** List of Elective-I (2.4) *** List of Elective-II (2.5)
2.4.1 Polymer Product Design 2.5.1 Project Management
2.4.2 Speciality Polymers 2.5.2 Optimisation Techniques
2.4.3 Mold & Die Design 2.5.3 Environmental Engineering
2.4.4 Colloid & Surfactant Science 2.5.4 Safety & Hazards
2.4.5 Structure & Properties of Polymers
2.4.6 Memberane Technology
SCHEME OF TEACHING AND EXAMINATION
Paper Subject Teaching Hours
per Week
Exam.
Marks
Sessional
Marks
Total
Marks
THIRD SEMESTER L T P
3.1 Modeling & Simulation of Polymer
Systems
3 1 - 100 100 200
3.2 Selected Topics 3 1 - 100 100 200
Practicals
3.2.1 Modeling & Simulation of Polymer
Systems
- - 3 50 50 100
3.2.2 Thesis Work - - - - - -
Total 6 2 3 250 250 500
FOURTH SEMESTER
3.2.2 Thesis Work to Continue
Note: No numerical marks are to be assigned to thesis work. It is either
“Accepted” or “Rejected”. Quality of work reported in the thesis can be
graded in terms of “Very Good”, “Good” or “Average”.
Student will be offered one elective each out of the following:
1. Elective-I
2. Elective-II
There would be a comprehensive viva-voce examination carrying 200 marks at the end of
the second semester. A panel of three examiners consisting of one external and two
internal examiners will conduct the examination. The names of the examiners will be
recommended by the Board of Studies and examination will be treated like other
University Practical Examination.
THIRD & FOURTH SEMESTERS
In addition to two theory subjects third & fourth semesters will be exclusively devoted to
thesis work. The student would be required to present one term paper by the middle of the
third semester and one seminar before the submission of M. Tech thesis and would carry
100 and 150 marks, respectively. These would be presented before the department faculty
and the students of the department. The evaluation will be done by a board consisting of:
(i) Chairman or his nominee.
(ii) Thesis supervisor
(iii) A member of the department faculty to be nominated by the Board of Studies
out of a panel of 3 persons to be suggested by the Supervisor.
ALLOTMENT OF MARKS
(i) First Semester 1200
(ii) Second Semester 1150
(iii) Third Semester 500
(iv) Comprehensive Viva 150
(v) Term Paper 100
(vi) Seminar 100
Total Marks 3200
SYLLABUS FOR
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY (POLYMERS)
FIRST SEMESTER
1.1 POLYMER PHYSICS
Principals underlying the physics and physical chemistry of polymers in solution and in
the solid state. Topics include conformation and molecular dimensions of polymer chains,
thermodynamics of polymer solutions, and examination of the glassy, crystalline, and
rubbery elastic states of polymers, kinetics and thermodynamics of crystallization, liquid
crystallinity in polymers, thermodynamics of rubber elasticity. The electrical, optical,
transport and mechanical properties of polymers to be analyzed with respect to the above
topics.
Books Recommended:
1. Williams, D.J. : Polymer Science & Engineering, Prentice Hall
2. Billmeyer, K.W. : Test Book of Polymer Science” Interscience Publishers Inc.
NY, 1957.
3. Van Krevelen,
D.W.
: Properties of Polymers, Elsevier, 1976.
4. Fujita, H. : Polymer Solutions”, Elsevier, 1990.
5. Readriouoz, F. : Principles of Polymer Systems, Tata McGraw Hill, 1974.
6. Ghosh, P. : Polymer Science and Technology,” 2nd Edition, TMH, 2002.
7. Bucche , F. : Physical Properties of Polymers , Interscience N.Y., 1962.
1.2 POLYMER CHEMISTRY & CHARACTERIZATION
Chemical structure of monomers and polymers: Basic concepts and polymer
nomenclature, classification of polymers, special features of polymer structure, Molecular
weight and its distribution. Preparation of polymeric materials and their characterization.
Fundamentals of chain and step growth polymerization, chemistry of organic radicals and
ions, synthesis-structure-property relationships. Principle and instrumental details of
techniques for polymer characterization and testing for molecular weight and its
distribution, mechanical strength , tensile, compression, flexural, impact, torsion,
electrical properties, optical properties, thermal properties, structure determination-NMR
scanning election microscopy, etc.
Books Recommended:
1. Collins, F.A.,
Bares.J. and
Billmeyer, F.W
: Experiments in Polymer Science, Wiley-Interscience, 1973.
2. Sorensen, W.R.
and Cambell, T.W.
: Preparative Methods of Polymer Chemistry, Interscience
Publishers, N.Y., 1968.
3. Allan, P.W. : Techniques of Polymer Characterization, Butterworths
Scientific Pub., London, 1959.
4. Hennike Jr., J.C. : Infrared Spectrometry of Industrial Polymers.” Academic
Press, 1967.
5. Kamp, F.G. : Characterization of Plastics by Physical Methods, Hanser
Publishers, 1986.
6. Brown, R.P. : Handbook of Plastics Test method, Longman Scientific and
Technical Pub., New York, 1988.
7. Ghosh, P. : Polymer Science and Technology, 2nd Edition, TMH, 2002.
8. Fried, J.R. : Polymer Science and Technology, PHI, 1995.
9. Williams, D.J. : Polymer Science and Engineering, Prentice Hall.
1.3 MACROMOLECULAR HYDRODYNAMICS
Types of flow, viscosity measurement, flow curve, zero-shear viscosity, activation energy
of flow, effect of different parameters on viscosity; Boltzmann principle, Linear
Viscoelastic models, Time-temperature superposition principle, WLF equation and its
applications, master curve and its use, Flow of Non Newtonian fluids through pipes and
channels.
Thermodynamics in Polymer Processing.
Books Recommended:
1. Ferry, J.D. : Viscoelastic Properties of Polymers, Wiley, 1970.
2. Williams, D.J. : Polymer Science & Engineering, Prentice Hall.
3. Mcrum, N.G., Bucknall,
C.P. and Bucknall, C.B.
: Principles of Polymer Engineering, Oxford University
Press, New York, 1988.
4. Williams, H.L. : Polymer Engineering, Elsevier, 1975.
5. Cheremisnoff, N. : Polymer Flow Engineering, Encyclopedia of Fluid
Mechanics, Vol. 9, Culf Pub. Co., 1990.
6. Brydson, J.A. : Flow Properties of Polymer Melts, IIiffe, London,
1970.
7. Skelland, A.H.I. : Non- Newtonian Flow and Heat Transfer, John
Wiley, 1967.
1.4 POLYMER MATERIALS
Important polymer materials, their raw materials. Production technologies and application
in different polymer based industries: Polyolefins (LDPE, HDPE, LLDPE, PP),
polystyrene, polyvinylchloride, PTEE, Polyisoprene, Polybutadiene, olefin copolymers,
acrylics, PMMA, Polyvinylacetate. Acrylic plastics. Polybutadiene. SBR polyester,
polyurethanes. Epoxies, Silicones. Phenolics and amino resins. Cellulosics, Polyamides.
Books Recommended:
1. Schildknect, C.E. : Polymer Processes, Interscience, New York, 1966.
2. Epel, J.N. : Engineering Plastics, Engineering Materials
Handbook, ASM International, 1988.
3. Brydson, A.J. : Plastics Materials, Princeton, N.J., 1966.
4. Rd ve, A. : Organic Chemistry of Macromolecules, Marcel
Dekkar, Inc. N.Y., 1967.
1.5 NUMERICAL METHODS & COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Error analysis, solution of linear and non-linear algebraic equations, numerical
differentiation and integration, interpolation, least square approximation, ordinary
differential equations.
Development of computer programms based on the above topics and their applications in
polymer industry.
Books Recommended:
1. Hildebrand, F.B. : Introduction to Numerical Analysis.
2. Scarborough, J.B. : Numerical Mathematical Analysis, Oxford and ISH Pub.
Co.
3. McCormik, C.M. &
Salvadori, M.G.
: Numerical Methods in Fortran.
4. James, Smith &
Wolford
: Applied Numerical Methods for Digital Computer.
5. Dorn, W.S., & Mc.
Cracken, D.D.
: Numerical Methods with Fortran IV.
6. Chopra, S.C., &
Canale, R.P.
: Numerical Methods for Engineers.
7. Rao, P.V.S. : Computer Programming, FORTRAN and other
Languages, Tata McGraw Hill Co.
1.6 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS
Basic principles of material and energy balance. Simple problems related to vapour
pressure laws, humidity, thermo- chemical, adiabatic reaction temperature.
Fluid flow and Heat transfer, types of flow, Bernoulli’s equation, friction losses in flow
measurement, modes of heat transfer and general definitions, steady and unsteady state
conception, radiation, insulation.
Mass transfer, general definitions, Fick’s law of diffusion, mass transfer by molecular
diffusion, membrane separation, principles of drying.
Books Recommended:
1. Himmelbleau, D. M. : Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical
Engineering, 6th Edition, Prentice Hall, 1977.
2. Felder, R. M. &
Rousseau R.W.
: Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, 3rd
Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 1986.
1.6.1 POLYMER SCIENCE LABORATORY- I
Experiments broadly aimed at acquainting students with the range of properties of
polymers, methods of synthesis and physical chemistry.
Characterization of polymers using: Dilute solution viscosity, determination of flow curve
using capillary Rheometer and cup-cone Rheometer.
Solution polymerization of acrylamide, bead polymerization of divinylbenzene,
interfacial polymerization of nylon 6, 10, Evaluation of elastic networks by tensile and
swelling experiments.
1.6.2 NUMERICAL METHODS & COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
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.
SYLLABUS FOR
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY (POLYMERS)
SECOND SEMESTER
2.1 POLYMER PROCESSING TECHNIQUES
Basic principles, description of different processing techniques such as extrusion, blow
molding, wire coating, calendering including equipment, detailed discussions of
parameters affecting the processing, problems and troubleshooting during processing,
compounding and mixing of polymers and additives.
Description of different processing techniques such as molding compression, injection,
transfer, reaction-injection, thermoforming including equipment details and discussion on
parameters affecting the processing, problems and trouble shooting during processing,
reinforced polymers and their processing.
Books Recommended:
1. Bernhardt, E.C. : Processing of Thermoplastic Materials, Reinhold Pub.,
New York.
2. Middleman, S. : Fundamentals of Polymer Processing, McGraw Hill
Book Co., 1977.
3. Throne, J.L. : Plastic Process Engineering, Marcel, Dekkar Inc., New
York, 1979.
4. Mc Keley, J.M. : Polymer Processing, Wiley, New York, 1962.
5. Tadmor, Z. and Gages,
C.G.
: Principles of Polymer Processing, SPE, 1979.
2.2 POLYMER REACTION ENGINEERING
Polymerization reaction kinetics for polycondensation, addition polymerization,
copolymerization, ziegler-Natta Polymerization, emulsion polymerization reactions, most
probable molecular weights and distributions, control of molecular weight and
distributions, gelation phenomena, techniques of polymerization, and design of reactors
for polymerization reactions, viscosity build up and heat and mass transfer effects in
polymer reactors.
Books Recommended:
1. Odlan, G. : Principles of Polymerization, McGraw Hill Book Co.,
1970.
2. Throne, J.L. : Plastics Process Engineering, Marcel Dekker Inc., New
York, 1979.
3. Reichert, K., and
Geiseler, W.
: Polymer Reaction Engineering, Huthing & Wepf. Basel,
1986.
2.3 COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Concepts underlying formation, characteristics and behavior of plastic-based composites
such as fiber glass laminates, structural sandwiches, plywood and load-bearing adhesive
joints. Typical components such as metals, glass, synthesis and natural adhesives,
plastics, foams, wood, paper, fabrics and rubber. Correlation between adhesion principles
and physical behavior,. Methods of design, analysis, fabrication and testing. Discuss
failure mechanisms of chemical and mechanical types.
2.4 ELECTIVE-I
2.4.1 POLYMER PRODUCT DESIGN
Product selection and feasibility determination, product specifications, material selection,
product design; design producers for static and dynamic loading, design examples.
Books Recommended:
1. Miller, E.
(Ed.)
: Plastics Product Design Handbook, Marcel Dekkar, Incl., New
York, 1981.
2. Dubios, J.H. : Plastic Products Design Engineering Handbook, Van Nostrant
Reinhold. Co.
2.4.2 SPECIALITY POLYMERS
Various types of Speciality polymers, their raw materials and production technologies,
speciality polymers for different specifications such as conducting polymers, bio-medical
polymers, polymers in telecommunications, space, defence, transport industry etc.
Books Recommended:
1. Rubin, I.I.
(Ed.)
: Handbook of Plastic Materials and Technology, Willey
Interscience Pub., 1990.
2. Htoo,
M.S.(Ed.)
: Microlectronic Polymers, Marcel Dekkar, Inc., 1999.
2.4.3 MOLD & DIE DESIGN
Materials used, design consideration and basic concept of design, detailed design
procedures for molds and dies for various polymer processing techniques.
Books Recommended:
1. Brydson, A.J. : Plastic Material, Princeton, N.J., 1966.
2. Epel, J.N.(Ed.) : Engineering Plastics, ASM International, 1988.
3. Benzamin, W.P. : Plastic Tooling Techniques and Applications, McGraw Hill,
New York, 1972.
4. Dubios, J.H. and
Pribble, W.I. (Ed.)
: Plastic Mold Engineering, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New
York, 1965.
5. Sors, L. : Plastic Mold Engineering, Pergamon, Elmsford, N.Y., 1967.
6. Pyo, G.M.B. : Injection Mold Design, Liiffe, London, 1977.
2.4.4 COLLOID & SURFACTANT SCIENCE
Introduction to theory and applications of colloidal dispersions and surfactant science.
Monolayer adsorption at interfaces, electrical double layers, dispersion forces
electrokinetic phenomena and stabilization of dispersion. Chemistry, structure, and
classification of surfactants, critical micelle concentrations, micellar solubilization and
catalysis. Detergency and wetting phenomena. Emulsion technology and applications.
Books Recommended:
1. Adanon, A. W. & Gast, A.P. : Physical Chemistry of Surfaces, 8th and 6th Editions,
John Wiley, 1997.
2. Esumi, K. : Polymer Interfaces and Emulsions, Marcel Dekker,
1999.
2.4.5 STRUCTURE & PROPERTIES OF POLYMERS
Review of polymer molecular and bulk morphology, survey of molecular and
morphological influence on bulk physical properties including Non-Newtonian flow,
macromolecular diffusion, gas transport in polymers, electrical and optical properties,
solid- state deformation, and toughness. Case studies for product design.
Books Recommended:
1. Tager. A. : Physical Chemistry of Polymers, Mir Publishing, 1978.
2. Van Krevelen, D.W. : Properties of Polymers, Elsevier, 1976.
3. Bueche, F. : Physical Properties of Polymers, Interscience Publishers,
1962.
2.4.6 MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY
Fundamentals, mechanism of membrane transport, gaseous diffusion, separation in liquid
phase: Dialysis, Reverse Osmosis, Ultra Filtration, Liquid Membrane, Elector-membrane
processes. Transfer coefficients and their determination, engineering aspects of
membrane separation and industrial applications.
Books Recommended:
1. Wang, H. and
Kammermeyer, K.
: Membrane in Separation, Wiley Interscience
2. Baum, B., Halley, W.
& White, R.A.
: Membrane Separation Process, Elsevier Science
Publication.
2.5 ELECTIVE-II
2.5.1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project Management: concept of project management, project management systems,
responsibilities and qualities of a project manager, project management teamcomposition,
functions and responsibilities, co-ordination procedures. Manpower
planning; recruitment and selection job description, specification and evaluation,
performance appraisal, basis of remuneration and incentives. Project Identification:
Principles of project identification, importance of capital 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 collaboration 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 leveling of resources,
Implementation of Project schedules. Financial Control: Budgeting and cost control,
sources of long term funds for business, Planning and capital structure, problems of
working capital management and liquidity.
Books Recommended:
1. Prasanna Chandra : Project Preparation Appraisal Implementation, 3rd
Edition, IIM Bangalore, McGraw Hill, 1987.
2. Kharbhanda, O.P. : Total Project Management, Gower Publishing Co.
Ltd., England.
3. Choudhury : 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. and
Ghosh, B.
: Project Management of Process Plants, Panjab
University, 1985.
2.5.2 OPTIMISATION TECHNIQUES
Introduction to system analysis and Modelling with reference to chemical engineering
problems. Differential Method for solving one and two variable problems, with and
without constraints, application of Langranian Multiplier method, Linear Programming
Modelling, Graphical method, Single Phase Simplex method, Two Phase Simplex
method, Duality, Sensitivity analysis: Geometric Programming: as applied to chemical
Engineering problems with degree to difficulty equal to zero and one , with and without
constraints; Search Methods: Sequential Search method, Golden Section method,
Dichotomous Search method; Introduction to Dynamic Programming as applied to
discrete multistage problems like Cascade of CSTR, Train of Head exchangers etc.
Books Recommended:
1. Baveridge and
Schecheter
: Optimisation Theory and Practice, Mc Graw Hill, 1971.
2. Asghar Hussain : Optimisation Techniques for Chemical Engineers, Mc
Millan.
3. Hadley : Linear Programming.
4. Hadley : Non-Linear Programming.
2.5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Ambient air and water standards. Principal sources of pollution.
Inter-relationship between energy and environmental pollution. Prevention of
environmental pollution through conservation, raw material substitution, process and
equipment modifications A case study on the concept of zero discharge.
Air pollution; Principal air pollutants and their usual sources, effects of air pollutants on
human health, animals and vegetation and materials, atmospheric dispersion of air
pollutants, temperature and inversions, Air pollution control techniques-process and
equipments used for the control of gaseous pollutants.
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.
Solid wastes, control and disposal.
Books Recommended:
1. Perkins, H.C. : Air Pollution, McGraw Hill, N.Y.
2. Liptak, R.C. ed. : Environmental Engineers Handbook, Vol. I, II, III.,
Chelton Book Co, Randor.
3. Wiliamson, S.J. : Fundamentals of Air Pollution, Addison Westley Co.,
N.Y.
4. Numerow, N.L. : Liquid Wastes of Industry, Addison Wesley Co., N.Y.
5. Metcalf and Eddy : Waste-Water Engineering, 4th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill,
2007.
2.5.4 SAFETY & HAZARDS
Definitions, identifications, Classifications 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. Explosive and
inflammable substances. Radioactive hazards. Fire prevention. Good housing keeping in
industrial environment.
Standard safety procedures and disaster control. Indian legislation on safety and
prevention of hazards and safety code.
Case study of typical hazardous industry.
Books Recommended:
1. Wells, G.L. : Safety in process Plant Design.
2. Lees, F.P. : Loss Prevention in Process Industries.
3. Chanleft, E.T. : Environmental Protection.
4. Berthowex, P.M. and Rudd, D.E. : Strategy of Pollution control.
2.6.1 POLYMER SCIENCE LABORATORY-II
Development and testing of Composites: using GP resion and fillers like fibre glass,
flyash etc. Experiments on Polymer Processing: Moulding, extension; Characterization of
Polymers using Physical methods: tensile, Impact and flexure tests, Thermal Conductivity
determination, resistivity measurement and water adsorption.
SYLLABUS FOR
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY (POLYMERS)
THIRD SEMESTER
3.1 MODELING & SIMULATION OF POLYMER SYSTEMS
Modeling fundamentals, use of Mathematical models, Principles of formulation,
fundamental Laws, Model characteristics, Development of mass, energy and momentum
balance-equations; Development of models, solution of linear and non-linear equations;
development and non-linear equations; development of models for surge tanks, stirred
tanks with and without heating jacket, Reaction systems: Batch reactor, CSTR: isothermal
and non-isothermal systems polymerization reactors.
Development of models for: Multistage Absorption, Extraction and Binary Distillation
Columns; case studies for simulation: Polycondensation, addition polymerization and
emulsion polymerization.
Books Recommended:
1. Bamirez, W.F. : Computational Methods for Simulation,
Butterworths, 1989.
2. Franks, R.G.E. : Modeling and Simulation in Chemical
Engineering, Wiley Interscience .
3. Luyben, W.L. : Process Modeling Simulation and Control for
Chemical Engineers, McGraw Hill, 1990.
3.2 SELECTED TOPICS
1. Polymer Bio-Materials, Applications in controlled drug delivery systems, drug
release kinetics, models for drug release. Hydrogels: formation and
Characterization.
2. Applied Computations: Formulation of the parameter estimation problem;
computation of parameters in linear models, use of Microsoft Excel, Gauss- Newton
method for algebraic models. Design of experiments: preliminary experimental
design, sequential Experimental design.
Books Recommended:
1. Englezos, P. &
Kalogerakis, N.
: Applied Parameter Estimation for Chemical
Engineers, Marcel Dekker, 2001.
2. Baker, R.W & Lonsdale,
H.S.
: Controlled Release Mechanisms and Rates, Chapter
in Controlled Release of Biologically Active Agents,
Tanquary & Lacey (Eds.), Palnum Press, N.Y., 1983.
3. Korsemeyer, R.W &
Peppas, N.A.
: Controlled Release Delivery Systems, Eds: Roseman
and Mansdorf, Marcel Dekker, 1983.
4. Kydenieus, A.F. : Controlled Release Technologies: Methods, Theory
and Applications, VoI-ICRL Press, 1980.
3.2.1 MODELING & SIMULATION OF POLYMER SYSTEMS
Practicals based on theory covered in Paper 3.1.
2.4.1 Polymer Product Design 2.5.1 Project Management
2.4.2 Speciality Polymers 2.5.2 Optimisation Techniques
2.4.3 Mold & Die Design 2.5.3 Environmental Engineering
2.4.4 Colloid & Surfactant Science 2.5.4 Safety & Hazards
2.4.5 Structure & Properties of Polymers
2.4.6 Memberane Technology
SCHEME OF TEACHING AND EXAMINATION
Paper Subject Teaching Hours
per Week
Exam.
Marks
Sessional
Marks
Total
Marks
THIRD SEMESTER L T P
3.1 Modeling & Simulation of Polymer
Systems
3 1 - 100 100 200
3.2 Selected Topics 3 1 - 100 100 200
Practicals
3.2.1 Modeling & Simulation of Polymer
Systems
- - 3 50 50 100
3.2.2 Thesis Work - - - - - -
Total 6 2 3 250 250 500
FOURTH SEMESTER
3.2.2 Thesis Work to Continue
Note: No numerical marks are to be assigned to thesis work. It is either
“Accepted” or “Rejected”. Quality of work reported in the thesis can be
graded in terms of “Very Good”, “Good” or “Average”.
Student will be offered one elective each out of the following:
1. Elective-I
2. Elective-II
There would be a comprehensive viva-voce examination carrying 200 marks at the end of
the second semester. A panel of three examiners consisting of one external and two
internal examiners will conduct the examination. The names of the examiners will be
recommended by the Board of Studies and examination will be treated like other
University Practical Examination.
THIRD & FOURTH SEMESTERS
In addition to two theory subjects third & fourth semesters will be exclusively devoted to
thesis work. The student would be required to present one term paper by the middle of the
third semester and one seminar before the submission of M. Tech thesis and would carry
100 and 150 marks, respectively. These would be presented before the department faculty
and the students of the department. The evaluation will be done by a board consisting of:
(i) Chairman or his nominee.
(ii) Thesis supervisor
(iii) A member of the department faculty to be nominated by the Board of Studies
out of a panel of 3 persons to be suggested by the Supervisor.
ALLOTMENT OF MARKS
(i) First Semester 1200
(ii) Second Semester 1150
(iii) Third Semester 500
(iv) Comprehensive Viva 150
(v) Term Paper 100
(vi) Seminar 100
Total Marks 3200
SYLLABUS FOR
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY (POLYMERS)
FIRST SEMESTER
1.1 POLYMER PHYSICS
Principals underlying the physics and physical chemistry of polymers in solution and in
the solid state. Topics include conformation and molecular dimensions of polymer chains,
thermodynamics of polymer solutions, and examination of the glassy, crystalline, and
rubbery elastic states of polymers, kinetics and thermodynamics of crystallization, liquid
crystallinity in polymers, thermodynamics of rubber elasticity. The electrical, optical,
transport and mechanical properties of polymers to be analyzed with respect to the above
topics.
Books Recommended:
1. Williams, D.J. : Polymer Science & Engineering, Prentice Hall
2. Billmeyer, K.W. : Test Book of Polymer Science” Interscience Publishers Inc.
NY, 1957.
3. Van Krevelen,
D.W.
: Properties of Polymers, Elsevier, 1976.
4. Fujita, H. : Polymer Solutions”, Elsevier, 1990.
5. Readriouoz, F. : Principles of Polymer Systems, Tata McGraw Hill, 1974.
6. Ghosh, P. : Polymer Science and Technology,” 2nd Edition, TMH, 2002.
7. Bucche , F. : Physical Properties of Polymers , Interscience N.Y., 1962.
1.2 POLYMER CHEMISTRY & CHARACTERIZATION
Chemical structure of monomers and polymers: Basic concepts and polymer
nomenclature, classification of polymers, special features of polymer structure, Molecular
weight and its distribution. Preparation of polymeric materials and their characterization.
Fundamentals of chain and step growth polymerization, chemistry of organic radicals and
ions, synthesis-structure-property relationships. Principle and instrumental details of
techniques for polymer characterization and testing for molecular weight and its
distribution, mechanical strength , tensile, compression, flexural, impact, torsion,
electrical properties, optical properties, thermal properties, structure determination-NMR
scanning election microscopy, etc.
Books Recommended:
1. Collins, F.A.,
Bares.J. and
Billmeyer, F.W
: Experiments in Polymer Science, Wiley-Interscience, 1973.
2. Sorensen, W.R.
and Cambell, T.W.
: Preparative Methods of Polymer Chemistry, Interscience
Publishers, N.Y., 1968.
3. Allan, P.W. : Techniques of Polymer Characterization, Butterworths
Scientific Pub., London, 1959.
4. Hennike Jr., J.C. : Infrared Spectrometry of Industrial Polymers.” Academic
Press, 1967.
5. Kamp, F.G. : Characterization of Plastics by Physical Methods, Hanser
Publishers, 1986.
6. Brown, R.P. : Handbook of Plastics Test method, Longman Scientific and
Technical Pub., New York, 1988.
7. Ghosh, P. : Polymer Science and Technology, 2nd Edition, TMH, 2002.
8. Fried, J.R. : Polymer Science and Technology, PHI, 1995.
9. Williams, D.J. : Polymer Science and Engineering, Prentice Hall.
1.3 MACROMOLECULAR HYDRODYNAMICS
Types of flow, viscosity measurement, flow curve, zero-shear viscosity, activation energy
of flow, effect of different parameters on viscosity; Boltzmann principle, Linear
Viscoelastic models, Time-temperature superposition principle, WLF equation and its
applications, master curve and its use, Flow of Non Newtonian fluids through pipes and
channels.
Thermodynamics in Polymer Processing.
Books Recommended:
1. Ferry, J.D. : Viscoelastic Properties of Polymers, Wiley, 1970.
2. Williams, D.J. : Polymer Science & Engineering, Prentice Hall.
3. Mcrum, N.G., Bucknall,
C.P. and Bucknall, C.B.
: Principles of Polymer Engineering, Oxford University
Press, New York, 1988.
4. Williams, H.L. : Polymer Engineering, Elsevier, 1975.
5. Cheremisnoff, N. : Polymer Flow Engineering, Encyclopedia of Fluid
Mechanics, Vol. 9, Culf Pub. Co., 1990.
6. Brydson, J.A. : Flow Properties of Polymer Melts, IIiffe, London,
1970.
7. Skelland, A.H.I. : Non- Newtonian Flow and Heat Transfer, John
Wiley, 1967.
1.4 POLYMER MATERIALS
Important polymer materials, their raw materials. Production technologies and application
in different polymer based industries: Polyolefins (LDPE, HDPE, LLDPE, PP),
polystyrene, polyvinylchloride, PTEE, Polyisoprene, Polybutadiene, olefin copolymers,
acrylics, PMMA, Polyvinylacetate. Acrylic plastics. Polybutadiene. SBR polyester,
polyurethanes. Epoxies, Silicones. Phenolics and amino resins. Cellulosics, Polyamides.
Books Recommended:
1. Schildknect, C.E. : Polymer Processes, Interscience, New York, 1966.
2. Epel, J.N. : Engineering Plastics, Engineering Materials
Handbook, ASM International, 1988.
3. Brydson, A.J. : Plastics Materials, Princeton, N.J., 1966.
4. Rd ve, A. : Organic Chemistry of Macromolecules, Marcel
Dekkar, Inc. N.Y., 1967.
1.5 NUMERICAL METHODS & COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Error analysis, solution of linear and non-linear algebraic equations, numerical
differentiation and integration, interpolation, least square approximation, ordinary
differential equations.
Development of computer programms based on the above topics and their applications in
polymer industry.
Books Recommended:
1. Hildebrand, F.B. : Introduction to Numerical Analysis.
2. Scarborough, J.B. : Numerical Mathematical Analysis, Oxford and ISH Pub.
Co.
3. McCormik, C.M. &
Salvadori, M.G.
: Numerical Methods in Fortran.
4. James, Smith &
Wolford
: Applied Numerical Methods for Digital Computer.
5. Dorn, W.S., & Mc.
Cracken, D.D.
: Numerical Methods with Fortran IV.
6. Chopra, S.C., &
Canale, R.P.
: Numerical Methods for Engineers.
7. Rao, P.V.S. : Computer Programming, FORTRAN and other
Languages, Tata McGraw Hill Co.
1.6 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS
Basic principles of material and energy balance. Simple problems related to vapour
pressure laws, humidity, thermo- chemical, adiabatic reaction temperature.
Fluid flow and Heat transfer, types of flow, Bernoulli’s equation, friction losses in flow
measurement, modes of heat transfer and general definitions, steady and unsteady state
conception, radiation, insulation.
Mass transfer, general definitions, Fick’s law of diffusion, mass transfer by molecular
diffusion, membrane separation, principles of drying.
Books Recommended:
1. Himmelbleau, D. M. : Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical
Engineering, 6th Edition, Prentice Hall, 1977.
2. Felder, R. M. &
Rousseau R.W.
: Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, 3rd
Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 1986.
1.6.1 POLYMER SCIENCE LABORATORY- I
Experiments broadly aimed at acquainting students with the range of properties of
polymers, methods of synthesis and physical chemistry.
Characterization of polymers using: Dilute solution viscosity, determination of flow curve
using capillary Rheometer and cup-cone Rheometer.
Solution polymerization of acrylamide, bead polymerization of divinylbenzene,
interfacial polymerization of nylon 6, 10, Evaluation of elastic networks by tensile and
swelling experiments.
1.6.2 NUMERICAL METHODS & COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
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.
SYLLABUS FOR
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY (POLYMERS)
SECOND SEMESTER
2.1 POLYMER PROCESSING TECHNIQUES
Basic principles, description of different processing techniques such as extrusion, blow
molding, wire coating, calendering including equipment, detailed discussions of
parameters affecting the processing, problems and troubleshooting during processing,
compounding and mixing of polymers and additives.
Description of different processing techniques such as molding compression, injection,
transfer, reaction-injection, thermoforming including equipment details and discussion on
parameters affecting the processing, problems and trouble shooting during processing,
reinforced polymers and their processing.
Books Recommended:
1. Bernhardt, E.C. : Processing of Thermoplastic Materials, Reinhold Pub.,
New York.
2. Middleman, S. : Fundamentals of Polymer Processing, McGraw Hill
Book Co., 1977.
3. Throne, J.L. : Plastic Process Engineering, Marcel, Dekkar Inc., New
York, 1979.
4. Mc Keley, J.M. : Polymer Processing, Wiley, New York, 1962.
5. Tadmor, Z. and Gages,
C.G.
: Principles of Polymer Processing, SPE, 1979.
2.2 POLYMER REACTION ENGINEERING
Polymerization reaction kinetics for polycondensation, addition polymerization,
copolymerization, ziegler-Natta Polymerization, emulsion polymerization reactions, most
probable molecular weights and distributions, control of molecular weight and
distributions, gelation phenomena, techniques of polymerization, and design of reactors
for polymerization reactions, viscosity build up and heat and mass transfer effects in
polymer reactors.
Books Recommended:
1. Odlan, G. : Principles of Polymerization, McGraw Hill Book Co.,
1970.
2. Throne, J.L. : Plastics Process Engineering, Marcel Dekker Inc., New
York, 1979.
3. Reichert, K., and
Geiseler, W.
: Polymer Reaction Engineering, Huthing & Wepf. Basel,
1986.
2.3 COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Concepts underlying formation, characteristics and behavior of plastic-based composites
such as fiber glass laminates, structural sandwiches, plywood and load-bearing adhesive
joints. Typical components such as metals, glass, synthesis and natural adhesives,
plastics, foams, wood, paper, fabrics and rubber. Correlation between adhesion principles
and physical behavior,. Methods of design, analysis, fabrication and testing. Discuss
failure mechanisms of chemical and mechanical types.
2.4 ELECTIVE-I
2.4.1 POLYMER PRODUCT DESIGN
Product selection and feasibility determination, product specifications, material selection,
product design; design producers for static and dynamic loading, design examples.
Books Recommended:
1. Miller, E.
(Ed.)
: Plastics Product Design Handbook, Marcel Dekkar, Incl., New
York, 1981.
2. Dubios, J.H. : Plastic Products Design Engineering Handbook, Van Nostrant
Reinhold. Co.
2.4.2 SPECIALITY POLYMERS
Various types of Speciality polymers, their raw materials and production technologies,
speciality polymers for different specifications such as conducting polymers, bio-medical
polymers, polymers in telecommunications, space, defence, transport industry etc.
Books Recommended:
1. Rubin, I.I.
(Ed.)
: Handbook of Plastic Materials and Technology, Willey
Interscience Pub., 1990.
2. Htoo,
M.S.(Ed.)
: Microlectronic Polymers, Marcel Dekkar, Inc., 1999.
2.4.3 MOLD & DIE DESIGN
Materials used, design consideration and basic concept of design, detailed design
procedures for molds and dies for various polymer processing techniques.
Books Recommended:
1. Brydson, A.J. : Plastic Material, Princeton, N.J., 1966.
2. Epel, J.N.(Ed.) : Engineering Plastics, ASM International, 1988.
3. Benzamin, W.P. : Plastic Tooling Techniques and Applications, McGraw Hill,
New York, 1972.
4. Dubios, J.H. and
Pribble, W.I. (Ed.)
: Plastic Mold Engineering, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New
York, 1965.
5. Sors, L. : Plastic Mold Engineering, Pergamon, Elmsford, N.Y., 1967.
6. Pyo, G.M.B. : Injection Mold Design, Liiffe, London, 1977.
2.4.4 COLLOID & SURFACTANT SCIENCE
Introduction to theory and applications of colloidal dispersions and surfactant science.
Monolayer adsorption at interfaces, electrical double layers, dispersion forces
electrokinetic phenomena and stabilization of dispersion. Chemistry, structure, and
classification of surfactants, critical micelle concentrations, micellar solubilization and
catalysis. Detergency and wetting phenomena. Emulsion technology and applications.
Books Recommended:
1. Adanon, A. W. & Gast, A.P. : Physical Chemistry of Surfaces, 8th and 6th Editions,
John Wiley, 1997.
2. Esumi, K. : Polymer Interfaces and Emulsions, Marcel Dekker,
1999.
2.4.5 STRUCTURE & PROPERTIES OF POLYMERS
Review of polymer molecular and bulk morphology, survey of molecular and
morphological influence on bulk physical properties including Non-Newtonian flow,
macromolecular diffusion, gas transport in polymers, electrical and optical properties,
solid- state deformation, and toughness. Case studies for product design.
Books Recommended:
1. Tager. A. : Physical Chemistry of Polymers, Mir Publishing, 1978.
2. Van Krevelen, D.W. : Properties of Polymers, Elsevier, 1976.
3. Bueche, F. : Physical Properties of Polymers, Interscience Publishers,
1962.
2.4.6 MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY
Fundamentals, mechanism of membrane transport, gaseous diffusion, separation in liquid
phase: Dialysis, Reverse Osmosis, Ultra Filtration, Liquid Membrane, Elector-membrane
processes. Transfer coefficients and their determination, engineering aspects of
membrane separation and industrial applications.
Books Recommended:
1. Wang, H. and
Kammermeyer, K.
: Membrane in Separation, Wiley Interscience
2. Baum, B., Halley, W.
& White, R.A.
: Membrane Separation Process, Elsevier Science
Publication.
2.5 ELECTIVE-II
2.5.1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project Management: concept of project management, project management systems,
responsibilities and qualities of a project manager, project management teamcomposition,
functions and responsibilities, co-ordination procedures. Manpower
planning; recruitment and selection job description, specification and evaluation,
performance appraisal, basis of remuneration and incentives. Project Identification:
Principles of project identification, importance of capital 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 collaboration 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 leveling of resources,
Implementation of Project schedules. Financial Control: Budgeting and cost control,
sources of long term funds for business, Planning and capital structure, problems of
working capital management and liquidity.
Books Recommended:
1. Prasanna Chandra : Project Preparation Appraisal Implementation, 3rd
Edition, IIM Bangalore, McGraw Hill, 1987.
2. Kharbhanda, O.P. : Total Project Management, Gower Publishing Co.
Ltd., England.
3. Choudhury : 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. and
Ghosh, B.
: Project Management of Process Plants, Panjab
University, 1985.
2.5.2 OPTIMISATION TECHNIQUES
Introduction to system analysis and Modelling with reference to chemical engineering
problems. Differential Method for solving one and two variable problems, with and
without constraints, application of Langranian Multiplier method, Linear Programming
Modelling, Graphical method, Single Phase Simplex method, Two Phase Simplex
method, Duality, Sensitivity analysis: Geometric Programming: as applied to chemical
Engineering problems with degree to difficulty equal to zero and one , with and without
constraints; Search Methods: Sequential Search method, Golden Section method,
Dichotomous Search method; Introduction to Dynamic Programming as applied to
discrete multistage problems like Cascade of CSTR, Train of Head exchangers etc.
Books Recommended:
1. Baveridge and
Schecheter
: Optimisation Theory and Practice, Mc Graw Hill, 1971.
2. Asghar Hussain : Optimisation Techniques for Chemical Engineers, Mc
Millan.
3. Hadley : Linear Programming.
4. Hadley : Non-Linear Programming.
2.5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Ambient air and water standards. Principal sources of pollution.
Inter-relationship between energy and environmental pollution. Prevention of
environmental pollution through conservation, raw material substitution, process and
equipment modifications A case study on the concept of zero discharge.
Air pollution; Principal air pollutants and their usual sources, effects of air pollutants on
human health, animals and vegetation and materials, atmospheric dispersion of air
pollutants, temperature and inversions, Air pollution control techniques-process and
equipments used for the control of gaseous pollutants.
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.
Solid wastes, control and disposal.
Books Recommended:
1. Perkins, H.C. : Air Pollution, McGraw Hill, N.Y.
2. Liptak, R.C. ed. : Environmental Engineers Handbook, Vol. I, II, III.,
Chelton Book Co, Randor.
3. Wiliamson, S.J. : Fundamentals of Air Pollution, Addison Westley Co.,
N.Y.
4. Numerow, N.L. : Liquid Wastes of Industry, Addison Wesley Co., N.Y.
5. Metcalf and Eddy : Waste-Water Engineering, 4th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill,
2007.
2.5.4 SAFETY & HAZARDS
Definitions, identifications, Classifications 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. Explosive and
inflammable substances. Radioactive hazards. Fire prevention. Good housing keeping in
industrial environment.
Standard safety procedures and disaster control. Indian legislation on safety and
prevention of hazards and safety code.
Case study of typical hazardous industry.
Books Recommended:
1. Wells, G.L. : Safety in process Plant Design.
2. Lees, F.P. : Loss Prevention in Process Industries.
3. Chanleft, E.T. : Environmental Protection.
4. Berthowex, P.M. and Rudd, D.E. : Strategy of Pollution control.
2.6.1 POLYMER SCIENCE LABORATORY-II
Development and testing of Composites: using GP resion and fillers like fibre glass,
flyash etc. Experiments on Polymer Processing: Moulding, extension; Characterization of
Polymers using Physical methods: tensile, Impact and flexure tests, Thermal Conductivity
determination, resistivity measurement and water adsorption.
SYLLABUS FOR
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY (POLYMERS)
THIRD SEMESTER
3.1 MODELING & SIMULATION OF POLYMER SYSTEMS
Modeling fundamentals, use of Mathematical models, Principles of formulation,
fundamental Laws, Model characteristics, Development of mass, energy and momentum
balance-equations; Development of models, solution of linear and non-linear equations;
development and non-linear equations; development of models for surge tanks, stirred
tanks with and without heating jacket, Reaction systems: Batch reactor, CSTR: isothermal
and non-isothermal systems polymerization reactors.
Development of models for: Multistage Absorption, Extraction and Binary Distillation
Columns; case studies for simulation: Polycondensation, addition polymerization and
emulsion polymerization.
Books Recommended:
1. Bamirez, W.F. : Computational Methods for Simulation,
Butterworths, 1989.
2. Franks, R.G.E. : Modeling and Simulation in Chemical
Engineering, Wiley Interscience .
3. Luyben, W.L. : Process Modeling Simulation and Control for
Chemical Engineers, McGraw Hill, 1990.
3.2 SELECTED TOPICS
1. Polymer Bio-Materials, Applications in controlled drug delivery systems, drug
release kinetics, models for drug release. Hydrogels: formation and
Characterization.
2. Applied Computations: Formulation of the parameter estimation problem;
computation of parameters in linear models, use of Microsoft Excel, Gauss- Newton
method for algebraic models. Design of experiments: preliminary experimental
design, sequential Experimental design.
Books Recommended:
1. Englezos, P. &
Kalogerakis, N.
: Applied Parameter Estimation for Chemical
Engineers, Marcel Dekker, 2001.
2. Baker, R.W & Lonsdale,
H.S.
: Controlled Release Mechanisms and Rates, Chapter
in Controlled Release of Biologically Active Agents,
Tanquary & Lacey (Eds.), Palnum Press, N.Y., 1983.
3. Korsemeyer, R.W &
Peppas, N.A.
: Controlled Release Delivery Systems, Eds: Roseman
and Mansdorf, Marcel Dekker, 1983.
4. Kydenieus, A.F. : Controlled Release Technologies: Methods, Theory
and Applications, VoI-ICRL Press, 1980.
3.2.1 MODELING & SIMULATION OF POLYMER SYSTEMS
Practicals based on theory covered in Paper 3.1.
