of Heat Transfer, Harper & Row Pub.,
London.
7. Geankoplis, C.J. : Transport Processes and Unit Operations, Prentice Hall
of India Pvt. Ltd., 3rd Edition, 1999.
CHE 405 ENGINEERING MATERIALS
1. Atomic Structure: Review of bonding in solids, structure –property-processing relationship.
(2 Hrs.)
2. Crystal Structure : Space lattice,crystal systems, Miller indices, effect of radius ratio on coordination,
structures of common metallic, polymeric, ceramic, amorphous and partly
crystalline materials. (6 Hrs.)
3. Imperfections in atomic arrangement: various defects in atomic arrangement, diffusion
phenomenon in solids, Fick’s first and second law of diffusion, solid solution, slip systems,
various methods of strengthening materials, Schmid’s law. (8 Hrs.)
4. Phase Diagrams and phase transformation: binary phase diagrams – Fe-Fe3C, Cu-Ni, Pb-Sn.
microstructure development, TTT diagrams, heat treatment processes-hot and cold working,
hardening and softening processes. (8 Hrs.)
5. Materials: Standards and specifications, unified alloy numbering system, ferrous metals and
alloys, non-ferrous metals and alloys; overview of ceramic, polymeric and composite
materials; Mechanical tests: standard test procedures for mechanical property determinationstrength,
toughness, fracture toughness, hardness, deformation, fatigue, creep etc. (8 Hrs.)
6. Corrosion: Types and mechanism of corrosion, factors influencing corrosion, combating
corrosion, selection of materials of construction for handling different chemicals. (8 Hrs.)
Books Recommended:
1. Askelland, Donald R. : The Science & Engineering of Materials, PWSKENT.
2. Shackleford, J.F. : Introduction to Material Science for Engineers, Mc
Millan.
3. Van-Vlack, L.H. : Elements of Material Science & Engineering, Addison
Wesley
4. Raghavan, V. : Material Science & Engineering, Prentice Hall of India
5. Callister Jr. William D. : Materials Science and Engineering- An Introduction,
Wiley
CHE 451 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING LAB (PRACTICALS)
NOTE: Minimum eight experiments to be done.
1. Overview of the equipments, instruments and procedure to be used, safety precautions
and report writing.
2. To study resonance in R-L-C series and parallel circuit.
3. Measurement of power and power factor by three voltmeter method.
4. Measurement of power and power factor by three ammeter method.
5. To measure power and power factor using a single wattmeter in a single phase
circuit.
6. Measurement of power and power factor of three phase balanced load by two
wattmeter method.
7. To perform open circuit test and short circuit test on a single phase transformer
and draw equivalent circuit.
8. To obtain magnetization characteristics of DC Machine.
9. Calibration of Energy meter with help of standard wattmeter method.
10. To study speed control of DC Shunt Motor. To draw the speed variation with respect
to:
i) Change of field current.
ii) Change of armature resistance.
CHE 452 PROCESS EQUIPMENT DESIGN (PRACTICALS)
1. Mechanical design of Process Equipment: Introduction, classification of pressure vessels,
pressure vessel codes and standards. Fundamental principles and equations.
2. General design considerations for pressure vessels: Design pressure, design temperature,
materials, design stress (nominal design strength), welded joint efficiency and
construction categories, corrosion allowance, design loads, minimum practical wall
thickness.
3. Design of thin-walled vessels under internal pressure: Cylinders and spherical shells,
heads and closures, design of flat ends, design of domes ends, conical sections and end
closures.
4. Design of vessels subject to external pressure: Cylindrical shells, design of stiffening
rings, vessels heads.
5. Design of vessels subject to combined loading: Weight loads, wind loads (tall vessels),
torque.
6. Design of Foundation and supports.
7. Design of Bolted flanged joints and welded joints.
Books Recommended:
1. Battacharyya, B.C. : Introduction to Chemical Equipment Design
Mechanical aspects, Chemical Engineering
Education Development Centre.
2. Joshi, M.V. : Process Equipment Design, Macmillan India.
3. Coulson, J.M. and Richardson,
J.F.
: Chemical Engineering, Volume 6, Pergamon Press.
CHE 453 PROCESS PLANT DESIGN – I (PRACTICALS)
1. Design of piping & Piping networks.
2. Selection, specification & power requirements of process pumps, fans and blowers.
3. Design of settling equipments like Dor Thickeners, Dust Chambers, Cyclone Separator &
Centrifuges.
4. Design of agitated vessels using various types of impellers.
5. Design of Conveyor system for solids.
Books Recommended:
1. Luding, E.E. : Applied Process Design in Chemical in
Petrochemical Plants, Gulf Publishing Company.
2. Perry, J.H. : Chemical Engineers Handbook, McGraw Hill.
3. Joshi, M.V. : Process Equipment Design, MacMillan Indian.
4. Peters, M.S. and Timmerhaus,
K.D.
Plant Design and Economics for Chemical
Engineers, McGraw Hill.
CHE 454 ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES (PRACTICALS)
1. Solvent Extraction: Distribution law, extraction process, factors effecting extraction,
technique for extraction, Advantages and applications of solvent extraction. Extraction of
caffeine from tea leaves.
2. Chromatography: Introduction to chromatography, principles, classification of
chromatographic techniques, thin layer and paper chromatography – principle and
technique. TLC of common compounds.
3. Column Chromatography: Factors affecting column efficiency and applications.
Separation of a mixture of cations by column chromatography.
4. IR Spectroscopy: Origin, principle, modes of vibrations of atoms in polyatomic
molecules, instrumentation, selection rules, identification of organic compounds on the
basis of infrared spectra.
5. UV-Vis Spectroscopy: Selection rules, identification of organic compounds using UVVIS
spectroscopy.
6. NMR Spectroscopy: Principle, chemical shift, spin-spin coupling shift reagents,
instrumentation, spectra and molecular structure, identification of organic compounds on
the basis of NMR.
7. Thermoanalytical methods: Principle, classification of methods.
TGA – Instrumentation, factors affecting results and analysis of data. Applications.
DTG – Instrumentation, analysis of data and applications.
DTA – Principle, Instrumentation and applications. Thermal analysis of representative
samples e.g. Calcium oxalate.
Books Recommended:
1. Skoog, D. A. & West, D. M. : Principles of Instrumental Analysis, 5th Edition,
Saunders College Publishers, USA.
2. Skoog, D. A. & West, D. M. : Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, 7th Edition,
Saunders College Publishers, USA.
3. Willard, Meritt, Dean &
Sattle
: Industrial Methods of Analysis, 7th Edition.
4. Galen W. Ewing : Industrial Methods of Chemical Analysis, 5th
Edition.
5. Silverstein R. M. & Webster,
F.X.
: Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds,
6th Edition, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., USA.
SYLLABUS FOR
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (CHEMICAL)
FIFTH SEMESTER
CHE 501 MATHEMATICS-IV
Solution of differential equations in series with reference to Bessel and Legendre equations,
elementary properties of Bessel and Legendre functions. (6 Hrs.)
Solution of differential equations by numerical methods, Picard’s method, Euler’s method,
Runge-Kutta method, Milne’s method. (4 Hrs.)
Solution of difference equation with constant coefficients. (3 Hrs.)
Formation and classification of partial differential equations, first order linear equations,
standard forms of non linear equations, Charpit’s method, homogeneous linear equations with
constant coefficients. (8 Hrs.)
Different methods for parabolic equations, hyperbolic equations and elliptic equations. (6 Hrs.)
Solution of partial differential equations of engineering interest by method of separation of
variables. (7 Hrs.)
Z-transforms: Introduction, standard Z – transforms, properties of z-transforms, initial value and
final value theorems, Inverse – Z-transforms, Inverse Z-transforms by power series method,
partial fractions method and integral method, application to difference equations. (6 Hrs.)
.Books Recommended:
1. Kreyszig, Erwin : Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 8th Edition, Wiley-Eastern,
New Delhi, 2002.
2. Grewal, B.S. : Higher Engineering Mathematics, 40th Edition, Khanna Publishers,
Delhi, 2008.
3. Jain, R. K. &
Iyengar, S.
: Advanced Engg. Mathematics, 2nd Edition, Narosa Publishing
House, New Delhi, 2003.
4. Jain, R.K. : Numerical Solutions of Differential Equations, 2nd Edition, Prentice
Hall, 1987.
CHE 502 PETROLEUM PROCESSING ENGINEERING
Introduction to petroleum industry, world petroleum resources, petroleum industry in India.
Origin, exploration & drilling of petroleum crude. Transportation of crude and products. ( 4 Hrs.)
Crude pretreatment: Refining and distillation of petroleum crude, composition and classification
of petroleum crude, methods of evaluation: ASTM, TBP and EFV distillation. Properties and
specifications of petroleum products such as LPG, gasoline,naphtha, kerosene, diesel, lubricating
oils and waxes. (12 Hrs.)
Separation Processes: Design and operation of topping and vacuum distillation units and tube
still furnaces. Solvent extraction processes for lube oil base stock and for aromatics from naphtha
and kerosene steams, solvent dewaxing. (12 Hrs.)
Conversion Processes: Thermal cracking: visbreaking and coking processes, catalytic cracking,
thermal reforming and catalytic reforming, alkylation, polymerization, isomerisation and
hydroprocessing. (10 Hrs.)
Safety and pollution considerations in refineries. (2 Hrs.)
Books Recommended:
TEXT BOOKS
1. Nelson, W.L. : Petroleum Refinery Engineering, 5th Edition, McGraw Hill, 1985.
2. Rao, B.K. : Modern Petroleum Refining Processes, 5th Edition, Oxford & IBH
Publishing Co., 2009.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Guthrie, V.B. : Petroleum Products Handbook, McGraw Hill, 1960.
2. Hobson, G.D.,
Pohl. W.
: Modern Petroleum Technology, 5th Edition, John Wiley, 1984.
CHE 503 CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING–I
Introduction and a brief review of the kinetics of homogeneous reactions. (4 Hrs.)
Interpretation of rate data from constant volume and constant pressure systems. (8 Hrs.)
Single Ideal reactors. (6 Hrs.)
Design for single reactions. (5 Hrs.)
Design for multiple reactions. (5 Hrs.)
Thermal characteristics of reactors: temperature and pressure effects. (7 Hrs.)
Non-ideality in reactors and its effects on chemical conversion. One parameter models to
represent the behaviour of chemical reactors. (5 Hrs.)
Books Recommended:
1. Levenspiel, O. : Chemical Reaction Engineering, 3rd Edition, John Wiley and
Sons, 2004.
2. Smith, J.M. : Chemical Engineering, Kinetics, 3rd Edition, and McGraw
Hill, 1981.
4. Dinbigh, K. and Turner,
K.G.
: Chemical Reactor Theory – An Introduction, Cambridge Univ.
Press.
5. Scott Fogler, H. : Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, 4th Edition,
Prentice Hall, 2007.
CHE 504 MASS TRANSFER – I
Mass transfer operations, classification of mass transfer operations, choice of separation
methods, methods of conducting mass transfer operations, design principles. (3 Hrs.)
Introduction to mass transfer and diffusion, molecular diffusion in gases and liquids, diffusion
coefficients for gases and liquids, diffusion in solids, types of solid diffusion. (7 Hrs.)
Mass transfer coefficients, types of mass transfer coefficients, mass transfer coefficients in
laminar flow, theories of mass transfer. (5 Hrs.)
Interphase mass transfer, concept of overall mass transfer coefficient. (6 Hrs.)
Working principle, construction and industrial applications of various gas liquid contacting
equipments like sparged vessels, mechanically agitated vessels, tray towers, packed towers,
spray chambers, venturi scrubbers. (8 Hrs.)
Humidification operations, psychometric chart, adiabatic saturation temperatures, wet bulb
temperature, adiabatic operations, types of cooling towers. (6 Hrs.)
Principle of drying, batch drying, drying curve, constructional details and working of different
dryers. (5 Hrs.)
Books Recommended:
1. Treybal, Robert E. : Mass Transfer Operations, 3rd Edition. McGraw-Hill, 1981.
2. Sherwood, T.K., Pifford,
Robert L. and Wilke,
Charles R.
: Mass Transfer, McGraw-Hill.
3. Sharma, K.R. : Principles of Mass Transfer, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.,
2007.
4. McCabe, Warren L.,
Smith Juliam C. and
Harriott, Peter
: Unit Operations of Chemical Engg., 7th Edition, McGraw-Hill,
2005.
5. Coulson & Richardson : Chemical Engineering, Vol.I (6th Edition, 2009) and Vol. II. (5th
Edition, 2006).
CHE 505 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Ambient air and water standards. Principal sources of pollution. (3 Hrs.)
Inter-relationship between energy and environment pollution. Prevention of environmental
pollution through conservation, raw material substitutions, process and equipment modifications.
A case study on the concept of zero discharge. (7 Hrs.)
Air Pollution:
- Principal air pollutants and their usual sources.
- Effect of air pollutants on human health, animals, vegetation and materials.
- Atmospheric dispersion of air pollutants, temperature inversions, Estimation of pollutants by
Gaussian plume model.
- Process and equipments used for the control of particulate pollutants. (12 Hrs.)
Water Pollution:
- Types of water pollutants, their sources and effects.
- BOD and COD
- Waste water treatment techniques and equipments, flocculation, skimming, floatation, etc.
- Primary Treatment-through settling.
- Secondary Treatment-Aerobic and anaerobic digestion, activated sludge process, trickle filter
and oxidation ponds. (12 Hrs.)
Solid wastes: Control and disposal, sanitary landfill, incineration, pyrolysis gasification and
recycling. (6 Hrs.)
Books Recommended:
1. Perkins, H.C. : Air Pollution, McGraw Hill, N.Y.
2. Rao, C.S. : Environmental Pollution Control Engineering, 2nd Edition,
New Age International Pvt. Ltd., 2006.
3. Williamson, S.J. : Fundamental of Air Pollution, Addison Wesley Co. N.Y.
4. Numerow, N.L. : Liquid Wastes of Industry, Addison Wesley Co., N.Y.
5. Sincero, A.P. and
Sincero, G.A.
:
Environmental Engineering, Prentice-Hall of India, 1999.
6. Hammer, M.J. and Jr.
Hammer, M.J.
: Water and Wastewater Technology, 6th Edition, Prentice-Hall
of India, 2008.
7. Mahajan, S.P. : Pollution Control of Process Industries, Tata McGraw Hill.
8. Metcalf and Eddy : Waste-Water Engineering, 4th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill,
2007.
CHE 506 CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY (INORGANIC)
Chlor-Alkali Industry: Manufacture of Soda Ash by Solvay and modified Solvay process,
manufacture of caustic soda. (5 Hrs.)
Sulphuric Acid: Introduction, manufacture of sulphuric acid. (5 Hrs.)
Cement & Glass: Cement- types and manufacture of Portland cement. Glass- manufacture of
glass, application of special glasses. (5 Hrs.)
Ceramics- Refractories: Introduction, properties of ceramics, classification of refractories,
important steps involved in the manufacture of refractories. (5 Hrs.)
Industrial gases: Manufacture and uses of carbondioxide, oxygen, nitrogen and acetylene.
(6 Hrs.)
Paints: Introduction, classification of paints, manufacture of paints. (4 Hrs.)
Fertilizers: Nitrogeneous fertilizers- Manufacture of Ammonia, Nitric acid, Urea, CAN,
Ammonium Sulphate. Phosphatic fertilizers- superphosphate and triple superphosphate. Potassic
fertilizers- Potassium Chloride and Potassium Sulphate. (10 Hrs.)
Books Recommended:
1. Shreev, R.N. & Brink, J.A. : Chemical Process Industries, 5th Edition, McGraw Hill,
1987.
2. Austine, G.T. : Shreeves Chemicals Process Industries, 5th Edition, Mc
Graw Hill, 1984.
3. Dryden, C.E., Rao M.G. &
Silting, M.
: Outlines of Chemical Technology, 3rd Edition, Affiliated
East West Press Pvt. Ltd., N. Delhi, 2008.
4. Pandey, G.N. : Chemical Technology, Volume-I, Lion Press, Kanpur.
5. Bansal, R.C. and Goyal, M. : Activated Carbon Adsorption, Taylor & Francis CRC
Group, N.Y., USA, 2005.
CHE 551 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY (PRACTICALS)
1. To find BOD of water sample.
2. To find COD of waste sample.
3. To find the total dissolved solids (TDS) and its volatile and non-volatile components.
4. To find the total suspended solids (TSS) and its volatile and non-volatile components.
5. To do the chromium separation by different techniques from electroplating wastes.
6. To find the phenol content of water sample and evolution of parameters.
7. To operate the electrodialysis apparatus.
8. To find the biodegradation constant (K) and the effect of timing on it.
9. To use the membrane separation techniques for salt brine and reverse osmosis process for
sugar.
10. To use stack monitoring kit to find:
(a) Efficiency of a cyclone.
(b) Dust sampling.
Note: Any six of the above mentioned experiments are to be conducted.
CHE 552 CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY LAB (INORGANIC)
1. Fertilizers (i) Determination of N-P-K Values
(ii) Determination of micronutrients
2. Cement: Loss of ignition, silica, insolubles, estimation of Mg, Ca, Fe.
3. Water
CHE 553 PETROLEUM PROCESSING ENGINEERING LAB. (PRACTICALS)
1. To plot ASTM distillation curve for gasoline, diesel oil.
2. To determine Flash point (Closed – cup) and smoke point for kerosene.
3. To determine Aniline point, Diesel Index and cetane number for diesel oil.
4. To determine pour point and cloud point for furnace oil and diesel oil.
5. To determine viscosity at different temperatures using Ostwald viscometer for hydrocarbon
solvents.
6. To determine softening point and penetration number for asphalt and grease samples.
7. To determine viscosity index of lubricating oil by Redwood viscometer.
8. To determine water content in petroleum products by Dean and Starks method.
CHE 554 FLUID MECHANICS LAB (PRACTICALS)
1. General study of pipe fittings, valves and other equipments in the unit operations
laboratory.
2. Pressure drop for flow through pipelines, valves & fittings.
3. Characteristics of pumps.
4. Flow measurement by the use of orificemeter, venturimeter, rotameter & pitot tube.
5. Flow over weirs and notches.
6. Flow measurement of compressible fluids.
SYLLABUS FOR
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (CHEMICAL)
SIXTH SEMESTER
CHE 601 CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING-II
Heterogeneous catalyses: A brief review of catalyses catalytic specificity. Preparation testing and
characterisation of catalysts, catalyst poisoning and catalyst regeneration. (10 Hrs.)
Fluid Solid catalytic reaction: Kinetics; external transport processes, Reaction -and diffusion
within porous catalysts. Effective diffusivity, thermal conductivity and effectiveness factors.
Analysis of rate data design outline and selection of fixed bed, fluid bed and slurry reactions.
(15 Hrs.)
Fluid - fluid reactions rate equations and their application to the design of reactors. (8 Hrs.)
Fluid Solid non-catalytic reactors rate equations and their application to the design of reactors.
(7 Hrs.)
Books Recommended:
1. Levenspiel, O : Chemical Reaction Engg., John Wiley
2. Walas, S.M. : Reaction Kinetics for Chemical Engg., McGraw Hill.
3. Smith, J.M. : Chemical Engineering Kinetics, McGraw Hill.
4. Fogler, H.S. : The elements of Chemical Kinetics, McGraw Hill.
5. Hills, C.J. : An Introduction to Chem. Engg., Kinetics and Reactor Design.
6. Satterfield, C.N. : Mass Transfer in Heterogenous catalysis, MIT Press, Cambridge Mass.
7. Butt, J.K. : Chemical Reaction Engineering Advance in Chemistry Series, 109,
American Chemical Society.
CHE 602 MASS TRANSFER-II
Absorption: Equilibria for absorption systems – use of Raoult’s law, Henry’s law for solubility
predictions, Selection of absorbent, limiting liquid gas ratios, absorption factor use in design of
plate absorbers. Kremser equation for ideal plates and translation of ideal plates to real plates
using various efficiencies. Concept of transfer units for the design of packed absorbers. (7 Hrs.)
Distillation: Limitations and applications, prediction of VLE using thermodynamic &
experimental techniques. Dew point & bubble point estimations for binary & multicomponent
mixtures. Distillation methods – flash distillation, differential distillation for binary systems,
steam distillation, optimum reflux ratio. Fractionation of binary mixtures using McCabe – Thiele
method and enthalpy concentration method (Ponchon and Savarit method). Packed distillation
columns. Azeotropic & extractive distillation preliminaries and molecular distillation. (13 Hrs.)
Liquid-Liquid Extraction: Ternary Equilibria and its representation on various plots. Selection
criteria for solvent, Multistage extraction using partially miscible & immiscible solvents.
Stagewise contact for countercurrent and crosscurrent extraction. Constructional details of
equipment like mixer-settler, packed columns, pulsed extractor, sieve-tray extractor and
centrifugal extractor. (7 Hrs.)
Leaching: Preparation of solid, countercurrent and crosscurrent multistage contact Shank’s
system. Constructional details of equipment like Rotocel extractor, Hildebrandt extractor,
Bollman extractor, Kennedy Extractor & Beet-Sugar Diffusion battery extractor. (7 Hrs.)
Adsorption: Types of adsorption, nature of adsorbents, equilibria for adsorption systems. Brief
manufacture and commercial applications and characteristics for common adsorbents. Stagewise &
continuous contacting of fluid and solid phase. Description of contact filtration adsorption system.
Hypersorber Ion-exchange system. (3 Hrs.)
Crystallization: Growth and properties of crystals saturation, nucleation, growth of crystals,
effect of impurities on crystal formation, effect of temperature on solubility, fractional
crystallization, yield of crystals, crystal purity, yield calculation using phase diagram, energy
requirements using enthalpy-concentration diagram. Methods of creating super saturation-Meirs
supersolubility curve. Mechanism and methods for nucleation. Derivation for ideal growth of
crystals and discussion of actual growth. Swanson-Walker and various vacuum crystallizers.
(3 Hrs.)
Books Recommended:
1. Treybal, Robert E. : Mass Transfer Operations, 3rd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1981.
2. Sherwood,T.K., Pigford,
R.L & Wilke,C.R.
: Mass Transfer, McGraw-Hill, Chemical Engineering Series,
1975.
3. Skelland, A.H.P. : Diffusion Mass Transfer, John Wiley & Sons., New York,
1974.
4. McCabe, Warren L.,
Smith Julian C. and
Harriot, H.P.
: Unit-Operations of Chemical Engg., 7th Edition, McGraw-Hill,
2005.
5. King, C.J.
:
Separation Processes, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd.,
New Delhi , 1982.
6. Geankoplis, C.J. : Transport Process and Separation Processes, 4th Edition,
Prentice Hall Inc., New Delhi, 2003.
CHE 603 ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
Fuels: Types of conventional fuels, their merits and demerits. Non-conventional/renewable
energy sources, their importance for sustainable development and environmental protection.
(2 Hrs.)
Solid Fuels: Origin of coal, proximate and ultimate analysis of coal, coal preparation and
washing methods, safe storage of coal. Low and High temperature carbonization, products of
carbonization, By product coke ovens. Synthetics fuels from coal –Bergius process and Fischer
Tropsch process. (8 Hrs.)
Liquid fuels: Origin of petroleum, refining and distillation of crude oil, uses of petroleum
products. (2 Hrs.)
Gaseous fuels: Natural gas, manufacture of water gas and producer gas, gas cleaning methods.
(4 Hrs.)
Principles of combustion: Combustion calculations, waste heat utilization. (4 Hrs.)
Furnaces: Classification of furnaces, draught, furnace atmosphere, Portland cement continuous
rotary kiln, blast furnace, glass melting furnace. (6 Hrs.)
Alternate sources of energy:
 Introduction to solar radiation and evaluation of radiation incident on a solar collector.
 Applications of solar thermal energy such as solar water heater, solar cooker, solar
concentrators and solar thermal power generation.
 Types of solar photovoltaic systems and applications.
 Photosynthesis and biomass conversion systems.
 Wind Energy: Nature of wind and wind turbine performance.
 Other renewable energy sources such as geothermal, tidal, ocean and wave. (14 Hrs.)
Books Recommended:
TEXT BOOKS
1. Gupta, O.P. : Elements of Fuels, Furnaces & Refractions, 5th Edition, Khanna
Publishers, 2007.
2. Rao, S. and
Parulekar, B.B.
: Energy Technology – Non-conventional, Renewable & Conventional,
3rd Edition, Khanna Publishers, 2007.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Dayal, M. : Renewable Energy – Environment and Development, Konark
Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 1989.
2. Sukhatme, S.P. : Solar Energy – Principles of Thermal Collection and Storage, 2nd
Edition, Tata McGraw – Hill Publishing Company Ltd., 2006.
3. Sharma, S.P. and
Mohan, C.
: Fuels and Combustion, Tata Mc-Graw Hill Publishing Company Ltd.,
1984.
CHE 604 CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY (ORGANIC)
Pulp & Paper: Raw materials, types of pulp, manufacture of paper. (5 Hrs.)
Sugar: Introduction, juice extraction, defacation, sulphonation, carbonation, concentration,
refining. (5 Hrs.)
Fermentation: Production of ethyl alcohol from molasses, citric acid and antibiotics like
pencillin. (5 Hrs.)
Oils & Fats: Extraction of oils from vegetable oils, refining of oils and fats, hydrogenation of
oils. (5 Hrs.)
Soaps and Detergents: Introduction, raw materials, manufacture of soap, classification of
detergents, finishing of detergents. (5 Hrs.)
Carbon Technology: Introduction, classification of activated carbons, raw materials and
manufacture of activated carbons, classification of carbon fibres, precursors for carbon fibres,
manufacture of carbon fibres from polyacrylonitrile, manufacture of carbon black by furnace
black process, applications. (8 Hrs.)
Nanotechnolgy: Introduction, properties of nano particles like optical properties, reactivity,
synthesis of nano particles by RF plasma process.
Carbon nanotubes: Introduction, structure and properties of carbon nanotubes and fabrication of
carbon nanotubes, applications. (7 Hrs.)
Books Recommended:
1. Shreev, R.N. & Brink, J.A. : Chemical Process Industries, 5th Edition, McGraw Hill,
1987.
2. Austine, G.T. : Shreeves Chemicals Process Industries, 5th Edition, Mc
Graw Hill, 1984.
3. Dryden, C.E., Rao M.G. &
Silting, M.
: Outlines of Chemical Technology, 3rd Edition, Affiliated
East West Press Pvt. Ltd., N. Delhi, 2008.
4. Pandey, G.N. : Chemical Technology, Volume-I, Lion Press, Kanpur.
5. Bansal, R.C. and Goyal, M. : Activated Carbon Adsorption, Taylor & Francis CRC
Group, N.Y., USA, 2005.
6. Bansal, R.C., Donnet, J.B. and
Stoeckli, F.
: Active Carbon, Marcel Dekker, N.Y.
7. Charles, P.P. and Frank, J.O. : Introduction to Nanotechnology, Wiley India Edition.
CHE 605 TRANSPORT PHENOMENA
Transport of momentum, heat and mass by molecular motion-Newton’s law of Viscosity,
Fourier’s law of heat conduction, Fick’s law of diffusion. (2 Hrs.)
Transport properties – Viscosity, thermal conductivity and mass diffusivity. (4 Hrs.)
Emphasis on the analogy between momentum, heat and mass transfer with respect to transport
mechanism and governing equations. (6 Hrs.)
Development of mathematical models of transfer process through shell momentum balance, shell
energy balance and shell mass balance for solving specific problems of transport of momentum,
heat and mass in laminar flow or in solids in one dimension. (12 Hrs.)
Development of general differential equations of fluid flow, heat transfer and mass transfer and
their applications in solving one-dimensional steady state and unsteady state problems of
momentum, heat and mass transfer. (12 Hrs.)
Interphase transport of momentum, heat and mass and dimensionless correlation for each one of
them. (2 Hrs.)
Momentum, heat and mass transfer analysis. (2 Hrs.)
Books Recommended:
1. Bird, R.B., Stewart, W.E. and
Lightfoot, E.N.
: Transport Phenomena, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons,
2005.
2. Weity, J.R. Wilson, R.E. and
Wicks, C.E.
: Fundamentals of Momentum Heat and Mass Transfer, 4th
Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2001.
3. Bennett.C.O. and Myres J.E. : Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer, McGraw Hill.
CHE 651 PARTICLE MECHANICS LAB. (PRACTICALS)
1. Pressure drop and two phase flow characteristics in packed and fluidized beds.
2. Measurement of drag force.
3. Batch settling of slurries.
4. Constant pressure filtration.
5. Mixing, crushing, grinding, screening and particle size analysis.
CHE 652 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING COMPUTATION (PRACTICALS)
Errors analysis, Solution of linear and non-linear algebric equations.
Numerical differential & integration.
Interpolation.
Least squares approximation.
Ordinary and partial differential equations.
Development of computer programs based on the above topics using Matlab and their
applications in chemical process computations.
Books Recommended:
1. Grewal, B.S. : Numerical Methods in Engineering and Science, Khanna
Publishers, N. Delhi, 2001.
2. Sastry, S.S. : Introductory Methods of Numerical Analysis, Prentice Hall of
India.
CHE 653 PROCESS PLANT DESIGN–II
1. Process design and specifications of double pipe heat exchanger, shell and tube heat
exchanger, plate type heat exchanger, condensor and reboiler.
2. Equilibrium procurement techniques – experimental and use of thermodynamics for its
evaluation and then use in design height of distillation column. Calculations using McCabe
Thiele, Plate-to-Plate calculation methods for fractionators, design of batch fractionating
columns, design of fractionator internals for sieve-tray.
3. Absorber/Stripper design of stage-wise and continuous contact equipment (packed column),
height of column and diameter calculation, design of various internals of absorber/stripper.
4. Process flow sheets, material and energy balance flow sheeting analysis.
Books Recommended:
1. Coulson, Richardson &
Sinnott, R.K.
: Chemical Engineering, Volume 6 – An Introduction to
Chemical Engineering Design, 4th Edition, Pergamon
Press, 2007.
2. Ludwig, E.E. : Applied Process Design in Chemical and Petrochemical
Plants, 2nd Edition, 1977.
3. Perry, J.H. : Chemical Engineers Handbook, 8th Edition, McGraw Hill,
2007.
4. Kern, D.Q. : Process Heat Transfer, McGraw Hill, 1965.
5. Joshi , M.V. : Process Equipment Design, 3rd Edition, Macmillan India,
2007.
6. Shell and Tube Type Heat
Exchangers, Indian Standards.
: Instt., IS: 43-197.
7. Peters, M.S. and Timmerhaus,
K.D.
: Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers, 5th
Edition, McGraw Hill, 2004.
CHE 654 CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY LAB (ORGANIC)
1. Oils & Fats: Determination of Acid value, Iodine value, Saponification value.
2. Carbohydrates: Reducing and non reducing sugars by (i) Fehlings method (ii)
Pavy’s method.
3. Soaps: Determination of free and combined alkali, total fatty matter, moisture and
insoluble.
SYLLABUS FOR
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (CHEMICAL)
SEVENTH SEMESTER
CHE 701 CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING-II
Heterogeneous catalyses: A brief review of catalyses catalytic specificity. Preparation, testing
and characterisation of catalysts, catalyst poisoning and catalyst regeneration. (10 Hrs.)
Fluid Solid Catalytic Reaction: Kinetics; external transport processes, reaction and diffusion within
porous catalysts. Effective diffusivity, thermal conductivity and effectiveness factors. Analysis of
rate data design outline and selection of fixed bed, fluidised bed and slurry reactions. (15 Hrs.)
Fluid - fluid reactions rate equations and their application to the design of reactors. (8 Hrs.)
Fluid Solid non-catalytic reactors rate equations and their application to the design of reactors.
(7 Hrs.)
Books Recommended:
1. Levenspiel, O. : Chemical Reaction Engineering, 3rd Edition, John Wiley and Sons,
2004.
2. Walas, S.M. : Reaction Kinetics for Chemical Engg., McGraw Hill.
3. Smith, J.M. : Chemical Engineering, Kinetics, 3rd Edition, and McGraw Hill, 1981.
4. Scott Fogler, H. : Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall,
2007.
5. Hills, C.J. : An Introduction to Chem. Engineering Kinetics and Reactor Design.
6. Satterfield, C.N. : Mass Transfer in Heterogeneous catalysis, MIT Press, Cambridge Mass.
7. Butt, J.K. : Chemical Reaction Engineering Advances in Chemistry Series, 109,
American Chemical Society.
CHE 702 PROCESS DYNAMICS & CONTROL
Incentives for chemical process control, design aspects of a process control system. Difference
between feedback and feedforward control configuration. Hardware elements of a control
system, Block Diagrams. (5 Hrs.)
Laplace transform and transfer functions. Difference between lumped and distributed parameter
systems, Dynamic behaviour of first and higher order systems, interacting and non-interacting
systems, dead time. (10 Hrs.)
Different modes of control actions and their basic characteristics, controllers and their
characteristics, control valve. (4 Hrs.)
Closed-loop transfer functions, transient response of simple control systems, Routh stability
criterion, Root Locus. (10 Hrs.)
Introduction to frequency response, control system design by frequency response. (7 Hrs.)
Introduction to advanced control techniques such as cascade control, ratio control, feedforwardfeedback
control, inferential control, adaptive control and digital computer control. (4 Hrs.)
Books Recommended:
1. Coughanowr, D.R. : Process Systems Analysis and Control, 2nd Ed. Mc Graw Hill,
1991.
2. Stephanopolous : Chemical Process Control - An Introduction to Theory and
Practice, Prentice Hall of India, 1990.
3. Harriott, P. : Process Control, TMH Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Co. Ltd., New Delhi, 1972.
CHE 703 PROCESS ENGINEERING ECONOMICS
Cost estimation: Factors affecting investment and production costs. Capital investments, fixed
investments and working capital. Cost indices. Estimating equipment costs by scaling 6/10 factor
rule. Methods for estimating capital investment. Estimation of total product cost. Different costs
involved in the total product costs. Different cost involved in the total product for a typical
chemical process plant. (6-8 Hrs.)
Interest and Investment Costs: Simple and compound interest. Nominal and effective rates of
interest. Continuous interest ordinary annuity. Perpetuities and capitalized costs. (4-5 Hrs.)
Taxes and Insurance: Types of taxes and tax returns, types of insurance and legal responsibility.
(2–4 Hrs.)
Depreciation: Types of depreciation. service life salvage value, present value and methods of
determining depreciation, single unit and group depreciation. (5-6 Hrs.)
Profitability, Alternative Investments and Replacements: Mathematical methods of profitability
evaluation. Cash flow diagrams. Determination of acceptable investments. Alternatives when 'an
investment must be made and analysis with small increment investment, replacement. Breakeven
analysis. Balance sheet and income statement. (9-10 hrs.)
Optimum Design: Procedure with one variable, optimum reflux ratio in distillation and other
examples. (5-6 Hrs.)
Preliminary Steps in Plant Design: Plant design factors. project organization, plant location,
preliminary data collection, process engineering (3-4 Hrs.)
Books Recommended:
1. Peters, M.S. &
Timmerhaus, K.D.
: Plant Design and Economics of Chemical Engineers, Mc Graw
Hill, New York, 4th Edition, 1991.
2. Ulrich, G.D. : A Guide to Chemical Engineering Process Design &
Economics, John Wiley, 1984.
3. Guthrie, K.M. : Process Plant Estimating, Evaluation & Control, Craftsman
Solano Beach, Calif, 1947.
4. Jelen, F.C. : Cost and Optimisation Engineering, McGraw Hill, New York,
1970.
5. Holland, F.A. &
Wastson, F.A.
: Introduction to Process Economics, 2nd Edition, Wiley, 1983.
6. Bassel, W.D. Preliminary Chemical Engineering Plant Design, Elsevier,
New York, 1976.
CHE 704 PLANT UTILITIES
Importance of Process utilities in Chemical Plant.
Compressed air and Vacuum: Reciprocating air compressors, vacuum pumps, air receivers,
piping systems.
Steam: Boiler, steam handling and distribution steam nozzles.
Refrigeration: Air refrigeration cycle, vapour compression cycle, liquification processes.
Power Generation: Internal Combustion engines. Gas turbines, steam power plants.
Water: Water Resources, storage & distribution of water reuse & conservation of water.
Books Recommended:
1. Jouganson, R. : Fan Engineering, Buffalo Rorge Co., 1970.
2. Wangham, D.A. : Theory and Practice of Heat Engines, ELBS Cambridge
University Press, 1960.
3. Lyle, O. : Efficient Use of Steam, HMSO, 1963.
4. Stoccker, W.F. : Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Mc-Graw Hill, 1950.
5. Kurl, W.F. J.H.M. : Reuse of Water in Industry, Butterworth, London.
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
CHE 705 PETROCHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
1. General Introduction: Definition, history and economic perspective of petrochemical
industry, raw materials for petrochemical industry-petroleum, natural gas, coal, bio-mass,
agro-residues, etc.
2. First Generation Petrochemicals: Petrochemicals based on aliphatic, olefinic, acetylene,
aromatics, etc. Hydrocarbons-processing and applications.
3. Second Generation Petrochemicals: Products based on Synthesis Gas, Method, Ethanol,
Ethylene Oxide, Vinyl Chloride, Propylene Oxide, Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetone, Allyl
Alcohol, Glycerol, Phenol, Aniline, Nylon Monomers, Polyester Monomers, Styrene, Other
Monomers - Bisphenol A, Epichlorophydrin, diisocyanates, Pentaerythritol, etc. - properties,
process technologies and applications. .
4. Third Generation Petrochemicals: Important Polymers such as Polyethylene, Polypropylene
and their Copolymers and other Derivatives Rubbers, Diene Polymers, Styrene Polymers,
Vinyl Polymers and Condensation Polymers - properties, process technologies and
applications.
Books Recommended:
1. Steiner, H. : Introduction to Petroleum Chemicals, Pergamon Press.
2. Waddane, A.L. : Chemicals from Petroleum, John Murry.
3. Topchiev, A.V. : Synthetic Materials from Petroleum, Pergamon Press.
4. Astle, M.J. : The Chemistry of Petrochemicals, Reinhold.
5. Maiti, S. : Introduction to Petrochemicals, Oxford and IBH Pub. Co. Ltd., New
Delhi, 1992.
6. Frank, H.G. &
Stadelhofer, J.W.
: Industrial Aromatic Chemistry, Springer Verlag Berlin, 1987.
CHE 706 POLYMER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Basic structures and fundamentals of polymers, Industrially important polymers. Polymerization
Reaction Kinetics. Gelation Phenomena, Morphology and Transitions in Polymers. Solution
thermodynamics of polymers, Experimental techniques in polymer characterization. Introduction
to Rheology and Viscoelasticity of Polymers. Fundamentals of polymer processing.
Books Recommended:
1. Williams, D.J. : Polymer Science and Engineering, Prentice Hall Inc.
2. Rodriguez, F. : Principles of Polymer Systems, Tata McGraw Hill Pub.
3. Odian,G. : Principles of Polymerization, McGraw Hill.
4. Collins, E.A., Bares, J. &
Billmeryer, F.W.
: Experiments in Polymer Science, Wiley Inter Science.
5. Kumar, A. & Gupta, S.K. : Fundamental of Polymer Science and Engineering, Tata
McGraw Hill Pub.
6. Middleman, S. : Fundamentals of Polymer Processing, McGraw Hill, New
York.
CHE 707 FOOD TECHNOLOGY
Classification of foods. Nutritional aspects of foods, causes of food spoilage, Principles of food
preservations.
High and Low Temperature Preservation of Foods: Thermal death of bacteria. Thermal Process
evaluation. Batch and continuous sterilization, pasteurization, blanching, canning, metabolism as
a function of temperature, refrigeration, storage of foods. Freezing methods and equipment.
Drying and Dehydration of Foods: Principles of drying and dehydration of foods: drying
methods and equipment, sun drying, freeze drying, Diffusion pervapouration.
Radiation-Preservation of Foods: Various types of radiations and their classifications, physical
and chemical reactions induced by radiations, interaction of radiation with living microorganism,
food irradiation and microwave heating.
Food Preservation by Chemicals Food additives, autooxidants, surface active agents, stablizers,
bleaching and maturing agents. Pickling and fermentation of foods.
Preservation and Processing of Food: Preservation and processing of food materials such as
fruits, vegetables, bread, dairy products, fish, meat, alcoholic and soft drinks etc.
Books Recommended:
1. Charm, S.C. : The Fundamentals of Food Engineering, A.V.I. Publishing Co., 1971.
2. Warnel, J.N. : Principles of Dairy Processing, Wilelesy Eastern, 1976.
CHE 708 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY AND HAZARDS
Definition, identification, classification and assessment of various types of hazards in work-place
environment, protective and preventive measures in hazard control.
Toxic Chemicals: maximum allowable concentrations and other standards. Biological threshold
limit values.
Mechanical and electrical hazards. Personal protective equipments. Explosives and inflammable
substances. Radioactive hazards. Fire prevention. Good house keeping in industrial environment.
Standard safety procedures and disaster control. Indian Legislation on safety and prevention of
hazards and safety code: ISO 14000. Environmental impact assessment. Control strategies for
hazardous wastes.
Case Studies of typical hazardous industries.
Books Recommended:
1. Wills, G.L. : Safety in Process Plant Design.
2. Less, F.P. : Loss Prevention in Process Industries.
3. Chanleft, E.T. : Environmental Protection.
4. Berhowex, P.M. &
Rudd, D.F
: Strategy of Pollution Control.
5. Safety for Chemical
Engineers
: A.I.Ch.E. Publications, 1976-77.
CHE 709 OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
1. Introduction to system analysis and modelling, with reference to Chemical Engineering
problems.
2. Differential method for solving one and two variable problems, with and without constraints.
- Case studies.
- Application of Langrangian multiplier method.
3. Linear Programming
- Modelling.
- Graphical method.
- Single Phase Simplex method.
- Two Phase Simplex method.
- Quality.
- Sensitivity Analysis.
4. Geometric Programming
- As applied to Chemical Engineering Problems with degree of difficulty equal to zero and
one.
- With and without constants.
5. Search Methods
- Sequential Search methods.
- Golden Section method.
- Dichotomous Search Method.
6. Introduction to Dynamic Programming as applied to discrete multistage problems like
cascade of CSTR, train of heat exchangers etc.
7. Computer programming techniques applied to optimization.
Books Recommended:
1. Baveridge and Schecheter : Optimization Theory and Practice.
2. Asghar Hussian : Optimization Techniques for Chemical Engineers.
3. Hadley : Linear Programming.
4. Hadley : Non Linear Programming.
5. Rao : Optimization.
CHE 710 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project Management: Concept of project management, project management systems,
responsibilities and qualities of a project manager, Project management team - composition,
functions, responsibilities and coordination procedures.
Manpower Planning: Recruitment and selection job description, specification and evaluation,
performance appraisal, basis of remuneration and incentives.
Identification: Principles of project identification, importance of capital investment decision,
phase of capital expenditure management, objective of investment decision making industrial
policy resolution, industrial development and regulation act, supply and demand analysis,
incentives for industrially backward areas and small scale industries, foreign collaborations and
foreign exchange regulations.
Appraisal Criteria and Selection of Investment: Non-discounting criteria, discounting criteria
appraisal and selection in practice.
Feasibility Studies: Preparation of techno-economic feasibility report, feasibility analysis
technical economic, commercial and financial.
Planning: Network analysis, PERT/CPM Bar Chart, preconstruction planning.
Project Scheduling, Control and Monitoring: Resource Scheduling manpower scheduling, multi
project scheduling, cost scheduling, PERT/Cost Scheduling Optimisation. Crash costing and
updating and levelling of resources, implementation of project schedules.
Financial Control: Budgeting and cost control, sources of long term and short term funds for
business planning and capital structure problems of working capital management and liquidity.
Books Recommended:
1. Chandra, P. : Project Preparation Appraisal Implementation, 3rd Edition, IIM,
Bangalore, McGraw Hill, 1987.
2. Kharbanda, O.P. : Total Project Management, Gower Publishing Co. Ltd., England.
3. Choudhury, S. : Project Management, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 1988.
4. Rao Ramesh, K.S. : Fundamentals of Financial Management, Macmillan Publishing
Co., New York, 1989.
5. Bansal, J.C. &
Ghosh, B.
: Project Management of Process Plants, Panjab University, 1985.
CHE 751 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING COMPUTATION (PRACTICALS)
Errors analysis, Solution of linear and non-linear algebric equations.
Numerical differential & integration.
Interpolation.
Least squares approximation.
Ordinary, partial differential equations.
Development of computer programmes based on the above topics using Matlab and their
applications in chemical process computations.
Books Recommended:
1. Grewal, B.S. : Numerical Methods in Engineering and Science, Khanna
Publishers, N. Delhi, 2001.
2. Sastry, S.S. : Introductory Methods of Numerical Analysis, Prentice Hall of
India.
CHE 752 PROCESS PLANT DESIGN-III (PRACTICALS)
1. Design of liquid-liquid and liquid-solid extraction equipment (stagewise and continuous
contact).
2. Design of Heterogeneous catalytic Reactors.
2.1 Fixed-bed reactors
(i) Isothermal and adiabatic
(ii) Non-isothermal non-adiabatic
2.2 Fluidized-bed reactors
(i) Two-phase fluidized bed model
(ii) Slurry reactors and
(iii) Trickle-bed reactors.
3. Layout of chemical plant equipment, safety and hazard aspects of layout.
Books Recommended:
1. Ludwig, E.E. : Applied Process Design in Chemical and Petrochemical Plants, 2nd
Edition, 1977.
2. Perry, J.H. : Chemical Engineers Handbook, 8th Edition, McGraw Hill, 2007.
3. Peters, M.S. and
Timmerhaus, K.D.
: Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers, 5th Edition,
McGraw Hill, 2004.
4. Coulson, Richardson
& Sinnott, R.K.
: Chemical Engineering, Volume 6 – An Introduction to Chemical
Engineering Design, 4th Edition, Pergamon Press, 2007.
5. Treybal, Robert E. : Mass Transfer Operations, 3rd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1981.
6. Levenspiel, O. : Chemical Reaction Engineering, 3rd Edition, John Wiley and Sons,
2004.
7. Walas, S.M. : Reaction Kinetics for Chemical Engg., McGraw Hill.
8. Scott Fogler, H. : Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall,
2007.
9. Satterfield, C.N. : Mass Transfer in Heterogeneous Catalysis MIT Press Cambridge,
Mass.
SYLLABUS FOR
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (CHEMICAL)
EIGHTH SEMESTER
CHE 801 INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT
Process of decision making, elements in decision making nature and framework of planning
short and long range planning policy formulation organisation structure and behaviour,
decentralisation and delegation. line-staff relationship motivation and morale, communication,
inter-personal and group behaviour, coordination and direction.
Purpose, processes and areas of control; control standards, control reports, budget as control
device.
Economic planning and policy in India, industrial policy, industrial development in India.
Position and problems of chemical industries in India.
Books Recommended:
1. Koontz & O’Donnel : Essentials of Management, New York, McGraw Hill Publishing
Company, 1990.
2. Newman & Summer : Process of Management.
3. Terry, George, R. : Principles of Management Homewood Richards, D. Irwin INC, 1990
4. Davar, R.S. : The Management Process, Bombay, Progressive Corporation, 1980.
5. Rathermund,
Dietimar
: An Economic History of India from precolonical Times to 1986,
Manohar Press, New Delhi, 1988.
CHE 810 MEMBRANE SEPARATION PROCESS
Fundamental, Mechanism of Membrane Transport, gaseous diffusion, separation in liquid phase,
dialysis, reverse osmosis, ultra filtration liquid membrane. Electromembrane process. Transfer
coefficients and their determination. Engineering aspects of membrane separation and industrial
applications.
Practicals
1. Preparation of membranes.
2. Study of separation characteristics of membranes.
3. Study of the effective life span of membranes.
4. Liquid membranes (i) emulsion type (ii) supported liquid membrane.
5. Emulsion membrane: Design of liquid surfactant membrane system to treat industrial
effluent.
Books Recommended:
1. Wang, H., Sun-Tak &
Kammermeyer, K.
: Membranes in Separation, Wiley Interscience.
2. Baum B., Halley, W. &
White, R.A.
: Membrane Separation Process, Elsevier Scientific
Publication.
CHE 811 PETROLEUM PROCESSING ENGINEERING
Introduction to petroleum industry, world petroleum resources petroleum industry in India.
Origin, exploration, drilling and production of petroleum crudes. Transportation of crudes and
products.
Crude pretreatment: Composition and classification of crudes, methods of evaluation: ASTM,
TBP and EFV distillation. Properties and specifications of petroleum products such as LPG,
gasoline, naphtha, kerosene, diesel oils, lubricating oils, waxes and the like.
Separation Processes: Design and operation of topping and vacuum distillation units. Tube still
furnaces. Solvent extraction processes for lube oil base stock and for aromatics from naphtha and
kerosene steams, solvent dewaxing.
Conversion Process: Thermal cracking, visbreaking and coking processes. Catalytic cracking,
reforming, hydroprocessing, alkylation, polymerization and isomerisation.
Safety and pollution considerations in refineries.
Books Recommended:
1. Nelson, W.L. : Petroleum Refinery Engineering, 5th Edition, McGraw Hill,
1985.
2. Hobson, G.D., Pohl. W. : Modern Petroleum Technology, 5th Edition, John Wiley,
1984.
3. Guthrie, V.B. : Petroleum Products Handbook, McGraw Hill, 1960.
4. Rao, B.K. : Modern Petroleum Refining Processes, 5th Edition, Oxford &
IBH Publishing Co., 2009.
CHE 812 POLYMER PROCESSING
Fundamentals of rheology and visco-elasticity of polymer solution and metal; Master curve and
its use for design of polymer parts: polymer fabrication by techniques such as compression,
molding, extrusion, calendaring, thermoforming, injunction molding, reaction injection molding
(RIM), blow molding etc. Compounding of plastics and role of additives in processing.
Books Recommended:
1. Middleman, S. : Fundamental of Polymer Processing, McGraw Hill, New York,
1977.
2. Tadmor, Z. and : Principles of Polymer Processing, John Wiley & Sons, 1979.
Gogos, C.G.
3. McKalvey, J.M. : Polymer Processing, Wiley.
4. Bein Hardt, E.C. : Processing of thermoplastic Materials, Reinhold, N.Y.
5. Throne, J.L. : Plastics Process Engineering, Marcelekker Inc.
CHE 813 LOW TEMPERATURE ENGINEERING
Basic concept of refrigeration cycles: elementary vapour-compression cycles with reciprocating,
rotary and centrifugal compression system. Elementary air cycle, ejector cycle and absorption
cycle. Thermodynamics of vapour refrigeration. Reversed Carnot cycle and C.O.P. theoretical
vapour compression cycle and the departure in actual practice, its mathematical analysis.
Refrigerants and their selection. Multiple evaporation and compressor system, Controls,
absorption-refrigerator cycle and its mathematical analysis. Cryogenic concept and its purpose.
Various methods of production of low temperatures and their mathematical analysis. Methods of
liquefaction of nitrogen, hydrogen, oxygen, helium. Application of low temperatures in industry
and research.
Books Recommended:
1. Jordan, R.C. &
Priester, G.B.
: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt.
Ltd; New Delhi.
2. Dossat, Roy J. : Principles of Refrigeration, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New
York & London.
CHE 814 BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Scope and principles of Biochemical Engineering, micro-organisms and their control, heat and
mass transfer in biochemical systems. Sterilisation of equipment and environment. Anaerobic
and aerobic fermentations, kinetics of biochemical reactions. Principles of design of equipment
for biochemical processes. Study of important processes involving biochemical reactions.
Books Recommended:
1. Steel, R. : Biochemical Engineering, Heywood & Co., London.
2. Webb, F.C. : Biochemical Engineering, D. Van Nostrand Co., London.
CHE 815 ALTERNATE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES
Nature and availability of solar energy collection and storage, solar water and space heating
solar, cooling and drying, solar evaporation and distillation, Photo-synthesis and photochemistry,
biomass applications, wind energy, geothermal energy, refrigeration.
Practicals:
1. To study performance of thermo-syphon solar water heater.
2. Energy flow in a solar still.
3. Energy balance on a solar cooker.
4. To study the charging and discharging characteristics of a solar unit.
5. To study the performance of a wood gassifier.
6. To study the performance of a solar air drier.
7. To study the performance of a home made pyranometer.
8. Effect of forced convection in a solar still.
9. To study the performance of hot box cooker.
10. To study the charging and discharging characteristics of a solar accumulator.
11. To study the effect of wind velocity on the performance of solar appliances.
Books Recommended:
1. Beckman, W.A., Klein
S.A. and Duffie, J.A.
: Solar Heating Design, John Wiley & Sons.
2. Kreider, Jan F. : The Solar Heating Design Process, Mc Graw-Hill Book
Co.
3. Charles E. Backus : Solar cells.
4. Sayigh, A.A.M. : Solar Energy Engineering.
5. Messel, M. & Butter, S.I. : Solar Energy.
6. Hagglund : Chemistry of wood.
7. Putnam : Wind Power.
8. Wise John : Wood Chemistry.
CHE 816 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING & ITS APPLICATIONS
- Programming in Pascal.
- Use of standard mathematical and statistical libraries.
- Computer aided drafting. Use of Auto lisp.
- Diagnostic and debugging techniques.
- Application packages such as word processors, management related standard packages.
Practicals:
1. Writing, debugging and execution of programs involving operations on series,
determinants, matrices, interpolation, extrapolation, solution and algebraic equations,
numerical integration, chi square values, regression, correlation.
2. Use of Auto lisp in drawing of two or three dimensional objects, Layers, Manipulation of
Attributes.
3. Practical use of word processors.
Books Recommended:
Standard Manuals on Pascal, AutoCAD, Autoslip, Word Processors and other application
packages.
CHE 851 HEAT & MASS TRANSFER (PRACTICALS)
Determination of heat transfer coefficient for different types of heat transfer equipment. Wilson
plots. Unsteady state heat transfer in jacketed vessels. Correlation of instantaneous heat transfer
coefficients with time study deposition of scale on a heating surface. Heat losses for insulated
pipes, performance characteristics of a shell and tube heat exchanger and induced draft cooling
tower. Study and operation of long tube, forced circulation and multiple effect evaporators.
Durhing plot for solutions involving nonvolatile solutes.
Mass transfer coefficients for naphthalene-air system. Drying rate curves for different wet
materials. Fractional approach to equilibrium for liquid-liquid extraction from single drop. Study
of different mass transfer equipments.
Verification of Rayleigh’s equation for differential distillation. Flooding velocities in packed
columns. Determination of HETP for packed distillation columns. Study and operation of a pilot
sized distillation column under total reflux.
CHE 852 PROCESS CONTROL & REACTION ENGINEERING (PRACTICALS)
Calibration of temperature, pressure, flow and composition measuring instruments. Study of
process characteristics. Investigation of the operation of pneumatic and electronic controller with
proportional, integral and derivative action. To determine the best setting of a controller with
controlling an actual process. To solve first order or higher order differential equations with the
help of an analog computer and to study control problems by analog simulation.
Selected experiments on isothermal, homogeneous batch and continuous reactors, stirred tank
and tubular reactors. Residence time distribution.
CHE 853 PROCESS MODELLING & SIMULATION (PRACTICALS)
Functional design, property estimate as inputs for design. System concepts for computer aided
design, computer aided flow sheet design. Process analysis. Process variables selection,
equipment design through the selection of free parameters subject to constraints and other
parameters, modular design. Simulation optimality. Dynamic design including control stability.
Typical equipments to be considered: heat exchangers, distillations columns, reactor and process
equipments.
Books Recommended:
1. Luyben, W.L. : Process Modeling, Simulation & Control, Mc Graw-Hill Book
Co.
2. Franks, R.G. E. : Modeling and Simulation in Chemical Engineering, Wiley
Interscience.
3. Mischke, C. : Computer Aided Design, Prentice Hall.
CHE 854 ELECTIVE LAB. (PRACTICALS )
Based on theory.
CHE 855 SEMINAR
Forms of technical reports: aims and forms according to type of readership and extent of
circulation. Abstracts, extended abstracts, tables, graphs. Visual representation of data: slides,
microfilms, others techniques including those of audio-visual representation. Correct use of
audio equipment.
Research papers and their presentation and publication. Information retrieve direct and through
abstracts.
Practical training in writing and presentation of technical reports through audio-visual means.
Technique of effective public speaking organized and imprompt discussions.
Preparation of technical report on an assigned topic after survey of scientific, technical and
commercial literature, using card indexes, microfilms and other information retrieval methods.
Use of Computer softwares for report writing.
Books Recommended:
1. Mikdran, A.M. : Use of Engineering Literature, Butter Worths.
2. Sottle, R.T. : The Use of Chemical Literature, Butter Worths.
3. Hoover, H. : Essentials For TheTechnical Writer, John Wiley.
4. Robertson, W.S. &
Siddle, W.D.
: Technical Writing and Presentation, Pergamon.
CHE 856 PROJECT WORK (PRACTICALS)
Each student is required to submit a project report on the design of a chemical plant, selecting the
best process with optimum equipment size and operating conditions. The object is to test the
ability of the student to apply his entire knowledge of Chemical Engineering principles to
conceptualize, analyze and solve the problems. To judge his knowledge and originality and
capacity for application of laboratory data in designing chemical plants and to determine the
level of his proficiency at the end of the course.
CHE 857 FACTORY TRAINING & TOUR REPORT
Each student will be required to submit a report after each factory visit/training programme
throughout the entire course. The reports will be assessed by teachers in charge of the
programme.
CHE 858 VIVA VOCE-II COMPREHENSIVE (PRACTICALS )
The viva-voce examinations will be comprehensive and covering mainly chemical engineering
and technology subjects covered during all the semester including the Eight Semester.