B.TECH. DEGREE COURSE
2008 SCHEME
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
I to VIII SEMESTERS:
08. 101 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I
MODULE- 1
Applications of differentiation: – Definition of Hyperbolic functions and their derivatives-
Successive differentiation- Leibnitz’ Theorem (without proof)- Curvature- Radius of curvaturecentre
of curvature- Evolute ( Cartesian ,polar and parametric forms)
Partial differentiation and applications:- Partial derivatives- Euler’s theorem on homogeneous
functions- Total derivatives- Jacobians- Errors and approximations- Taylor
variables) - Maxima and minima of functions of two variables - Lagrange’s method- Leibnitz
rule on differentiation under integral sign.
Vector differentiation and applications :- Scalar and vector functions- differentiation of vector
functions-Velocity and acceleration- Scalar and vector fields- Operator ∇ - Gradient- Physical
interpretation of gradient- Directional derivative- Divergence- Curl- Identities involving ∇ (no
proof) - Irrotational and solenoidal fields – Scalar potential.
MODULE-II
transforms- Transforms of derivatives and integrals- Transform functions multiplied by t and
divided by t - Convolution theorem(without proof)-Transforms of unit step function, unit
impulse function and periodic functions-second shifting theorem- Solution of ordinary
differential equations with constant coefficients using Laplace transforms.
Differential Equations and Applications:- Linear differential equations with constant
coefficients- Method of variation of parameters - Cauchy and Legendre equations –
Simultaneous linear equations with constant coefficients- Application to orthogonal trajectories
(Cartesian form only).
MODULE-III
Matrices:-Rank of a matrix- Elementary transformations- Equivalent matrices- Inverse of a
matrix by gauss-Jordan method- Echelon form and normal form- Linear dependence and
independence of vectors- Consistency- Solution of a system linear equations-Non homogeneous
and homogeneous equations- Eigen values and Eigen vectors – Properties of Eigen values and
Eigen vectors- Cayley Hamilton
Reduction to canonical forms-Nature of quadratic forms-Definiteness, rank, signature and index.
REFERENCES
1. Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 8th edition, Wiley Eastern.
2. Peter O’ Neil , Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Thomson
3. B.S.Grewal, Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers
4. B.V.Ramana, Higher Engineering Mathematics, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2006
5. Michel D Greenberg, Advanced Engineering Mathematics,,Pearson International
6. Sureshan J, Nazarudeen and Royson, Engineering Mathematics I, Zenith Publications
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08.102 ENGINEERING PHYSICS
Credits: 6 L/T/P:2/1/0
MODULE-I
Oscillations and Waves
Basic ideas of harmonic oscillations – Differential equation of a SHM and its solution. Theory of
damped harmonic oscillations. Quality factor. Theory of forced harmonic oscillations and
resonance. Types of waves. One dimensional waves – Differential Equation. Harmonic waves.
Three dimensional waves - Differential Equation and solution. Plane waves and spherical
waves. Energy in wave motion. Velocity of transverse waves along a stretched string.
Electromagnetic Theory
Deduction of Maxwell’s equations. Prediction of electromagnetic waves. Transverse nature of
electromagnetic waves. E and H are at right angles. Poynting’s theorem (qualitative only)
Physics of Solids
Space lattice. Unit cell and lattice parameters. Crystal
packing factor with reference to simple cubic, body centered cubic and face centered cubic
crystals. Directions and planes. Miller indices. Interplanar spacing in terms of Miller indices.
Super conductivity - Meissner effect. Type-I and Type-II superconductors. BCS theory
(qualitative). High temperature superconductors. Applications of superconductors. Introduction
to new materials (qualitative) -Metallic glasses, Nano materials, Shape memory alloys, Bio
materials.
MODULE- II
Interference of Light
Concept of temporal and spatial coherence. Interference in thin films and wedge shaped films.
Interference filters. Antireflection coating.
Diffraction of Light
Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction. Fraunhofer diffraction at a single slit. Fraunhofer diffraction
at a circular aperture (qualitative). Rayleigh’s criterion for resolution. Resolving power of
telescope and microscope. Plane transmission grating. Resolving power of grating. Grating
equation. X-ray diffraction. Bragg’s law.
Polarization of Light
Types of polarized light. Double refraction. Nicol Prism. Retardation plates. Theory of plane,
circular and elliptically polarized light. Production and analysis of circularly and elliptically
polarized light. Polaroids. Induced birefringence. Photo elasticity – isoclinic and isochromatic
fringes – photo elastic bench
Special Theory of Relativity
Michelson-Morley experiment. Einstein’s postulates. Lorentz transformation equations (no
derivation). Simultaneity. Length contraction. Time dilation. Velocity addition. Relativistic
mass. Mass energy relation. Mass less particle.
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MODULE – III
Quantum Mechanics
Dual nature of matter. Wave function. Uncertainty principle. Energy and momentum operators.
Eigen values and functions. Expectation values. Time Dependent and Time Independent
Schrodinger equations. Particle in one dimensional box. Tunnelling (qualitative).
Statistical Mechanics
Macrostates and Microstates. Phase space. Basic postulates of Maxwell-Boltzmann, Bose-
Einstein and Fermi-Dirac statistics. Distribution equations in the three cases (no derivation).
Bosons and Fermions. Density of states. Derivation of Planck’s formula. Free electrons in a
metal as a Fermi gas. Fermi energy.
Laser
Einstein’s coefficients. Population inversion and stimulated emission. Optical resonant cavity.
Ruby Laser, Helium-Neon Laser, Carbon dioxide Laser (qualitative). Semiconductor Laser
(qualitative). Holography. Fiber Optics - Numerical Aperture and acceptance angle. Types of
optical fibers. Applications.
REFERENCES
1. Sears and Zemansky, University Physics, XI Edn, Pearson
2. Frank and Leno, Introduction to Optics, III Edn., Pearson
3. J.C. Upadhyaya, Mechanics., Ram Prasad and Sons
4. David J Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, III Edn , Pearson
5. M Ali Omar, Elementary Solid State
6. S O Pillai, Solid State
7. John R Taylor, Chris D Zafiratos & Michael A Dubson, Modern Physics for Scientists
and Engineers. II Edn, Prentice Hall of India
8. Eugene Hecht, Optics, IV Edn, Pearson
9. Robert Resnick, Introduction to Special Relativity, John Willey and Sons
10. Richard L Libboff, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, IV Edn, Pearson
11. Donald A Mcquarrie, Statistical Mechanics, Vivo Books
12. Mark Ratner and Daniel Ratner, Nanotechnology, Pearson Prentice Hall Prof.
13. T.A. Hassan et al, A Text Book of Engineering Physics, Aswathy Publishers,
14. B. Premlet, Advanced Engineering Physics, Phasor Books, Kollam.
LIST OF DEMONSTRATION EXPERIMENTS
1. Newton
2. Air Wedge – Diameter of a thin wire
3. Spectrometer – Plane transmission grating – wavelength of light.
4. Spectrometer – Refractive indices of calcite for the ordinary and extraordinary rays.
5. Laser – Diffraction at a narrow slit.
6. Laser – Diffraction at a straight wire or circular aperture.
7. Michelson’s interferometer – Wavelength of light.
8. Michelson’s interferometer – Thickness of thin transparent film.
9. Polarization by reflection – Brewster’s law.
10. Computer stimulation – superposition of waves.
11. Computer stimulation – study of E & H. (Gauss’ law & Ampere’s law)
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University examination is for a maximum of 100 marks, in 3 hour duration. The question paper
consists of Part A and Part B. Part A is for 40 marks. Part A consists of 10 compulsory short
answer questions each carrying 4 marks covering the entire syllabus.
Part B is for 60 marks. There will be two questions from each module. The candidate has to
answer one question of 20 marks from each module.
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08.103 ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
Credits: 06 L/T/P: 2/1/0
MODULE 1
Electrochemistry - Electrodes- Electrode potential- Origin of electrode potential- Helmoltz
double layer- Nernst equation and application- Reference electrodes- Standard hydrogen
electrode- Saturated calomel electrode- Quinhydron electrode-Determination of PH using these
electrodes- Concentration cells- Fuel cells- Secondary cells- Lead acid cell- Nickel cadmium
cell- Lithium-ion cell. - Coductometric and Potentiometric titrations (acid base, oxidation
reduction and precipitation titrations). (12 hrs)
Corrosion and its control- Theories of corrosion (chemical corrosion and electrochemical
corrosion) - Galvanic series- Types of corrosion (Concentration cell corrosion, Stress corrosion,
galvanic corrosion) - Factors affecting corrosion (nature of metal and nature of environment) and
different methods of corrosion control (corrosion inhibitors, cathodic protection). (5hrs)
Protective coatings- Metallic coatings- Chemical conversion coatings- paint (4hrs)
Nano- materials- Introduction-Classification-preparation (laser abrasion technique and
sputtering technique)- Chemical method (reduction)-Properties and Applications of nanomaterials-
Nano tubes-Nano wires. (4hrs)
MODULE-2
Water treatment- Types of hardness- Degree of hardness- Related problems- Estimation of
hardness- by EDTA method- Sludge and scales in boilers- Priming and foaming- Boiler
corrosion-Water softening methods, Lime-soda process, Ion exchange methods-Internal
treatments (colloidal, carbonate, phosphate and calgon conditioning)- Domestic water treatment-
Methods of disinfection of water-Desalination process (Reverse osmosis, electro dialysis-
Distillation).
(12hrs)
Environmental damages and prevention- Air pollution- CFCs and ozone depletion-
Alternative refrigerants-Green house effect-Water pollution- BOD and COD- Waste water
treatment- Aerobic - Anaerobic and USAB processes.
(3hrs)
Thermal methods of analysis-Basic principles involved in Thermo-gravimetry, Differential
thermal analysis and applications.
(2hrs)
Spectroscopy- Molecular energy levels-Types of molecular spectra- Electronic spectra
(Classification of electronic transitions- Beer Lamberts law, Vibrational spectra (mechanism of
interaction and application), Rotational spectra (Determination of bond length and application).
NMR spectra (Basic principle, chemical shift, spin-spin splitting)
(6hrs)
Chromatography- General principles- High performance liquid chromatography- Gas
chromatography. (2hrs)
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MODULE 3
Polymers- Classifications- Mechanism of polymerization (Addition, free radical, cationic,
anionic and coordination polymerization)- Thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics-
Compounding of plastics-Moulding techniques of plastics (Compression, Injection, Transfer and
Extrusion moulding)-Preparation, properties and uses of PVC, PVA, PMMA, Nylon, PET,
Bakelite, Urea formaldehyde resin- Silicon polymers- Biodegradable plastics. Elastomersstructure
of natural rubber- vulcanization- synthetic rubbers (Buna-S, Butyl rubber and
Neoprene) (12hrs)
Organo electronic compounds -Super conducting and conducting organic materials like
Polyaniline, polyacetylene and [polypyrrol and its applications.
(2hrs)
Fuels- Calorific value- HCV and LCV-Experimental determination of calorific value-Theoretical
calculation of calorific value by Dulongs formula - Bio fuels -Bio hydrogen and Bio-diesel
(5hrs)
Lubricants- Introduction-Mechanism of lubrication- solid and liquid lubricant- Properties of
lubricants-Viscosity index- flash and fire point- cloud and pour point- aniline value.
(4hrs)
Cement- Manufacture of Portland cement- Theory of setting and hardening of cement
(2hrs)
LAB-EXPERIMENTS (DEMONSTRATION ONLY)
1. Estimation of total hardness in water using EDTA.
2. Estimation of chloride ions in domestic water.
3. Estimation of dissolved oxygen.
4. Estimation of COD in sewage water.
5. Estimation of available chlorine in bleaching powder.
6. Estimation of copper in brass.
7. Estimation of iron in a sample of hematite.
8. Determination of flash and fire point of a lubricating oil by Pensky Marten’s
apparatus.
9. Potentiometric titrations.
10. Preparation of buffers and standardisation of PH meter.
11. Determination of molarity of HCl solution PH-metrically.
12. Determinations of PH using glass electrode and quinhydron electrode.
REFERENCES
1. Willard H.A, Merrit L.L and Dean J.A, Instrumental methods of analysis, CBS
2. De A.K, Environmental Chemistry, New Age International
3. Klauhunde K.J, Nanoscale materials in chemistry
4. Gowariker B.R., Polymer science, Wiley Intescience
5. Gonser B.W, and Hausner H. H., Modern materials, Academic Press
6. Raghavan V, Material Science and engineering. A first course, Prentice Hall of India
7. Van Vlack L.H, Elements of Material science and Engineering, Dorling Kindersley
(India
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8. Goodby J.W. Chemistry of liquid crystals
9. Glasstone S, A text book of physical chemistry, Mc Graw Hill
10. Jain P.C, Engineering Chemistry, Dhanpat Raj Publishing Co., India
11. Juhaina Ahad, Engineering Chemistry, Jai Publications, Kollam , India
12. Shashi Chawla, A text book of Engineering Chemistry, Dhanpat Raj Publishing Co., India
13. Gopalan R, Venkappayya D and S. Nagarajan S, Engineering Chemistry, Vikas
Publishing House Pvt. Ltd,.
14. Kuriakose J.C and Rajaram J, Chemistry of Engineering and Technology volume I & II,
TMH
15. Goyal R.N and Harmendra Goeal; Engineering Chemistry, Ane Books,
Thiruvananthapuram
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08.104 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS
Credits: 6 L/T/D: 1/0/2
INTRODUCTION: Introduction to technical drawing and its language. Lines, lettering,
dimensioning, scaling of figures, symbols and drawing instruments. (1 sheet practice)
MODULE 1
PLAIN CURVES: Conic sections by eccentricity method. Construction of ellipse: (i) Arc of
circles method (ii) Rectangle method (ii) Concentric circles method. Construction of parabola (i)
Rectangle method (ii) Tangent method. Construction of hyperbola (i) Arc of circles method (ii)
given ordinate, abscissa and the transverse axis (iii) given the asymptotes and a point on the
curve. Construction of Tangent and Normal
MISCELLANEOUS CURVES: Construction of Cycloid, Epicycloid and Hypocycloid,
Involute of a circle. Archimedian spiral, Logarithmic spiral and Helix. Construction of Tangent
and Normal
PROJECTION OF POINTS AND LINES: Types of projections, Principles of
Orthographic projection. Projections of points and lines. Determination of true length, inclination
with planes of projection and traces of lines.
MODULE II
PROJECTION OF SOLIDS: Projection of simple solids such as prisms, pyramids, cone,
cylinder, tetrahedron, octahedron, sphere and their auxiliary projections.
SECTIONS OF SOLIDS: Types of cutting planes, section of simple solids cut by parallel,
perpendicular and inclined cutting planes. Their projections and true shape of cut sections.
DEVELOPMENT OF SURFACES: Development of surfaces of (i) simple solids like prisms,
pyramids, cylinder and cone (ii) Cut regular solids.
MODULE III
ISOMETRIC PROJECTION: Isometric scale, Isometric view and projections of simple solids
like prisms, pyramids, cylinder, cone sphere, frustum of solids and also their combinations.
INTERSECTION OF SURFACES: Intersection of surfaces of two solids as given below.
(i) Cylinder and cylinder
(ii) Prism and prism.
(iii) Cone and Cylinder
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(Only cases where the axes are perpendicular to each other and intersecting with or without
offset.)
PERSPECTIVE PROJECTION: Principles of perspective projection, definition of perspective
terminology. Perspective
projection of simple solids like prisms and pyramids in simple positions.
CAD: Introduction to CAD systems, Benefits of CAD, Various Soft wares for CAD,
Demonstration of any one CAD
software.
General Note:
(i) First angle projection to be followed
(ii) Question paper shall contain 3 questions from each module, except from CAD. Students are
required to answer any
two questions from each module.
(iii) Distribution of marks
Module -I 2 x 16 = 32
Module -II 2 x 17 = 34
Module III 2 x 17 = 34
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REFERENCES
1. Luzadder and Duff, Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing, Prentice Hall of India
2. N. D. Bhatt, Engineering Drawing, Charotar Books
3. K. Venugopal, Engineering Drawing and Graphics, New Age International
4. P.S. Gill; Engineering Graphics, S.K. Kataria and Sons Publishers
5. P.I. Varghese, Engineering Graphics, VIP Publishers, Thrissur
6. K.R. Gopalakrishnan; Engineering Drawing , Subash Publishers
7. Thamaraselvi; Engineering Drawing
8. K.C. John; Engineering Graphics, PHI
9. K.N. Anil Kumar; Engineering Graphics, Adhuth Narayanan Publishers
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08.105 ENGINEERING MECHANICS
Credits: 6 L/T/P:2/1/0
MODULE I (20 HRS)
Idealizations of Mechanics- Elements of vector algebra
Statics of rigid bodies-Classification of force systems- principle of transmissibility of a forcecomposition
and resolution- Resultant and Equilibrant of coplanar concurrent force systemsvarious
analytical methods- - Lami’s theorem, method of resolution- Conditions of equilibrium-
Moment of a force, couple, properties of couple- Varignon’s theorem- Resultant and equilibrant
of coplanar non-concurrent force systems- Conditions of equilibrium. Equilibrium of rigid
bodies-free body diagrams.(simple problems)
Types of supports - types of beams - types of loading- Support reactions of simply supported and
overhanging beams under different types of loading.
Forces in space, equations of equilibrium, Vector approach.
Friction-Laws of friction-angle of friction- cone of friction- ladder friction- wedge friction.
MODULE II (20 HRS)
Properties of surfaces- centroid of composite areas- Theorems of Pappus-Gouldinus- Moment of
inertia of areas, Parallel and perpendicular axes theorems- Radius of Gyration- moment of inertia
of composite areas.
Dynamics: Kinematics-Combined motion of translation and rotation-instantaneous centre,
motion of link, motion of connecting rod and piston, wheel rolling without slipping.
Relative velocity - basic concepts-analysis of different types of problems
Kinetics- Newton’s laws of translatory motion- D’Alembert’s principle- Motion of lift- Motion
of connected bodies.
MODULE III (20 HRS)
Work, Power and Energy - Work-Energy principle-Impulse, Momentum.
Collision of elastic bodies-Law of conservation of momentum-Direct and oblique impact
between elastic bodies and impact with fixed plane.
Curvilinear motion- D’Alembert’s principle in curvilinear motion- Mass moment of inertia of
rings, solid discs and solid spheres (no derivations required)Angular momentum-Angular
impulse.
Kinetics of rigid bodies under combined translatory and rotational motion – work – energy
principle for rigid bodies.
Centrifugal and centripetal forces – motion of vehicles on curved paths in horizontal and vertical
planes – super elevation – stability of vehicles moving in curved paths (qualitative ideas only).
Simple harmonic motion – vibration of mechanical systems - basic elements of a vibrating
system – spring mass model – undamped free vibrations – angular free vibration – simple
pendulum.
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REFERENCES:
1. Beer and Johnston
Graw Hill Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi
2. Irving
3. Timoshenko S. and Young D. H., Engineering Mechanics, Mc-Graw Hill –International
Edition
4. Popov, Mechanics of Solids Pearson Education,2007
5. Kumar K.L, Engineering Mechanics, Tata Mc-Graw Hill Publishing Company Limited,
6. Rajasekaran S.and Sankarasubramanian G., Engineering Mechanics, Vikas
Publishing House Private Limited, New Delhi
7. Tayal A K, Engineering Mechanics- Statics and Dynamics, Umesh Publications,
8. Benjamin J, Engineering Mechanics, Pentex Book Publishers and Distributors, Kollam,
2008
Note
Question For University Examination:- Part A – 8 compulsory questions covering entire
syllabus, 5 marks each. (5 x 8 = 40) Part B – Three questions of 10 marks from each module, out
of which two should be answered (10 x 2 x 3 = 60).
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08.106 BASIC CIVIL ENGINEERING
Credits: 6 L/T/P:2/1/0
MODULE I
Surveying: Object and Principles of Surveying.
Linear Measurements: Direct measurements - Tape & chain only - Ranging out survey lines-
Taking measurements of sloping ground - Errors - Tape correction (problems).
Levelling: Levelling instruments - Level (Dumpy Level, Tilting Level ) Levelling Staff.
Measurements in levelling - Temporary adjustments of a level, holding the staff, reading the staff
- Principles of leveling - recording measurements in the field book - reduction of level - height of
collimation method only (simple examples).
Contour maps (Brief description only). Computation of areas - Mid ordinate rule, average
ordinate rule, Trapezoidal rule, Simpson’s rule (examples)- Introduction to Distomat, Total
Station & GPS (Brief description only)
MODULE II
Building construction: Selection of site for buildings - types of buildings - Components of
buildings.
Foundation: Different types - Spread footing, Isolated footing, Combined footing, Mat
foundation¸ Pile foundation (description only).
Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil: Importance of determination of the Safe Bearing Capacity of Soil
(brief description only).
Super structure: Masonry - stone masonry, brick masonry –Types- desirable qualities of stone
and brick.
Partition: Materials used for making partition - plywood, particle boards & glass.
Doors, windows & ventilators : Types - materials used for the construction of doors and
windows - wood, steel & Aluminium.
Plastering: Mortar – properties - Preparation of Cement mortar
Painting: Preparation of surfaces for painting - plastered, wood and steel surfaces- Types of paint
- enamel, emulsion & distemper. Flooring: Types - mosaic tiles, ceramic tiles, marble, granite
and synthetic materials. Roofing: Selection of type of roof -flat roof, sloping roof -Concrete roof,
tiled roof. Selection of roof covering materials. GI Sheet , AC Sheet, PVC Sheet
MODULE III
Concrete: Ingredients- cement, aggregate, and water. Qualities of ingredients (brief description
only).
Tests on Cement - consistency, initial and final setting times. Compressive strength -IS
Specifications.
Aggregates – desirable qualities of fine and coarse aggregates
Plain Cement Concrete (PCC): preparation-proportioning-mixing of concrete.
Steel-common types used in construction- Mild Steel, HYSD Steel and their properties.
Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC)-advantages of RCC over Plain Cement Concrete.
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Elementary ideas on pre-cast and pre-stressed concrete constructions.
Building services – vertical transportation – stairs – types, escalators and elevators, ramps (brief
description only). Plumbing services- brief description of water supply and sewage disposal
arrangements for residential buildings.
REFERENCES
1. Adler R., Vertical Transportation for Buildings, American Elsevier Publishing
Company, New York.1970
2. B.C Punmia, Surveying & Leveling, Vol. – I, Laxmi publications(P) Ltd,N.Delhi, 2004
3. Rangwala., Building Materials,Charotar publishing house, 2001
4. Rangwala, Building Construction , Charotar Publishing House., 2004
5. S.K. Roy, Fundamentals of Surveying Prentice-Hall of India
6. Rangwala.,Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering, Charotar Publishing House. 1990
7. Moorthy, Building Construction, Modern Publishing House distributor., 1957
8. Jha and Sinha, Construction and Technology
9. Narayanan and Lalu Mangal, Introduction to Civil Engineering, Phasor Books,Kollam.
10. Santha Minu, Basic Civil Engineering, Karunya Publications,Trivandrum
Note: The question paper will consists of two parts. Part I and part II..
Part I is Compulsory covering the entire syllabus, for 40 marks. It contains 8 questions of 5
marks each.
Part II is to cover 3 modules. There will be two questions (20 marks each) from each module out
of which one from each module is to be answered. (20 X 3 = 60)
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08.107 BASIC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Credits: 6 L/T/P:2/1/0
MODULE I
Thermodynamics : Basic concepts and definitions of Zeroth law, First law, Second law of
thermodynamics- concept of reversibility and entropy. p-v and T-s diagrams
Air cycles: Carnot, Otto and Diesel cycles-Air standard efficiency (simple problems)
IC Engines: Working and comparison of two stroke and four stroke petrol and diesel engines -
general description of various systems using block diagrams – air system, fuel system, ignition
system and governing system. A brief description of CRDI, MPFI, GDI and Hybrid Vehicles
Steam boilers: Classification – Cochran boiler, Babcock and Wilcox boiler, Benson boilerfluidized
bed combustion.
MODULE II
Principles and fields of application of - compressors - reciprocating and centrifugal, blower,
pumps- reciprocating, centrifugal and jet pumps, steam and hydraulic turbines- impulse and
reaction, gas turbine cycles- open and closed
Elementary ideas of hydro electric, thermal and nuclear power plants
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning: Refrigerants, CFC free refrigerants. Vapor compression
refrigeration system, Comfort and Industrial air conditioning-typical window air conditioning
unit (general description only).
MODULE III
Mechanical Power transmission systems: Belt, rope and gear drives-types, comparison and fields
of application-velocity ratio-slip (simple problems) friction disc, single plate clutch, gear trains
(no derivations).
Manufacturing processes: Elementary ideas of casting, forging, rolling, welding, soldering and
brazing
Machining processes- turning, taper turning, thread cutting, shaping, drilling, grinding, milling
(simple sketches and short notes).
Non conventional machining - Electro discharge machining (EDM) and Electro chemical
machining (ECM)
Principle, application and advantages of C N C machine
REFERENCES
1. Spalding and Cole, Engineering Thermodynamic, Arnold
2. Gill, Smith and Zuirys, Fundamentals of IC Engine, Oxford
3. Amstead, Ostwald and Begeman, Manufacturing processes, Wiley
4. Crouse, Automobile Engineering, Mc Graw Hill
5. Roy and Choudhary, Elements of Mechanical Engineering
6. Hajra Choudhary, Workshop Technology
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7. R K Bensal, Fluid mechanics and machines
8. J Benjamin, Basic Mechanical Engineering, Zenith Publications, Kollam
Note: Lectures are to be supplemented by demonstration in laboratories.
Note: The question paper will consist of two parts. Part I is to be compulsory for 40 marks. This
may contain 10 questions of 4 marks each. Part II is to cover 3 modules. There can be 3
questions from each module (10 marks each) out of which 2 are to be answered.
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08.108 BASIC ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Credits: 6 L/T/P:2/1/0
MODULE I
Elementary concepts - Kirchoffs laws - Magnetic Circuits - MMF, field strength, flux density,
reluctance – problems in series magnetic circuits. Review of electromagnetic induction -
Faradays laws, Lenz's law - statically induced and dynamically induced emf - self and mutual
induction - inductance.
Alternating current fundamentals - generation of alternating currents – waveforms - frequency -
period - average and rms values - form factor. Phasor representation of alternating quantities -
rectangular polar and exponential forms.
Analysis of simple ac circuits – concept of impedance and admittance - phasor representation - j
notation - power and power factor in ac circuits - active and reactive components. Solution of
RL, RC and RLC series circuits.
Three phase systems - generation of three phase voltage - star and delta connection - relation
between phase and line values of voltage and current - phasor representation - three wire and
four wire systems.
Measurement of power in three phase circuits ( two wattmeter method). Measurement of
energy – working of 1-phase energy meter.
MODULE II
Transformers - Principle of operation - EMF equation - constructional details of single phase and
three phase transformers
Methods of bulk generation of electric power. Block schematic of layout of generating stations -
hydroelectric, thermal and nuclear power plants. Renewable energy sources - solar, wind, tidal,
wave and geothermal energy.
Bulk transmission of electric power - typical electrical power transmission scheme - need for
high transmission voltage - substations - substation equipments. Primary and secondary
transmission and distribution systems
Different methods of wiring for LT installations. Schematic layout of LT switchboards. Earthing
of installations - necessity of earthing - plate and pipe earthing. Protective fuses, MCBs, ELCBs
and switches.
Working of incandescent lamps, -fluorescent lamps, energy efficient lamps
MODULE III
Diodes - PN junction diodes,. V-I characteristics, dynamic & static resistance, principle of
working and V-I characteristics of Zener diode, principle of Photo diode, Solar cell, & LED.
Rectifiers & power supplies - block diagram description of a dc power supply, circuit diagram
& working of half-wave & full wave rectifier, final equations of Vrms, Vdc, ripple factor and
peak inverse voltage in each case, principle of working of series inductor and shunt capacitor
filters. Working of simple zener voltage regulator.
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Power devices – V – I characteristics and applications of SCR and Triac Working principle of
UPS and SMPS
Transducers – Resistance strain guage, thermistor, LVDT
REFERENCES
1. Mitlle V.N, Basic Electrical Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill, 1990.
2. Kothari D.P and Nagrath I.J, Theory and Problems of Basic Electrical Engineering,
Prentice Hall of India, 2000.
3. Thereja B.L, A Text Book of Electrical Technology, Volume I, S Chand & Co, New Delhi,
1992.
4. Francis M Fernandez, A Basic Course in Electrical Engineering, Rajath Publishers,
Ernakulam.
5. Imthias Ahmed T.P, Premlet B, Introduction to Electrical Engineering, Phaser Books,
Kollam
6. Gopakumar, Introduction To Electronics and Communications, .Phasor Books, Kollam
7. Millman and Halkias, Integrated Electronics: Analog and digital circuits and systems,
McGraw-Hill Book Co
8. Edward Hughes, Electrical and Electronic Technology, Pearson Education, 2002.
9. Soni M.L, Guptha P.U, Bhatnagar U.S and Chakrabarthy A, A Text Book on Power
System Engineering, Dhanpath Raj and Sons, New Delhi
10. Bhargava N.N, Basic Electronics and Linear Circuits, Tata McGraw Hill
11. Rangan C.S., Sarma G.R., and Mani V.S.V, Instrumentation Devices and Systems, Tata
McGraw Hill, 1992.
12. Muhammad H. Rashid, Power Electronic Circuits, Devices and Applications, Pearson
education, Asia 2003.
Note : The question paper will consist of two parts. Part – A is to be compulsory for 40 marks
(10 questions of 4 marks each). Part-B is to cover 3 modules for 60 marks. (50% choice- One out
of two or two out of four from each module).
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08.109 BASIC COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION ENGINEERING
Credits: 6 L/T/P:2/1/0
MODULE 1(Qualitative Treatment)
(a) Bipolar junction transistors: NPN & PNP transistors, structure, typical doping, working of
NPN transistor, concepts of common base, common emitter and common collector
configurations, current gain of each, input & output characteristics of common emitter
configuration, comparison of three configurations with reference to voltage & current gain,
input & output resistances and applications. (6 hrs)
(b) Field effect Transistors: basic principles of JFET, MESFET and MOSFET, comparison
with BJT. (3 hrs)
(c) Amplifiers & Oscillators: circuit diagram & working of common emitter amplifier, function
of each component in the circuit, need of proper biasing, frequency response, voltage gain and
3dB bandwidth, concepts of class A, B, AB and Class C power amplifiers, circuit diagram &
working of push pull amplifiers, concepts of feedback, working principles of oscillators, circuit
diagram & working of RC phase shift oscillator (7 hrs)
(d) Integrated circuits: advantages of ICs, analog and digital ICs, functional block diagram of
operational amplifier, ideal operational amplifier,use as inverting amplifier, non inverting
amplifier, summing amplifier, integrator and comparator.
(4 hrs)
(e) Digital ICs: logic gates, realization of logic functions, principle of combinational and
sequential logic circuits, flip flop (JK), logic families: TTL and CMOS Logic (No internal
diagram) (4 hrs)
(f) IC fabrication: purification of silicon, crystal growth, wafer preparation. unit process:
oxidation, diffusion, ion implantation, epitaxy, deposition, photolithography.
(4 hrs)
MODULE II (Qualitative Treatment)
(a) Measurements: principle and block diagram of analog and digital multimeter, working
principle of CRT, block diagram of CRO, measurements using CRO, principle of digital storage
oscilloscope, principle and block diagram of function generator.
(5hrs)
(b) Radio communication: principle of AM & FM, wave forms, bandwidths, block diagrams of
AM & FM transmitters, principle of AM &FM demodulation, comparison of AM & FM,
principle & block diagram of super heterodyne receiver.
(4 hrs)
(c) Color television: TV Standards, interlaced scanning, block diagram of PAL TV transmitter
& receiver, basic principles of cable TV, CCTV system, basic principles of HDTV, basic
principles of LCD & Plasma displays. (5 hrs)
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(d) Radar and navigation: principle of radar and radar equation, block schematics of pulsed
radar, factors affecting range, applications of radar in measurements and navigation.
(4 hrs)
(e) Satellite communication: microwave frequency bands, concept of geo-stationary satellite,
frequency bands used, satellite transponder, block diagram of earth station transmitter &
receiver, advantages of satellite communication, principle of Global Positioning System (GPS).
(3 hrs)
(f) Optical communication: block diagram of the optical communication system, principle of
light transmission through fiber, concepts of Single Mode and Multi Mode optical fiber,
working principle of source (semiconductor Laser) & detector ( PIN,APD), advantages of optical
communication. (5 hrs)
MODULE 3 (Qualitative Treatment)
(a) Computer Architecture: functional units: basic concept of ALU- data path and control,
memory hierarchy, caches, main memory, virtual memory, operating systems, microprocessors -
functional block diagram of 8085 (9 hrs)
(b) Data communication: overview, analog and digital data transmission, transmission media,
digitization of wave forms,
PCM, digital modulation techniques- ASK, PSK, FSK, basic concepts of error detection , parity
checking. (6hrs)
(c) Mobile communication: basic principles of cellular communications, concepts of cells,
frequency reuse, principle and block diagram of GSM,principle of CDMA, WLL & GPRS
technologies. (4hrs)
(d) Internet Technology: concepts of networking: client - server computing, IP addresses,
domain names, network interface unit - modem, switching technologies- circuit switching and
packet switching, LAN,MAN,WAN &World wide web, network topologies, communication
protocols- TCP/IP, Introduction to web languages-HTML,XML, internetworking concepts,
network devices- basic principles of router, bridge, switch, network security- Firewall. (7 hrs)
REFERENCES
1. Santiram Kal, Basic Electronics – Devices, Circuits and IT fundamentals, PHI
2. Louis.E.Frenzel, Principles of Electronic Communication Systems, TMH
3. William Stallings, Wireless Communications and Networks, Pearson Education.
4. Moris Mano M, Computer Architecture, PHI
5. Neil H E Weste and Kamran Eshraghian, Principles of CMOS VLSI design – A system
perspective, Pearson Education [Module 1(f)]
6. David A. Bell, Electronic Instrumentation and Measurements, PHI .[Module 2(a)]
7. Bhargava N.N, Kulshreshtha D.C and Gupta S.C, Basic Electronics & Linear
Circuits, TMH
8. ITL Education Solution Ltd., Introduction to Information Technology, Pearson
Education, 5th edition, 2008
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9. R.R. Gulati, Monochrome and Colour Television, New Age International [Module 2 (c)]
10. Gopakumar K, Introduction to Electronics & Communication , 3rd edition, 2008,Phasor
Publisher’s,Kollam
This subject shall be handled by faculty of Dept. of Electronics and Communication in the
Colleges.
Question Paper
The question paper shall consist of two parts. Part I is to cover the entire syllabus, and carries
40 marks. This shall contain 10 compulsory questions of 4 marks each. Part II is to cover 3
modules, and carries 60 marks. There shall be 3 questions from each module (10 marks each)
out of which 2 are to be answered.
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08.110 ENGINEERING WORKSHOPS
Credits: 4 L/T/P: 0/0/2
A.Carpentry:
Study of tools and joints. Practice in planning, chiseling, marking and sawing. Joints – Cross
joint, T joint, Dove tail joint.
B. Fitting:
Study of tools, Practice in filing, cutting, drilling and tapping. Male and female joints, Stepped
joints.
C. Sheet Metal Work:
Study of tools. Selection of different gauge GI sheets for jobs. Practice on riveted joints.
Preparing tube joints, frustums, trays and containers.
D. Plumbing:
Study of tools. Details of plumbing work in domestic and industrial applications. Study of pipe
joints, cutting, threading and laying of pipes with different fittings using PVC pipes. Use of
special tools in plumbing work.
E: Foundry:
Study of tools. Preparation of sand, moulding practice and demonstration of casting.
F. Welding:
Study of welding machines. Straight line practices, Making of Butt joint, T joint and Lap joint.
G: Smithy:
Study of tools. Demonstration on forging of square prism, hexagonal bolt, T bolt and Eye bolt.
H: Machine Tools:
Study and demonstration on working of machine tools. Lathe and Drilling machine.
NOTE: For the university examination the student shall be examined in sections A, B, C, D and
E only.
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08. 301 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS II (CMPUNERFHBTA)
Credits:4 L/T/P:3/1/0
Module I
Multiple Integrals: Double Integrals (Cartisian only).Change of order of integration. Area
enclosed by plane curves.Triple integrals.Volume of solids.
Vector integration: Line and surface and volume integrals. Greens theorem in the plane.Stokes
theorem and Gauss divergence theorem (no proof).
Module II
Fourier series: Fourier series of periodic functions of period 2л and 2l. Dirichlet’s condition for
convergence. Odd and even functions. Half range expansions.
Fourier Transforms: Fourier integral theorem(no proof)-Fourier transforms- Fourier sine and
cosine transforms , inverse Fourier transforms, properties
Module III
Partial differential equations: Formationof PDE. Solution of Lagranges linear equation. First
order nonlinear equations-standard forms -Homogeneous PDE with constant coefficients.
Application of PDE: Derivation of one dimensional Wave and Heat equations. solution by
seperation of variables. Boundary value problems in one dimensional Wave and Heat equations.
References
1. Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 8th Wiley Eastern.
2. Peter O Neil, Advanced Engineering Mathematics.
3. B.S.Grewal, Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers.
4. B.V.Ramana, Higher Engineering Mathematics, Tata Mc Graw Hill.
5. Michel D Greenberg, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Pearson
Examination Duration: 3 hours
Note: The question paper shall consists of two parts. Part A ( 40 marks) Ten compulsory
questions of 4 marks each. Part B ( 60 marks) Student must answer one out of two from each
module .Each question carries 20 marks.
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08.302 PHYSICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (H)
Credits:4 L/T/P:3/1/0
Module-I
Gaseous state: Kinetic theory of gases-Vander Waals equation-Critical constants- Liquifaction
of gases.
Solutions: Raoults law- Ideal solutions-Partially miscible liquids- Phenol water system-Hentrys
law- Duhem Moargus equation.
Dilute solutions: Introduction- Colligative properties- Lowering of vapour pressure-Elevation of
boiling point- Depression
Phase rule: Introduction- One component system (water and sulphur)- Two component system-
Eutectic system, Pb- Ag system, Bi-Cd system-Compound formation, Zn-Mg system-
Incongruent system.
Module-II
Electrochemistry and ionic equilibrium
Kohlrauches law- Transport number and its determination- Degree of dissociation- Ionic
equilibria-Ostwald’s dilution formula-Anomaly of strong electrolytes-Theory of strong
electrolytes-Solubility products and its applications- Henderson
Surface chemistry: Types of adsorption. Heat of adsorption- The Langmuir theory derivation-
Langmuir and classical isotherms. Chemisorption- Differences with physical adsorption.
Applications of adsorption.
Spectroscopy
Brief study of Raman, Mass and ESR spectroscopy.
Chemical Kinetics
Reaction rate- Rate constants-Reaction order-First order-Second order-Pseudo first order
reaction- Integrated rate laws- Molecularity-Arrhenius equation.
Module-III
The colloidal state: Multimolecular, macromolecular and associated colloids. Stability of
colloids. The zeta potential. Kinetic, optical and electrical properties of colloids. Electrokinetic
phenomena: Electrophoresis, electro osmosis, sedimentation potential and streaming potential.
Donnan membrane equilibrium.
Catalysis: Mechanism and theories of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. Acid-base
and enzyme catalysis. Bimolecular surface reactions. Langmuir-Hinshelwood mechanism.
Separation Methods: Classical separation methods: Theories of distillation, fractional
distillation, steam distillation, sublimation and zone refining- Solvent extraction- Distribution
law- Separation of mixtures, Craig method.
Analysis of Selected Materials: Analysis of milk products: Theory of the analysis of milk,
butter and other diary items. Analysis of fats and oils. Characterization of fats and oils. Iodine
value, iodine-bromine value and saponification value, and their significances. Analysis of drugs
and pharmaceuticals: Classical and modern methods of drug analysis.
References:
(i) Physical chemistry by Puri and Sharma.
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(ii) D.A.Skoog, D.M.West and F.Jholler, “Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry”, Saunder
College Publishing
(iii) J.N.Gurtu and H.Snehi, “Advanced Physical Chemistry”, Pragati Prakash.
Note: Question Paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A is for 40 marks and comprises of 10
compulsory short answer questions, each carrying 4marks, covering the entire syllabus. Part B is
for 60 marks, comprises of two questions from each module. The candidate has to answer one
full question of 20 marks from each module.
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08-303 PROCESS CALCULATIONS (H)
Credits:4 L/T/P:3/1/0
Module I
Introduction to Chemical Engineering, Chemical process Industry, Unit Operations and Unit
Processes.
Units and Dimensions: System of Units, Basic and Derived quantities, Conversion of units,
Conversion of equations- problems.
Concepts of atomic weight, equivalent weight and mole. Composition of solids, liquids and
solutions(weight percent, mole percent, molarity, normality etc.), other expressions for
concentration. Ideal gas laws, gaseous mixtures, real gas laws, gas constant. Average molecular
weight and density. Compressibility factor, compressibility factor charts, Critical properties,
pseudo critical properties-problems.
Module 2
Vapour Pressure: Effect of temperature on vapour pressure. Application of Clausius Clapeyron
equation. Vapour pressure plots, Cox charts, Duhrings Lines, Solutions - Henry’s law, Raoult’s
law, Bubble point, vapour pressure of immiscible liquids.
Material Balance without chemical reactions- Introduction, key component, steps for solving
material balance problems, material balance for unit operations-distillation, drying, evaporation,
absorption etc. Recycling and bypass operations.
Module 3
Material Balance with chemical reactions; definition of terms (limiting reactant, percentage yield
etc.) Combustion of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels, Calorific value, proximate and ultimate
analysis of coal, Orsat analysis.
Material Balance problems for oxidation, chlorination, nitration, hydrogenation and related
processes. Recycling, bypass and purging operations.
Energy Balance: Thermophysics.
Heat capacity, work, internal energy, heat capacity of solids, liquids and gaseous mixtures,
Latent heat, enthalpy changes, energy balance for flow and non flow processes.
Thermochemistry: Standard heats of reaction, combustion, and formation- effect of temperature
and pressure on heat of reaction. Hess law of constant heat summation, temperature of reaction,
adiabatic reaction temperature.
Text Books
1. Bhatt and Vora, Stochiometry, T. M. H.
2. Himmelblau David M., “Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineeing”, Prentice
Hall of India.
3.K. V. Narayanan and B. Lakshmikutty, “ Stochiometry and Process Calculations”, Prentice
Hall of India.
Note
The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A is for 40 marks and comprises of 10
compulsory short answer questions each carrying 4 marks, covering the entire syllabus.
Part B is for 60 marks. Part B comprises of two questions from each module. The candidate has
to answer one full question of 20 marks from each module.
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08.304 MACHINE DRAWING (H)
Credits:3 L/T/D:0/0/3
Conversion of pictorial views into orthographic views- Sectional views, types of sectional views,
conventions- Dimensioning techniques.
Module I
Freehand sketching; Different forms of screw thread, conventional representations, different
types of lock nuts, foundation bolts, forms of rivet heads, Riveted joints- Lap (chain, zigzag,
multiple rows), butt joints (chain, zigzag, multiple rows, single cover and double cover plate).
Different types of keys.
Module II
Dimensioned Drawing: Hexagonal and square headed bolt with nut, Sectional drawings of
Socket and spigot joint, Knuckle joint, Flange coupling, Bushed pin flexible coupling and
plummer block. Pipe joints: Sectional drawings of Cast Iron Flanged joint, Hydraulic joint and
Assembly and working drawing (part drawing): Pedestal bearings, Valves: Stop valve for
boilers, Ramsbottom safety valve and lever safety valve.
Note: The question paper shall contain 2 questions. The first question is from Module-I which
carries 20 marks. It contains 3 subdivisions and 2 to be answered (2x10=20 marks). The second
question is from module II (from either dimensioned drawing or assembly and working drawing)
which carries 80 marks and is a compulsory question.
Reference:
1. N.D. Bhatt, Machine Drawing
2. P.I. Varghese, Machine Drawing
3. P.S. Gill, Machine Drawing
4. Parkinson, Machine Drawing
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08.305 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING IN C++ (H)
Credits:4 L/T/P:2/2/0
Module – I
C++ Basics: The iostream class, C++ Comments, Function Prototypes and Keywords.
Declarations: Standard data types – Integer, Boolean, Floating point, Character, I/O statements,
Formatting of outputs. Operators in C++, Various Loops: Unconditional and Conditional,
Concept of pointers, Object Oriented Concepts: Fundamentals of OOPs and OODs , Default
Function Arguments, Variable Declaration placement, Scope Resolution Operator, constant
variables and functions, enum as a type, Unnamed function parameters, Constructors for
intrinsic types. Data Abstraction, Encapsulation, Introduction to classes, inheritance and
Polymorphism, class hierarchies, References: References as Aliases and References as pointers,
similarities and differences., References and function parameters, references as return values.
Declaring and using of classes, class members, Creation of objects, Constructors and
Destructors, Accessing data members.
Module – II
Returning a reference, ‘Const’ objects and member functions, the ‘Const’ qualifier,, inline
functions, Classes and Dynamic memory allocation, the New, delete operators, ‘this’ pointer,
Static members, friends, array of class objects, Overloading: Function overloading, Constructor
overloading, Operator overloading- Overloading Unary operator, overloading binary operator,
data conversion.
Module – III
Applications of Inheritance and Polymorphism, Derived class and base class, derived class
constructors, overriding member functions, public and private inheritance, virtual functions,
multiple inheritance, class within class, abstract classes, Generic functions, generic classes,
exception handling, File processing-formatted-unformatted and random files. Data Structure
concepts: Stacks, queue, list, linked list and tree.
Text Books :
Balaguruswamy, “Object Oriented Programming, TMH
Robert Lafore, Object Oriented Programming in Turbo C++ . GALGOTIA
Reference:
Bjarne Stroustrup, “The C++ Programming Language, Pearson Education
Note
The Part A in the question paper shall contain ten short answer questions each carrying 4 marks
evenly distributed over the entire syllabus. Part B shall consist of three modules with two
questions from each module of the syllabus. The candidate should answer any one question from
each module which carries 20 marks.
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08.306 PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY (H)
Credits:4 L/T/P:3/1/0
Module 1
Particle size analysis - mean diameter, shape factors, derived diameter. Sieving - cumulative and
differential method of size analyses. Subseive size analysis - microscopic counting. Pipette
analysis, hydrometer analysis, Photo sedimentation - sedimentation balance, sedimentation and
decantation - ICI sedimentation - Elutriation, Laser beam Particle size analysis, Online particle
analysis. Size reduction - equipments used for primary and secondary stage size reductions - Jaw
crusher - Gyratory crusher - Roll crusher - Hammer mill - Ball mill - Rod mill - Disk attrition
mills - cutters - Fluid energy mills. Cascade mills. Laws of size reduction, Selection of
equipments. Screening - Industrial screens - Capacity of screens, effectiveness of screens - type
of screening mechanisms. Closed circuit and open circuit grinding. Wet and dry grinding.
Module 2
Classification - Principles of free and hindered settling - Sizing and sorting. Classifiers -
Hydraulic classifiers - Rake classifier-Spiral Classifier - Bowl classifier - Pneumatic classifier -
Hydroclones. Principles of Sedimentation, coagulation and flocculation-Thickeners - Kynch
theory - interpretation of batch sedimentation test. Design of continuous thickeners.
Filtration - constant rate and constant pressure filtration - batch and continuous filtration –
filtration equipments- sand filter - chamber press - plate and frame filter press - leaf filter - rotary
drum filter - Theory of filtration - incompressible cake - cake porosity - filter aids - methods of
application -Cake washing- Optimum time cycles.
Centrifugal methods of separation - centrifugal filtration - batch, semi and continuous types of
centrifuges - centrifuges for liquid-liquid and liquid-solid separation - critical speed.
Module 3
Mineral beneficiation – Ore Sorting- electronic sorting,, assay sampling, recovery, liberation,
locked particles, classification as a means of concentration - Heavy media separation - Jigging -
Wilfly table - froth flotation - magnetic separation - high voltage separation.
Gas cleaning methods: Bag filters, cyclone separation, electrostatic separation, scrubbing
Storage of solids, liquids and gases. Transportation of bulk solids - different methods of
transportation - type of conveyors and selection.
References:
1) McCabe and Smith, " Unit Operations in Chemical Engineering" 5th Edn. McGraw Hill
2) Badger and Banchero, "Introduction to Chemical Engineering" McGraw Hill.
3) Brown T. G et al., "Unit Operations", Asia publishing House
4) Wills B.A., "Mineral Processing Technology", 4th Ed., Pergamon Press.
5) Allen T, " Particle Size Measurement" Chapman and Hall, London, 1977.
6) Foust, "Principles of Unit Operations", McGraw Hill.
7) Gaudin A. M. "Principles Mineral Dressing ", McGraw Hill
8) Coulson and Richardson, "Chemical Engineering", Vol 2, Pergamon Press.
9) Perry and Chilton, Eds, "Chemical Engineer's Hand Book", McGraw Hill
Note: Question Paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A is for 40 marks and comprises of 10
compulsory short answer questions, each carrying 4marks, covering the entire syllabus. Part B is
for 60 marks, comprises of two questions from each module. The candidate has to answer one
full question of 20 marks from each module.
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08. 307 CHEMISTRY LAB-I (H)
Credits:3 L/T/P:0/0/3
A. Volumetric analysis
1. Preparation of standard solution of sodium carbonate, standardisation of strong acids (Eg.
HCl)
and estimation of unknown concentration of NaOH.
2. Estimation of carbonate- bicarbonate mixture.
3. Preparation of standard oxalic acid, standardisation of potassium permanganate and
estimation of unknown solutions of hydrated ferrous sulphate.
4. Preparation of standard ferrous sulphate solution and standardisation of potassium
permangnate and estimation of Mohs salt.
5. Preparation of standard solution of potassium dichromate and estimation of iron.
6. Standardisation of sodium thiosulphate against dichromate
7. Preparation of standard sodium chloride and standardisation of silver nitrate.
8. Estimation of total and permanent hardness by EDTA method.
B. Analysis of ores and alloys
9. Estimation of iron in heamatite.
10. Estimation of copper in brass.
11. Estimation of calcium in lime stone or dolamite.
C. Potentiometric measurements
12. Estimation of strength of given HCl solution by titrating against sodium hydrode
solution.
13. Determination of electrode potential and emf of an electrochemical cell.
D. Conductometric measurements
14. Coductometric titrations
(i) Strong acid with strong base
(ii) Strong acid with Weak base
(ii) Mixture of acid with base
E. PHmetric measurements
15 (i) Preparation of buffer and standardisation of PH meter.
(ii) Determination of molarity of HCl with M/10 NaOH.
References:
(i) Practical chemistry by A.O. Thomas.
(ii) A.I.Vogel, “A Text Book of Quantitative Inorganic Analysis”, Longman
(iii) Laborarory manual on Engineering chemistry by Dr. Sudha Rani.
(Dhanpat Rai Publishing company)
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08 -308 CHEMICAL AND INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS LABORATORY(H)
Credits:3 L/T/P:0/0/3
Chemical Analysis:
Analysis of oils and fats : Acid value, saponification value and iodine value. Analysis of soap,
washing soda and bleaching powder. Water analysis : Total alkalinity, acidity, hardness,
chlorided sulphates, dissolved oxygen, residual and free chlorine. Analysis of industrial
effluents : COD and BOD determination. Analysis of Cement , Analysis of Soil , Analysis of
coal : Proximate analysis and coking characteristics. . Sugar analysis : Determination of sucrose
content. Technical preparations : Soaps, detergents, paints and dye.
Instrumental Analysis:
Fuel gas analysis. Ph analysis, flame photometry spectro photometry. Determination of flash
point, fire point, refractive index and viscosity. Calorific value of fuels
REFERENCES :
1. F.D. Snell and F.N. Snell "Commercial Methods of Analyses"
2. Vogel "Text Book of Quantitative inorganic Analyses"
3. Swing G.W., "Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analyses" M.G.H., 1960.
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08.401 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS III (CMPUNERFHB)
Credits:4 L/T/P:3/1/0
Module I
Complex Differentiation: Limits ,continuity and differentiation of complex functions. Analytic
functions-Cauchy Reimann equations in Cartesian form (proof of necessary part only) properties
of analytic functions-harmonic functions. Milne Thomson method
Conformal mapping:The Transformations w=1/ z , w=z2 , w=z+1/ z , w=sin z ,w=cos z
,Bilinear transformation
Module II
Complex Integration:Line integral- Cauchy’s integral theorem-Cauchy’s integral formula.
Power series-radius of convergence-Taylors and Laurents series-zeros and singularities –
Residues and residue theorem. Evaluation of real definite integrals-
2Ï€
∫ f (sinθ, cosθ ) dθ ,
∫ f (x) dx
∞
−∞ with no poles of f (z)
0
on the real axis (proof of theorems not required)
Module III
Numerical Techniques:Errors in numerical computation-solution of algebraic and
transcendental equations by bisection method, regula false method,Newton- Raphson method.
Solution linear systems by Gauss elimination and Gauss-Seidal method. Newtons forward and
backward interpolation formula. Lagranges interpolation formula.Numerical integration.
Trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule.Numerical solutionof ODE Taylor series method,
Eulers method,Runge Kutta methods(derivation of formulae not required for the above methods.)
References:
1. Peter v. O’neil, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Thomson Pub.
2. Erwin Kreizig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Weiley Eastern.
3. Greenberg, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Pearson.
4. B.S Grewal, Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers.
5. B.V Ramana, Higher Engineering Mathematics, Tata Mc Graw hill.
6. C T.Veerarajan and T.Ramachandran, Numerical Methods with programming.
7. S.S.Sastry, Introductory methods of numerical analysis.
Examination Duration: 3 hours
Note: The question paper shall consists of two parts. Part A (40 marks) Ten compulsory
questions of 4 marks each. Part B ( 60 marks) Student must answer one out of two from each
module .Each question carries 20 marks.
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08.402 HUMANITIES (CTAFRHB)
Credits:3 L/T/P:2/1/0
Part I
ECONOMICS (2 periods per week)
Module – I
Definition of Economics – Basic Concepts Goods – Choice of techniques – Production
possibility curve National Income concepts - GNP – GDP – NNP – Per Capita Income – Three
Sectors of the Economy – Primary – Secondary, Tertiary Sector – Significance of Money.
Meaning of Demand and Supply – Types of demand – Determinants of Demand – Demand
forecasting
Production function – Law of Variable proportion – Returns to scale - Least cost combination of
inputs – Cost concepts – Cost output relationship
Module II
Inflation – causes of inflation – measures to control inflation – Demand – Pull inflation – cost
push inflation – effects of Inflation – effects of inflations comparison between inflation and
deflation
India’s Economic crisis in 1991 – New economic policy – Global Financial meltdown in 2008 –
Applicability of Keynesian Theory to UDC’S.
Stock Market and present scenario – Industrial sector past and present – Industry Analysis –
Electronics – Chemical – Automobile – FMCG Industry.
Environment and Development – Basic Issues – Sustainable Development and Environmental
Accounting – Population – Resources and the Environment – Poverty and the Environment –
Growth versus the Environment – The Global Environment .
PART II
Module III
ACCOUNTANCY (1 Period per week)
Book- Keeping and Accountancy -Elements of Double Entry -Book- Keeping-rules for
journalizing -Ledger accounts –Cash book-Banking transactions – Trial Balance- Method of
Balancing accounts- the journal proper (simple problems).
Final accounts: Preparation of trading and profit and loss Account- Balance sheet (with simple
problems) - Introduction to Accounting packages (Description only)
References :
1. K.K Dewett, Modern Economic theory
2. Michael – Todaro, Economic Development Addison Wesley Longman Ltd.
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3. Mohinder Kumar Sharma _ Business Environment in India
4. D.M. Mithani-Money, Banking, International Trade and Public Finance, Himalaya
publishing House, New Delhi.
5. Rudder Dutt and K.P.M Sundaran – Indian Economy
6. Hal R. Varian – Intermediate Micro Economics
7. Koutsiannis (second Edition) Micro Economics
8. Double Entry book Keeping – Batliboi
9. A Systematic approach to Accounting: Dr K.G. Chandrasekharan Nair
University question
Note: Part I and Part II to be answers in separate answer books.
Part – I Economics
Part A – 30 Marks (short answers) covering entire syllabus (3x10=30)
Part B – 40 marks (50% choice one out of two or two out of four from each module)
Part – II Accountancy
Three questions covering entire syllabus out of which two questions has to be answered
(2x15=30)
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08.403 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (H)
Credits:4 L/T/P:3/1/0
Module-I
Reation mechanism: Electron displacement effects- Inductive effect, Electromeric effect,
Mesomeric effect and Hyperconjugation- Homolytic and heterolytic fission- Structure and
stability of C+ and C- ions.
Attacking reagents: Electrophiles and neucleophiles, Examples- Energy requirements of
exothermic and endothermic reactions.
Substitution reactions: Free radical substitution-Nucleophilic substitution, SN1 and SN2
mechanism .
Addition reactions: Electrophilic addition: Addition of Br2 and HBr to alkenes. Nucleophilic
addition: Addition of HCN to aldehydes and ketones.
Rearrangements: Mechanism of Beckmann rearrangement and Aldol condensation.
Synthesis and uses of Vanillin, Alizarin, Methyl orange, Glyptal and Polyaramide.
Alkaloids: Isolation from plants-Spath synthesis of nicotine.
Terpenes: Isolation, classification and isoprene rule. Citral synthesis and properties.
Module-II
Benzene and its homologues
Aromaticity- Huckels rule- Aromatic and non aromatic ring structures- Resonance structure of
benzene, its stability. Mechanism of nitration, Sulphonation, Friedel Crafts alkylation and
acetylation- Orientation in aromatic disubstitution.Directive influence of substituents. Ortho,
para and meta directing groups- Anomolous behaviour of halogen substituents.
Aryl amines:Structure and basicity, comparison with alkyl amines-Bromination, nitration and
carbylamine reaction of aniline.
Diazonium salts: Preparations and applications.
Phenols: Acidity- Riemer Tiemann reaction and Lederrer Mannase reaction.
Heterocyclic compounds: Pyrrole and pyridine-Structure, synthesis and properties.
Module-III
Cycloalkanes: General methods of preparation- Stability of cycloalkanes, Bayers strain theory,
Sacshe Mohr concept.
Aminoacids: Synthesis- Gabriels method, Strecker method and Erlen Meyer azlactone method.
Zwitter ion, isoelectric point- Classification and physical charecteristics of aminoacids.
Carbohydrates: Classification and synthesis- Conversions- Aldose to next higher aldose and
next lower aldose (Killiani synthesis and Wohl’s method). Aldose to ketose and Ketose to
aldose- Muta rotation.
Soaps and detergents: Cleaning action- Manufacture of detergents- Classification- Water
pollution caused by detergents.
Grignard reagents: Synthesis and applications.
Acetoacetic ester: Synthesis and applications.
References:
(i) Advanced organic chemistry by Bahl and Arun Bahl.
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(ii) Organic chemistry by I.L. Finar, Volume I & II.
Note: Question Paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A is for 40 marks and comprises of 10
compulsory short answer questions, each carrying 4marks, covering the entire syllabus. Part B is
for 60 marks, comprises of two questions from each module. The candidate has to answer one
full question of 20 marks from each module.
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08.404 FLUID FLOW OPERATIONS I (H)
Credits:4 L/T/P:3/1/0
Module 1:
Introduction – Concept of Continuum- Definition of fluid, ideal fluid - real fluid – fluid
properties-density - specific weight - specific volume, specific gravity, viscosity, kinematic
viscosity, measurement of viscosity, compressibility, surface tension, capillarity - absolute and
gauge pressures.
Fluid statics – Pascal’s Law, Basic equations of fluid statics, hydrostatic law, hydrostatic
equilibrium, barometric equation, Continuous gravity decanter - Centrifugal decanter -
measurement of pressure using barometer, manometer – simple and differential, Mechanical
gauges. Pressure at a point in compressible fluid, Temperature at any point in compressible fluid,
temperature lapse rate. Buoyancy and floatation- centre of buoyancy, metacentre, metacentric
height, stability of floating and submerged bodies.
Introduction to fluid flow – Flow field, classification of flow- steady and unsteady flow, uniform
and non uniform flow, one two and three dimensional flow, rotational and irrotational flow,
adiabatic flow, streamline, streak line, path line, stream tube, stream function velocity potential
Module 2:
Potential flow, rheology of fluids, shear rate and shear stresses, Newtonian and non-Newtonian
fluids, viscosity, momentum flux, Reynolds’s experiment, turbulent flow, turbulence, nature of
turbulence
Equations of change for isothermal systems - equation of continuity, equation of motion -
Navier-Stoke's equation, Euler equation - Bernoulli equation, kinetic energy correction factors -
correction in Bernoulli equation for fluid friction, Friction head loss for changes in velocity,
direction and due to pipe fittings.
Shear stress and velocity distribution in circular channel. The friction factor - Hagen-Poiseuille
equation, Frictional loss in non circular conduits- Hydraulic radius and equivalent diameter.
Shell momentum balance for falling film, laminar flow of non-Newtonian fluids - Velocity
distribution for turbulent flow. The friction factor chart
Flow in boundary layers , wake formation,. boundary layer thickness and boundary layer
conditions in laminar flow-Blasius solution , boundary layer thickness and boundary layer
conditions in transition and turbulent flow.
Dimensional analysis- Raleigh’s method and Buckingham pi method.
Module 3:
Transportation and metering of fluids - pipes and pipe standards, tubings. Pipe joints - flange -
expansion joints, valves-pressure relieving devices- safety and relief valves, accessories for
safety relieving valves – materials of construction.
Pumps, reciprocating pumps, centrifugal pumps, centrifugal pump theory - selection of
centrifugal pumps - various types, head Vs. flow rate - characteristics of centrifugal pumps,
priming - cavitation, NPSH - Water hammer -calculations involving pump characteristics - loss
of head and power in centrifugal pumps – Pumps in series and parallel-material of construction
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of pumps-design of pipeline systems. The displacement and current meters - variable area meter,
orifice meter, venturimeter, flow nozzles, rotameter, wiers and notches - Pitot tubes - velocity
meters - anemometers, turbine flow meter, current meters, hot wire anemometer, laser dopper
anemometry, flow visualization.
Text books:
1. McCabe and Smith, "Unit Operations in Chemical Engineeering", McGrawhill
2. Streeter, "Fluid Mechanics"
3. Kunii and Levenspiel, "Fluidization Engineering"
4. Christie J. Geankoplis, "Transport Processes and Unit Operations", Prenticehall of India.
5. K.L.Kumar, ‘Engineering Fluid Mechanics’, Eurasia Publishing House, New Delhi
6. N.DeNevers, ‘Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers”, Second Edition., McGraw Hill,
New York.
Note
The Part A in the question paper shall contain ten short answer questions each carrying 4 marks
evenly distributed over the entire syllabus. Part B shall consist of three modules with two
questions from each module of the syllabus. The candidate should answer any one question from
each module which carries 20 marks.
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08.405 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY (H)
Credits:4 L/T/P:3/1/0
Module I
Transformers- construction -principle of operation -e.m.f.equation-phase diagram on load -
equivalent circuit-regulation -losses and efficiency. - OC and SC test-determination of equivalent
circuit -autotransformers-instrument transformers.
DC generators-Constructional details-principle of operation -e.m.f. equation-types of generatorsperformance
characteristics and applications-DC motors-production of torque-shunt, series and
compound motors-performance characteristics-applications-methods of speed control-startersuniversal
motor.
Module II
Three phase induction motors-constructional details-slip ring and cage type-production of
torque-slip characteristics and applications. Starters-star delta and rotor resistance types. Losses
and efficiency .No load and blocked rotor tests- circle diagram.
Single phase induction motors-types, characteristics and applications.
Module III
Alternator -Constructional details-frequency-e.m.f. equation -concept of regulation.
Synchronous motors-principle of operation-methods of starting-applications. Stepper motorprinciple
of operation and applications.
Electric heating-resistance furnaces and ovens-methods of temperature control. Electric arc
furnaces and induction furnace High frequency heating - Induction and dielectric heatingapplications-
Electric welding-an overview of different types electric welding.
.
References:
1. B.L.Thereja, A.K.Thereja,"A Text Book of Electrical Technology",vol 2,S.Chand and Co.
2. M.L.Soni,P.V.Gupta,U.S.Bhatnagar,A.Chakraborthi,"A Text Book on Power System
Engineering",Dhanapath Rai and Sons.
3. M.L.Soni,P.V.Gupta,U.S.Bhatnagar,A.Chakraborthi,"A Text Book on Power System
Engineering",Dhanapath Rai and Sons.
4. Mehta V.K.,"Principle of Electrical Engineering and Electronics",S.Chand and Co.
5.Gupta J.B., "A Course in Electrical Power",S.K.Kataria and Sons, New Delhi.
Note: Question papers consists of two parts. Part A (40 marks). Compulsory ten short
questions (10 * 4). Part B (60 marks) Three modules. Students must answer one out of two
from each module.
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08.406 Heat Transfer Operations I (H)
Credits:4 L/T/P:3/1/0
Basic Concepts: Overview of applications of heat transfer in different fields of engineering,
modes of heat transfer- conduction, convection and radiation, heat transfer with and without
change of phase.
Conduction: Mechanism of heat conduction, Isotropic and anisotropic materials, General heat
conduction equation in Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates (derivation is required
only for Cartesian geometry). Reduction of general equation to Laplace, Poisson, heat diffusion
and Fourier equations. Different Boundary conditions applied in heat transfer problems.
Formulation of heat transfer problems with and without generation of heat (uniform and non
uniform heat generation) at steady and unsteady state for different boundary conditions.
.
One dimensional steady state heat conduction without generation of heat: Fourier heat
conduction equation, thermal conductivity measurement; thermal conductivity of solids, liquids
and gases- comparison between them, thermal conductivity measurement of solids and liquids,
effect of temperature on thermal conductivity; thermal diffusivity. Conduction through systems
of constant thermal conductivity :- conduction through plane, cylindrical and spherical wall,
combined boundary condition systems (conduction-convection systems), conduction through
composite slab:- multilayered plane, cylindrical and spherical shells. Electrical analogy to heat
flow. Numerical problems of practical importance based on the above topics.
Thermal insulation: Analysis of Critical radius of insulation for cylindrical and hollow spheres;
optimum thickness of insulation. Industrial Insulating materials-cold and hot temperature
insulating materials, refractories- examples. Concept of optimum thickness of insulation.
Concept of thermal contact resistance Numerical problems based on the above aspects
Steady state heat conduction in systems with uniform generation of heat (Constant thermal
conductivity): Expression for temperature distribution for one dimensional heat conduction in
solids in flat, cylindrical and spherical solid walls. Numerical problems based on the above
aspects.
Heat Conduction in systems with variable thermal conductivity (without generation of heat):
Steady state one dimensional heat conduction in plane walls, cylindrical and spherical hollow
surfaces without generation of heat- expressions for heat flux and temperature distribution.
Numerical problems of practical interest based on the above aspects.
Unsteady State heat Conduction: Analysis of transient heat flow with negligible internal
resistance-lumped capacity analysis, concept of Biot Modulus and Fourier number- Numerical
problems of practical importance.
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Heizler Charts for transient one-dimensional Heat Flow in solids:- Features of Heisler charts.
Use of Heisler charts for determination of temperature distribution and energy transfer for one
dimensional transient heat conduction in plane wall, cylinder and sphere for boundary conditions
of practical importance.
Heizler Charts for transient one-dimensional Heat Flow for infinite and semi-infinite
solids: Heisler charts for infinite and semi-infinite flat walls and cylinders without generation of
heat for boundary conditions of practical importance. Solution of numerical heat conduction
problems based on the above categories for boundary conditions of practical importance using
Heisler Charts.
Module-II
Convection: Mechanism, overview of continuity, momentum and energy balance equation,
boundary layer concepts- thermal and velocity boundary layers, boundary layer thickness,
relationship between hydrodynamic and thermal boundary layer thickness for flow over flat
plates, the convective heat transfer coefficient, reference temperatures, thermal boundary layers
for the cases of flow over a flat plate and flow through pipe, dimensionless numbers in heat
transfer and their significance, dimensional analysis- Rayleigh and Buckingham's pi theorem, its
limitations, principle of similarity, application of dimensional analysis to forced convection.
Forced Convection: General methods for estimation of convection heat transfer coefficient,
Correlation equations for heat transfer in laminar and turbulent flow for external and internal
flows for constant heat flux and wall temperature conditions- flow in a circular tube (both
developing and developed flows with constant wall temperature-its analysis and constant heat
flux conditions) and non-circular tubes, flow over flat plates, flow over cylinder, spheres and
tube banks. Heat transfer in liquid metals- empirical correlations. Numerical problems of
practical interest.
Analogy between momentum and heat transfer: Development of Reynold’s and Prandtl,
analogy. Overview of Colburn and Von-Karman analogies (No derivation required). Comparison
of different analogy expressions
Natural Convection: Dimensional analysis, natural convection from vertical and horizontal
surfaces under laminar and turbulent conditions for plates, cylinders under constant heat flux and
wall temperature conditions, physical significance of Grashoff and Rayleigh numbers. Numerical
problems of practical interest..
Module III
Heat Transfer in extended Surfaces: Types of extended surfaces (fins), General conduction
analysis of fins, boundary conditions. Reduction of general equation to determine temperature
distribution and heat flux for fin of uniform cross section for infinitely long fin and fin with
insulated tip. Expression for temperature distribution and heat flux for fin of uniform cross
section with convective boundary condition at the fin tip (No derivation is required).
Effectiveness of fins- justification for providing fins on a surface; efficiency of fins-expression
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for fin efficiency. Principle of fins for temperature measurent. Numerical problems of practical
importance.
Heat transfer by radiation: Introduction- theories of radiation, electromagnetic spectrum,
thermal radiation, spectral emissive power, surface emission- total emissive power, emissivity.
Radiative properties- Emmision, irradiation, radiosity, absorptivity, reflectivity and
transmissivity. Concept of black and grey body, radiation intensity, Laws of black body
radiation, non-black surfaces- Grey, white and real surface, Lambert’s cosine law., radiation
between black surfaces and gray surfaces, radiation shape factor, reciprocity theorem, radiation
between large parallel gray planes-derivation of expression for rate of radiant energy exchange,
concentric cylinders and spheres (no derivation required), radiation between a small gray body
and a large gray enclosure. Radiation shields.
Electrical Network analogy- radiation heat transfer between black surfaces; radiation heat
exchange between grey bodies.
Radiation in gases. Errors in the measurement of temperature in a thermowell.
Note to question paper setters:
1. Reference No. 8 indicated in the group of references given below is allowed in the
examination hall, which may be mentioned along with the directions to be provided on the
facing sheet of the question paper.
No charts, tables and codes are permitted in the Examination hall. Necessary relevant
data shall be given along with the question paper by the question paper setter.
2. The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A is for 40 marks and comprises
of 10 compulsory short answer questions each carrying 4 marks, covering the entire
syllabus.
3. Part B is for 60 marks. Part B comprises of two questions from each module. The
candidate has to answer one full question of 20 marks from each module.
REFERENCES:
1. Özisik M. N, “Heat Transfer—A Basic Approach”, McGraw-Hill.
2 Binay. K. Dutta, “Heat Transfer Principles and applications” Prentice Hall of
India
3. Incropera F. P. and DeWitt D. P, “Introduction to Heat Transfer”. John Wiley & Sons.
4. Holman J. P, “Heat Transfer”, McGrawHill.
5. Sachdeva R.C, “Fundamentals of Engineering Heat and Mass transfer”, New Age
International, India
6. Rao Y.V.C, “Heat Transfer”, University Press, India
7. Cengel A. Yunnus. “Heat Transfer – A Practical Approach”, McGraw Hill
8. Kothandaraman C.P, “Heat and Mass Transfer Data Book” New Age International, India
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08.407 CHEMISTRY LAB-II (H)
Credits:3 L/T/P:0/0/3
A. Gravimetric analysis
1. Estimation of percentage of water of hydration in hydrated barium choride.
2. Estimation of barium as barium sulphate.
3. Estimation of sulphate as barium sulphate.
4. Estimation of iron as ferric oxide.
B. Physical chemistry experiments
5. Determination of partition coefficient of
(i) Iodine between water and carbon tetra chloride.
(ii) Benzoic acid between water and benzene.
6. Determination of molecular weight by Rast’s method
7. Determination of molecular weight by depression in freezing point and elevation of
boiling point.
8. Determination of critical solution temperature of phenol water system and calculation of
composition of a given mixture of liquids.
9. Determination of velocity constants of the following reactions.
(i) First order reaction-Hydrolysis of ethyl acetate with dil HCl.
(ii) Second order reaction-Hydrolysis of ethyl acetate with NaOH.
10. Determination of heat of nuetralisation reaction.
C. Organic preparations
11. Preparation of urea formaldehyde resin.
12. Preparation of phenol formaldehyde resin.
13. Preparation of aspirin.
14. Preparation of azodyes.
15. Preparation of phenyl benzoate.
16. Preparation of urea nitrate.
References:
(i) Practical chemistry by A.O. Thomas.
(ii) A.I.Vogel, “A Text Book of Quantitative Inorganic Analysis”, Longman
(iii) Laborarory manual on Engineering chemistry by Dr. Sudha Rani.
(Dhanpat Rai Publishing company)
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08.408 ELECTRICAL LAB (H)
Credits:3 L/T/P:0/0/3
1. Measurement of three phase power using 2 watt meters.
2. Transformation ratio and load test on single phase transformers.
3. OCC of shunt generator – measurement of critical resistance.
4. Brake test of DC series motor - determination of characteristics.
5. Squirrel cage Induction motor - starting (star- delta) and load test.
6. Study of CRO for the measurements of voltage, phase angle & frequency.
7. Identification of electronic components.
8. Forward and reverse characteristics of semiconductor diode.
9. Design of zener voltage regulator
10. Half-wave and full-wave rectifiers with and without capacitor filter
11. Characteristics of NPN transistor.
12. Design and set up of common emitter amplifier.
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08.501 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS – IV (E,R,H,B,F)
Credits:4 L/T/P:3/1/0
Module I
Discrete and continuous random variables and their probability distributions- Probability
distribution (density) functions - Distribution functions - Mean and Variance - Simple
problems. - Binomial, Poisson, uniform and exponential distributions - Mean and Variance of
the above distributions - Normal distribution - Properties of normal distribution - Computing
probabilities using Binomial, Poisson, uniform, exponential and normal distributions
Module II
Curve fitting - Principle of least squares - Fitting a straight line - Fitting a parabola - Linear
correlation and regression - Karl Pearson’s coefficient of correlation - Sampling distributions
- Standard error - Estimation - Interval estimation of population mean and proportions ( small
and large samples) - Testing of Hypothesis - Hypothesis concerning a mean, Equality of
means - Hypothesis concerning one proportion, difference of two proportions.
Module III
Joint probability density function - Properties - Marginal and conditional distribution -
Independence - Random processes - Classification of random processes - Examples -
Average values such as mean, autocorrelation, autocovariance, correlation coefficient of random
processes - stationarity - strict sense stationary process - wide sense stationary process -
Autocorrelation function and its properties - Power spectral density and its properties (no proof)
- Related problems - Markov chains. Transition probability matrices - Chapman-Kolmogorov
equation (no proof) - Poisson process - Mean and autocorrelation of Poisson process -
Related problems
References:
1. Papoulis and S.U. Pillai, Probability, random variable and stochastic processes, 4/e, TMH
2. Veerarajan, Probability and Random Processes, 2/e, TMH
3. Stark and Woods, Probability and Random processes with application to signal
processing, 3/e, Pearson Education
4. Gubner, Probability and Random Processes for Electrical and Computer Engineers,
Cambridge University Press, 2006
Note:
The question paper shall consist of two parts. Part A (40 marks) shall contain 10 compulsory
questions of 4 marks each. Part B (60 marks) will have 3 modules. There shall be 2 questions
from each module (20 marks each) out of which one is to be answered.
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08.502 FLUID FLOW OPERATIONS II (H)
Credits:4 L/T/P:3/1/0
Module 1
Flow past immersed bodies - Drag coefficient - Flow through packed bed - Ergun equation -
Kozney-Carman equation - Blake Plummer equation - Design of packed beds - Motion of
particles through fluids - Motion from gravitational and centrifugal fields - Terminal settling
velocity - Approximate equation - Stoke's law - Intermediate law - Newton's law - Hindered
settling
Fluidization - The phenomenon of fluidization - Liquid-like behaviour of fluidized beds -
Comparison with other contacting methods - Advantages and disadvantages of fluidized beds for
industrial applications - fluidization quality. Pressure drop - vacuum - flow rate diagrams,
minimum fluidizing velocity, effect of pressure and temperature on fluidized bed behaviour. The
expanded bed - Flow patterns in fluidized beds - Design of fluidized beds.
Module 2
Fans and Blowers- classification , power consumption. Compressors –classification, Positive
displacement compressors, reciprocating compressors , multistaging,power consumption,
compressor output.
Compressible fluids - Mach number - Continuity equation - Total energy balance - Mechanical
energy balance - Ideal gas equation - Equations for isentropic flow - Adiabatic frictional flow -
Isothermal flow - Measurement of compressible fluid flow.
Module 3
Non-Newtonian fluids - Time dependent flow - Viscosity, rate of shear Vs. shear stress for non-
Newtonian fluids - Agitation and mixing of liquids - Agitation equipments - Impellers,
propellers, paddles, turbines, flow patterns in agitated vessels, standard turbine design,
circulation, velocities and power consumption in agitated vessels - Flow number - velocity
gradient and velocity patterns, power correlations, dimentionless groups, blending and mixing,
mixer selection, scale-up of agitator design.
Mixing of solids and pastes - Mixers for pastes and plastic masses - change can mixers, kneaders,
dispersers and masticators, mixer extruders, mixing rolls, Muller mixers, power requirements,
mixing index, mixers for dry powders, mix index in blending granular solids
References:
1. McCabe and Smith, "Unit Operations in Chemical Engineeering", McGrawhill
2.. Streeter, "Fluid Mechanics"
3.. Kunii and Levenspiel, "Fluidization Engineering"
4. Christie J. Geankoplis, "Transport Processes and Unit Operations", PHI
5. K.L.Kumar, ‘Engineering Fluid Mechanics’, Eurasia Publishing House, New
Delhi, 1995
6. N.DeNevers, ‘Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers”, Second Edition., Mc
Graw Hill , NewYork, 1991
Note:
The question paper consists of Part A and Part B.
Part A is for 40 marks and comprises of 10 compulsory short answer questions each carrying 4
marks, covering the entire syllabus.
Part B is for 60 marks. Part B comprises of two questions from each module. The candidate has
to answer one full question of 20 marks from each module
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08.503 HEAT TRANSFER OPERATIONS – II (H)
Credits:4 L/T/P:3/1/0
Module – 1
Classification of heat exchangers: Classification according to transfer processes: Indirect-contact
heat exchangers, direct-contact heat exchangers; Classification according to number of fluids;
Classification according to surface compactness: gas-to-fluid exchangers, liquid-to-liquid and
phase-change exchangers; Classification according to construction features: tubular heat
exchangers, plate-type heat exchangers, extended surface heat exchangers, regenerators;
Classification according to flow arrangements: single-pass exchangers, multi-pass exchangers;
Classification according to heat transfer mechanisms.
Basic construction of a shell and tube heat exchanger with details of the various parts, concept of
overall heat transfer coefficient- derivation of expression for LMTD and overall heat transfer
coefficient, concept and types of fouling, fouling factors, determination of overall heat transfer
coefficient with and without fouling. Heat exchanger analysis, concept of sizing and rating
problems. Numerical problems on rating problems. Concept of logarithmic mean temperature
difference and its correction factor, Heat exchanger analysis using LMTD method in parallel
flow, counter flow exchanger, cross flow and multi-pass heat exchangers, Temperature - distance
plots for different flow arrangements in single and multi-pass heat exchangers. Determination of
area, length, number of tubes required for a given duty in different configurations using LMTD
method of analysis.
Concept of Effectiveness- NTU method, definition of effectiveness, effectiveness NTU relations
for single pass exchangers in counter-flow and parallel flow configurations, - development of
equations for effectiveness for parallel and counter-flow configurations, Determination of area,
length and number of tubes using Effectiveness- NTU method, use of effectiveness- NTU charts
for design of various heat exchanger configurations, (the students will be permitted to use the
Effectiveness- NTU charts in the examination hall), interpretations of effectiveness-NTU plots.
Determination of individual heat transfer coefficients using Wilson's plot, Compact heat
exchangers - heat transfer and flow characteristic for specific configurations.
Double pipe heat exchangers: - construction, various steps for the design of double pipe heat
exchangers. Thermal design of agitated vessels, empirical correlations for individual heat
transfer coefficients. Construction of compact heat exchangers: Plate heat exchangers, design
considerations of spiral heat exchangers. General selection guide lines for major heat exchangers
types.
Module – 11
Boiling and Condensation: - Dimensionless parameters in boiling and condensation. Pool
boiling - Boiling curve, hysteresis in the boiling curve, mechanism of nucleate boiling - modes of
pool boiling, pool boiling correlations - Nucleate pool boiling - correlations - Yamagata et al
correlation, Rohsenow correlation. Correlation for critical heat flux for nucleate pool boiling -
Zuber correlation. Correlation for minimum heat flux - Zuber correlation. Correlations for film
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pool boiling. Parametric effects on pool boiling, numerical problems. Forced convection boiling
- Brief over view of external forced convection boiling and internal forced convection boiling.
Different types of boilers and their Classification based on different aspects, terms associated
with boiler operation: circulation rate, equivalent evaporation, factor of evaporation, boiler
efficiency, boiler capacity and blow down. Heat transfer characteristics in boiler operation and
determination of heat transfer rate, parameters to be considered in boiler design. Numerical
problems.
Condensation: Physical mechanisms, types of condensation, factors affecting condensation,
Laminar film condensation on a vertical plate - detailed analysis by Nusselt to determine the heat
transfer coefficient. Laminar film condensation on radial systems - condensation on spheres,
horizontal tubes and for a vertical tier of horizontal tubes, condensation inside a horizontal tube,
correlations, film condensation inside horizontal tubes. Drop wise condensation – correlations-
Numerical problems. Comparison between drop-wise and film type condensation, promoters and
inhibitors used in condensation. Effect of non- condensables on condensation. Turbulent film
condensation.
Heat transfer augmentation: General study of various methods available heat transfer
augmentation for heat transfer with and without change of phase, Detailed study of heat transfer
augmentation using extended surfaces:- Different types of fins – Derivation of differential
equation for the temperature profile in a fin of a general geometry for any boundary condition,
derivation of expressions for the temperature profile and heat transfer rate along a rectangular fin
for fin tip maintained at first, second and third type of boundary conditions, concept of fin
effectiveness and fin efficiency with the expressions for their determination, numerical problems.
Module - 111
Evaporation: Principle of Evaporation, types of evaporators- their construction and operation:-
Natural circulation evaporators, short tube vertical or calandria type evaporators, basket type
vertical evaporators, long tube vertical evaporators, forced circulation evaporators, falling film
evaporators, climbing or rising film evaporators, agitated thin film evaporators, the plate
evaporator. Evaporator auxiliaries: - vacuum devices, steam traps and its variants, entrainment
separators. Single effect and multiple effect evaporators, Performance of evaporators, capacity
and economy of evaporators, factors affecting the performance of evaporators. Overall heat
transfer coefficient, effect of liquid head and boiling point elevation. Material and energy
balances for single effect evaporator and the calculations on single effect evaporator.
Multiple effect evaporators: temperature profile of liquids in the evaporator, enthalpy of solution,
Different feeding arrangements in multiple effect evaporators – their merits and demerits.
Multiple effect evaporator calculations. Evaporator selection considerations.
Vapour recompression evaporators- Mechanical and thermal recompression- Energy balance,
numerical problems.
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REFERENCE:
1. Ramesh K. Shah and Dušan P. Sekulic, Fundamentals of Heat Exchanger Design,
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003
2. M.Necati. Ozizik, Heat transfer - A basic Approach, McGraw-Hill College (1985)
3. Binay K. Dutta, Heat Transfer- Principles and Applications, Prentice Hall of India.
4. Geankopolis C J, Transport Processes and Separation Process Principles, Prentice Hall
of India, 4th Edition, Eastern Economy Edition (2004)
5. Holman J P, Heat Transfer, McGraw Hill Book Co. (1992).
6. Incropera F P and DeWitt D P, Introduction to Heat Transfer, 2nd Ed John Wiley New
York (1996).
7. Kern D Q, Process Heat Transfer, McGraw Hill Book Co. (1997).
8. Coulson J M and Richardson J F, Chemical Engineering Volume 1, Pergamon Press
(1999).
9. Kothandaraman C.P, “Heat and Mass Transfer Data Book” New Age International,
India
Note to question paper setters:
1. Reference No. 9 indicated in the group of references given below is allowed in the
examination hall, which may be mentioned along with the directions to be provided on
the facing sheet of the question paper. Steam tables are also permitted in the examination
hall. No other charts, tables and codes are permitted in the Examination hall.
Necessary relevant data shall be given along with the question paper by the question
paper setter.
2. The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A is for 40 marks and comprises
of 10 compulsory short answer questions each carrying 4 marks, covering the entire
syllabus.
3. Part B is for 60 marks. Part B comprises of two questions from each module. The
candidate has to answer one full question of 20 marks from each module.
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08.504 INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT (H)
Credits:3 L/T/P:2/1/0
Module I
Evolution of Scientific Management and industrial Engineering. Functions of Management-
Brief description of each function . System concept. Types of organization structures such as
line, line and staff, functional, project and matrix organizations. Types of companies and their
formation. Personal Management – Objectives and functions – Recruitment, Selection, Training
and Induction concepts and Techniques.
Cost concept: Break even analysis (simple problems). Depreciation: Methods of calculating
depreciation.
Module II
Facilities Planning- Factors to be considered in site selection, layout planning, plant layout, types
of layout, systematic layout planning, computerized planning techniques.
Introduction to Material Handling Principles, equipments and their selection
Work study – methods study and Time measurement, Steps in method improvement – use of
charts and diagrams. Performance rating and Methods- Types of allowances, computation of
basic time and standard time. Wages and incentives -system of wage incentive plans. Job
evaluation and Merit rating.
Module III
Fatigue and methods of eliminating fatigue- industrial relations - Industrial disputes- Settlement
Machinery – collective bargaining – Trade unions- workers participation in management in
Indian context.
Labour welfare and social security- Industrial safety – Methods and Techniques.
Production Planning and Control - functions and Objectives- job, batch, mass and continuous
production – Inventory control- selective inventory control techniques. Definition of EOQ.
Quality Engineering :– Quality Control- Quality Vs Cost concept, Control chart for variables and
attributes- Introduction to Six Sigma- Introduction to ISO, Total Quality Management, Quality
information system, Bench marking, Quality circles
Introduction to Marketing and its Environment- different concepts- marketing mix-product life
cycle.
References:
1. M.A.Shahaf, “Management Accounting Principles & Practices”,Vikas publications Pvt.
2. Grant and levenworth, “Statistical Quality Control”, TMH .
3. Krafewsk. “Operations Management”, Pearson Education 6th Edn.
4. “Introduction to Work Study”- ILO
5. Besterfield, “Total Quality management”, Pearson Education
6. Richard L. Francis & John .A. White, “Facility Layout & Location”, Prentice Hall
7. Kotler, “Marketing Management”, Pearson Education.
8. Roger G. Schroedu, “Operations Management”,Mc Graw Hill.
9. Monappa, “Industrial Relations”, TMH.
10. Stephen P Robbins, David A. Deceyo,” Fundamentals of Management”, Pearson Education.
Note: Question Paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A is for 40 marks and comprises of 10
compulsory short answer questions, each carrying 4marks, covering the entire syllabus. Part B is
for 60 marks, comprises of two questions from each module. The candidate has to answer one
full question of 20 marks from each module.
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8.505 MASS TRANSFER OPERATIONS 1(H)
Credits:4 L/T/P:3/1/0
MODULE 1
Introduction to Mass Transfer and Diffusion - Molecular diffusion in liquids and gases -- Fick's
Law for Molecular Diffusion - - Steady state diffusion under stagnant and laminar flow
conditions - Pseudo steady state diffusion - Diffusion through a varying cross sectional area -
Molecular diffusion in Biological solutions and gels -Diffusivity measurements and prediction -
multicomponent diffusion - Principles of Unsteady state and Convective Mass Transfer-
Convective mass transfer coefficients - theories of diffusion in turbulent flow, mass, heat and
momentum transfer analogies. Derivation of Mass Transfer coefficients in Laminar flow - Mass
Transfer for flow inside pipes - Mass Transfer for flow outside solid surfaces - Diffusion of gases
in porous solids and capillaries - Interface mass transfer, diffusion in solids. Equipment for
gas-liquid operations, tray towers, ventury scrubbers, wetted wall towers, spray towers and spray
chambers, baffle towers and packed columns.
Gas absorption : Absorption conditions of equilibrium between liquid and gas, The Henry's law
- the mechanism of absorption and desorption between phases - Single stage Equilibrium contact
- Counter current Multiple stage contact - Analytical Equations for Counter current stage contact
(The Kremser Equations) - interphase mass transfer, liquid and gas side resistance. Design of
absorbers - Liquid phase hold up - Pressure drop - Loading, flooding in packed towers.
Absorption of one component, overall coefficients, dilute solution. Non-isothermal operations.
Multicomponent absorption : Absorption with chemical reaction.
MODULE 2
Humidification : General theory, definition of absolute humidity- humid volume, humid-heat
total enthalpy, adiabatic saturation temperature, wet-bulb temperature and psychrometric chart
Enthalpy calculations involved in the following operations : Adiabatic humidification and
dehumidification processes, cooling towers and related equipments, Evaluation of heat and mass
transfer coefficients, Theory and calculations of Water cooling towers - Types of cooling
equipments. Dehumdification - hot gas quenching towers - spray ponds .
MODULE 3
Drying : Equilibrium between a wet solid and drying air. Batch drying equipment, rate of
drying curve, time of drying continous drying equipments, calculation of rate drying - Design of
batch and continuous dryers.
Crystallisation : Factors governing nucleation and crystal growth rates, growth and properties of
crystals, saturation, nucleation crystallisation rate and growth kinetics. Effect of impurities on
crystal formation, effect of temperature on solubility, fractional crystallisation, caking of
crystals, crystallisers batch crystallisers, tank crystallisers, evaporators. Use of vaccum
continuous crystallisers, controlled growth of crystals, classification of equipments and typical
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crystallisers. Controlled growth of crystals. Principles of design of crystallisers. MSMPR
crystallisers.
TEXT BOOK
1.Treybal R.E. "Mass Transfer Operations" 3rd Edn. MGK (1980)
REFERENCES
1. Coulson J.M. and Richardson J.F. 'Chemical Engineering' Vol.I, Eb.3.
2. McCabe W.L. and Smith J.C. 'Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering' Ed. 6, (MGK -
2001)
3. Coulson J.M. and Richardson J.F., 'Chemical Engineering' Vol 2., Unit Operations, Edn. 3.,
Permom Press (1978)
4. Philip C. Wankat," Equilibrium Stage Separations", Prentice Hall, 1989.
5. Foust A.S. Wsenzel, L.A. Clump, C.W.Naus, And Anderson, L.B. " Principles of Unit
Operations ", 2nd Edn. Wiley, 1980.
Note:
The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A is for 40 marks and comprises of 10
compulsory short answer questions each carrying 4 marks, covering the entire syllabus. Part B is
for 60 marks. Part B comprises of two questions from each module. The candidate has to answer
one full question of 20 marks from each module.
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08. 506 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS (H)
Credits:4 L/T/P:3/1/0
Module 1
Introduction and fundamental concepts; First law of thermodynamics- General statement of first
law, first law of thermodynamics for cyclic processes, Internal energy, first law of
thermodynamics for non-flow process, Enthalpy, First law of thermodynamics for flow process,
Heat capacity. P-V-T relations of fluid, equations of state, principles of corresponding states,
compressibility charts, Heat effects accompanying chemical reactions. Second law of
thermodynamics- Limitations of first law, general statements of second law, Entropy, Carnot
principle, calculations of entropy changes, Clausius inequality, mathematical statement of second
law, entropy and irreversibility, Third law of thermodynamics. Applications of laws of
thermodynamics-Flow processes, Refrigeration, Liquefaction processes, Steam power plant, I C
Engines.
Module 2.
Thermodynamic properties of pure fluids- Reference properties, energy properties, derived
properties, work function, Gibbs free energy, Relationships among thermodynamic properties:
Maxwell’s relations, Clapeyron equation, Entropy-heat capacity relationships, effect of
temperature, pressure and volume on internal energy, enthalpy and entropy. Joule-Thomson
coefficient, Gibbs-Helmholtz equation, Fugacity, Activity, Departure functions and generalized
charts, Thermodynamic diagrams.
Properties of solutions: Partial molar properties, Chemical potential, fugacity in solutions,
Henry’s Law and dilute solutions, Activity in solutions, Activity coefficients, Gibbs-Duhem
equations, Property changes of mixing, Heat effects of mixing processes, Excess properties.
Module 3
Phase equilibria: Criteria of phase equilibrium, criterion of stability, phase equilibria in single
component and multicomponent systems, phase rule for non reacting systems, Duhem’s theorem,
vapour-liquid equilibria, phase diagram for binary solutions, vapour-liquid equilibria in ideal
solutions, Non- ideal solutions, Azeotropes, vapour-liquid equilibria at low pressures, Activity
coefficient equations- Wohl's three-suffix equations, Margules equation, van Laar equation;
Consistency tests for VLE data. Calculation of activity coefficients using Gibbs-Duhem
equation, VLE for systems of limited miscibility. Liquid-liquid equilibrium diagrams-Binary
Liquid-liquid equilibrium, Ternary Liquid-liquid equilibrium diagrams. Chemical reaction
equilibria: Criteria of chemical reaction equilibrium, equilibrium constant, equilibrium constant
and standard free energy change, evaluation of equilibrium constant and its dependence on
temperature, effect of pressure on equilibrium constant. Liquid phase reactions, Heterogeneous
reaction equilibria, Simultaneous reactions, Phase rule for reacting systems.
Text Books:
1. Smith J. M and H. C. Van Ness, "Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics", McGraw Hill,
2. K V Narayanan, “A Textbook of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics”, PHI
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Reference Books:
1. Barnett F. Dodge, " Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics,
2. Abbott and Van Ness, "Schaums Outline of Theory and Problems of Thermodynamics"
3. Weber H. C and Meissner H. P, "Thermodynamics for Chemical Engineers"
Note
The question paper consists of Part A and Part B.
Part A is for 40 marks and comprises of 10 compulsory short answer questions each carrying 4
marks, covering the entire syllabus.
Part B is for 60 marks. Part B comprises of two questions from each module. The candidate has
to answer one full question of 20 marks from each module.
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08.507 Particle Technology And Mineral Processing lab (H)
Credits:3 L/T/P:0/0/3
Particle size analysis: Sieving, hydrometer analysis, pipette method, decantation and elutriation.
Screening: Study of industrial screening equipments, determination of effectiveness of screens.
Mineral Benefication: Study of equipments - mineral jig - Wilfley table
Size reduction: determination of Rittinger number using drop weight crusher, verification of
laws of crushing - study of industrial equipment - ball mill - jaw crusher - hammer mill
Sedimentation: Batch sedimentation test, design of continuous thickners from batch
sedimentation test data.
Study of industrial equipments for classification, centrifugal filtration, centrifuging and solids
transportation
Filtration: Determination of rate of filtration curve for constant pressure filtration and
determination of specific cake resistance.
Free settling: verification of stoke’s law.
Cyclone separator: Determination of efficiency of separation
Flotation: Determination of efficiency of separation and optimum concentration of additives.
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08.508 FLUID MECHANICS LAB (H)
Credits:3 L/T/P:0/0/3
Study of Plumbing tools, pipe fittings, valves, gauges and meters
Measurement of flow using notch and weirs
Measurement of flow using orifices and mouth pieces under constant and varying heads
Calibration of flow meters
Reynold’s experiment
Determination Losses in pipes and fittings
Determination of Darcy’s coefficient
Determination of equivalent length
Determination of velocity profile using pitot tube
Study and experiments on reciprocating pumps and centrifugal pumps
Study and experiments on centrifugal pumps
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08.601 MASS TRANSFER OPERATIONS II (H)
Credits:4 L/T/P:3/1/0
MODULE 1
Basic concepts of Distillation: Vapour - Liquid equilibrium pressure - temperature -
concentration - phase diagram - isothermal and isobaric equilibrium - Relative Volatility -
Raoult's law - ideal solutions deviations from ideality - Minimum and maximum boiling
azeotropes - Partially miscible liquids distillation - Insoluble liquids( Steam distillation) -
Enthalpy - concentration diagrams - Treatment of multicomponent systems-Different distillation
Methods : Flash Vapourisation of binary mixture - Simple distillation of binary mixtures -
Vacuum distillation - Continuous rectification methods - brief discussion on general
characteristics of tray and packed tower - Azeotropic and extractive distillation, low pressure
distillation and molecular distillation.
Multistage Tray tower Design : Material and enthalpy balance of a fractionator - Ponchon and
Savarit and McCabe - Thiele Method -Enriching section with total condenser and reflux below
the bubble point - partial condenser - Stripping section. Complete fractionation- Feed below
bubble point - Feed tray location - Effects of reflux ratio - total reflux - minimum reflux -
Optimum reflux. Reboiler arrangements - use of open steam - Use of multiple feeds - efect of
heat loss - Introduction of feed and its influence on operating lines - q-lines and location of tray -
Fractionation of azeotropic and partially miscible binary mixtures - Tray efficiencies.
Continuous Contact Equipment: Concepts of transfer units - HTU and NTU - and height of the
enriching section and stripping section - Graphical methods.
MODULE 2
Description of liquid extraction - terminologies - application of ternary liquid equilibrium -
representation in equilateral triangular co-ordinate of different type systems - Effect of
temperature - Representation of ternary equilibrium data in rectangular co-ordinates on total and
solvent free bases, equilibria of multicomponent systems - Criteria for selection of solvent.
Design of stage wise extractors : Mixers -settlers - Sieve tray tower single - stage extraction -
graphical method of determining composition, flow rates. Multistage crosscurrent extraction
with practically miscible and immiscible solvents, graphical method of determining number of
stages. Continuous countercurrent multistage extraction - graphical method of determining
number of stages - composition and minimum solvent on total and solvent free basis - Counter
current extraction with insoluble solvents - continuous counter current extraction with reflux -
Graphical solution in total and solvent free basis - total reflux minimum reflux ratio.
Constructional & hydrodynamic aspects of stagewise extractors - Design of differential
continuous contact extractors. Common characteristics of differential extractors. Types of
extractors and their brief description - Design of differential contact tower extractors - Two
resistance theory - Overall transfer Coefficient and corresponding HTU and NTU for insoluble
liquids and dilute solutions - Hydro dynamics of differential contact extractors selection of
extractors.
Solid Liquid Extraction: Description of leaching operations and technologies - Applications of
leaching - Preparation of solid - Methods of Operation and classification of equipment - Solid -
Liquid Equilibrium in leaching - methods of representation on total and inert free basis - Counter
current leaching - material balance and graphical solution.
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MODULE 3
Description of adsorption processes and their application - Types of adsorption - nature of
adsorbents - adsorption equilibria - adsorption hysterisis - Isotherms for adsorption of single
components and mixtures - Effect of temperature and pressure - Freundlich equation. Stagewise
adsorption : Contact filtration of liquids - single and multistage crosscurrent adsorption -
Multistage Countercurrent adsorption - Agitated vessels for solid - liquid adsorption - Multi
stage fluidised bed adsorber for recovery of Vapour - Continuous Contact Adsorption : Steady
state moving bed adsorber - Countercurrent adsorption of one component - Adsorption of two
components - Unsteady state fixed bed adsorber - adsorption wave - break through curves and
rates of adsorption.
Ion Exchange : Principles of ion exchange techniques and application - Ion exchange Equilibira
- Rate of ion exchange. Modern separation Techniques - Membrane separation process - solid
and liquid memberance separation process solid and liquid membranes - concept dialysis and
electrodialysiss - Continuous dialyser - concept of diffusion and permeation - Concept of
osmosis and reverse osmosis - Industrial application and design aspects.
TEXT BOOK :
1. Treybal R.E, " Mass Transfer Operations."
REFERENCE BOOKS :
1. Coulson J.M. and Richardson, F.F. "Chemical Engineering, Vol.I fluid Fluid, heat
transfer, and Mass transfer Ed.3, Pergamon Press.
2. Coulson J.M. and Richardson, J.F. "Chemical Engineering, Vol.2 Unit Operations, Ed.3,
Pergamon Press (1978).
3. Mc Cabe, W.L. and Smith J.C., "Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering" MGK.
4. Sherwood, T.K.P, R.L. and Walke, C.R., "Mass Transfer".
5. King C.J. "Separation Processes".
6. Coulson J.M. and Richardson J.F. "Chemical Engineering Volume I"
7. Coulson J.M. and Richardson J.R. "and Chemical Engineering Volume V solutions to the
problem in Chemical Engineering Vol. II".
8. Marcel Mulder, "Basic Principles of Membrane Technology", ISBN 978 - 81- 8128-683
9. A . Suryanarayana, "Mass Transfer Operations".
10. Anantharaman & Sheriffa Begum, "Elements of Mass Transfer Part 1"
11. Principles of Mass Transfer - Kal Renganathan Sharma
12. Mass Transfer 1 and II by K.A.Gavhane Nirali Prakashan
Note: Question Paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A is for 40 marks and comprises of 10
compulsory short answer questions, each carrying 4marks, covering the entire syllabus. Part B is
for 60 marks, comprises of two questions from each module. The candidate has to answer one
full question of 20 marks from each module.
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08. 602 CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING I (H)
Credits:4 L/T/P:3/1/0
Module I
An overview of chemical reaction engineering. Brief outline of reactor design procedure and
types of industrial reactors.
Basic concepts of chemical kinetics. Classification of chemical reactions with examples.
Rate equations, rate constant, temperature dependency- Arrhenius law, collision theory,
transition state theory, comparisons and predictions.
Concentration dependency-non-elementary homogeneous reactions:
Active intermediates, pseudo steady state hypothesis (PSSH), searching for a mechanism,
General considerations, hydrogen bromide reaction, polymerisation - steps in free radical
polymerisation . Other examples of non-elementary reactions.
Module II
Analysis of rate equations –Interpretation of batch reactor data: integral and differential method
of rate analysis.
Integral method; irreversible first order ,second order and third order type reactions, zero order
reactions, reversible first and second order reactions, autocatalytic reactions. Variable volume
batch reactor.
Differential method of rate analysis, method of half lives, method of initial rates, least square
analysis, linearisation of rate laws.
Evaluation of laboratory reactors, Integral (fixed bed) reactor, stirred batch reactor, stirred
contained solid reactor (SCSR), Differential reactors: Continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR),
Laminar flow reactor, stirred through transport reactor, recirculating transport reactor.
Module III
Ideal reactors, concept of ideality, design equations for batch, tubular and stirred tank reactors.
Space time and space velocity, steady state mixed flow, plug flow and laminar flow reactors.
Multiple reactor systems, Plug flow reactor in series and parallel, equal sized mixed reactors in
series, mixed flow reactors of different sizes in series, determination of the best system for a
given conversion. Advantages and limitations of series combinations.
Recycle reactors, optimum recycle ratio, plug flow and mixed flow reactors for an autocatalytic
reaction.
Reactor Scale-up.
Design for multiple reactions: Reactions in parallel, contacting patterns for reactions in parallel,
quantitative treatment of product distribution and reactor size for reactions in parallel and series,
kinetics of series parallel reaction.
Pressure drop in reactors, accounting the pressure drop in the rate law, flow through a packed
bed, pressure drop in pipes, simultaneous reactions and separations, Reactive distillation,
membrane reactors, inert membrane reactor.
Enzymatic reaction fundamentals, Michaelis - Menten kinetics, batch reactor calculations for
enzymatic reactions. Bioreactors-cell growth kinetics- Monod equation- batch and chemostat
models.
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TEXT BOOKS :
1. Levenspiel Octave , “Chemical Reaction Engineering”, John Wiley & Son’s.
2. H, Scott Fogler, “Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering”, Prentice Hall of
India
3. Smith J.M, “Chemical Engineering Kinetics,” Mc Graw Hill.
Note
The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A is for 40 marks. Part A consists of 10
compulsory short answer questions each carrying 4 marks covering the entire syllabus.
Part B is for 60 marks. There will be two questions from each module. The candidate has to
answer one question of 20 marks from each module.
Note: No charts, tables, codes are permitted in the Examination hall if necessary relevant data is
given along with the question paper by the question paper setter.
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08.603 CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY I
Credits:4 L/T/P:3/1/0
Module1
Introduction to Chemical Technology, Sectors of Chemical Industry, Overview of Indian
Chemical Industry. Industrial gases: manufacture, properties and uses of hydrogen, oxygen,
nitrogen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, acetylene, hydrogen and rare gases. Industrial acids:
Hydrochloric acid - manufacture by synthesis process, manufacture of sulphur from fuel gases,
sulphuric acid manufacture by DCDA and single absorption processes, lead chamber process,
sulphuric acid concentration, nitric acid manufacture from ammonia, phosphate ore
beneficiation, phosphoric acid manufacture by wet process and electric furnace process.
Fertilizers: Ammonia manufacture, manufacture of urea by once through process and total
recycle process, ammonium sulphate manufacture from coke-oven gas and by direct
neutralisation. Manufacture of nitrogenous fertilizers - ammonium chloride, ammonium
sulphate, ammonium nitrate, ammonium phosphate, calcium ammonium nitrate, barium nitrate,
nitro chalk and urea. Phosphatic fertiizers - super phosphates. Potassium fertilizers:-, basic slag,
potassium chloride, potassium sulphate. Compound and complex fertilizers:- MAP and DAP,
urea ammonium phosphate, ammonium phosphate sulphate, nitro phosphates, NPK fertilizers.
Other fertilizers: Mixtures and granulated products, fluid fertilizers, controlled release fertilizers.
Secondary nutrients and micro-nutrients.
Module II
Marine chemicals: Manufacture of sodium chloride, sodium sulphate, sodium silicate,
byproducts of salt industry, recovery from bitterns, bromine manufacture. Soda ash:
Manufacture by Solvay process and modified Solvay process. Chlorine and caustic soda:
Manufacture by electrolytic process - Diaphragm cells, membrane cells, mercury cells.
Purification of caustic soda and chlorine. Electrothermal products: Manufacture, properties and
uses of graphite, fused alumina, silicon carbide, carbon disulphide. Cements: Raw materials,
proportioning and manufacture of ordinary portland cement, dry, semi-dry and wet processes,
Puzzolona Portland cement and other types of cements. Testing of cement. Glasses: Types, raw
materials and methods of manufacture. Ceramics: Types, raw materials, processing methods -
drying and firing of ceramic wares. Refractories: classification, manufacture and testing of
refractories.
Module III
Oils, fats and waxes:-Manufacture of Vanaspati, Edible and essential oils: raw materials,
manufacture, expelling methods, solvent extraction and refining. Soaps and detergents: Soap
manufacture by fat splitting – byproduct glycerine and its purification - detergents - anionic and
non-ionic - manufacture of alkyl-benzene sulphonates. Pulp and paper: Manufacture of pulp,
mechanical and semi-mechanical and chemical methods - bleaching - paper making, recovery of
chemicals from spent liquor, by-products and their uses. Perfumes, flavours and cosmetics.
Organic surface coatings - raw materials, formation and manufacture of paints, varnishes,
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enamels and lacquers. Leather: leather making, vegetable tanning and chrome tanning - finishing
operations - chamois leather.
Text Books:
1. Austin G.T. "Shrieves Chemical Process Industries" 3rd Edn.
2. Dryden C.E. "Outline of Chemical Technology" 2nd Edn.
3. Chemtech Vol. I – IV..
5. Shukla S. I. and Pandey G.N., "A Text Book of Chemical Technology"
Note:
Question Paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A is for 40 marks and comprises of 10
compulsory short answer questions, each carrying 4marks, covering the entire syllabus. Part B
is for 60 marks, comprises of two questions from each module. The candidate has to answer one
full question of 20 marks from each module.
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08.604 PROCESS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL (H)
Credits:4 L/T/P:3/1/0
Module 1
Introduction to process control concepts
Introduction with a suitable example to bring out concepts like feedback control, feedforward
control, negative feedback and positive feedback. Importance of study of dynamics for control
purpose. Generalized objectives of chemical process control: Illustrative examples to show how
the effect of external disturbances are suppressed, how a process is stabilized and how an
optimization of the overall performance is carried out.
Classification of variables in a chemical process. Typical design elements of a control system.
Control aspects of a complete chemical plant. A brief study of various hardware elements of a
typical control system. Sensors for measuring devices. Sensors for flow, pressure, temperature,
composition etc. Transmission lines. Final control elements. Use of digital computers in process
control.
Development of a mathematical model for control purpose
State variables and state equations of chemical processes. Transport rate equations, kinetic rate
equations, reaction and phase equilibria relationships, equations of state. Dead time.
Mathematical models of CSTR. mixing process, tubular heat exchangers and binary distillation
columns. Input-output models of stirred –tank- heaters, mixing processes and such physical
systems. Degrees of freedom and process controllers. Linearization of nonlinear systems
(systems with one and two variables). Deviation variables. Linearization of nonisothermal
CSTRs. Introduction to state space models concepts. State space model development of simple
dynamic systems.
Laplace Transforms and Transfer Functions.
Definition of Laplace Transforms (LT). LT of the following: exponential, trigonometric, step,
pulse, impulse and translated functions, derivatives and integrals. Initial value theorem, final
value theorem. Inversion of Laplace Transforms. Methods of solving Ordinary Linear
Differential Equations (OLDE) by using LT. Examples.
Transfer functions of systems with single input. Transfer function matrices of systems with
multiple outputs. Development of the transfer function matrix for a CSTR. Representation of
transfer functions with block diagrams. Block diagram algebra. Poles and Zeros of transfer
functions. Qualitative nature of response of dynamical systems.
Module 2
Dynamic behavior of Low Order Systems and Pure delay Systems.
Dynamic systems with a capacity for mass storage and energy storage, Pure capacitive process,
Response of pure capacitive process, Dynamic response of first order lag system. Effect of
parameters on the response of a first order system. First order systems with variable time
constants and gain. Second order systems. Damping factor/coefficient. Underdamped, critically
damped and overdamped responses. Characteristics of standard underdamped dynamic systems
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used as a measure of performance. Approximation of multicapacity process with second order
models. Interacting and noninteracting capacities in series with examples. Manometer dynamics.
Dynamics of tanks -in –series liquid level systems. N capacities in series. Jacketted heat
exchange vessels. Systems with dead time. Systems with inverse response.
Analysis of Feedback Control Systems:
Types of feedback controllers, Proportional (P), Proportional Integral (PI) and Proportional
Integral Derivative (PID) type of controllers. Parameters of PID type controllers. Block diagrams
and closed loop responses. Closed loop response of the liquid level in a tank. Closed loop
temperature response of a tank heater. Effect of proportional, integral and derivative control
actions on the response of a controlled process. Effect of composite control actions.
Stability analysis of Feedback Systems:
The notion of stability, Characteristic equation, Routh-Hurwitz criterion for stability. Root locus
analysis. Frequency response, Bode stability criterion, Bode diagrams, Nyquist stability criterion,
Nyquist plots. Frequency response of closed loop systems.
Module 3
Design of Feedback Controllers:
Outline of the design problems. Simple Performance criteria, Time-integral performance criteria,
Selection of type of feedback controllers. Design of Feedback Controllers by Frequency
Response Techniques. Gain and Phase margins, Controller tuning, Zeigler – Nichols Tuning
technique, Cohen and Coon tuning method.
A brief introduction to advanced control systems.
Only familiarity of the terms like dead-time compensation, cascade control, selective control,
split –range control, feedforward control, ratio control, adaptive control, nferential control,
distributed control, direct digital control and supervisory control. Concept of discretization and
Z-transforms.
Text Book.
George Stephanopoulose, “Chemical Process Control, An Introduction to Theory and
Practice”, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi 1999.
References :
1. Coughnowr, “Process Systems Analysis and Contro”. McGraw Hill, Singapore, Second
Edition, 1991.
2. W. L. Luyben, “Process Modeling, Simulation and Control for Chemical Engineers”,
McGraw Hill Singapore, 1990.
Question Paper:
The question paper shall contain two parts: Part A and Part B. In Part A, there shall be 10
questions each carrying 4 marks, evenly distributed over the whole syllabus. Part B shall contain
two questions each carrying 20 marks, from each module of the syllabus. The candidates should
answer all questions in Part A and any one question from each module in Part B.
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08.605 NUMERICAL METHODS FOR PROCESS ENGINEERS (B,H)
Credits:4 L/T/P:2/2/0
Module 1
High speed computations using digital computers. Computer arithmetic, Error analysis.
Approximation of functions- Chebyshev polynomials Economized power series, Rational
functions, Fourier series. Methods of fitting models to data. Empirical relations.
Numerical solution of nonlinear, transcendental and polynomial equations. Linear interpolation
methods: Bisection method, Secant method, False position method, Birge- Vieta method,
Newton Raphson method, Mullers method, Fixed point iteration method, Bairstow’s method, QD
algorithm, Chebyshev’s method, Graeffe’s root squaring method, Newton Raphson method for
system of nonlinear equations.
Linear Algebraic Equations: Physical problems modeled with set of linear algebraic equations,
Solution of sets of linear algebraic equations. Gauss elimination, Gauss- Jordan method, LU
decomposition, Crout reduction, Triangular decomposition, Iterative methods, Jacobi method,
Gauss- Seidel iteration, Relaxation method, Eigen value problems- Power method, Jacob’s
method, Given’s method.
Module 2
Finite differences: Forward, backward and central differences. Properties and relations between
finite difference operators, Property of difference of a polynomial, factorial polynomial and
reciprocal factorial function. Difference equations.
Interpolation with Equal Intervals: Gregory- Newton forward interpolation formulae, Central
difference interpolation formulae, Gauss’s forward and backward interpolation formulae,
Stirling’s interpolation, Bessel’s interpolation, Laplace- Everet interpolation. Interpolation with
Unequal Intervals: Lagrangian polynomials, Divided differences, hermite interpolation, Piecewise
linear interpolation, Cubic splines, Bezier curves and B- splines.
Numerical Integration and Differentiation: Derivatives using Newton’s forward and backward
interpolation formulae. Use of Stirling’s formula, Undetermined coefficients and Finite
difference. Newton- Cotes Quadrature formula, Trapezoidal rule, Composite Trapezoidal rule,
Simpson’s rule, Boole’s rule, Romberg integration. Gaussian Quadrature, Gauss- Legendre
integration. Lobatto integration, Adaptive integration, Double integrals.
Module 3
Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE): Physical examples- The spring- mass problem, Initial
value problem, Taylor- Series method, Euler’s method, Modified Euler’s method, Runge- Kutta
method, Multi- step methods- Predictor- Corrector methods, Adams- Moulton method, Adams-
Bashforth method, Boundary Value Problems:
Partial Differential Equations (PDE): Types of PDE, Physical examples: Temperature
distribution in a rod, Temperature distribution in a slab, Solution methods: Shooting method,
Alternating direction implicit method. Types of partial differential equations: Solution
techniques for the Heat equation and the Wave equation in one and two dimensions- Numerical
solution of Lapace equation.
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Reference Books:
1. CURTIS F. GERALD and PATRICK O. WHEATLEY. Applied Numerical Analysis,
Pearson Education Asia, Sixth Edition, 2002.
2. T. VEERARAJAN and T. RAMACHANDRAN, Numerical Methods With Programs in
C, Second edition, TMH, 2006.
3. M. K. JAIN, S. R. K. IYENGAR and R. K. JAIN, Numerical Methods for Scientific and
Engineering Computation, New Age International Publishers, 2007.
Note
The Part A in the question paper shall contain ten short answer questions each carrying 4 marks
evenly distributed over the entire syllabus. Part B shall consist of three modules with two
questions from each module of the syllabus. The candidate should answer any one question from
each module which carries 20 marks.
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08.606 EL1 (A) Colloid & Interface Science (H)
Credits:3 L/T/P:2/1/0
ModuleI
Colloids of Materials, Basic concept, Preparation Techniques and Characterization methods of
colloidal Material- Brownian motion and Brownian Flocculation- Colloidal and Interfacial
forces: Vander Walls, Double layer and Other short -range forces
Module II
Interfaces: Basic concept, Interfacial tensions- Laplace equation- Contact angle and Young and
Laplace equation-Methods to evaluate contact angles- Thermodynamics of Interfaces- Interfacial
tension- Specific interface energy- Gibbs adsorption Equation-Kelvin equation- Two
dimensional Equation of state- Hamakkar constant.
Module III
Stability of Colloidal Dispersion and Interfaces: DLVO theory, Thin Film Stability-
Electrokinetic Phenomena- Electrophoresis and other phenomena- Zeta potential determination
methods- Electro viscous flow- Capillary statics- shapes of dros and thin films
Association of Colloids: Micelles, Micellar Thermodynamics, Micellar applications
Industrial applications: detergency, Shampoo, Ink, Spray and other system
Reference Books:
1. P.C. Hemenz and R. Rajagoplan, Principle of Colloids and Surface Chemistry, 3rd Ed,
Dekker, New York, 1997.
2. R.. Stokes and D.F. Evans, Fundementals of Interfacial Engineering, Wiley, New York,
1997
3. A.W. Adamson and A.P. Gast, Physical Chemistry of surfaces, 6th ed, Wiley, New York,
1997
4. C.A. Miller and P. Neiagi, Interfacial Phenomena, Dekker, 1985
Note:
The question paper consists of Part A and Part B.Part A is for 40 marks and comprises of ten
compulsory short answer questions each carrying 4 marks, covering the entire syllabus. Part B is
for 60 marks. Part B comprises of two questions from each module. The candidate has to answer
one full question of 20 marks from each module
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08.606 EL 1(B) Fertilizer Technology (H)
Credits:3 L/T/P:2/1/0
Module 1
Introduction, history and development, classification - chemical, organic, inorganic and
biofertilizers. Solid and liquid fertilizers. Fundamentals of nutrient management, primary,
secondary and micronutrients, economics of plant nutrient use. Basic soil plant relationships,
nutrient availability in soil, fertilizer usage, fertility evaluation of soil. Manufacture of fertilizers
and their intermediates: Ammonia manufacture, manufacture of urea by once through process
and total recycle process, ammonium sulphate manufacture from coke-oven gas and by direct
neutralisation.
Module II
Manufacture of nitrogenous fertilizers - ammonium chloride, ammonium sulphate, ammonium
nitrate, ammonium phosphate, calcium ammonium nitrate, barium nitrate, nitro chalk and urea.
Phosphatic fertilizers - phosphate ore beneficiation, phosphoric acid manufacture by wet process
and electric furnace process. super phosphates - single and triple super- phosphate. Potassium
fertilizers - basic slag, potassium chloride, potassium sulphate. Compound and complex
fertilizers:- MAP and DAP, urea ammonium phosphate, ammonium phosphate sulphate, nitro
phosphates, NPK fertilizers. Other fertilizers: Mixtures and granulated products, granulation
techniques. Fluid/liquid fertilizers - Urea Ammonium Nitrate, Superphosphoric Acid,
Ammonium Polyphosphate, controlled release fertilizers.
Module III
Biofertilizers: rhizobium blue green algae, azospirillum, azolla, acetobactor and phosphate
solubilizing bacteria. Organic farming Vs chemical farming. Sampling and analysis of fertilizer,
grading, regulations, consumption pattern, optimum dosage/fertilizer management system,
storage and handling pricing and their manufacturing industries in India. Safety, health and
environment – Corrosion in fertilizers industries, green house emission, effluent treatment and
disposal.
References:
1. Ferman E Bear., "Chemistry of soil".
2. John L Havlin, James D Beaton, Samuel L Tisadale, Wernor L Nelson., “Soil fertility and
fertilizers”. PHI publications
3. Nyle C Brady., “Nature and properties of soil”, Eureshia publication
4. Austin G.T. "Shrieves Chemical Process Industries" 3rd Edn.
5. Chemtech Vol. II
6. Govt. of Kerala proceedings of the national workshop on fertility evaluation for soil health
enhancement.
7.Fertilizer Manual., United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) &
International Fertilizer.Development Center (IFDC)., Kluwer Academic Publishers.
8. Pitam singh & U.S. Aw Asthi “Fertilizer Industry in India”, Karishma publishers.
9. Bench mark, “Soils of kerala”, soil survey organization, Agriculture unit.
Note: Question Paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A is for 40 marks and comprises of 10
compulsory short answer questions, each carrying 4marks, covering the entire syllabus. Part B
is for 60 marks, comprises of two questions from each module. The candidate has to answer one
full question of 20 marks from each module.
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08.606 EL I (C) FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY (H)
Credits:3 L/T/P: 2/1/0
MODULE I
Fuel Cell & Electrochemistry Basics and thermodynamics: Introduction/History, Fuel Cell
and conventional processes – comparison, Fuel Cell types brief outline: PEM FC, DMFC,
SOFC, AFC, PAFC, Energy & power relations, units, Performance characteristics, Application
scenarios, Power converter for sustainable energy – advantages and disadvantages, General
Thermodynamics, Enthalpy-Heat potential of fuel, Gibb's free energy-Work potential of fuel,
Reversible voltage - NERNST Equation, Voltage and P, T and concentration dependence –
examples, Faraday's Laws, Efficiency: thermodynamic, voltage and fuel.
MODULE II
Fuel Cell & Electrochemistry Basics: Kinetics and transport fundamentals: Electrochemical
reaction fundamentals, electrode kinetics, Charge transfer and activations energy, Exchange
current density - slow and fast reactions, Potential and equilibrium - galvanic potential, Reaction
rate and potential - Butler Volmer equation & Tafel equation, Electrocatalysts and reaction
kinetics – typical exchange current densities, Electrode design basics, Charge transport
resistances, voltage losses, Ionic and electronic conductivites, Ionic conduction in different FC
electrolytes: Aquesous, polymeric and ceramic, Diffusive transport & voltage loss: Limiting
current density, Nerstian and kenetic effect, Convective transport: flow channels, gas diffusion /
porous layer, gas velocity, pressure, Flow channel configurations.
MODULE III
Power plant subsystems and FC System variants: Brief outline: PEMFC, AFC, PAFC &
SOFC comparison Gas storage options, Humidification systems for PEMFC, Thermal
management systems, Control and monitoring strategies, Micro Fuel Cells (MFCs), Regenerative
Fuel cells (RFCs), Bio fuel Cells (BFCs).
REFERENCES
1. Vielstich, W.; Gasteiger, H. A.; Lamm, A. (Eds):Handbook of Fuel Cells-
Fundamentals, Technology and Applications. John Wiely & Sons Ltd: NY, 2003;
Vols1-4
2. Larminie, J.; Dicks, A. Fuel Cell Systems Explained. John Wiely & Sons Ltd:
Chichester, 1999.
3. Ryan P. O’Hayre, Suk-Won Cha, Whitney Colella & Fritz B. Printz, Fuel Cell
Fundamentals, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New Jersey, 2006
4. Fuel Cell Handbook,7the Edn., EG & G Technical Services, Nov 2004
5. Kordesch, K.; Simader, G. Fuel Cells and Their Applications. VCH: 1996
6. Hordeski, M. F. Alternative Fuels: The Future of Hydrogen, The Fairmont Press:
Lilburn, GA, 2007.
7. Costamagna, P.; Srinivasan, S, J Power Sources 2001, 102, 242-252.
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8. Costamagna, P.; Srinivasan, S, J. Power Sources 2001, 102, 253-269.
9. Andreas Zuttel; Andreas Borgschulte; Louis Schdaptach, Hydrogen as a future
energy carrier, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co., KGaA, Weinheim, 2008.
Note
The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A is for 40 marks and comprises of 10
compulsory short answer questions each carrying 4 marks, covering the entire syllabus.
Part B is for 60 marks. Part B comprises of two questions from each module. The candidate has
to answer one full question of 20 marks from each module.
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08.606 EL I(D) OPERATIONS RESEARCH (H),
Credits:3 L/T/P:2/1/0
Module 1
Origins, nature and impact of Operations Research (OR). Development of OR as a branch of
knowledge since World War II. Fields of applications of OR. Steps to be performed when an OR
study is to be carried out. Introduction to Linear Programming (LP). LP model, assumptions of
LP, Graphical solution, Simplex method, Revised Simplex Method, Duality Theory and
Sensitivity analysis. Economic interpretation of duality and relationship between primal and dual
problems. Applications. Dual Simplex method, Parametric linear programming, upper bound
technique, Transportation problem, Assignment problem, Transhipment problem. Practical
applications and examples.
Module 2
Network Optimization Models: Terminology of networks, Shortest path problem, Minimum -
spanning -tree problem, Maximal -flow problem, Travelling salesman problem, Minimum cost
flow problem. Network Simplex method. Project Management: Use of network concepts to
represent project management problems, Scheduling a project with PERT/CPM. Uncertain
activities, Controlling project costs, Time-cost trade-off
Introduction to dynamic programming, Stochastic programming and Integer programming.
Replacement – Replacement in anticipation of failure, Individual and Group replacement.
Scheduling on Machines – Two-job Two-machine problem, Johnson’s algorithm, Graphical
solution.
Module 3
Game theory – Practical applications of game theory, Two-person zero-sum games, Solving
simple games, Mixed strategy, Graphical solution, Solving by LP. Decision Theory, Statistical
decision theory, Decision making with and without experimentation, Decision Trees, Utility
theory.
Stochastic processes, Markov Chains, Chapman- Kolmogorov Equations, Classification of states
of a Markov chain, Long-Run properties of Markov Chains, First passage times, absorbing
states, Continuous –tine Markov Chains. Queuing theory, Queueing Models, Exponential
distribution, Birth- and- death processes, Basic queuing process, Single server and multiple
server models, Poisson input and exponential service, Limited queue, Priority disciplines,
Applications.
Inventory theory, Deterministic continuous- Review models, Deterministic periodic review
models, Stochastic continuous-review model, model for perishable products. Stochastic periodic
review models, Large inventory systems in practice.
References :
1. Hillier and Lieberman, Introdu7ction to Operations Research, Tata McGraw Hill 2001
2. Paneer Selvam, Operations Research, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall of India,
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3. Taha, Operations Research, MacMillan
4. Naqner and Prandtl Philips and Ravindran, Introduction to Operations Research, John
Wiley
5. Ackoff and Sasienie, Fundamentals of Operations Research, Wiley
6. Churchman, Ackoff and Arneff , Operations Research, Wiley
Note:
The question paper shall contain two parts. Part A shall contain ten compulsory short questions,
evenly distributed over the whole syllabus and each carrying 4 marks. Part B shall contain three
separate modules with two questions from each module of the syllabus. The candidate has to
answer any one from each module. Questions in each module shall carry 20 marks each.
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08. 606 EL 1(E) ELECTROCHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY(H)
Credits:3 L/T/P:2/1/0
Module I
Electrodes and separators for the electrolytic production of inorganic chemicals – preparation,
characteristics and applications of graphite, magnetite, lead dioxide coated anodes, noble metal
coated anodes, noble metal oxide coated anodes, spinal anodes, Perovskite anodes, steel
cathodes, coated cathodes, diaphragms and ion exchange membranes. Electrolytic production of
sodium hypochlorite, chlorates, bromates and iodates of sodium and potassium, sodium,
potassium and ammonium perchlorates, perchloric acid, potassium and ammonium persulphates,
hydrogen peroxide, potassium permanganate, cuprous oxide and maganese dioxide – Basic
principles, reaction mechanisms, effect of operating variables, cell design and operating
characteristics of industrial cells. Production of hydrogen by water electrolysis. Electrodialysis
and its application to desalination of water electrolysis and waste recovery.
Module II
Basic principles of Electro organic chemistry, constant current electrolysis, controlled potential
electrolysis, material yield, current efficiency, selectivity and energy consumption for electro
organic synthesis. Paired synthesis with example. Cathodic reduction of carbonyl compounds,
nitro compounds, unsaturated compounds, nitriles and oximes. Electrohydrodimerization and
cathodic coupling reactions, cathodic reactions using mediators. Anodic halogenation, oxidation
through redox carriers – metal ion, non-metal ion and organic mediators. Anodic coupling
reactions. Kolbe synthesis, mechanism and applications. Anodic oxidation of aromatic
hydrocarbons and phenol.
Module III
Anodic substitution reactions: alkoxylation, acetoxylation, cyanation and acetamidation.
Electro polymerization. Anodic and cathodic polymerization with example (anionic
polymerization, cationic polymerization and radical polymerization). Electrochemical
preparation of conducting polymers such as polyacetylene, polypyrrole, polythiophene,
polyaniline and their applications (excluding mechanism of polymerization). Industrial Electro
organic processes such as adiponitrile from acrylonitrile, dimethyl sebacate from monomethyl
adipate, Tetra alkyl lead from alkyl chloride, perfluorooctanoic acid from
octanoylchloride, Aromatic aldehydes from toluenes. Electrochemical fluorination of organic
compounds - Electrochemical perfluorination, Electrochemical selective/partial fluorination with
examples.
Text books:
1. D.Pletcher and F.C.Walsh, “Industrial Electrochemistry”, Chapman and Hall, London, 1990.
2. A.T.Kuhn, “Industrial Electrochemical Process”, Elsevier Publishers, 1971.
3. M.M.Baizer, “Organic Electrochemistry”, Dekker Inc, Newyork, 1983.
4. M.R. Riti and F. H. Covitz Marcel Dekker, “Introduction to Organic Electrochemistry”, Inc.
NewYork 1994
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Note:
The question paper consists of Part A and Part B.
Part A is for 40 marks and comprises of 10 compulsory short answer questions each carrying 4
marks, covering the entire syllabus.
Part B is for 60 marks. Part B comprises of two questions from each module. The candidate has
to answer one full question of 20 marks from each module
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08.606 EL1 (F) ENERGY ENGINEERING (H)
Credits:3 L/T/P:2/1/0
Module 1
Classification and sources of energy; problems relating demand and supply of various energy
sources- Energy, Economics and Environment relations- GDP coupling- Coal : origin and
formation, composition and classification, resources and production, exploration and mining;
analysis and testing storage and handling- coal carbonization-briquetting,-coal hydrogenation-
Wood and wood products.- Petroleum; origin, occurrence; Chemical composition.- World
reserve, production, refining operations, storage and conveying, testing and analysis different
products from petroleum like naphtha, aviation gasoline, kerosene, diesel oil, gas oil, lubricating
oil, asphalts etc., petroleum coke, oil shale and oil sand- Combusting methods; and systems,
pulverised coal furnaces; cyclone furnaces, oil fired systems, gas fired systems, waste heat
boilers.
Module 2
Nuclear energy: basic aspects of nuclear radiation, fission and fusion, process reactor systems;
BW/PW/HW reactor; gas cooled reactors, fast breeder reactor; thermal design; problems of
nuclear power generations and remedial measures.
Solar energy: Facts and scope; solar radiation; radiation measuring instruments; basic flat
collector; solar heat pump and heat engine cooling and refrigeration; solar pond; conversion of
solar energy into electrical energy; solar thermal power generation; hydroelectric energy;
problems of hydro-electric energy and remedial measures. Thermal power plants, generation
cycles, energy from ocean tidal wave, ocean thermal source; geothermal energy; wet steam and
water, hot dry rocks, electricity from exothermal; sources; wind energy; tunnel mills and
conversion cycles.
Module 3
Biogas plant and its design: KVIC plants, process kinetics, digester design, sludge treatment,
energy from wastes. Development in energy routes-Conversion of heat to power :
thermoelectric converters; thermo-electric refrigerators magneto-hydrodynamics; fuel cells;
conversion of chemical energy into electricity, fuel cell performance; energy accounting utility
and process system optimization, energy audit, energy economics, reducing energy loss,
co-generation, efficiency improvement; energy conversion in petrochemical industries, polymer
industries, natural organic industries, fertilizer industries etc.
Text Books;
1. S.B Pandya, Conventional Energy Technology - Fuels and chemical Energy - TMH (1987)
2. S.P. Sharma and Chander Mohan, Fuels and Combustion, TMH, 1984
3. Kash Kori, C., Energy resources, demand and conservation with special reference to
India, TMH, 1975.
4. J.Twidell and T.Weir, Renewable Energy Sources ,Cambridge University Press
Reference Books:
1. Gulp Jr., Principles of Energy Conservation, MGK (1979)
2. Chemtech I, Manual of Chemical Technology, Vol.I. S. chand and Co., New Delhi (1985)
3. Pryde P.R., Non Conventional energy resources" JW (1983)
4. Connolly, T.J., Foundation of nuclear engineering JW (1978)
5. Gray T.J. and Gashos G.K., Tidel Power,Plenum Press (1972)
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6. Sarkar S., Fuels and Combustion, Orient Longmahs (1974)
7. Duffie T.R. and Beckman, W.A., Solar Energy Thermal Processes JW (1974).
Note:
The question paper consists of Part A and Part B
Part A is for 40 marks and comprises of ten compulsory short answer questions each carrying 4
marks, covering the entire syllabus.
Part B is for 60 marks. Part B comprises of two questions from each module. The candidate has
to answer one full question of 20 marks from each module
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08.606 ELI (G) TECHNICAL ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS (B,H,E)
Credits:3 L/T/P:2/1/0
MODULE I
Vocabulary and Functional English: This area attempts at making learners withstand the
competition at the transnational technical environment so as to enable them to undertake various
professional operations.
1) Vocabulary – a basic word list of one thousand words.
2) Functional grammar, with special focus on Common Errors in English.
3) Idioms and Phrasal verbs.
(A brief review of the above topic is only desired)
Listening, Speaking and Reading: This area exposes the learners to the standard expressions
including stress, rhythm and various aspects of isolated elements and connected speech.
The use of diphthongs, elements of spoken expression, Varieties of English, accent neutralization
Listening Skills: Listening for general content, Intensive listening, listening for specific
information. Sounds, stress, intonation, question tag, listening to lectures, audio/video Cassettes,
asking and answering questions, note-taking, dialogue-writing.
Speaking Skills: Oral practice: Describing objects/situations/people-Role play-(Individual and
group activities) Just A Minute (JAM)/Group Discussion.
Reading Comprehension: This area exposes the learners to the techniques deciphering and
analyzing longer texts pertaining to various disciplines of study.
Types of Reading, Sub skills of Reading, Eye span – fixation, Reading Aloud and Silent
Reading, Vertical and Horizontal Reading, Vocalization and sub-vocalization.
Reading Skills: Skimming the text- exposure to a variety of technical articles, essays, graphic
representation, and journalistic articles.
MODULE II
Written Communication Skills: This area exposes the learners to the basic tenets of writing; the
style and format of different tools of written communication
Description (through Paragraph Writing), Reflection (through Essay Writing), Persuasion
(through indented Letter Writing), Skills to express ideas in sentences, use of appropriate
vocabulary -sentence construction-paragraphs development-note making, informal letters,
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essentials of telephonic conversation, invitations, minutes of a meeting, editing a passage and
essay writing.
Technical communication skills
Technical Report Writing (Informational, Analytical and Special reports), Technical Vocabulary,
Technical communication- features, distinction between general and technical communication,
language as a tool of communication: levels of communication, interpersonal, organizational,
mass communication, the flow of communication: upward, downward and lateral, importance of
technical communication, barriers to communication.
Technical English for specific purposes (ESP): Business letters-sales and credit letters, letter of
enquiry, letter of quotation, placing order. Job application and resume. Official lettersgovernment
letters, letter to authorities. Reports-types, significance, structure and style, writing
reports, condensing .Technical proposals-writing a proposal –the steps involved. Technical
papers- projects- dissertation- thesis writing. Preparing audio-visual aids.
MODULE III
A non-detailed study of the autobiography: “Wings of Fire-An Autobiography by APJ Abdul
Kalam”.
Students should read the book on their own and selected topics may be discussed in the class.
REFERENCES
1. Andrea J Rutherford, Basic Communication Skills for Technology, Pearson Education.
2. Mohan K and Sharma R C, Business Correspondence and Report Writing, Tata Mc
Graw Hill
3. Barun K Mitra, Effective Technical Communication, Oxford University Press, New
Delhi.
4. Robert J Dixson, Everyday Dialogues in English, Prentice Hall of India.
5. Lakshmi Narayanan K.R, English for Technical Communication, Vol. I and II, Sci
Tech Publications.
6. Abdul Kalam A.P.J, Wings of Fire-an autobiography, Universities Press, 2004.
7. Randolph Quirk, Use of English Ist Edn, Pearson, 1962
8. Thomson A.J and Martinet A.V, Oxford Practical English Grammar 3rd Edn,
University
9. Thomas Eliot Berry, Most Common Mistakes in English Usage, McGraw Hill
10. Sarma B.S, Structural Patterns and Usage in English, Poosha Series
11. John Langan, College Writing Skills, Tata McGraw Hill, 2001.
12. Louis Trimble, Technical Communication Skills in English, Cambridge University Press.
13. John Gartside, Business Communication, ELBS, 1991.
14. Sethi J and Dhamija P.V, A Course in phonetics and spoken English, Prentice Hall,
2004.
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University Examination. Maximum Marks: 100
.
Six short questions to be answered out of 8 questions from Module I. Each question in Module I
carries 5 marks (So the maximum Marks for Module I is 30). Two questions out of four have to
be answered from Module II. Each question in module II carries 15 marks. (So the maximum
mark for Module II is 30). Module III consist of four essay questions out of which two questions
has to be answered. Each question in Module III carries 20 marks. (So the maximum mark for
Module III is 40).
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08.606 ELI (H) NANO-ENGINEERING OF MATERIALS (H)
Credits:3 L/T/P:2/1/0
MODULE I
Introduction to; Nanotechnology. its emergence and challenges, classification of nano-materials:
Zero, one, two and three dimensional nano-structured materials. Supramolecular Chemistry:
Definition and examples of the main intermolecular forces used in supramolecular chemistry.
Self-assembly processes in organic systems. Main supramolecular structures. Types of
Nanomachines and nanotechnology-periodic table-Atomic structure molecules and phase
Energy-Molecular and Atomic size-surfaces and dimensional space-Top down and bottom up.
Instrumentation for nanoscale characterization: Basic characterization techniques; Electron
microscopy; Atomic force microscopy; Photon correlation spectroscopy. The measurable
properties and resolution limits of each technique, with an emphasis on measurements in the
nanometer range.
MODULE II
Methods of Synthesis of Nanometerials: Bottom-up (building from molecular level) and topdown
(breakdown of microcrystalline materials) approaches. Biologically-Inspired
nanotechnology basic biological concepts and principles that may lead to the development of
technologies for nano engineering systems. Coverage will be given to how life has evolved
sophisticatedly; molecular nanoscale engineered devices, and discuss how these nanoscale
biotechnologies are far more elaborate in their functions than most products made by humans.
Synthesis of nano-particles through homogenous and heterogeneous nucleation, kinetically
confined synthesis of nano-particles synthesis of nano-wire, rod, tubes and thin films. Special
nano-materials: carbon, carbon fulrenes and carbon, nano-tubes, nano and microporous
materials, core shell structure and nano-composites. Electrical, magnetic, optical, thermal and
mechanical properties of nano-structured materials. Applications of naon-materials in molecular
electronics, nano-electronics, catalysis, photoelectrochemical cells, photonics, quantum well,
quantum dot and quantum wire devices.
MODULE III
Manufacturing of nanoscale materials: Chemical vapor deposition of varbon nano tubes, Plasma
deposition of ultra thin functional films on nano materials, structural nano composites, carbon
nano fibre and carbon nano tube/polymer composite fibres and films.Nano scale intelligent
materials and structures. Synthesis of Boron nitride nano tubes using ball milling and annealing
method.
REFERENCES
1. Jean-Marie Lehn, Supramolecular Chemistry, Wiley VCH, 1995
2. Jonathan Steed & Jerry Atwood, Supramolecular Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, 2004
3. Jacob Israelachvil, Intermolecular and Surface Forces, Academic Press, London, 1992.
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4. Rao C.N.R., Muller A., Chutham A.K, The Chemistry of Nanoparticles Synthesis,
Properties and Applications, Vol 1 and Vol 2, WILEY-VCH
5. Challa Kumar, Tissue, Cell And Organ Engineering, Vol 9, WILEY-VCH, 2006
6. Challa Kumar, Nanomaterials for Medical Diagnosis and Therapy, Vol 10, WILEY
VCH,
7. William A. Goddard III, Donald W Brenner, Sergey E. Lyshevski, Gerald J. Iafrate,
Handbook of Nanoscience, Engineering, and Technology, CRC Press Taylor and
Francis Group, 2007
8. Bhushan, Handbook of Nanotechnology, Springer–Springer,2007
9. Challa Kumar, Nanomaterials for Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy, Vol 6 and 7,
WILEYVCH, 2007
10. Challa Kumar, Nanodevices for Life Sciences, Vol 4,WILEY-VCH, 2006
11. Gero Decher and Joseph B. Schlenoff, Multilayer Thin Films, Wiley-VCH Verlag
GmbH and Co. KGaA, 2003
12. David S. Goodsell, Bionanotechnolog, Lessons from Nature, Wiley-Liss, 2004.
13. Kenneth J. Klabunde, Nanoscale Materials in Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
2001
14. Christof M. Niemeyer and Chad A. Mirkin, Nanobiotechnology: Concepts,
Applications and Perspectives by Wiley-VCH; 1 edition, 2004
15. Guozhong A.O, Nano structure and nano-materials, Imperial College Press, London
16. Poole P, Jr and Frauk J. Owens, Introduction to Nano technology, Charles P, Wiley
Interscience, New Jersey, 2003.
17. Carl C. Koch. Noyes, Nano-structured materials: Processing, properties and Potential
Applications, William Andrew Publishing New York.
18. David S. Goodsell, Bionanotechnology: Lessons from Nature, Wiley
19. Pradeep.T, Nano: The Essentials, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd, 2007.
20. Nicholas A.Kotov , Nanoparticles Assemblies and Superstructures, 2006, CRC.
21. Ralph et al, (Eds), Nanoscale Technology in Biological Systems, 2005, CRC.
22. Fujita H, Micromachines as Tools for Nanotechnology, Springer Verlag, 2003
23. Niemeyer C.M and Mirkin C.A, Nanobiotechnology Concepts, Applications and
Perspectives 2004, Wiley VCH Verlag GMBH and Co.
24. Mark J. Schulz, Mannur J. Sundaresan, Ajit D. Kelkar, Nanoengineering of
Structural, Functional and Smart Materials, CRC Press
The question paper consists of Part A and Part B. Part A is for 40 marks. Part A consists of 10
compulsory short answer questions each carrying 4 marks covering the entire syllabus.
Part B is for 60 marks. There will be two questions from each module. The candidate has to
answer one question of 20 marks from each module.
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08.607 MASS TRANSFER OPERATIONS LABORATORY(H)
Credits:3 L/T/P:0/0/3
Diffusion coefficient measurement _ Wetted wall column, measurement of mass transfer
coefficient.
Distillation : Determination of VLE, steam requirement and vapourisation efficiency, efficiency
in steam distillation, verification of Rayleigh's equation for simple distillation, Distillation in
packed columns, HETP.
Absorption : Verification of design equation for height of packing in packed tower absorption of
ethanol in water, absorption of carbon dioxide in sodium carbonate solution.
Surface evaporation - Free convection mass transfer.
Liquid extraction : Determination of ternery liquid - liquid equilibria.
Leaching : simple leaching; cross current leaching and counter current leaching.
Adsorption : Determination of absorption isotherm.
Drying : Determination of drying rate curve and mass transfer coefficient for atmospheric batch
drying.
Fluidisation - Determine experimentally the pressure drop versus superficial velocity plot and
find minimum and settling velocity.
REFERENCES :
1. Shankar Srinivas, "Mass Transfer Operations- A Lab Manual for Chemical Engineering
CEED, III Madras
2. R.E. Treybal, "Mass Transfer Operations " MGH
3. Perry and Chilton, "Chemical Engineers Hand Book" MGH.
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08.608 HEAT TRANSFER OPERATIONS LABORATORY (H)
Credits:3 L/T/P:0/0/3
1. Determination of thermal conductivity of solids
2. Determination of thermal conductivity of liquids
3. Determination of emmissivity for surface heat transfer
4. Determination of heat transfer coefficient by natural convection:
5. Determination of heat transfer coefficient by forced convection: Forced convection heat
transfer for flow of fluids through heated ducts- Determination of forced convection heat
transfer coefficients and heat verification of established correlations.
6. Determination of heat transfer coefficient of fins by natural convection
7. Determination of heat transfer coefficient for fins by forced convection
8. Forced Convection Heat transfer without Phase change:Determination of heat transfer
coefficient by film-type condensation
9. Determination of boiling heat transfer coefficient by conducting pool boiling experiment:
Determination of heat transfer coefficients in pool boiling heat transfer for single and
multi-component systems.
10. Determination of overall heat transfer for parallel flow and counter flow in double pipe
heat exchanger
11. To conduct test on heat pipe and compare the temperature distribution
12. Determination of overall and individual heat transfer coefficients and effectiveness in
shell and tube heat exchanger
13. Determination of overall heat transfer coefficient in an open pan evaporator
14. Heat Transfer in Composite walls- Determination of effective thermal conductivity and
overall resistance.
15. Determination of radiation constant, emissivity, natural convection and radiation heat
transfer coefficient for combined convection and radiation.
16. Evaporation: Study of evaporation equipment - determination of steam economy in
multiple effect evaporators.
17. Heat transfer in packed beds.
18. Heat transfer in fluidised beds
19. Transient Heat Conduction: Determination of natural Convection heat transfer coefficient
using the principle of lumped and distributed parameter capacity analysis using Heisler
Charts.
Note : At least 10 experiments shall be performed.
REFERENCES
1. Shankar Srinivas, "Heat Transfer Operations - A Lab Manual, Chemical Engineering
Education Development Centre, IIT Madras
2. Perry and Chilton, "Chemical Engineers Hand Book".
3. Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, Incropera and Dewitt, Wiley
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