The student is required to make seminar presentation(s) of the results achieved before the
submission of the thesis.
1. The Post Graduate Student Research Committee (PGRC) of the Institute will
evaluate the Thesis. The constitution of the committee is as under:
a. Chairperson of the institute
b. Senior professor of the institute
c. Supervisor(s)
d. External examiner
2. The PGRC will evaluate the final thesis based on an open house presentation by
the student, which will be attended by the faculty members, PG students and other
research scholars of the institute.
3. No marks are assigned to Preliminary Thesis and Thesis evaluation work. On
successful completion and presentation of Research Seminars, the candidate will
be awarded ‘S’ grade i.e. satisfactory or else ‘X’ grade i.e. unsatisfactory.
4. Requirement for the award of M.Tech. (Polymers) degree is 75 credits with
minimum CGPA of 6.0 and successful completion of thesis work.
SYLLABUS FOR
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY (POLYMERS)
FIRST SEMESTER
PS 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.
PS 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.
PS 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.
PS 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.
PS 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.
PS 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.
PS 1.7 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.
PS 1.8 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
PS 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.
PS 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.
PS 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.
PS 2.4 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.
PS 2.5 Elective
1. 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. 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.
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.
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.
PS 2.6 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
PS 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.
PS 3.2 Open Elective
1. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Objectives: The main objective of this subject is to help the students to understand the
nature, scope, complexities and process of defining a business, research question. The
learning focus is on developing business research skills to underpin the approach taken to
a work integrated project.
SECTION – A
Introduction: Meaning, Features, Objectives/Motives & types of Research; Attributes of
good Research,Research Methods and Research Methodology; Research Process,
Significance of Research in Managerial decision making.
Research Design: Meaning, Characteristics and various concepts relating to research
design andclassification of research design, Importance.
SECTION – B
Measurement and Scaling: Data Types Nominal, Ordinal and Ratio scale; scaling
techniques.
Formulation of Hypothesis: Meaning, Characteristics and concepts relating to testing of
Hypothesis (Parameter and statistic, Standard error, Level of significance, type-I and
Type-II errors, Critical region, one tail and two tail tests); Procedure of testing
Hypothesis. Numerical problems based on chi-square test and F test (variance ratio test
only).
SECTION – C
Data Collection: Sources of Data-Primary/Secondary Methods of collecting data; direct
personal interview, indirect oral interview, information through local agencies, mailed
questionnaire method, schedule sent through enumerators; questionnaire and its designing
and characteristics of a good questionnaire.
Sampling Design: Meaning and need of Sampling, Probability and non-probability
sampling design, simple random sampling, systematic sampling, stratified sampling,
cluster sampling and convenience, judgment and quota sampling (non-probability),
determination of sample size.
SECTION – D
Data Analysis & Interpretation: Introduction to Multivariate analysis- Multiple and
partial correlation, multiple regression analysis (with two independent variables),
specification of regression models and estimation of parameters, interpretation of results.
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)-One way and Two way ANOVA. Introduction to
discriminant analysis and Factor Analysis (Numerical not to be asked)
Report writing: Style/format, contents and essential steps for report writing.
Suggested Readings:
1. K.N. Krishna SwamyAppaLyer Siva KumarM.Mathirajan: Management Research
Methodology, Pearson Education, 2009
2. Ranjit Kumar:Research Methodology, Pearson Education 2009-02-20
3. Donald R. CooperPamela S. Schindler: Business Research Methods, Tata McGraw Hill
4. Michael Riley et.al: Researching & Writing dissertation in Business & Management,
Thomson Learning.
5. R. Pannerselvam: Research Methodology, Parentice Hall of India Limited.
6. R. Nandagopalet.al.:Research Methods in Business, ExcelBooks.
7. William G.Zikmund :Business Research Methods, Thomson South Western
Publication
8. C.R. Kothari:Research Methodology-Methods &Techniques.
9. K.V. Rao:Research Methodoloty in Commerce &Management.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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.
5. ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES
1. Complexometric titrations: Complexes-formation constants; chelates – EDTA, Chelon
Effect, EDTA equilibria, effect of pH on EDTA equilibria, EDTA titration curves,
endpoint – detection and indicators; Importance of complexometric titrations.
2. Solvent Extraction: Distribution law, extraction process, factors effecting extraction,
technique for extraction, quantitative treatment of solvent extraction equilibria,
classification of solvent extraction systems. Advantages and applications of solvent
extraction.
3. Chromatography: Introduction to chromatography, principles, classification of
chromatographic techniques, thin layer and paper chromatography – principle and
technique.
Column Chromatography – Factors affecting column efficiency and applications. Gas
– liquid chromatography – theory, instrumentation and applications. HPLC –
instrumentation, method, column efficiency and applications.
4. IR Spectroscopy: Origin, rigid rotor model, harmonic oscillator model, 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: Introduction, laws of absorption, origin of spectra, types of
transitions, selection rules, identification of organic compounds using UV-VIS
spectroscopy.
6. NMR: 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.
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 &
Settle
: 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.
PS 3.4 MODELING & SIMULATION OF POLYMER SYSTEMS
Practicals based on theory covered in Paper PS 3.1.
submission of the thesis.
1. The Post Graduate Student Research Committee (PGRC) of the Institute will
evaluate the Thesis. The constitution of the committee is as under:
a. Chairperson of the institute
b. Senior professor of the institute
c. Supervisor(s)
d. External examiner
2. The PGRC will evaluate the final thesis based on an open house presentation by
the student, which will be attended by the faculty members, PG students and other
research scholars of the institute.
3. No marks are assigned to Preliminary Thesis and Thesis evaluation work. On
successful completion and presentation of Research Seminars, the candidate will
be awarded ‘S’ grade i.e. satisfactory or else ‘X’ grade i.e. unsatisfactory.
4. Requirement for the award of M.Tech. (Polymers) degree is 75 credits with
minimum CGPA of 6.0 and successful completion of thesis work.
SYLLABUS FOR
MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY (POLYMERS)
FIRST SEMESTER
PS 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.
PS 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.
PS 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.
PS 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.
PS 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.
PS 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.
PS 1.7 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.
PS 1.8 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
PS 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.
PS 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.
PS 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.
PS 2.4 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.
PS 2.5 Elective
1. 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. 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.
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.
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.
PS 2.6 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
PS 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.
PS 3.2 Open Elective
1. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Objectives: The main objective of this subject is to help the students to understand the
nature, scope, complexities and process of defining a business, research question. The
learning focus is on developing business research skills to underpin the approach taken to
a work integrated project.
SECTION – A
Introduction: Meaning, Features, Objectives/Motives & types of Research; Attributes of
good Research,Research Methods and Research Methodology; Research Process,
Significance of Research in Managerial decision making.
Research Design: Meaning, Characteristics and various concepts relating to research
design andclassification of research design, Importance.
SECTION – B
Measurement and Scaling: Data Types Nominal, Ordinal and Ratio scale; scaling
techniques.
Formulation of Hypothesis: Meaning, Characteristics and concepts relating to testing of
Hypothesis (Parameter and statistic, Standard error, Level of significance, type-I and
Type-II errors, Critical region, one tail and two tail tests); Procedure of testing
Hypothesis. Numerical problems based on chi-square test and F test (variance ratio test
only).
SECTION – C
Data Collection: Sources of Data-Primary/Secondary Methods of collecting data; direct
personal interview, indirect oral interview, information through local agencies, mailed
questionnaire method, schedule sent through enumerators; questionnaire and its designing
and characteristics of a good questionnaire.
Sampling Design: Meaning and need of Sampling, Probability and non-probability
sampling design, simple random sampling, systematic sampling, stratified sampling,
cluster sampling and convenience, judgment and quota sampling (non-probability),
determination of sample size.
SECTION – D
Data Analysis & Interpretation: Introduction to Multivariate analysis- Multiple and
partial correlation, multiple regression analysis (with two independent variables),
specification of regression models and estimation of parameters, interpretation of results.
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)-One way and Two way ANOVA. Introduction to
discriminant analysis and Factor Analysis (Numerical not to be asked)
Report writing: Style/format, contents and essential steps for report writing.
Suggested Readings:
1. K.N. Krishna SwamyAppaLyer Siva KumarM.Mathirajan: Management Research
Methodology, Pearson Education, 2009
2. Ranjit Kumar:Research Methodology, Pearson Education 2009-02-20
3. Donald R. CooperPamela S. Schindler: Business Research Methods, Tata McGraw Hill
4. Michael Riley et.al: Researching & Writing dissertation in Business & Management,
Thomson Learning.
5. R. Pannerselvam: Research Methodology, Parentice Hall of India Limited.
6. R. Nandagopalet.al.:Research Methods in Business, ExcelBooks.
7. William G.Zikmund :Business Research Methods, Thomson South Western
Publication
8. C.R. Kothari:Research Methodology-Methods &Techniques.
9. K.V. Rao:Research Methodoloty in Commerce &Management.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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.
5. ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES
1. Complexometric titrations: Complexes-formation constants; chelates – EDTA, Chelon
Effect, EDTA equilibria, effect of pH on EDTA equilibria, EDTA titration curves,
endpoint – detection and indicators; Importance of complexometric titrations.
2. Solvent Extraction: Distribution law, extraction process, factors effecting extraction,
technique for extraction, quantitative treatment of solvent extraction equilibria,
classification of solvent extraction systems. Advantages and applications of solvent
extraction.
3. Chromatography: Introduction to chromatography, principles, classification of
chromatographic techniques, thin layer and paper chromatography – principle and
technique.
Column Chromatography – Factors affecting column efficiency and applications. Gas
– liquid chromatography – theory, instrumentation and applications. HPLC –
instrumentation, method, column efficiency and applications.
4. IR Spectroscopy: Origin, rigid rotor model, harmonic oscillator model, 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: Introduction, laws of absorption, origin of spectra, types of
transitions, selection rules, identification of organic compounds using UV-VIS
spectroscopy.
6. NMR: 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.
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 &
Settle
: 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.
PS 3.4 MODELING & SIMULATION OF POLYMER SYSTEMS
Practicals based on theory covered in Paper PS 3.1.
