B.Tech R13 PCE - 1453786111269
B.Tech R13 PCE - 1453786111269
B.Tech R13 PCE - 1453786111269
ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
COURSE STRUCTURE
AND
DETAILED SYLLABUS
PETROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING
For
PETROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING FOUR YEAR DEGREE
COURSE
Applicable for the students of B. Tech. (Regular) from the Academic Year 2013-14
onwards
1.1 A student shall be declared eligible for the award of the B. Tech Degree, if he
pursues a course of study in not less than four and not more than eight academic
years
1.2 The candidate shall register for 180 credits and secure all the 180 credits.
2. Courses of study
The following courses of study are offered at present as specializations for the
B. Tech. Course:
S. No Branch
03 Civil Engineering
04 Mechanical Engineering
07 Information Technology
08 Chemical Engineering
10 Bio-Medical Engineering
11 Aeronautical Engineering
12 Automobile Engineering
13 Bio Technology
16 Petroleum Engineering
17 Metallurgical Engineering
18 Agricultural Engineering
(i) The performance of a student in each semester shall be evaluated subject wise with a
maximum of 100 marks for theory and 75 marks for practical subject. The project work shall
be evaluated for 200 marks.
(ii) For theory subjects the distribution shall be 30 marks for Internal Evaluation and 70
marks for the End - Examinations.
(iii) Out of 30 internal marks 20 marks are assigned for subjective (Theory, Design,
Analysis, Simulation, Algorithms, Drawing, etc.) examination 10 marks for objective
examination.
(iv.)For theory subjects, during the semester there shall be 2 tests. The weightage of Internal
marks for 30 consists of Descriptive 15, Assignment - 05 (Theory, Design, Analysis,
Simulation, Algorithms, Drawing, etc. as the case may be) Objective -10 (Conducted at
College level with 20 Multiple choice question with a weightage of Mark each). The
objective examination is for 20 minutes duration. The subjective examination is for 120
minutes duration conducted for 40 marks. Each subjective type test question paper shall
contain 4 questions and all questions need to be answered. The Objective examination marks
scaled for 10 and subjective examination marks scaled for 15 are to be added to the
assignment marks of 5 for getting internal marks for 30. The best of the two tests will be
taken for internal marks. As the syllabus is framed for 6 units, the 1st mid examination (both
Objective and Subjective) is conducted in 1-3 units and second test in 4-6 units of each
subject in a semester.
(v) The end semester examination is conducted covering the topics of all Units for 70 marks.
Part A contains a mandatory question (Brainstorming / Thought provoking / case study) for
22 marks. Part
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B has 6 questions (One from each Unit). The student has to answer 3 out of 6 questions in
Part B and carries a weightage of 16 marks each.
(vi)For practical subjects there shall be continuous evaluation during the semester for 25
internal marks and 50 semester end examination marks. Of the 25 marks for internal, 15
marks shall be awarded as follows: day to day work 10 and Record-5, and 10 marks to be
awarded by conducting an internal laboratory test. The end examination shall be conducted
by the teacher concerned and external examiner.
(vii)For the subject having design and / or drawing, (such as Engineering Graphics,
Engineering Drawing, Machine Drawing) and estimation, the distribution shall be 30 marks
for internal evaluation ( 20 marks for day to day work, and 10 marks for internal tests)
and 70 marks for end examination. There shall be two internal tests in a Semester and the
better of the two shall be considered for the award of marks for internal tests.
(viii) For the seminar, the student shall collect the information on a specialized topic and
prepare a technical report, showing his understanding over the topic, and submit to the
department, which shall be evaluated by the Departmental committee consisting of Head of
the department, seminar supervisor and a senior faculty member. The seminar report shall be
evaluated for 50 marks. There shall be no external examination for seminar.
(ix)Out of a total of 200 marks for the project work, 60 marks shall be for Internal Evaluation
and 140 marks for the End Semester Examination. The End Semester Examination (Viva
Voce) shall be conducted by the committee. The committee consists of an external examiner,
Head of the Department and Supervisor of the Project. The evaluation of project work shall
be conducted at the end of the IV year. The Internal Evaluation shall be on the basis of two
seminars given by each student on the topic of his project and evaluated by an internal
committee.
(x) Laboratory marks and the internal marks awarded by the College are not final. The marks
are subject to scrutiny and scaling by the University wherever felt desirable. The internal and
laboratory marks awarded by the College will be referred to a Committee. The Committee
shall arrive at scaling factor and the marks will be scaled as per the scaling factor. The
recommendations of the Committee are final and binding. The laboratory records and
internal test papers shall be preserved in the respective departments as per the University
norms and shall be produced to the Committees of the University as and when they ask for.
4. Attendance Requirements
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4.1 A student is eligible to write the University examinations if he acquires a minimum of
75% of attendance in aggregate of all the subjects.
4.2 Condonation of shortage of attendance in aggregate up to 10% (65% and above and
below 75%) in each semester may be granted by the College Academic Committee
5.2 A student shall be promoted from first year to second year if he fulfills the minimum
attendance requirement.
5.3 A student will be promoted from II year to III year if he fulfills the academic
requirement of 40% of the credits up to II year I semester from all the
examinations, whether or not the candidate takes the examinations and secures
prescribed minimum attendance in II year II semester.
5.4 A student shall be promoted from III year to IV year only if he fulfils the academic
requirements of 40% of the credits up to III year I semester from all the
examinations, whether or not the candidate takes the examinations and secures
prescribed minimum attendance in III year II semester.
5.5 A student shall register and put up minimum attendance in all 180 credits and earn all
180 credits. Marks obtained in the all 180 credits shall be considered for the
calculation of percentage of marks.
5.6 Students who fail to earn 180 credits as indicated in the course structure within
ten academic years (8 years of study + 2 years additionally for appearing for
exams only) from the year of their admission, shall forfeit their seat in B.Tech.
course and their admission stands cancelled.
6 Course pattern
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6.1 The entire course of study is for four academic years, all the years on semester
pattern.
6.2 A student is eligible to appear for the end semester examination in a subject, but
absent from it or has failed in the end semester examination, may write the exam
in that subject when conducted next.
11 WITHHOLDING OF RESULTS
If the student has not paid the dues, if any, to the university or if any case of indiscipline
is pending against him, the result of the student will be withheld and he will not be
allowed into the next semester. His degree will be withheld in such cases.
12.1Discontinued, detained, or failed candidates are eligible for readmission as and when
next offered.
12.2After the revision of the regulations, the students of the previous batches will be
given two chances for passing in their failed subjects, one supplementary and the
other regular. If the students cannot clear the subjects in the given two chances, they
shall be given equivalent subjects as per the revised regulations which they have to
pass in order to obtain the required number of credits.
12.3 In case of transferred students from other Universities, the credits shall be transferred
to JNTUK as per the academic regulations and course structure of the JNTUK.
13. General
13.1Wherever the words he, him, his, occur in the regulations, they include
she, her, hers.
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13.2The academic regulation should be read as a whole for the purpose of any
interpretation.
13.3In case of any doubt or ambiguity in the interpretation of the above rules, the
decision of the Vice-Chancellor is final.
13.4The University may change or amend the academic regulations or syllabi at any
time and the changes or amendments made shall be applicable to all the
students with effect from the dates notified by the University.
13.5The students seeking transfer to colleges affiliated to JNTUK from various
other Universities/ Institutions have to pass the failed subjects which are
equivalent to the subjects of JNTUK, and also pass the subjects of JNTUK on
their own without the right to sessional marks which the candidates have not
studied at the earlier Institution.
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Applicable for the students admitted into II year B. Tech. (LES) from the Academic Year 2013-
14 and onwards
A student will be declared eligible for the award of B. Tech. Degree (LES) if he fulfils
the following academic regulations:
1.1 A student shall be declared eligible for the award of the B. Tech Degree (LES), if he
pursues a course of study in not less than three academic years and not more than six
academic years.
1.2 The candidate shall register for 132 credits and secure all the 132 credits.
2. The students, who fail to fulfil the requirement for the award of the degree in 8
consecutive academic years (6 years of study + 2 years additionally for appearing
exams only) from the year of admission, shall forfeit their seats.
4. Promotion Rule
A student shall be promoted from second year to third year if he fulfills the minimum
attendance requirement.
A student shall be promoted from III year to IV year only if he fulfils the academic
requirements of 40% of the credits up to III year I semester from all the
examinations. Whether or not the candidate takes the examinations and secures
prescribed minimum attendance in III year II semester.
5. Award of Class
After a student has satisfied the requirement prescribed for the completion of the
program and is eligible for the award of B. Tech. Degree, he shall be placed in one of
the following four classes:
The marks obtained in the internal evaluation and the end semester examination shall
be shown separately in the marks memorandum.
6. All the other regulations as applicable to B. Tech. 4-year degree course (Regular)
will hold good for B. Tech. (Lateral Entry Scheme).
MALPRACTICES RULES
If the candidate:
1. (a) Possesses or keeps accessible in Expulsion from the examination hall and
examination hall, any paper, note book, cancellation of the performance in that subject
programmable calculators, Cell phones, only.
pager, palm computers or any other
form of material concerned with or
related to the subject of the examination
(theory or practical) in which he is
appearing but has not made use of
(material shall include any marks on the
body of the candidate which can be
used as an aid in the subject of the
examination)
(b) Gives assistance or guidance or receives Expulsion from the examination hall and
it from any other candidate orally or by cancellation of the performance in that subject
any other body language methods or only of all the candidates involved. In case of
communicates through cell phones with an outsider, he will be handed over to the
any candidate or persons in or outside police and a case is registered against him.
the exam hall in respect of any matter.
2. Has copied in the examination hall from Expulsion from the examination hall and
any paper, book, programmable cancellation of the performance in that subject
calculators, palm computers or any and all other subjects the candidate has already
other form of material relevant to the appeared including practical examinations and
subject of the examination (theory or project work and shall not be permitted to
practical) in which the candidate is appear for the remaining examinations of the
appearing. subjects of that Semester/year.
3. Impersonates any other candidate in The candidate who has impersonated shall be
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connection with the examination. expelled from examination hall. The candidate
is also debarred and forfeits the seat. The
performance of the original candidate who has
been impersonated, shall be cancelled in all the
subjects of the examination (including
practicals and project work) already appeared
and shall not be allowed to appear for
examinations of the remaining subjects of that
semester/year. The candidate is also debarred
for two consecutive semesters from class work
and all University examinations. The
continuation of the course by the candidate is
subject to the academic regulations in
connection with forfeiture of seat. If the
imposter is an outsider, he will be handed over
to the police and a case is registered against
him.
4. Smuggles in the Answer book or Expulsion from the examination hall and
additional sheet or takes out or arranges cancellation of performance in that subject and
to send out the question paper during all the other subjects the candidate has already
the examination or answer book or appeared including practical examinations and
additional sheet, during or after the project work and shall not be permitted for the
examination. remaining examinations of the subjects of that
semester/year. The candidate is also debarred
for two consecutive semesters from class work
and all University examinations. The
continuation of the course by the candidate is
subject to the academic regulations in
connection with forfeiture of seat.
6. Refuses to obey the orders of the Chief In case of students of the college, they shall be
Superintendent/Assistant expelled from examination halls and
Superintendent / any officer on duty or cancellation of their performance in that
misbehaves or creates disturbance of subject and all other subjects the candidate(s)
any kind in and around the examination has (have) already appeared and shall not be
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hall or organizes a walk out or instigates permitted to appear for the remaining
others to walk out, or threatens the examinations of the subjects of that
officer-in charge or any person on duty semester/year. The candidates also are
in or outside the examination hall of any debarred and forfeit their seats. In case of
injury to his person or to any of his outsiders, they will be handed over to the
relations whether by words, either police and a police case is registered against
spoken or written or by signs or by them.
visible representation, assaults the
officer-in-charge, or any person on duty
in or outside the examination hall or any
of his relations, or indulges in any other
act of misconduct or mischief which
result in damage to or destruction of
property in the examination hall or any
part of the College campus or engages
in any other act which in the opinion of
the officer on duty amounts to use of
unfair means or misconduct or has the
tendency to disrupt the orderly conduct
of the examination.
7. Leaves the exam hall taking away Expulsion from the examination hall and
answer script or intentionally tears of cancellation of performance in that subject and
the script or any part thereof inside or all the other subjects the candidate has already
outside the examination hall. appeared including practical examinations and
project work and shall not be permitted for the
remaining examinations of the subjects of that
semester/year. The candidate is also debarred
for two consecutive semesters from class work
and all University examinations. The
continuation of the course by the candidate is
subject to the academic regulations in
connection with forfeiture of seat.
8. Possess any lethal weapon or firearm in Expulsion from the examination hall and
the examination hall. cancellation of the performance in that subject
and all other subjects the candidate has already
appeared including practical examinations and
project work and shall not be permitted for the
remaining examinations of the subjects of that
semester/year. The candidate is also debarred
and forfeits the seat.
9. If student of the college, who is not a Student of the colleges expulsion from the
candidate for the particular examination examination hall and cancellation of the
or any person not connected with the performance in that subject and all other
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college indulges in any malpractice or subjects the candidate has already appeared
improper conduct mentioned in clause 6 including practical examinations and project
to 8. work and shall not be permitted for the
remaining examinations of the subjects of that
semester/year. The candidate is also debarred
and forfeits the seat.
10. Comes in a drunken condition to the Expulsion from the examination hall and
examination hall. cancellation of the performance in that subject
and all other subjects the candidate has already
appeared including practical examinations and
project work and shall not be permitted for the
remaining examinations of the subjects of that
semester/year.
11. Copying detected on the basis of Cancellation of the performance in that subject
internal evidence, such as, during and all other subjects the candidate has
valuation or during special scrutiny. appeared including practical examinations and
project work of that semester/year
examinations.
COURSE STRUCTURE
I Year
I Semester T P C II Semester T P C
1 English I 3+1 -- 3 1 English - II 3+1 -- 3
II Year
I Semester T P C II Semester T P C
Complex Variables 3+ 1 Probability & Statistics
1 3 3+1 3
1
Elements of Mechanical 3+ 2 Momentum Transfer
2 3 3+1 3
Engineering 1
Basic Electrical & 3+ 3 Mechanical Unit Operations
3 3 3 +1 3
Electronics Engineering 1
Organic Chemistry 3+ 4 Chemical Engineering
4 3 3+1 3
1 Thermodynamics-I
Chemical Process 3+ 5 Process Heat Transfer
5 3 3 +1 3
Calculations 1
Physical Chemistry 6 Materials Science &
6 3 3 3 +1 3
Engineering
Basic Engineering (Mech 7 Momentum Transfer Lab 3
7 3 2 2
+Elec) Lab
Physical & Organic 8 Process Heat Transfer Lab 3
8 3 2 2
Chemistry Lab
2 2
2 2
III Year
I Semester T P C II Semester T P C
Process Instrumentation 3+ 1 Petrochemical Engineering 3+
1 3 3
1 II 1
Petroleum Refinery Engineering 3+ 2 Mass Transfer Operations 3+
2 3 3
1 II 1
Chemical Engineering 3+ 3 Process Dynamics & 3+
3 3 3
Thermodynamics-II 1 Control 1
Petrochemical Engineering I 3+ 4 Process Engineering 3+
4 3 3
1 Economics 1
Mass Transfer Operations-I 3+ 5 Chemical Reaction 3+
5 3 3
1 Engineering-I 1
Management Science 3+ 6 IPR & Patents 2 2
6 3
1
Petroleum Analysis Lab 7 Instrumentation & Process
7 3 2 3 2
Control Lab
Mass Transfer Operations Lab 8 Chemical Reaction
8 3 2 3 2
Engineering Lab
Industrial Visits 9 Summer Training (4-6
9 - - - -
Weeks)
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IV Year
I Semester T P C II Semester T P C
1 Transport Phenomena 1 Industrial Safety & Hazard
3+1 3 3+1 3
Management
2 Petroleum Refining & Petrochemical 2 Elective-II
Plant Design 3+1 3 Polymer Technology
3 Chemical Reaction Engineering II Fluidization 3 3
3+1 3
Engineering
4 Optimization Techniques 3+1 3 Heavy Oil Processing
5 Open Elective : 3 Elective-III
LNG: Processes, Transportation Computational Methods
and Storage in Chemical
Coal Bed Methane Engineering 3+1 3 Engineering 3+1 3
Natural Gas Hydrates Process Modeling &
Simulation
Process Integration
6 Elective I 4 Elective-IV
Pipeline Engineering Catalysis
Petroleum Production 3+1 3 Process Trouble
Engineering Shooting
Multicomponent distillation Advanced Material 3+1 3
7 Process Equipment Design & Technology
Drawing (Using Autocad) Lab 3 2
8 Simulation Lab 3 2
9 Presentation of SIP Report - 2 4 Project Work 9
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T P C
ENGLISH I 3+1 0 3
1. IN LONDON: M.K.GANDHI
OBJECTIVE: To apprise the learner how Gandhi spent a period of three years in London as
a student.
OUTCOME: The learner will understand how Gandhi grew in introspection and maturity.
OBJECTIVE: This essay discusses how scientific point of view seeks to arrive at the truth
without being biased by emotion.
OUTCOME: This develops in the student the scientific attitude to solve many problems
which we find difficult to tackle.
5. MANS PERIL
OBJECTIVE: This excerpt from the book The Mysterious Universe presents the
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mysterious nature of the Universe and the stars which present numerous problems to the
scientific mind. Sir James Jeans uses a poetic approach to discuss the scientific phenomena.
OUTCOME: This provides the students to think about the scientific phenomena from a
different angle and also exposes the readers to poetic expressions.
7. LUCKMARK TWAIN
OBJECTIVE: This is a short story about a mans public image and his true nature. The
theme of the story is that luck can be a factor of life, so that even if one is incompetent but
lucky, one can still succeed.
OUTCOME: The story is humourous in that it contains a lot of irony. Thus this develops in
the learner understand humourous texts and use of words for irony.
NON-DETAILED TEXT:
1. G.D.Naidu
OBJECTIVE: To inspire the learners by G.D.Naidus example of inventions and
contributions.
OUTCOME: The learner will be in a position to emulate G.D.Naidu and take to practical
applications.
2. G.R.Gopinath
3. Sudhamurthy
OBJECTIVE: To inspire the learners by the unique interests and contributions of Sudha
Murthy.
OUTCOME: The learner will take interest in multiple fields of knowledge and make life
worthwhile through social service.
4. Vijay Bhatkar
OBJECTIVE: To inspire the learner by his work and studies in different fields of
engineering and science.
OUTCOME: The learner will emulate him and produce memorable things.
Text Book : Trail Blazers by Orient Black Swan Pvt. Ltd. Publishers
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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERNIG KAKINADA
T P C
3+1 0 3
MATHEMATICS I (DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS)
Linear-Bernoulli-Exact-Reducible to exact.
Applications : Newtons Law of cooling-Law of natural growth and decay-orthogonal
trajectories.
Subject Category
ABET Learning Objectives a d e
Non-homogeneous equations of higher order with constant coefficients with RHS term of the
type e ax , Sin ax, cos ax, polynomials in x, e ax V(x), xV(x).
Applications: LCR circuit, Simple Harmonic motion
Subject Category
Introduction- Total derivative-Chain rule-Generalized Mean Value theorem for single variable
(without proof)-Taylors and Mc Laurents series for two variables Functional dependence-
Jacobian.
Applications: Maxima and Minima of functions of two variables with constraints and without
constraints.
Subject Category
equations
Subject Category
Books:
1. B.S.GREWAL, Higher Engineering Mathematics, 42nd Edition, Khanna Publishers
2. ERWIN KREYSZIG, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 9th Edition, Wiley-India
3. GREENBERG, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 2nd edition, Pearson edn
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4. DEAN G. DUFFY, Advanced engineering mathematics with MATLAB, CRC Press
T P C
3+1 0 3
I Year I
SEMESTER
ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
Hard Water Estimation of hardness by EDTA method Potable water- Sterilization and
Disinfection Boiler feed water Boiler troubles Printing and foaming , scale formation,
corrosion, caustic embrittlement, turbine deposits Softening of water Lime soda, Zeolite
processes Reverse osmosis Electro Dialysis, Icon exchange process
Objectives : For prospective engineers knowledge about water used in industries (boilers etc.)
and for drinking purposes is useful; hence chemistry of hard water, boiler troubles and modern
methods of softening hard water is introduced.
UNIT-2 : ELECTROCHEMISTRY
UNIT-3 : CORRESION
Causes and effects of corrosion theories of corrosion (dry, chemical and electrochemical
corrosion) Factors effecting corrosion Corrosion control methods Cathode protection
Sacrificial Anodic, Impressed current methods Surface coatings Methohds of application on
metals (Hot dipping, Galvanizing, tinning , Cladding, Electroplating, Electroless plating)
Organic surface coatings Paints Their constituents and their functions.
Objectives : the problems associated with corrosion are well known and the engineers must be
aware of these problems and also how to counter them
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Preparation and properties of Polyethylene, PVC and Bakelite Elastomers Rubber and
Vulcanization Synthetic rubbers Styrene butadiene rubber Thiokol applications.
Objectives : Plastics are materials used very widely an engineering materials. An understanding
of properties particularly physical and mechanical properties of polymers / plastics / elastomers
helps in selecting suitable materials for different purpose.
UNIT-5 : FUELS
Coal Proximate and ultimate analysis Numerical problems based on analysis Calorific
vaule HCV and LCV Problems based on calorific values; petroleum Refining Cracking
Petrol Diesel knocking; Gaseous fuels Natural gas LPG, CNG Combustion Problems
on air requirements.
Objectives : A board understanding of the more important fuels employed on a large scale is
necessary for all engineer to understand energy related problems and solve them.
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Objectives : With the knowledge available now, future engineers should know at least some of
the advanced materials that are becoming available. Hence some of them are introduced here.
STANDARD BOOKS
1. Jain and Jain (Latest Edition), Engineering Chemistry, Dhanpat Rai Publishing company Ltd,
2. N.Y.S.Murthy, V.Anuradha, KRamaRao A Text Book of Engineering Chemistry, Maruthi
Publications
Chemistry, B.S.Publications
Learning
REFERENCES
1. S.S. Dara (2013) Text Book of Engineering Chemistry, S.Chand Technical Series
2. K.Sesha Maheswaramma and Mridula Chugh (2013), Engineering Chemistry, Pearson
Publications.
4. B.Viswanathan and M.Aulice Scibioh (2009), Fuel Cells, Principals and applications
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T P C
3+1 0 3
I Year I
SEMESTER
ENIGINEERING MECHANICS
Objectives: The students completing this course are expected to understand the concepts of
forces and its resolution in different planes ,resultant of force system, Forces acting on a body,
their free body diagrams using graphical methods. They are required to understand the concepts
of centre of gravity and moments of inertia and their application, Analysis of frames and
trusses, different types of motion, friction and application of work - energy method.
UNIT I
Objectives: The students are to be exposed to the concepts of force and friction , direction
and its application.
UNIT II
Objectives: The students are to be exposed to application of free body diagrams. Solution
to problems using graphical methods and law of triangle of forces.
UNIT III
Centroid : Centroids of simple figures (from basic principles ) Centroids of Composite Figures
Centre of Gravity : Centre of gravity of simple body (from basis principles), centre of gravity
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UNIT IV
Objective: The students are to be exposed to concepts of moment of inertia and polar
moment of inertia including transfer methods and their applications.
Area moments of Inertia : Definition Polar Moment of Inertia, Transfer Theorem, Moments
of Inertia of Composite Figures, Products of Inertia, Transfer Formula for Product of Inertia.
Mass Moment of Inertia : Moment of Inertia of Masses, Transfer Formula for Mass Moments
of Inertia, mass moment of inertia of composite bodies.
UNIT V
Objectives : The students are to be exposed to motion in straight line and in curvilinear
paths, its velocity and acceleration computation and methods of representing plane motion.
Kinematics : Rectilinear and Curvelinear motions Velocity and Acceleration Motion of
Rigid Body Types and their Analysis in Planar Motion. Kinetics : Analysis as a Particle and
Analysis as a Rigid Body in Translation Central Force Motion Equations of Plane Motion
Fixed Axis Rotation Rolling Bodies.
Contd...
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UNIT VI
Objectives: The students are to be exposed to concepts of work, energy and particle motion
Work Energy Method : Equations for Translation, Work-Energy Applications to Particle
Motion, Connected System-Fixed Axis Rotation and Plane Motion. Impulse momentum method.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Engg. Mechanics - S.Timoshenko & D.H.Young., 4th Edn - , Mc Graw Hill
publications.
2. Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics 3rd edition, Andrew Pytel and Jaan
Kiusalaas; Cengage Learning publishers.
REFERENCES:
1. Engineering Mechanics statics and dynamics R.C.Hibbeler, 11th Edn Pearson
Publ.
2. Engineering Mechanics , statics J.L.Meriam, 6th Edn Wiley India Pvt
Ltd.
3. Engineering Mechanics , dynamics J.L.Meriam, 6th Edn Wiley India Pvt
Ltd.
7. Theory & Problems of engineering mechanics, statics & dynamics E.W.Nelson, C.L.Best
& W.G. McLean, 5th Edn Schaums outline series - Mc Graw Hill
Publ.
8. Engineering Mechanics , Fedinand . L. Singer , Harper Collins.
9. Engineering Mechanics statics and dynamics , A Nelson, Mc Graw Hill publications
LEARNING ASSESSMENT
a. For theory subjects the distribution shall be 30 marks for Internal Evaluation
And 70 marks for the End - Examinations.
c. For theory subjects, during the semester there shall be 2 descriptive tests. Each test shall
consist of 90 minutes duration for 30 marks. . Each descriptive question paper shall contain
3 questions for 30 marks. The descriptive examination marks for 30 shall be scaled for 15.
The best of the two tests shall be taken for internal assessment. The first test is to be
conducted from 1-3 units and second test in 4-6 units of each semester.
d. For theory subjects, during the semester there shall be 2 objective online tests. Each test shall
consist of 20 minutes duration for 20 marks. . Each Objective question paper shall contain
20 objective type questions for 20 marks. The Objective examination marks for 20 shall be
scaled for 5. The best of the two tests shall be taken for internal assessment. The first test is
to be conducted from 1-3 units and second test in 4-6 units of each semester.
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e. For theory subjects, during the semester there shall be a minimum of 10 tutorial classes
conducted covering the complete syllabus of each subject. There shall be continuous
evaluation of each tutorial and the final evaluation shall be for 5 marks. A record of
conduction and evaluation of the tutorials for each subject shall be maintained.
f. For theory subjects, during the semester there shall be a minimum of 6 assignments covering
the complete syllabus of each subject. There shall be continuous evaluation of each
assignment and the final evaluation shall be for 5 marks. A record of conduction and
evaluation of the assignments for each subject shall be maintained.
g. For theory subjects, there shall be an end semester examination for 70 marks. The question
paper shall contain 6 questions, out of which the first question shall be compulsory. All the
questions, including the compulsory question, shall contain the entire syllabus. The student
shall answer 4 questions, including the compulsory question. The compulsory question shall
carry 22 marks and the remaining questions shall carry 16 marks each. Each question may
consist of sub divisions as per convenience.
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T P C
3+1 0 3
I Year I
SEMESTER
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
UNIT I:
UNIT II:
Unit objective: understanding branching, iteration and data representation using arrays
SELECTION MAKING DECISION: TWO WAY SELECTION: if-else, null else,
nested if, examples, Multi-way selection: switch, else-if, examples.
ITERATIVE: loops- while, do-while and for statements , break, continue, initialization and
updating, event and counter controlled loops, Looping applications: Summation, powers,
smallest and largest.
UNIT III:
UNIT IV:
Contd
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UNIT V:
UNIT VI:
FILEHANDLING: Input and output- concept of a file, text files and binary files, Formatted I/O,
File I/O operations, example programs
Text Books:
1. Problem Solving and Program Design in C, Hanly, Koffman, 7th ed,
PERSON
2. Programming in C, Second Edition Pradip Dey and Manas Ghosh, OXFORD Higher
Education
T P C
3+1 0 3
I Year I SEMESTER
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Course Outcomes:
1. The natural resources and their importance for the sustenance of the life and recognise the
need to conserve the natural resources
2. The concepts of the ecosystem and its function in the environment. The need for protecting the
producers and consumers in various ecosystems and their role in the food web
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3. The biodiversity of India and the threats to biodiversity, and conservation practices to protect
the biodiversity
4. Various attributes of the pollution and their impacts and measures to reduce or control the
pollution along with waste management practices
5. Social issues both rural and urban environment and the possible means to combat the
challenges
6. The environmental legislations of India and the first global initiatives towards sustainable
development.
7. About environmental assessment and the stages involved in EIA and the environmental audit
Syllabus:
UNIT - I
and climate change, acid rains, ozone layer depletion, population growth and explosion, effects.
Role of information Technology in Environment and human health.
UNIT - II
Forest resources Use and over exploitation, deforestation Timber extraction Mining,
dams and other effects on forest and tribal people
Water resources Use and over utilization of surface and ground water Floods, drought,
conflicts over water, dams benefits and problems
Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, environmental effects of extracting and using mineral
resources
Energy resources: Growing energy needs, renewable and non-renewable energy sources use of
alternate energy sources.
Land resources: Land as a resource, land degradation, Wasteland reclamation, man induced
landslides, soil erosion and desertification. Role of an individual in conservation of natural
resources. Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles.
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UNIT - III
Biodiversity and its conservation: Definition: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity-
classification - Value of biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, social-Biodiversity at
national and local levels. India as a mega-diversity nation - Hot-sports of biodiversity - Threats
to biodiversity: habitat loss, man-wildlife conflicts. - Endangered and endemic species of India
Conservation of biodiversity: conservation of biodiversity.
UNIT - IV
Environmental Pollution: Definition, Cause, effects and control measures of Air pollution,
Water pollution, Soil pollution, Noise pollution, Nuclear hazards. Role of an individual in
prevention of pollution. - Pollution case studies.
Solid Waste Management: Sources, classification, effects and control measures of urban and
industrial solid wastes. Consumerism and waste products.
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UNIT - V
Social Issues and the Environment: Urban problems related to energy -Water conservation,
rain water harvesting-Resettlement and rehabilitation of people; its problems and concerns.
Environmental ethics: Issues and possible solutions. Environmental Protection Act -Air
(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act. Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act -
Wildlife Protection Act -Forest Conservation Act-Issues involved in enforcement of
environmental legislation. -Public awareness.
UNIT - VI
Environmental Management: Impact Assessment and its significance various stages of EIA,
preparation of EMP and EIS, Environmental audit. Ecotourism
The student should submit a report individually on any issues related to Environmental Studies
course and make a power point presentation.
Text Books:
Reference:
1. Text Book of Environmental Studies by Deeshita Dave & P. Udaya Bhaskar, Cengage
Learning.
3. Environmental Studies by Benny Joseph, Tata McGraw Hill Co, New Delhi
***
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I Year I SEMESTER T
P C
0 3 2
ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
List of Experiments
STANDARD BOOKS
I Year I SEMESTER T
P C
0 3 2
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS LAB I
OBJECTIVE: To impart to the learner the skills of grammar as well as communication through
listening, speaking, reading, and writing including soft, that is life skills.
B. Pure Vowels
B. Diphthongs
UNIT 3 A. Invitations
B. Consonants
B. Intonation
Text Book:
Reference Books:
Delhi)
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T P C
0 3 2
I Year I
SEMESTER
C PROGRAMMING LAB
Exercise l
c) Write a C program, which takes two integer operands and one operator form the user,
performs the operation and then prints the result. (Consider the operators +,-,*, /, % and use
Switch Statement)
Exercise 3
a) Write a C program to find the sum of individual digits of a positive integer and find the
reverse of the given number.
b) A Fibonacci sequence is defined as follows: the first and second terms in the sequence are 0
and 1. Subsequent terms are found by adding the preceding two terms in the sequence. Write a C
program to generate the first n terms of the sequenceUse the summing series method to compute
the value of SIN(x),COS(x) and e x.
c) Write a C program to generate all the prime numbers between 1 and n, where n is a value
supplied by the user.
Exercise 4
a) Write a C Program to print the multiplication table of a given number n up to a given value,
where n is entered by the user.
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b) Write a C Program to enter a decimal number, and calculate and display the binary equivalent
of that number.
c) Write a C Program to check whether the given number is Armstrong number or not.
Exercise 5
a) Write a C program to interchange the largest and smallest numbers in the array.
b) Write a C program to implement a liner search.
c) Write a C program to implement binary search
Exercise 6
a) Write a C program to implement sorting of an array of elements .
b) Write a C program to input two m x n matrices, check the compatibility and perform addition
and multiplication of them
Exercise 7
Exercise 8
Write a C program that uses functions to perform the following operations using Structure:
i) Reading a complex number ii) Writing a complex number
iii) Addition of two complex numbers iv) Multiplication of two complex numbers
Exercise 9
a) Write C Programs for the following string operations without using the built in functions
- to concatenate two strings
Exercise 10
a) Write C Programs for the following string operations without using the built in functions
- to find t he length of a string
Exercise 11
a) Write a C functions to find both the largest and smallest number of an array of integers.
b) Write C programs illustrating call by value and call by reference cncepts.
Exercise 12
a) Write C programs that use both recursive and non-recursive functions for the following
i) To find the factorial of a given integer.
ii) To find the GCD (greatest common divisor) of two given integers.
iii) To find Fibonacci sequence
Exercise 13
Exercise 14
a) Write a C program consisting of Pointer based function to exchange value of two integers
using passing by address.
Exercise 15
Examples which explores the use of structures, union and other user defined variables
Exercise 16
c) Write a C Program t merge two files into a third file. The names of the files must be entered
using command line arguments.
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T P C
3+1 0 3
I Year II
SEMESTER
ENGLISH II
Recommended Topics :
OBJECTIVE: To make the learner understand how modern life has been shaped by
technology.
OUTCOME: The proposed technology is peoples technology. It serves the human person
instead of making him the servant of machines.
OBJECTIVE: To make the learner understand how the unequal heating of earths surface by
the Sun, an atmospheric circulation pattern is developed and maintained.
3. EMRGING TECHNOLOGIES
OBJECTIVE: To introduce the technologies of the 20th century and 21st centuries to
the learners.
OUTCOME: The learner will adopt the applications of modern technologies such as
nanotechnology.
4. WATER- THE ELIXIR OF LIFE
OBJECTIVE: To inform the learner of the various advantages and characteristics of water.
OUTCOME: The learners will understand that water is the elixir of life.
OBJECTIVE:: In this lesson, Swami Vivekananda highlights the importance of work for
any development.
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OUTCOME: The students will learn to work hard with devotion and dedication.
Text Book : Sure Outcomes by Orient Black Swan Pvt. Ltd. Publishers
NON-DETAILED TEXT:
5. J.C. Bose
OBJECTIVE: To apprise of J.C.Boses original contributions.
OUTCOME: The learner will be inspired by Boses achievements so that he may start his
7. Vikram Sarabhai
OUTCOME: The learner will realize that development is impossible without scientific
research.
8. A Shadow- R.K.Narayan
Text Book : Trail Blazers by Orient Black Swan Pvt. Ltd. Publishers
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I Year II SEMESTER
T P C
3+1 0 3
MATHEMATICS II (LINEAR ALGEBRA & VECTOR CALCULUS)
Rank-Echelon form, Normal form Solution of Linear Systems Direct Methods- Gauss
Elimination - Gauss Jordon and Gauss Seidal Methods.
Application: Finding the current in a electrical circuit.
Subject Category
Eigen values - Eigen vectors Properties Cayley-Hamilton Theorem - Inverse and powers of a
matrix by using Cayley-Hamilton theorem- Quadratic forms- Reduction of quadratic form to
canonical form Rank - Positive, negative definite - semi definite - index signature.
Application: Free vibration of a two-mass system.
Subject Category
Polar Coordinates.
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Multiple integrals - double and triple integrals change of variables Change of order of
Integration
Subject Category
Beta and Gamma functions- Properties - Relation between Beta and Gamma functions-
Evaluation of improper integrals
Application: Evaluation of integrals
Subject Category
Gradient- Divergence- Curl - Laplacian and second order operators -Vector identities
Application: Equation of continuity, potential surfaces
Subject Category
Line integral work done Potential function area- surface and volume integrals Vector
integral trheorems: Greens, Stokes and Gauss Divergence Theorems (Without proof) and related
problems.
Subject Category
BOOKS:
1. GREENBERG, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 9th Edition, Wiley-India
T P C
3+1 0 3
I Year II
SEMESTER
UNIT II Interpolation:
Subject Category
Subject Category
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Subject Category
Fourier integral theorem (only statement) Fourier sine and cosine integrals - sine and cosine
transforms properties inverse transforms Finite Fourier transforms
Subject Category
UNIT VI Z-transform:
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Introduction properties Damping rule Shifting rule Initial and final value theorems -
Inverse z transform- -Convolution theorem Solution of difference equation by Z -transforms.
Subject Category
BOOKS:
1. B.S. GREWAL, Higher Engineering Mathematics, 42nd Edition, Khanna Publishers
2. DEAN G. DUFFY, Advanced Engineering Mathematics with MATLAB, CRC Press
Publishing House
I Year II T P C
3+1 0 3
SEMESTER
ENGINEERING PHYSICS
UNIT-1
Objective Designing an instrument and enhancing the resolution for its operation would be effect as
achieved through study of applicational aspects of physical Optics
UNIT-II
Objectives while lasers are trusted Non-linear coherent sources establishing for the fitness of
instrumentation, establishing a structure property relationship for materials requires
allotment of an equivalent footing in convening the physics knowledge base.
LASERS: Introduction coherent sources Characteristics of lasers Spontaneous and
Stimulated emission of radiation Einsteins coefficients Population inversion Three and
Four level pumping schemes Ruby laser Helium Neon laser.
CRYSTALLOGRAPHY : Introduction Space lattice Basis Unit Cell Lattice parameters
Bravais lattices Crystal systems Structures and packing fractions of SC,BCC and FCC
X-RAY DIFRACTION TECHNIQUES : Directions and planes in crystals Miller indices
Separation between successive (h k l) planes Braggs law.
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UNIT-III
UNIT IV
Objective: The utility and nuances of ever pervading SHM and its consequences would be the first hand-
on to as it clearly conveyed through the detailed studies of Acoustics of Buildings, while
vectorial concepts of EM fields paves the student to gear up for a deeper understanding.
ACQUSTICS: Sound absorption, absorption coefficient and its measurements, Reverberations time
Sabines formula, Eyrings formula.
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UNIT
V
Objective: The discrepancy between classical estimates and laboratory observations of physical
properties
exhibited by materials would be lifted out through the understanding quantum picture of
sub-atomic world dominated by electron and its presence.
QUANTUM MECHANICS: Introduction to matter waves Schrodinger Time Independent
and Time
Dependent wave equations Particle in a
box.
FREE ELECTRON THEORY: Classical free electron theory electrical conductivity Mean
free path
Relaxation time and drifty velocity Quantum free electron theory Fermi Dirac (analytical)
and its dependence on temperature Fermi energy density of states derivations for current
density.
BAND THEORY OF SOLIDS: Bloch theorem (qualitative) Kronig Penney model
Origin of energy band formation in solids Classification of materials into conductors, semi
conductors & insulators Concepts of effective mass of electron - concept of hole.
UNIT
VI
SEMICONDUCTOR
PHYSICS:
Objective: In the wake of ever increasing demand for the space and power the watch word small
is beautiful, understanding the physics of electronic transport as underlying mechanism for
appliances would provide a knowledge base.
Introduction Intrinsic semiconductor and carrier concentration Equation for conductivity
Extrinsic semiconductor and carrier concentration Drift and diffusion Einsteins equation
Hall Effect direct
& indirect band gap semiconductors Electronic transport Mechanism for LEDs, Photo
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TEXT
BOOKS
REFERENCE
BOOKS
I Year II SEMESTER T
P C
3+1 0 3
Professional Ethics and Human Values
Morals, Values and Ethics Integrity Work Ethics Service Learning Civic Virtue
Respect for others Living Peacefully Caring Sharing Honesty Courage Value time
Co-operation Commitment Empathy Self-confidence Spirituality- Character.
Safety and Risk, Concept of Safety Types of Risks Voluntary v/s Involuntary Risk- Short
term v/s Long term Consequences- Expected Probability- Reversible Effects- Threshold Levels
for Risk- Delayed v/s Immediate Risk- Safety and the Engineer Designing for Safety Risk-
Benefit Analysis-Accidents.
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Text Books:
Publications
2003.
Edition, 2009.
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T P C
3+1 0 3
I Year II
SEMESTER
ENIGINEERING DRAWING
Objective: Engineering drawing being the principle method of communication for engineers, the
objective to introduce the students, the techniques of constructing the various types of polygons,
curves and scales. The objective is also to visualize and represent the 3D objects in 2D planes
with proper dimensioning, scaling etc.
UNIT I
Objective: The objective is to introduce the use and the application of drawing instruments and
to make the students construct the polygons, curves and various types of scales. The student will
be able to understand the need to enlarge or reduce the size of objects in representing them.
Polygons, Construction of regular polygons using given length of a side; Ellipse, arcs of circles
and Oblong methods; Scales Vernier and Diagonal scales.
UNIT II
Objective: The objective is to introduce orthographic projections and to project the points and
lines parallel to one plane and inclined to other.
UNIT III
Objective: The objective is to make the students draw the projections of the lines inclined to both
the planes.
Projections of straight lines inclined to both the planes, determination of true lengths, angle of
inclinations and traces.
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UNIT IV
Objective: The objective is to make the students draw the projections of the plane inclined to
both the planes.
Projections of planes: regular planes perpendicular/parallel to one plane and inclined to the other
reference plane; inclined to both the reference planes.
UNIT V
Objective: The objective is to make the students draw the projections of the various types of
solids in different positions inclined to one of the planes.
Projections of Solids Prisms, Pyramids, Cones and Cylinders with the axis inclined to one of
the planes.
UNIT VI
Objective: The objective is to represent the object in 3D view through isometric views. The
student will be able to represent and convert the isometric view to orthographic view and vice
versa.
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TEXT BOOKS:
REFERENCE BOOKS:
LEARNING ASSESSMENT
For the subject having design and / or drawing, (such as Engineering Drawing, Machine
Drawing), the distribution shall be 30 marks for internal evaluation and 70 marks for end
semester examination. There shall be two internal tests in a Semester and the best of the two
shall be considered for the award of marks for internal tests.
a) For subject like engineering drawing the pattern of external examination shall be
similar to theory examination.
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Part-I: Should contain 3 questions out of which 2 must be answered for 20 marks.
Part-II: Assembly drawing should contain 50 marks which is compulsory.
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I Year II SEMESTER T
P C
0 3 2
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS LAB II
OBJECTIVE: To impart to the learner the skills of grammar as well as communication through
listening, speaking, reading, and writing including soft, that is life skills.
UNIT 7 Dialogues
UNIT 11 Debates
Text Book:
Reference Books:
2. Personality Development and Soft Skills ( Oxford University Press, New Delhi)
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T P C
0 3 2
I Year II
SEMESTER
List of
Experiments
REFERENCE:
1. Engineering Physics Lab Manual by Dr.Y. Aparna & Dr.K.Venkateswarao (V.G.S.Book links)
2. Physics Practical Manual, Lorven Publication
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I Year II T P C
SEMESTER 0 3 2
Engineering Physics
List of Experiments
1. Hall Effect
2. Crystal Structure
3. Hysteresis
4. Brewsters angle
5. Magnetic Levitation / SQUID
6. Numerical Aperture of Optical fiber
7. Photoelectric Effect
8. Simple Harmonic Motion
9. Damped Harmonic Motion
10. LASER Beam Divergence and Spot size
URL : WWW.vlab.co.in
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I Year II SEMESTER
T P C
0 3 2
ENIGINEERING WORKSHOP & IT WORKSHOP
ENIGINEERING WORKSHOP:
Course Objective: To impart hands-on practice on basic engineering trades and skills.
Trade:
3. Dovetail Joint
2. Square Fit
4. Dovetail Fit
2. S-Hook
3 Lamp Fitting
.
4. Measurement of Earth Resistance
F
l
Tin Smithy
o 1. Taper Tray
r
2. Square Box without lid
e
s 3. Open Scoop
c
e 4. Funnel
n
t
LEARNING ASSESSMENT
For practical subjects there shall be continuous evaluation during the semester for 25 internal
marks and 50 marks for end semester examination.
Record-5 and
2. The external examination shall be conducted for 50 marks and shall be awarded as
follows:
IT
WORKSHOP:
Objectives: Enabling the student to understand basic hardware and software tools through
practical exposure
PC Hardware:
Different ways of hooking the PC on to the internet from home and workplace and effectively
usage of the internet, web browsers, email, newsgroups and discussion forums .Awareness of
cyber hygiene( protecting the personal computer from getting infected with the viruses), worms
and other cyber attacks .
Productivity tools Crafting professional word documents; excel spread sheets, power point
presentations and personal web sites using the Microsoft suite of office tools
To prepare a report containing the block diagram of the CPU along with the configuration of
each peripheral and its functions. Description of various I/O Devices
PC.
Task 4: Introduction to Memory and Storage Devices , I/O Port, Device Drivers, Assemblers,
Compilers, Interpreters , Linkers, Loaders.
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Task 5:
Orientation & Connectivity Boot Camp and web browsing: Students are trained to configure
the network settings to connect to the Internet. They are trained to demonstrate the same through
web browsing (including all tool bar options) and email access.
Students are enabled to use search engines for simple search, academic search and any other
context based search (Bing, Google etc). Students are acquainted to the principles of micro-
blogging, wiki, collaboration using social networks, participating in online technology forums
Task 8: Cyber Hygiene (Demonstration): Awareness of various threats on the internet.
Importance of security patch updates and anti-virus solutions. Ethical Hacking, Firewalls, Multi-
factor authentication techniques including Smartcard, Biometrics are also practiced
Word
Accessing, overview of toolbars, saving files, Using help and resources, rulers, formatting ,Drop
Cap , Applying Text effects, Using Character Spacing, OLE in Word, using templates, Borders
and Colors, Inserting Header and Footer, Using Date and Time option, security features in word,
converting documents while saving
Task 10: Creating project : Abstract Features to be covered:-Formatting Styles, Inserting table,
Bullets and Numbering, Changing Text Direction, Cell alignment, Footnote, Hyperlink,
Symbols, Spell Check , Track Changes, Images from files and clipart, Drawing toolbar and Word
Art, Formatting Images, Textboxes and Paragraphs.
Excel
Task 11: Using spread sheet features of EXCEL including the macros, formulae, pivot tables,
graphical representations
Creating a Scheduler - Features to be covered:- Gridlines, Format Cells, Summation, auto fill,
Formatting Text
LOOKUP/VLOOKUP
Task 12: Performance Analysis - Features to be covered:- Split cells, freeze panes, group and
outline, Sorting, Boolean and logical operators, Conditional formatting
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Power Point
Task 13: Students will be working on basic power point utilities and tools which help them
create basic power point presentation. Topic covered during this week includes :- PPT
Orientation, Slide Layouts, Inserting Text, Word Art, Formatting Text, Bullets and Numbering,
Auto Shapes, Lines and Arrows, Hyperlinks, Inserting Images, Clip Art, Tables and Charts in
Powerpoint.
Task 14: Focusing on the power and potential of Microsoft power point. Helps them learn best
practices in designing and preparing power point presentation. Topic covered during this week
includes: - Master Layouts (slide, template, and notes), Types of views (basic, presentation, slide
slotter, notes etc), Inserting Background, textures, Design Templates, Hidden slides, OLE in
PPT.
TEXT BOOK:
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REFERENCE BOOK:
COMPLEX VARIBLES
UNIT - I
Functions of a complex variable:
Introduction -Continuity Differentiability Analyticity Properties Cauchy-Riemann
equations in Cartesian and polar coordinates. Harmonic and conjugate harmonic functions
Milne Thompson method
Applications: Potential between parallel plates, coaxial cylinders, potential in angular regions
Subject Category
ABET Learning Objectives a e
ABET internal assessments 1 2 6
JNTUK External Evaluation A B E
UNIT - II
Elementary functions:
Exponential, trigonometric, hyperbolic functions and their properties General power Z (c is
complex), principal value.
Subject Category
ABET Learning Objectives a e
ABET internal assessments 1 6
JNTUK External Evaluation A B
UNIT - III
Complex integration:
Line integral Cauchys integral theorem Cauchys integral formula Generalized integral
formula -Liouville Theorem - Moreras Theorem
Applications: Circulation along closed curve, conservative fields
Subject Category
ABET Learning Objectives a e k
ABET internal assessments 1 2 6
JNTUK External Evaluation A B E
UNIT - IV
Power series:
Radius of convergence Taylors series,-Maclaurins series -Laurent series- Singular point
Isolated singular point pole of order m essential singularity.
Subject Category
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ABET Learning Objectives a e
ABET internal assessments 1 2 6
JNTUK External Evaluation A B E
UNIT - V
Residue theorem and applications
Residue- Residue theorem
Applications: Evaluation of integrals of the type (a)
(b)
(c)
(d) Integrals by identation
Subject Category
ABET Learning Objectives a e
ABET internal assessments 1 2 6
JNTUK External Evaluation A B E
UNIT - VI
Conformal mapping:
Transformation by exp z, ln z, z2, z ^n (n positive integer), Sin z, cos z, z + a/z. Translation,
rotation, inversion and bilinear transformation fixed point cross ratio properties
invariance of circles
Application: Potential between Noncoaxial cylinders, Flow around a corner
Subject Category
ABET Learning Objectives a e k
ABET internal assessments 1 2 6
JNTUK External Evaluation A B E
Text Books:
1. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 9th Edition, Wiley 2011.
2. Michael Greenberg, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, International Edition, Pearson,
1998.
3. Grewal, B. S., Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers, 2012.
Reference Books:
1. John H. Mathews, Russell W. Howell, Complex Analysis for Mathematics and
Engineering, 5th Edition, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2006.
2. Saff, E. B and A. D. Snider, Fundamentals of Complex Analysis, 3rd Edition, Pearson,
2003.
3. Dennis G. Zill and Patrick Shanahan, A First course in Complex Analysis with
Application, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2011.
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Learning Objectives: The content of this course shall provide the student the basic concepts of
various mechanical systems and exposes the student to a wide range of equipment and their
utility in a practical situation. It shall provide the fundamental principles of materials, fuels,
Steam, I.C.Engines, compressors, hydraulic machines and transmission systems that usually exist
in any process plant.
UNIT I:
Stresses and strains: kinds of stress-strains, elasticity and plasticity, Hooks law, stress strain
diagrams, modules of elasticity, Poissons ratio, linear and volumetric strain, relation between E,
N, and K, bars of uniform strength, compound bars and temperature stresses.
UNIT II:
Types of supports loads Shear force and bending moment for cantilever and simply
supported beams without overhanging for all types of loads.
Theory of simple bending, simple bending formula, Distribution of Flexural and Shear stress in
Beam section Shear stress formula Shear stress distribution for some standard sections
UNIT-III:
Thin cylindrical shells: stress in cylindrical shells due to internal pressures, circumferential
stress, longitudinal stress, design of thin cylindrical shells, spherical shells, change in dimension
of the shell due to internal pressure, change in volume of the shell due to internal pressure.
Thick Cylinders: Lames equation- cylinders subjected to inside and outside pressures columns
and Struts.
UNIT-IV:
Steam boilers and Reciprocating air compressors: Classification of boilers, essentialities of
boilers, selection of different types of boilers, study of boilers, boiler mountings and accessories.
Reciprocating air compressors: uses of compressed air, work done in single stage and two-stage
compression, inter cooling and simple problems.
UNIT-V:
Internal combustion engines: classification of IC engines, basic engine components and
nomenclature, working principle of engines, Four strokes and two stroke petrol and diesel
engines, comparison of CI and SI engines, comparison of four stroke and two stroke engines,
simple problems such as indicated power, brake power, friction power, specific fuel
consumption, brake thermal efficiency, indicated thermal efficiency and mechanical efficiency.
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UNIT-VI:
Transmission systems:
Belts Ropes and chain: belt and rope drives, velocity ratio, slip, length of belt , open belt and
cross belt drives, ratio of friction tensions, centrifugal tension in a belt, power transmitted by
belts and ropes, initial tensions in the belt, simple problems.
Gear trains: classification of gears, gear trains velocity ratio, simple, compound reverted and
epicyclic gear trains.
Outcomes:
After completing the course, the student shall be able to determine:
The stress/strain of a mechanical component subjected to loading.
The performance of components like Boiler, I.C.Engine, compressor, steam/hydraulic
turbine, belt, rope and gear.
The type of mechanical component suitable for the required power transmission.
Text Books:
1. Strength of Materials and Mechanics of Structures, B.C.Punmia, Standard Publications
and distributions, 9 th edition, 1991
2. Thermal Engineering, Ballaney,P.L., Khanna Publishers, 2003
3. Elements of Mechanical Engineering, A.R.Asrani, S.M.Bhatt and P.K.Shah, B.S. Publs.
4. Elements of Mechanical Engineering, M.L.Mathur, F.S.Metha & R.P.Tiwari Jain
Brothers Publs., 2009.
Reference Book:
1. Theory of Machines, S.S. Rattan, Tata McGraw Hil , 2004 & 2009.
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UNIT - I
Electrical Circuits: Basic definitions, Types of network elements, Ohms Law, Kirchhoffs
Laws, inductive networks, capacitive networks, series, parallel circuits and star-delta and delta-
star transformations.
UNIT - II
Dc Machines: Principle of operation of DC generator emf equation - types DC motor types
torque equation applications three point starter, swinburns Test, speed control methods.
UNIT - III
Transformers: Principle of operation of single phase transformers emf equation losses
efficiency and regulation
UNIT - IV
Ac Machines: Principle of operation of alternators regulation by synchronous impedance
method principle of operation of 3-Phase induction motor slip torque characteristics -
efficiency applications.
UNIT V
Rectifiers & Linear Ics: PN junction diodes, diode applications (Half wave and bridge
rectifiers). Characteristics of operation amplifiers (OP-AMP) - Application of OP-AMPs
(inverting, non inverting, integrator and differentiator).
UNIT VI
TRANSISTORS: PNP and NPN junction transistor, transistor as an amplifier, single stage CE
Amplifier, frequency response of CE amplifier, concepts of feedback amplifier.
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Text Books:
1. Electronic Devices and Circuits, R.L. Boylestad and Louis Nashelsky, 9th Edition,
PEI/PHI 2006.
2. Surinder Pal Bali, Electrical Technology: Vol I Electrical Fundamentals & Vol II
Machines and Measurement, Pearson, 2013.
3. John Bird, Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology, 4th Edition, Elsevier, 2010.
Reference Books:
1. Naidu, M. and S. Kamakshaiah, Electrical Technology, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2006.
2. Rajendra Prasad, Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering, 2nd Edition, PHI Learning,
2009.
3. Nagasarkar, T. K. and M. S. Sukhya, Basic Electrical Engineering, 2nd Edition, Oxford
Publications, 2009.
4. Mithal, G. K., Industrial Electronics, 9th Edition, Khanna Publishers, 2000.
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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
UNIT-I
Polar effects Inductive effect, Electromeric effect, Resonance, Hyper conjugation, Steric
Inhibition of resonance Examples.
UNIT-II
Mechanism and application of following organic reactions: a) Friedel-Craft reaction b) Riemer-
Teimenn Reaction c) Beckmann rearrangement d) Aldol condensation e) Perkin Reaction f)
Benzoin condensation.
UNIT-III
a) Halogenation of Alkane b) Addition of HBr to Alkene in the presence of peroxide c) Allylic
halogenation using N-Bromo succinimide (NBS) d) Thermal halogenation of Alkanes.
UNIT-IV
Stereo isomerism; Optical isomerism; Symmetry and chirality; Optical isomerism in lactic acid
and tartaric acid; Sequence rules; Enantiomers, Geometrical Isomerism; E-Z system of
nomenclature, conformational analysis of ethane and cyclohexane.
UNIT-V
Sources of aromatic compounds: Aromatics from coal, carbonization of coal, coal gas
manufacture and recovery of aromatics, fractional distillation of coal tar, methods of preparation
of aromatics from petroleum products (catalytic reforming, high temperature cracking etc.,).
UNIT-VI
Heterocyclic compounds: Nomenclature, preparation, properties and uses of (1) Pyrrole (2)
Furan (3) Thiophene (4) Pyridine (5) Quinoline (6) Iso-quinoline.
Dyes - Colour and Constituion; Classification of Dyes; Preparation and uses of (1) Malachite
green (2) Rosaniline (3) Congored (4) Bismark brown (5) Fluoroscien.
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Text Books:
1. Morrison, R. T., R. N. Boyd and Saibal, Kranti Bhattacharjee, Organic Chemistry,
Pearson, 2011.
2. L. N. Ferguson, The Text of Organic Chemistry, 2nd Edition, East-West Press, 2009.
Reference Books:
1. Finar, I. L., Organic Chemistry, Vol 1, Pearsons, 2002.
2. Peter Sykes, A Guidebook to Mechanism in Organic Chemistry, 6th Edition, Pearson,
2003.
3. Bansal, R. K., A Textbook of Organic Chemistry, 5th Edition, New Age International,
2007.
4. Agarwal, O. P., Organic Chemistry Reactions and Reagents, 47th Edition, Krishna
Prakashan Media (P) Ltd., 2011.
5. Arun Bahl and B. S. Bahl, Advanced Organic Chemistry, S. Chand Publishers, 2010.
6. H. M. Chawla and P. L. Soni, Textbook of Organic Chemistry, Sultan Chand & Sons,
2012.
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Learning Objectives: The subject of chemical process calculations is intended to make the
students understand mainly the calculations involved in material and energy balances of process
units. The students will be trained to
understand and correctly implement unit conversions in process calculations.
understand and apply theoretical knowledge towards problem solving.
analyze and solve elementary material balances in physical and chemical processes.
analyze and solve elementary energy balances in reactive and non-reactive processes.
formulate and solve combined material and energy balances.
realize the relevance of thermodynamics in process calculations.
carry out complex process calculations using MS Excel.
UNIT-I:
Stoichiometric relation: basis of calculations, methods of expressing compositions of mixtures
and solutions, density and specific gravity, Baume and API gravity scales.
Behavior of Ideal gases: Kinetic theory of gases, application of ideal gas law, gaseous mixtures,
gases in chemical reactions.
UNIT-II:
Vapor pressure: Liquefaction and liquid state, vaporization, boiling point, effect of temperature
on vapor pressure, Antoine equation, vapor pressure plots, estimation of critical properties, vapor
pressure of immiscible liquids and ideal solutions, Raoults law, Non-volatile solutes.
UNIT-III:
Humidity and Saturation: Relative and percentage saturation or dew point, wet bulb and dry bulb
temperature, use of humidity charts for engineering calculations.
UNIT-IV:
Material balances: Tie substance, Yield, conversion, processes involving chemical reactions.
UNIT-V:
Thermophysics: Energy, energy balances, heat capacity of gases, liquid and mixture solutions.
Kopps rule, latent heats, heat of fusion and heat of vaporization, Troutons rule, Kistyakowsky
equation for non polar liquids enthalpy and its evaluation.
UNIT-VI:
Combustion Calculations: Introduction, fuels, calorific value of fuels, coal, liquid fuels,
gaseous fuels, air requirement and flue gases, combustion calculations, incomplete combustion,
material and energy balances, thermal efficiency calculations.
Out Comes: A student who successfully completes this course will be able to
learn all background information/charts/datasheets required to carry out process
calculations. Some of these are vapor pressure correlations, latent heat correlation, steam
tables, psychrometric charts, enthalpy-concentration diagrams etc.,
formulate and solve simple and moderately complex process calculations associated to
industrially prominent chemical processes and technologies.
conceptualize an integrated methodology that encompasses the knowledge in other
subjects (Physical Chemistry, Thermodynamics and Mathematics) and MS Excel for a
systematic and structured approach towards chemical process calculations.
analyze chemical processes through the power of modeling and computation. These
include back-calculation methods, inventory losses and revenue related assessment etc.
Text Book:
1. Hougen O A, Watson K.M. and Ragatz R.A., Chemical Process Principles, Part -I,
Material and Energy Balances, 2nd Edition, CBS Publishers & distributors, New Delhi
(2010).
Reference Books:
1. Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering, D.H. Himmelblau, 7th
Edition. PHI, New Delhi, 2009.
2. R. M. Felder and R. W. Roussear, Elementary principles of chemical processes, 3rd Ed.,
Wiley, 1999.
3. N. Chopey, Handbook Chemical Engineering Calculations, 3rd Edition, Mc-Graw Hill,
2004.
4. Bhatt, B. I., Thakore S. B., Stoichiometry, 5th Ed., Tata Mc-Graw Hill Education 2010.
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PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Learning objectives:
The students will learn the basic concepts of distribution law, phase rule, chemical kinetics,
solutions, spectro-photometry and separation techniques.
The distribution law helps in understanding how a solute is distributed between two
immiscible solvents; and also in selecting conditions for extraction of solutes
(particularly naturally occurring products).
Phase rule explains the equilibrium existing between the different phases of a
heterogeneous system, solubility limits in a ternary system of water and two other liquids;
construction of the solubility curve of the system; distribution ratio of the miscible
component in the immiscible phases.
Study of chemical kinetics explains the rates at which chemical reactions occur and also
explains theories of reaction rates (Collision theory, Transition state theory) - rates of
different chain reactions Steady state approximation- these are important for chemical
engineers to design equipment.
The study of solutions is to understand the total vapor pressure of ideal or non-ideal
mixtures of two volatile liquids as a function of chemical composition, miscibility of
liquids, ideal and non ideal solutions distillation methods azeotropic mixtures.
Study of fundamentals of spectroscopy gives an understanding of qualitative and
quantitative analysis of substances (functional groups, ions, elements) and also helps in
handling the spectrophotometers.
The study of Chromatography is useful in quantitative and qualitative analysis of
mixtures, and also to understand the mechanism by which components are separated on
GC and HPLC techniques.
UNIT-I
Distribution Law: Distribution Law Nernst Distribution Law Distribution Coefficient
Explanation and Limitations of Distribution Law - Modification of Distribution Law
Determination of Equilibrium Constant from Distribution Coefficient Applications of
Distribution Law.
UNIT-II
Phase Rule: Phase Rule Terms involved in Phase Rule Types of Liquids Derivation of
Phase Rule Phase Diagrams of One Component (Water and Sulphur system), Two
Component System Eutectic Point (Lead Silver System) and three component system.
Applications of Phase Rule.
UNIT-III
Chemical Kinetics: Introduction to Chemical Kinetics Theories of Reaction Rates Collision
Theory Modified Collision Theory Absolute Reaction Rate Theory (Transition State Theory)
Reaction between Ions Influence of Solvent (Double Sphere Activated Complex and Single
Sphere Activated Complex) Influence of Ionic Strength on the Rate of the Reactions - Chain
Reactions Hydrogen and Bromine, Hydrogen and Oxygen (Steady State Treatment)
Explosion Limits.
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UNIT-IV
Solutions: Liquid-liquid-ideal solutions, Raoults law. Ideally dilute solutions, Henrys law.
Non-ideal solutions, Vapor pressure - composition and vapor pressure-temperature curves.
Azeotropes-HCl-H2O, ethanol-water systems and fractional distillation. Partially miscible
liquids-phenol-water, trimethylamine-water, nicotine-water systems effect of impurity on
consulate temperature. Immiscible liquids and steam distillation.
UNIT-V
Spectrophotometry: General features of absorption-spectroscopy, Beer-Lamberts law and its
limitations, transmittance, Absorbance, and molar absorptivity; Single and double beam
spectrophotometers. Application of Beers-Lamberts law for quantitative analysis of
1) Chromium in K2Cr2O7 2) Mn in MnSO4 3) Iron (III) with thiocyanate.
UNIT-VI
Separation Techniques:
Solvent extraction: Principle and process, Batch extraction, Continuous extraction and counter
current extraction, Application-Determination of Iron (III).
Chromatography: Classification of chromatography methods, Principles of differential migration
Adsorption phenomenon, nature of adsorbents, solvent systems, Rf values, factors effecting Rf
values.
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC): Principles and Applications.
Gas Liquid Chromatography (GLC): Principles and Applications.
Text Books
1. Laidler, K. J., Chemical Kinetics, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1965.
2. Puri, B. R., L. R. Sharma, M. S. Pathama, Principles of Physical Chemistry, Vishal
Publishing Company, 2008.
3. Castellan, G. W., Physical Chemistry, 3rd Edition, Narosa Publishing House, 2004.
4. Manas Chanda, Atomic Structure and the Chemical Bond, 4th Edition, Tata-McGraw-
Hill, 2000.
5. Bahl, B. S., G. D. Tuli and Arun Bahl, Essentials of Physical Chemistry, 24th Revised
Version, Chand & Co, 2000.
6. Kapoor, K. L., A Textbook of Physical Chemistry, Macmillan, 2000.
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Reference Books
1. Peter Atkins, Julia de Paula, Physical Chemistry, 9th Edition, Oxford University Press,
2011.
2. John A. Dean, Chemical Separation Methods, Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1969.
3. Kour, H., An Introduction to Chromatography, Pragati Publishers, 2007.
4. Sastry, M. N., Separation Methods, Himalaya Publications, 3rd Edition, 2005.
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Learning Objectives:
To impart practical exposure on the performance evaluation methods of various mechanical
components like, I. C. Engine, Hydraulic turbine, hydraulic pump, Air compressor etc. and also
understand the various processes that can be performed on a lathe machine.
List of Experiments:
1. Draw the valve timing diagram of a 4-stroke diesel engine and port timing diagram of a
2-stroke petrol engine.
2. Perform load test on a 4-stroke C.I. Engine and draw the performance curves.
3. Pattern design and making for one casting drawing.
4. Taper turning and thread cutting on a Lathe machine.
5. Performance on an Impulse/Reaction Hydraulic Turbine.
6. Performance of Centrifugal/Reciprocating Pump.
7. Find the volumetric efficiency, isothermal efficiency of an Air compressor.
Outcomes:
The student will be able to predict the performance of several mechanical components and
operate a lathe machine to produce the required job work.
Outcomes: After successful completion of the course, the students will be able to
estimate the efficiency of a DC machine as motor & generator.
estimate the efficiency of transformer at different load conditions & power factors.
understand the performance of a 3-Phase induction motor by conducting direct test.
pre-determine the regulation of an alternator by Synchronous impedance method.
control the speed of a DC shunt motor by Field flux control method & Armature
Voltage control method.
understand the performance characteristics of a DC shunt motor by conducting direct test.
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Learning objectives:
Physical and Organic Chemistry Laboratory is intended to help promote understanding of
concepts learned in theoretical physical chemistry and organic chemistry. Emphasis will be laid
on acquisition of accurate data, data and error analysis and correlating the data to theory. The
course will also help develop the student ability to prepare organic compounds independently.
Out comes:
A student who successfully completes this laboratory should be able to do the following:
can determine accurate physical, thermodynamical and kinetic properties experimentally.
apply theoretical principles and mathematical analysis to the data obtained.
work effectively with others in performing experiments and writing reports.
understand and Practice ethically correct presentation of data.
understand and practice proper laboratory safety procedures.
gain familiarity with a variety of physic-chemical measurement techniques.
can identify, analyze and synthesize organic compounds.
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UNIT - I
Random variables and Distributions:
Introduction- Random variables- Distribution function- Discrete distributions (Review of
Binomial and Poisson distributions)-
Continuous distributions: Normal, Normal approximation to Binomial distribution, Gamma and
Weibull distributions
Subject Category
ABET Learning Objectives a b e k
ABET internal assessments 1 2 6
JNTUK External Evaluation A B E
UNIT - II
Moments and Generating functions:
Introduction-Mathematical expectation and properties - Moment generating function - Moments
of standard distributions ( Binomial, Poisson and Normal distributions) Properties
Subject Category
ABET Learning Objectives a e
ABET internal assessments 1 2 6
JNTUK External Evaluation A B E
UNIT - III
Sampling Theory:
Introduction - Population and samples- Sampling distribution of mean for large and small
samples (with known and unknown variance) - Proportion sums and differences of means -
Sampling distribution of variance -Point and interval estimators for means and proportions
Subject Category
ABET Learning Objectives a e k
ABET internal assessments 1 2 6
JNTUK External Evaluation A B E
UNIT - IV
Tests of Hypothesis:
Introduction - Type I and Type II errors - Maximum error - One tail, two-tail tests- Tests
concerning one mean and proportion, two means- Proportions and their differences using Z-test,
Students t-test - F-test and Chi -square test - ANOVA for one-way and two-way classified data
Subject Category
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UNIT - V
Curve fitting and Correlation:
Introduction - Fitting a straight line Second degree curve-exponential curve-power curve by
method of least squares.
Simple Correlation and Regression - Rank correlation - Multiple regression
Subject Category
ABET Learning Objectives a d e h k
ABET internal assessments 1 2 6 10
JNTUK External Evaluation A B E
UNIT - VI
Statistical Quality Control Methods:
Introduction - Methods for preparing control charts Problems using x-bar, p, R charts and
attribute charts
Subject Category
ABET Learning Objectives a e k
ABET internal assessments 1 2 6
JNTUK External Evaluation A B E F
Text Books:
1. Richards A Johnson, Irvin Miller and Miller and Freund Johnson E Freund, Probability
and Statics for Engineering, 8th Edition, PHI Learning, 2011
2. Sharon L. Myers, Keying Ye, Ronald E Walpole, Probability and statistics for Engineers
and Scientists, 8th Edition, Pearson 2007
3. Willam Menden Hall, Robert J. Beaver and Barbara Beaver, Introduction to Probability
and Statistics, Cengage Learning, 2009
Reference Books:
1. Sheldon, M. Ross, Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists,
4th Edition, Academic Foundation, 2011
2. Ronald E. Walpole, Raymond Myers, Sharon L. Myers, Keying E. Ye, Essentials of
Probability & Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, Pearson, 2013
3. Johannes Ledolter and Robert V. Hogg, Applied Statistics for Engineers and Physical
Scientists, 3rd Edition, Pearson, 2010
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MOMENTUM TRANSFER
Learning Objectives: This course involves the fundamentals of fluid flow by including both
theory and the applications of fluid flow in chemical engineering. Basic concepts of fluid
mechanics will be taught to make the students to
understand basic concepts associated to fluid flow such as viscosity, shear, newtonian and
non-newtonian fluids etc.
learn and apply continuity and Navier Stokes equation as a fundamental equation for the
analysis of chemical processes.
learn and apply the concept of boundary layer theory and governing mathematical
equations for newtonian and non-newtonian fluid flow.
learn and apply Bernoullis equation for various simple and complex cases of fluid flow.
understand the basic differences between compressible and incompressible fluid flow and
suitably adapt, modify and apply suitable correlations for compressible fluid flow.
have sound knowledge with respect to various important fluid flow related machinery and
equipment. Emphasis shall be towards various types of pumps, compressors and blowers.
master the relevant theory for the application of fluid flow past solid surfaces. Emphasis
is towards drag and pressure drop correlations for packed and fluidized beds.
understand various accessories required for fluid flow such as fittings and valves and
their relevance towards variation in pressure drop correlations.
understand the knowledge related to various fluid flow measuring devices (Venturi,
Orifice, Rotameter and Pitot Tube).
UNIT-I:
Basic concepts of Dimensional analysis, nature of fluids, hydrostatic equilibrium, applications of
fluid statics.
Fluid flow phenomena-Laminar flow, Shear rate, Shear stress, Rheological properties of fluids,
Turbulence, Boundary layers.
UNIT-II:
Basic equation of fluid flow Mass balance in a flowing fluid; continuity, differential momentum
balance; equations of motion, macroscopic momentum balances, Mechanical energy equations.
UNIT-III:
Incompressible Newtonian/Non-Newtonian flow in pipes and channels- shear stress and skin
friction in pipes, laminar flow in pipes and channels, turbulent flow in pipes and channels,
friction from changes in velocity or direction.
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UNIT-IV:
Flow of compressible fluids- Definitions and basic equations, Processes of compressible flow,
Isentropic flow through nozzles, adiabatic frictional flow, and isothermal frictional flow.
UNIT-V:
Flow past immersed bodies, Drag and Drag coefficient, flow through beds of solids, motion of
particles through fluids.
Fluidization, Conditions for fluidization, Minimum fluidization velocity, Types of fluidization,
Expansion of fluidized bed, Applications of fluidization, Continuous fluidization, slurry and
pneumatic transport.
UNIT-VI:
Transportation and Metering of fluids- Pipes, fittings and valves, pumps: positive displacement
pumps, and centrifugal pumps, fans, blowers, and compressors Measurement of flowing fluids-
full bore meters, insertion meters.
Out Comes:
By mastering the fluid mechanics course, the student shall be able to:
analyze fluid flow in circular and non-circular conduits.
do calculations associated to the estimation of friction factor and pressure drop in
circular conduits.
do calculations involving Bernoullis equation for the transport of acidic, alkaline,
hydrocarbon and miscellaneous incompressible fluids in pipelines.
calculate the pressure drops and energy requirements associated to compressible fluid
flow in circular and rectangular ducts.
estimate pressure drop in packed and fluidized beds.
rigorously carry out various calculations associated to fluid flow in various types of
pumps, fans and blowers.
calculate, analyze and calibrate various flow measuring devices.
Text Books:
1. McCabe,W.L., J.C.Smith & Peter Harriot Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering,
McGraw-Hill, 7th Edition, 2001.
2. Christie J. Geankoplis, Transport Processes and Unit Operations, PHI, 2003.
Reference Books:
1. Fox, R.W. and A.T.McDonald, Introduction to fluid mechanics, 5th edition, John wiley&
sons, 1998.
2. J.M.Coulson and J.F.Richardson, Chemical engineering, Vol-1: Fluid flow, Heat Transfer
and Mass Transfer, Pergamon Press, 4th Edition,1990.
3. Noel De Nevers, Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2011.
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nd
4. Bragg R and F. A. Holland, Fluid Flow for Chemical and Process Engineers, 2 Edition,
Hodder Stoughton Educational, 1995.
5. Patrick Abulencia, J and Louis Theodore, Fluid Flow for the Practicing Chemical
Engineer, John wiley and Sons, 2009.
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Learning Objectives: The course introduces the student principles of mechanical operations and
their application in chemical process industries. The students will be able to
understand the fundamentals associated to liquid agitation and mixing.
gain basic knowledge in particle characterization namely particle size, shape and specific
surface.
have working knowledge of particulate solids handling and mixing
learn the principles of size reduction and screening
understand the Principles and concepts of filtration
understand the functioning of various prominent solid fluid operations related equipment
namely gravity settlers, thickeners, classifiers, clarifiers, sedimenters and Cyclones.
understand the working principle of electrostatic precipitation and flotation and their
relevance in industrial practice.
UNIT-I:
Agitation and mixing of liquids: Agitation of liquids, circulation velocities, power consumption
in agitated vessels, purpose of Agitation, types of impellers.
Blending and mixing of liquids, suspension of solid particles, dispersion operations.
UNIT II:
Properties, handling and mixing of particulate solids: Characterization of solid particles,
properties of particulate masses, storage of solids and mixing of solids, types of mixers, mixers
for non-cohesive solids and mixers for cohesive solids.
UNIT III:
Size reduction: Principles, criteria for comminution, characteristics of comminution, size
reduction equipment-crushers, grinders, ultra-fine grinders, cutting machines, Equipment
operation.
Screening: Screening, Industrial screening equipments, general factors in selecting a screening
equipment, comparison of ideal and actual screens, material balance over a screen and screening
efficiency.
UNIT IV:
Filtration: Cake filters, centrifugal filters, filter aids, clarifying filters, liquid clarification, and
gas cleaning.
Principles of cake filtration, principles of clarification and principles of centrifugal filtration.
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UNIT V:
Separations based on motion of particles through fluids: Gravity sedimentation process: gravity
classifiers, sorting classifiers, clarifiers and thickeners, Equipment for sedimentation, clarifier
and thickener design.
Centrifugal settling process: Separations of solids from gases: Cyclones; Separations of solids
from liquids: Hydrocyclones, principles of centrifugal sedimentation, centrifugal classifiers.
UNIT VI:
Electrostatic separation: Principle, charging by contact electrification, charging by conductive
induction, charging by ion bombardment, types of equipment, effect of humidity, applications of
process.
Flotation: General description, flotation reagents, applications, flotation machines, capacities,
flotation economics.
Out Comes:
A student proficient in Mechanical Unit Operations will have working knowledge associated
with
particle Characterizations and Solids Handling
mixing and size reduction of solids
screening and Filtration
equipments associated to solid fluid mechanical operations such as gravity settlers,
thickeners, classifiers, clarifiers, sedimenters and Cyclones.
electrostatic precipitators and flotation equipment
industrial case studies associated to mechanical unit operations
conceptual design of equipments in mechanical unit operations
Text Book:
1. McCabe,W.L.and J.C.Smith and Peter Harriott, Unit Operations in Chemical
Engineering, McGraw Hill, 7th Edition. 2001.
Reference Books:
1. Brown, G.G., Unit Operations, CBS Publishers, 1995.
2. Badger,W.L.and J.T.Banchero, Introduction to Chemical Engineering, Tata McGraw-
Hill, international Edition, 1997.
3. Narayanan, C.M., abd Bhattacharya,B.C., Khanna Publishers, 2011.
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Learning Objectives:
Basic concepts of thermodynamics will be taught to make the students to study and understand:
the laws of thermodynamics and their application to engineering systems.
chemical potentials, Gibbs and Helmholtz Free Energies and real gases.
the phase behavior and properties of pure fluids and fluid mixtures with applications to
the analysis and preliminary design of power plants , refrigeration systems and chemical
engineering systems.
UNIT-I:
Introduction: The scope of thermodynamics, defined quantities; temperature, volume, pressure,
work, energy and heat.
The first law and other basic concepts: The first law of thermodynamics, thermodynamic state
and state functions, enthalpy, the steady-state steady flow process, equilibrium, the reversible
process, constant-V and constant-P processes, heat capacity.
UNIT-II:
Volumetric properties of pure fluids: The PVT behavior of pure substances, virial equations, the
ideal gas, the applications of the virial equations, Cubic equations of state, generalized
correlations for gases. Mollier diagram and steam tables.
UNIT-III:
The second law of thermodynamics: Statements of the second law, heat engines, thermodynamic
temperature scales, thermodynamic temperature and the ideal-gas scale, Entropy, Entropy
changes of an ideal gas, mathematical statement of the second law.
Thermodynamic properties of fluids including residual and generalized property correlations.
UNIT-IV:
Thermodynamics of flow processes; principles of conservation of mass and energy for flow
systems, analysis of expansion processes; turbines, throttling; compression processes
compressors and pumps; calculation of ideal work and last work. Examples on hydrocarbons and
natural gas.
UNIT-V:
Production of Power from Heat: Vapor Power Cycle: Simple Steam power cycle, Rankine cycle,
and comparison of Rankin & Carnot cycles, Regenerative cycle.
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UNIT-VI:
Refrigeration and liquefaction: The Carnot refrigerator, the vapor compression cycle, the
comparison of refrigeration cycles, the choice of refrigerant, absorption refrigeration, the heat
pump, liquefaction processes.
Out Comes:
After successful completion of this course, the students can obtain a good understanding of the
principles of thermodynamics and a proficiency in applying these principles to the solution of a
large variety of energy flow and equilibrium problems. The students will be able to
solve problems using the energy balance appropriate for a system.
solve problems using the entropy balance appropriate for a system.
evaluate, manipulate and use thermodynamic partial derivatives.
correctly use a thermodynamic property chart and steam tables.
acquire an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
acquire adequate ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary
for engineering practice.
Text books:
1. Smith, J.M. and HC Van Ness, M.M.Abbott, Introduction to chemical engineering
thermodynamics, 7th Edition, McGraw Hill, 2010.
2. Rao, Y.V.C., Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Universities Press India Ltd.,
1997.
Reference Books:
1. Koretsky, M.D., Engineering and Chemical Thermodynamics, John Wiley & Sons, 2004.
2. Richard Elliott,J. and Carl T.Lira, Introductory Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics,
2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, 2012.
3. Stanley Sandler, Chemical, Biochemical and Engineering Thermodynamics, 4th Edition,
Wiley India Pvt Ltd, 2006.
4. Vidal,J., Thermodynamics: Applications in Chemical Engineering and the Petroleum
Industry, Edition Technip, 2003.
5. Kyle, B.G., Chemical and Process Thermodynamics, 3rd Edition, PHI Learning, 2008.
6. Thomas E. Dauber, Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, McGraw Hill, 1985.
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Learning Objectives:
This course is designed to introduce a basic study of the phenomena of heat transfer to carry out
thermal design/ heat transfer process design for heat exchange systems such as process heat
exchangers, reboilers, air/utility coolers/condensers, furnaces, boilers, super-heaters, evaporators,
driers, cooling towers etc. The principles involve the estimation of overall heat transfer
coefficients, heat transfer surface area, pressure drop involved in single-phase and multi-phase
flow regimes.
The students will be trained to acquire skills to carry out the detailed mechanical design of heat
exchangers such as number tubes, selection of shell and tube material, estimate number of baffles
and also provide necessary information regarding TEMA classification.
UNIT-I:
Introduction: Nature of heat flow, conduction, convection, natural and forced convection, and
radiation.
Heat transfer by conduction in Solids: Fouriers law, thermal conductivity, steady state
conduction in plane wall & composite walls, compound resistances in series, heat flow through a
cylinder, conduction in spheres, thermal contact resistance, plane wall: variable conductivity.
Unsteady state heat conduction: Equation for one-dimensional conduction, Semi-infinite solid,
finite solid.
UNIT-II:
Principles of heat flow in fluids: Typical heat exchange equipment, countercurrent and parallel
current flows, energy balances, rate of heat transfer, overall heat transfer coefficient, electrical
analogy, critical radius of insulation, logarithmic mean temperature difference, variable overall
coefficient, multi-pass exchangers, individual heat transfer coefficients, resistance form of
overall coefficient, fouling factors, classification of individual heat transfer coefficients,
magnitudes of heat transfer coefficients, effective coefficients for unsteady-state heat transfer.
UNIT-III:
Heat Transfer to Fluids without Phase change: Regimes of heat transfer in fluids, thermal
boundary layer, heat transfer by forced convection in laminar flow, heat transfer by forced
convection in turbulent flow, the transfer of heat by turbulent eddies and analogy between
transfer of momentum and heat, heat transfer to liquid metals, heating and cooling of fluids in
forced convection outside tubes.
UNIT-IV:
Natural convection: Natural convection to air from vertical shapes and horizontal planes, effect
of natural convection in laminar flow heat transfer.
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Heat transfer to fluids with phase change: Heat transfer from condensing vapors, heat transfer
to boiling liquids.
UNIT-V:
Radiation: Emission of radiation, absorption of radiation by opaque solids, radiation between
surfaces, combined heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation.
Evaporators: Types of Evaporators, performance of tubular evaporators, vapor recompression.
UNIT-VI:
Heat Exchange Equipment: General design of heat exchange equipment, heat exchangers,
condensers, boilers and calendrias, extended surface equipment, heat transfer in agitated vessels,
scraped surface heat exchangers, heat transfer in packed beds, heat exchanger effectiveness
(NTU method).
Out Comes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
understand the basic laws of heat transfer.
account for the consequence of heat transfer in thermal analyses of engineering systems.
analyze problems involving steady state heat conduction in simple geometries.
develop solutions for transient heat conduction in simple geometries.
obtain numerical solutions for conduction and radiation heat transfer problems.
understand the fundamentals of convective heat transfer process.
evaluate heat transfer coefficients for natural convection.
evaluate heat transfer coefficients for forced convection inside ducts.
evaluate heat transfer coefficients for forced convection over exterior surfaces.
analyze heat exchanger performance by using the method of log mean temperature
difference.
analyze heat exchanger performance by using the method of heat exchanger
effectiveness.
Calculate radiation heat transfer between black body surfaces as well as grey body
surfaces
Text Books:
1. McCabe, W.L., J.C Smith and Peter Harriott, Unit Operations of Chemical
Engineering7th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2005.
2. Y.V.C.Rao, Heat Transfer, Universities Press (India) Pvt. Ltd., 2001.
Reference Books:
1. D.Q. Kern, Process Heat Transfer, Tata- McGraw-Hill, 1997.
2. Holman, J.P., Heat Transfer, 9th Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2008.
3. Donald Pitts and L.E.Sisson, Schaums Outline of Heat Transfer, 2nd Edition, McGraw-
Hill, 1998.
4. Sukhatme, P., A Text Book on Heat Transfer, , 5th Edition, Universities Press (India) Pvt.
Ltd., 2005.
5. Binay Dutta, K., Heat Transfer: Principles and Applications, PHI Learning, 2009.
6. Coulson, J.M.; Richardson, J.F.; Backhurst, J.R.; Harker, J.H., Chemical Engineering:
Fluid Flow, Heat Transfer and Mass Transfer, Vol.1, 6th Edition, Reed Elsevier India,
2006.
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UNIT-I:
Classification of engineering materials, Levels of Structure, Structure-Property relationships in
materials, Crystal Geometry and non-crystalline (amorphous) states. Lattice -Bravais lattices,
crystal systems with examples. Lattice co-ordinates, Miller and Miller- Bravais Indices for
directions and places: ionic, covalent and metallic solids; packing factors and packing efficiency,
ligancy and coordination number. Structure determination by Brags X-raydiffraction method.
UNIT-II:
Crystal Imperfections-classification-point defects-estimation of point defects-Dislocations-
classification(edge and screw)-surface defects -dislocation motion and its relevance to
mechanical and chemical properties stress-strain relationship and diagrams for different
materials(metals, non-metals, rubbers and plastics and polymers)-elastic and plastic deformation-
slip -stress required to move a dislocation.Multiplication of dislocations dislocation reactions,
effect on mechanical behavior of materials.Strain hardening/work hardening dynamic recovery
and recrystallization.
UNIT-III:
Fracture and failure of materials: ductile fracture analysis-brittle fracture analysis-fracture
toughness-ductile-brittle transition-fatigue fracture-theory, creep and mechanism methods to
postpone the failure and fracture of materials and increase the life of the engineering components
/structures.
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UNIT-IV:
Solid liquid and solid-solid equilibria formetals and alloys. Phase rule-phase diagram for pure
metals (single component system), alloys (binary systems)-micro structural changes during
cooling-Lever rule and its applications-typical phase diagrams-homogeneous and heterogeneous
systems, formation of Eutectic, Eutectoid mixtures- non-equilibrium cooling.Binary Systems
(phase diagrams) for study: Cu-Ni,Bi-Cd,Pb-Sn, Fe-C ,Al-Cu
UNIT-V:
Materials for chemical and petrochemical industrial process equipment- Effect of alloying on
mechanical and chemical behavior of materials, applicationsof heat treatment methods for
strengthening of engineering materials.
UNIT-VI
Stability criteria of materials in chemical/petrochemical industrial environments. Corrosion and
Oxidation of materials basic mechanisms-types of corrosion, Corrosion testing and evaluation
Prevailing methods to combat corrosion. Coatings metallic non-metallic, passivity, cathodic
protection.
Out Comes:
After the course, the students will be
equipped with knowledge to prepare material selection diagram, evaluation of equipment
life and prediction of life of the equipment.
acquiring the abilities to carryout reliability studies.
ready to carryout equipment failure analysis and propose the remedial measures.
Text Books:
1. Raghavan, V., Materials Science and Engineering; 5th Edition, PHI, New Delhi, 2009.
2. Ravi Prakash, William F.Smith, and Javed Hashemi, Material Science and Engineering,
4th Edition, Tata-McGraw Hill, 2008.
Reference Books:
1 Elements of Material Science and Engineering, Lawrence H. Van Vlack, 6th Edition,
Pearson, 2002.
2 Balasubramaniam,R., Callisters Materials Science and Engineering, Wiley, 2010.
3 Mars G. Fontana, Corrosion Engineering, Tata-McGraw Hill, 2005.
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Learning Objectives:
Fundamentals of momentum transfer will be demonstrated in a series of laboratory exercises like
determination of discharge coefficient of orifice, venturi, notches, friction factors in pipes,
pressure drop in packed and fluidized beds, fluid viscosity, characteristics of centrifugal pump,
characterization of fluid flow, verification of Bernoullis theorem, measurement of point
velocities. Hands-on experience and communication skills will be achieved.
List of Experiments:
Outcomes: After completion of the course, students will be able to do the following:
operate fluid flow equipment and instrumentation.
collect and analyze data using momentum transfer principles and experimentation
methods.
prepare reports following accepted writing and graphical techniques.
perform exercises in small teams.
demonstrate principles discussed in momentum transfer lecture course.
demonstrate appropriate work habits consistent with industry standards.
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List of Experiments:
Out Comes: Upon successful completion of this lab course, the student will be able to:
understand the basics of experimental techniques for heat transfer measurements.
operate the heat transfer equipment like heat exchangers
process experimental data and obtain correlations to predict heat transfer coefficients for
design of heat transfer systems.
conduct the experiments at R & D level in the industry
understand the professional and ethical responsibilities in the field of heat transfer.
produce a written laboratory report.
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PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION
Learning Objectives:
To learn the basic elements of an instrument and its static and dynamic characteristics
To study the various types of industrial thermometers
To learn the basic concepts of various types of composition analysis
To learn the various types of instruments for measurement of pressure, vacuum, head,
density, level and flow measurement
To get an overview of various recording, indicating and signaling instruments, transmission
of instrument readings, instrumentation diagrams, control center, process analysis and digital
instrumentation.
UNIT-I:
UNIT-II:
UNIT-III:
Pressure, vacuum and head: Liquid column manometers-Measuring elements for gauge
pressure and vacuum-indicating elements for pressure gauges-Measurement of absolute pressure-
Measuring pressure in corrosive liquids-Static accuracy and response of pressure gauges.
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UNIT-IV:
UNIT-V:
UNIT-VI:
Text Book:
Reference Books:
Learning Objectives:
To learn the properties and their significance of crude oils and Petroleum fractions.
To learn about design, operation and analysis of the various petroleum refinery processes
including primary, secondary and supporting processes.
UNIT-I:
UNIT-II:
Petroleum Products and their specifications: LPG- Gasoline- Diesel fuels- Jet and turbine
fuels Lube oils-Heating oils Residual fuel oils - wax and asphalt- Petroleum coke- All Product
specifications- Evaluation of all products- Product blending.
UNIT-III:
Crude distillation: Atmospheric and Vacuum distillation units, material and energy balances
Auxiliary equipment such as desalters, pipestill heaters and heat exchanger trains etc.
UNIT-IV:
UNIT-V:
Hydroprocessing: Naphtha, Distillate (Kerosene/ Diesel/ Cycle oils), Gas oil and Resid hydro
processing Different hydroprocessing technologies for feed stock and product treatment.
UNIT-VI:
Alkylation Processes: Alkylation feed stocks Products Catalysts Hydrofluoric Acid and
sulfuric acid alkylation processes Comparison of processes.
Outcomes:The students will be able to have thorough understanding of the following aspects:
For a given crude assay, how to handle and store the crude oil.
What will be the yield, quality of the product, estimation for the primary processes
and treatment considerations.
Characteristics such as crackability and reformability of the petroleum fractions.
Maximizing the profitable products and minimize the quality giveaway.
Processing the opportunity crudes (e.g. Blending with other crudes) to maximize the
throughput and gross margin.
Application of suitable Hydroprocessing/treatment technologies to meet product
qualities and to minimize the CAPEX&OPEX (capital and operating expenditure).
Application of suitable thermal/catalytic conversion (cracking) processes for Vacuum
gas oil/resid-upgradation and to produce desired fuel blend components and
petrochemical feed stocks.
Application of suitable non cracking (alkylation, reforming, isomerization) for
converting light ends/ naphtha cuts to meet the desired gasoline blends.
The refinery Hydrogen demand and its balance, applications of suitable feed
stock/technology to meet the hydrogen quantity and quality demands.
Application of suitable amine treating techniques and design considerations for
purification of various sour gas steams generated in the refinery units.
Application of caustic extraction & catalytic sweetening techniques for removal of
H2S &mercaptans fraction from light naphtha and LPG fractions.
Text Books:
1. Petroleum Refining: Technology and Economics, J.H. Gary and G.E.Handwerk, 4th
Edition, Marcel Dekkar, Inc., New York, 2001.
2. Elements of Petroleum Processing, D S Jones, Wiley 1995.
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References Books:
1. Petroleum Refinery Engineering, W.L.Nelson, 4th Edition, McGraw Hill, New York,
1958.
2. Handbook of Petroleum Refining Processes, Third edition, Robert A. Meyers, McGraw-
Hill, 2003.
3. Modern Petroleum Refining processes, 5th Edition, B. K. Bhaskara Rao, Oxford and
IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., 2008.
4. Petroleum Refining Processes, RakeshRathi, SBS, Publishers, 2007.
5. Petroleum Refining: Crude Oil Petroleum Products, Process Flow Sheets, Jean-Pierre
Wauquier, Editions Technip, 1995.
6. Practical Advances in Petroleum Processing, Chang S. Hsu and Paul Robinson, Vol. 1 &
2, Springer, 2006.
7. Thermal and Catalytic Processes in Petroleum Refining, Serge Raseev, Marcel Dekkar,
Inc., 2003.
8. Fundamentals of Petroleum Refining, Mohammed A. Fahim, Taher A. Al-Sahhaf,
AmalElkilani, Elsevier Science, 2009.
9. Handbook of Petroleum Processing, David S. J. Jones, Peter P. Pujado, Springer, 2006.
10. Refining Processes Handbook, SurinderParkash, Gulf Professional Publishing, 2003.
11. Petroleum Refining, Andrew Campbell, Rarebooksclub.com, 2012.
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Learning Objectives:
UNIT I:
Heat effects: Sensible heat effects, Internal energy of ideal gases: Microscopic view, Latent
heats of pure substances, heat effects of industrial reactions, heat effects of mixing processes.
Standard heat of reaction, Standard heat of formation, Standard heat of combustion, temperature
dependence of heat of reaction
UNIT-II:
UNIT-III:
Solution thermodynamics: applications: the liquid phase properties from VLE data, models for
the excess Gibbs energy, property changes of mixing
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UNITIV:
VLE at low to moderate pressures: The nature of equilibrium, the phase rule, Duhems
theorem, VLE:Qualitative behavior, the gamma /Phi formulation of VLE, Dew point and bubble
point calculations, flash calculations, solute (1)/solvent (2) systems
UNITV:
Thermodynamic properties and VLE from equations of state: properties of fluids from the
virial equations of state, properties of fluids from cubic equations of state, fluid properties from
correlations of the Pitzer type, VLE from cubic equations of state
UNITVI:
Outcomes:
Estimate heat requirement for any physical change and chemical change.
Find fugacity coefficient and activity coefficient for a component in a mixture.
Identify the non-ideal solution model for vapour liquid equilibrium.
Obtain VLE data using appropriate cubic equations of state.
Apply phase rule.
Find reaction equilibrium constant and equilibrium conversion for single reactions and
multiple reactions.
Text Books:
1. Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, J.M. Smith, H.C. Van Ness and
M.M. Abbott, 7th ed. McGraw Hill, 2005.
Reference Books:
1. Chemical and Process Thermodynamics, BG Kyle, 3rd Edition, Phi Learning, 2008.
5. Engineering and Chemical Thermodynamics, Milo D. Koretsky, Wiley India Pvt Ltd,
2009
PETROCHEMICAL ENGINGINEERING-I
Learning Objectives:
Various processes and production steps involved in the several petrochemical processes.
Different pre-treatment processes involved in making the available and suitable feed
stocks.
Various products and by-products which can be produced in a variety of petrochemical
processes.
UNIT-I:
UNIT-II:
UNIT-III:
Processing of olefinic C4 and C5 cut from steam cracking and fluid catalytic cracking:
UNIT-IV:
UNIT-V:
Methane and synthesis gas derivatives: synthesis gas and ammonia manufacture from steam
reforming-Synthesis gas and ammonia manufacture from partial oxidation process-Urea
processes.
UNIT-VI:
Ethylene to ethyl benzene & Styrene Process technologies Process Hazards Storage.
Outcomes:
Text Book:
1. Petrochemical Process Technology, ID Mall, Macmillan India Ltd., New Delhi. 2007.
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Reference Books:
1. Chemistry of Petrochemical Processes, Sami Matar and Lewis F.Hatch, 2nd Edition,
Gulf Publishing Company, Houston, 2000.
7. Chemicals from petroleum: An Introductory Survey, Waddams A.L., 4th Edition, Gulf
Publishing, 1978.
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Learning Objectives:
UNIT- I:
UNIT-II:
UNIT-III:
Inter Phase Mass Transfer: Concept of Equilibrium, Diffusion between Phases, Material
Balances in steady state co-current and counter current stage processes, Stages, Cascades,
Kremser Brown equation.
Distillation-I : Fields of applications, VLE for miscible liquids, immiscible liquids, steam
distillation, Positive and negative deviations from ideality, enthalpy-concentration diagrams,
flash vaporization and differential distillation for binary and multi component mixtures.
UNIT- IV:
Ponchon and Savarit method, the enriching and stripping sections, feed tray location, total reflux,
minimum and optimum reflux ratios, reboilers, use of open steam, condenser and reflux
accumulators, azeotropic distillation, extractive distillation, comparison of azeotropic and
extractive distillation-Distillation in packed towers.
UNIT-V:
Absorption and Stripping: Absorption equilibrium, ideal and non ideal solutions selection of a
solvent for absorption, one component transferred: material balances. Determination of number
of plates (graphical), absorption Factor, estimation of number of plates by Kremser Brown
equation. Continuous contact equipment: HETP &HTU concepts, absorption of one component,
determination of number of transfer units and height of the continuous absorber, overall
coefficients and transfer units, dilute solutions, overall height of transfer units.
UNIT-VI:
Equipment For Gas-Liquid Operations: Gas dispersed, sparged vessels (bubble columns),
mechanical agitated equipments(brief description),tray towers, general characteristics, sieve tray
design for absorption and distillation (qualitative treatment), different types of tray efficiencies,
liquid dispersed venturi scrubbers, wetted-wall towers, packed towers, counter current flow of
liquid & gas through packing, mass transfer coefficients for packed towers, end effects and axial
mixing- tray towesrvs packed towers.
Out comes:
1. Estimate the diffusivities of gases and liquids for diffusion through solids, liquids and
gases.
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2. Estimate the mass transfer coefficients for laminar flow and turbulent flow.
3. Design and operate stage wise and continuous contact distillation towers.
4. Design and operate stage wise and continuous gas-liquid contact towers for absorption
and stripping.
Text Books:
Reference Books:
1. Coulson and Richardsons Chemical engineering, Vol 1,Backhurst, J.R., Harker, J.H.,
Richardson, J.F., and Coulson, J.M., Butterworth-Heinemann, 1999.
3. Principles of Mass Transfer and Separation Processes, Binay K. Datta, PHI Learning
Private Ltd., 2009.
4. Diffusion: Mass Transfer in Fluid Systems, Cussler, E.L., Cambridge Univ. Press, 1984.
10. Separation Processes, C.J. King, 2nd Edition, McGraw- Hill, 1980.
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MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
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Learning Objectives:
The objective of the petroleum analysis lab is to determine the physical and transport properties
like Reid vapor pressure, Viscosity, Smoke point, Flash point & Fire point, Aniline point, Cloud
& Pour point, Softening point, Calorific value, Water content of different petroleum products by
conducting laboratory experiments using different apparatus and to determine the distillation
characteristics of petroleum products.
Experiments:
Outcomes:
The students will be able to handle various apparatus/equipment in determining the physical and
transport properties of different petroleum products and also will be able to analyze the various
products of petroleum components.
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University College of Engineering Kakinada
Learning Objectives:
The objective of mass transfer laboratory is to help the students in understanding the basic
concepts of mass transport process; to make the students familiar with the most of the separation
equipment on laboratory scale; to acquaint with the experimental procedures for the
determination of transport properties; further, the students will have hands on experience in
handling and operation of different types of mass transfer equipment.
Experiments:
Outcomes:
Recognize the various modes of mass transfer to determine the mass transfer rates
using Ficks law for estimating the diffusion coefficients.
Design and conduct experiments; analyze and interpret data related to mass transfer.
Visualize and understand mass transfer operations.
Work in teams accommodating the contributions of team members having a variety of
skills and perspectives.
Identify, formulate and solve mass transfer problems.
Attain proficiency in written, graphical and communications.
Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice.
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INDUSTRIAL VISITS
During the semester, all the students are required to visit minimum 6 major industries like
petroleum refineries, petrochemical, fertilizer and organic chemical complexes accompanied by
two faculty members. After each visit, every student should submit a very brief report on the
industry with flow diagrams and salient features of the processes that include safety and
environmental aspects.
PETROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING-II
Learning Objectives:
Various processes and production steps involved for producing propylene from various
refinery streams.
Different processes and production steps involved in processing C4 and C5 chemicals
and aromatics.
Various processes and production steps involved in producing polymers, elastomers and
thermosetting resins, synthetic fibres and various environmental management aspects
involved in petrochemical industries.
UNIT-I:
Propylene and Its Derivatives: Propylene recovery from fluid catalytic cracking-Propane
dehydrogenation, Metathesis-Dehydration of paraffins.
UNIT-II:
UNIT-III:
UNIT-IV:
UNIT-V:
UNIT-VI:
Outcomes:
Text Book:
1. Petrochemical Process Technology, ID Mall, Macmillan India Ltd., New Delhi. 2007.
Reference Books:
1. Chemistry of Petrochemical Processes, Sami Matar and Lewis F.Hatch, 2nd Edition,
Gulf Publishing Company, Houston, 2000.
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2. Fundamentals of Petroleum Chemical Technology, P Belov, Mir Publishers, 1970.
7. Chemicals from Petroleum: An Introductory Survey, Waddams, A.L., 4th Edition, Gulf
Publishing, 1978.
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University College of Engineering Kakinada
Learning Objectives:
Equilibrium separations based on liquid-liquid contact along with data analysis from
equilibrium diagrams represented in triangular and rectangular coordinates.
Equilibrium liquid-liquid separation using multistage counter current contactors.
Different liquid- liquid extraction equipments like continuous contact equipments,
agitated extractors, centrifugal extractors along with supercritical fluid extraction and
fractional extraction.
Basic concepts of leaching using single and multistage leaching operations.
Usage of psychometriccharts and design of humidifiers and cooling towers.
Mechanism of batch drying and details of batch and continuous drying.
Basic concepts of adsorption and construction of adsorption isotherms.
Different types of adsorbers like fixed bed, moving bed and fluidized bed absorber.
Details of different pressure driven, concentration driven, electro potential driven
membrane separation processes and different types synthetic types membranes and
modules.
UNIT-I:
UNIT- II:
Leaching: Fields of applications, preparation of solid for leaching, types of leaching, leaching
equilibrium, single stage and multi stage leaching calculations, constant under flow conditions,
equipment for leaching operation.
UNIT- III:
Drying: Equilibrium, definitions, drying conditions- rate of batch drying under constant drying
conditions, mechanisms of batch drying, drying time through circulation drying. Classification
Of Drying Operations: Batch and continuous drying equipment, material and energy balances of
continuous driers, rate of drying for continuous direct heat driers.
UNIT-IV:
UNIT-V:
Adsorption-II:Adsorption of vapor from a gas, fluidized bed, continuous contact, steady state
moving bed adsorbers, unsteady statefixed bed adsorbers, adsorption wave, elution, adsorption-
desorption operations- thermal desorption of gases, activated carbon solvent recovery, pressure
swing and vacuum swing adsorption (qualitative treatment), regeneration with purge and
desorbent. Ion-Exchange: Principles of ion exchange, techniques and applications, ion-
movement theory, ion exclusion.
UNIT-VI:
Outcomes:
Text Books:
1. Mass transfer operations by R.E. Treybal, 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill, 1980.
2. Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, W.L. McCabe, J.C. Smith & Peter Harriott,
McGraw- ill, 6th Edition, 2001.
Reference Books:
3. Principles of Mass Transfer and Separation Processes, Binay K. Datta, PHI Learning
Private Ltd., 2009.
4. Diffusion: Mass Transfer in Fluid Systems, Cussler, E.L., Cambridge Univ. Press, 1984.
10. Separation Processes, C.J. King, 2nd Edition, McGraw- Hill, 1980.
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Learning objectives:
UNIT-I:
Introduction to process dynamics and control, Response of First Order Systems - Physical
examples of first order systems
Response of first order systems in series, higher order systems: Second order and transportation
lag.
UNIT-II:
Control systems Controllers and final control elements, Block diagram of a Petrochemical rector
control system.
UNIT-III:
UNIT-IV:
Stability Criterion, Routh Test, Root locus, Transient response from root locus, Application of
root locus to control systems Introduction to frequency response, Control systems design by
frequency response.
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UNIT-V:
Advanced control strategies, Cascade control, Feed forward control, ratio control, Smith
predictor, dead time compensation, internal model control.
UNIT -VI:
Outcomes:
Describe a process, how it works and what the control objectives are.
Describe processes with appropriate block diagrams.
Numerically model a process.
Identify the stability limits of a system.
Apply the advance control strategies.
Tune process controllers.
Experimentally determine the dynamic behavior of a process.
Design and operate control valves.
Text Book:
1. Process Systems Analysis and Control by D.R. Coughanowr, 2nd ed. McGraw Hill,
1991
Reference Books:
2. Coulson and Richardsons Chemical Engineering, Volume 3, 3rd Edition: Chemical and
Biochemical Reactors and Process Control, Richardson J. F. et.al, Elsevier India, 2006.
4. Process Dynamics and Control, Dale Seaborg, Thomas F. Edgar, Duncan Mellichamp,
2nd edition, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd., 2006.
5. Principles of Process Control. Patranabis, 3rd Edition McGraw-Hill Education Pvt. Ltd.,
2012.
6. Industrial Process Control Systems, 2nd Edition, Dale R. Patrick, Stephon, W. Fardo,
CRC Press, 2009.
10. Process control: Concepts, Dynamics & Control, S. K. Single, PHI Learning, 2009.
11. Process control, Peter Harriott, Tata McGraw-Hill 1964. (10th reprint 2008).
Learning Objectives:
To understand the various terms and activities related to economics which can be useful
during economical evaluation of any chemical process industries.
To understand the concepts and calculations involving time value of money, present and
future worth of property
To have the knowledge about capital recovery, depreciation and depreciation calculations
To understand the methodology of cost estimation including fixed and variable costs by
considering the concept of cost indices.
To understand the concept of balance sheet, profit and loss accounting and income
statement
To understand the concept of profitability evaluation of project and select the best
process alternative based on its economic evaluation
To understand the concept of rate of return and payout time, and replacement of existing
facilities
To have knowledge of the economic balance in evaporation, fluid flow, heat and mass
transfer, cyclic operations, reactors and inventory in process operations
To learn about the economic analysis of a complete process
To learn about multivariable input-output analysis for analyzing the production of
chemical products
UNIT-I:
Introduction: The process industries capital and interest economics and the process
engineer.
UNIT-II:
Capital Requirements for Process Plants: Cost indices equipment costs the Williams six-
tenths Factor service facilities buildings and other non-process items capital requirements
for complete plants-approximate cost estimates-detailed cost estimates total and process
investment the balance sheet sources of capital.
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UNIT-III:
Costs, Earnings, Profits and Returns: Variable costs fixed costs-explanation of individual
items of fixed costs-interest as an Item of cost using cost data-cost studies-the Income
statement-income statement ratio profits and earnings-a discussion of theoretical economy and
accounting-analysis of the income statement economic production charts capacity factors
incremental costs differential analysis of economic production charts
Economics of Selecting Alternates: Annual cost method present worth method equivalent
alternates.
UNIT-IV:
UNIT-V:
Economic Balance in Cyclic Operations: Batch operations (fixed cycle time) batch
operations (variable cycle time) multiple equipment units semicontinuous operations.
Economic Balance in Reactors: Economic analysis for variable feed and product grades,
variable recovery economic balance for waste stream concentrations economic balance for
yield in process operations-yield in a batch reactor (catalytic or noncatalytic)-yield in continuous
multistage reactors (noncatalytic)- yield in a flow reactor (catalytic)
UNIT-VI:
become familiar with various aspects related to economics and can apply them for
economic evaluation of chemical process and decide its economic feasibility
Analyze cash flow sequences and solve problems involving time value of money
Calculate profitability, rate of return of investments and cost estimation.
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Read and understand corporate financial statements (Balance sheet, income statement,
cash flow statement).
Choose projects/equipment from a set of possible alternatives.
Assess the impact of depreciation, taxation and other economic factors on the projects
feasibility.
Develop policies for assets replacement.
Assess alternative financing modes.
Make financially prudent decisions in everyday life.
Calculate optimal sizes of new chemical processes and subsequent expansion of capacity.
Describe multivariable input-output analysis.
Text Book:
Reference Books:
1. Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers, M.S.Peters and K.D.Timmerhaus,
McGraw Hill, 4th Ed., 1991.
2. Cost and Optimization Engineering, F.C. Jelen, McGraw-Hill, International ed., 1997.
Learning Objectives:
To gain an understanding of the definition of reaction rate, the variables affecting the rate
of reaction, and the kinetics of homogeneous reactions with respect to concentration
dependency and temperature dependency
To learn about the interpretation of batch reactor data obtained for both constant volume
and variable volume batch reactors for determining the kinetics of homogeneous
reactions of various types
To learn the basic concepts of design of ideal reactors in particular batch reactor, plug
flow reactor and mixed flow reactor
To understand the size comparison of single reactors, multiple reactor systems, recycle
reactor and autocatalytic reactions
To gain knowledge of design for reactions in parallel and reactions in series carried out in
batch, plug flow and mixed flow reactors. Also, to understand the concept of product
distribution in parallel and series reactions
To study the effects temperature and pressure on reaction kinetics and equilibrium
conversion from a thermodynamic point of view
To understand the design of reactors for non-isothermal, adiabatic and non-adiabatic
operations respectively for carrying out single reactions
To understand how exothermic reactions are carried out in mixed flow reactors as a
special case.
UNIT-I:
UNIT-II:
Interpretation of batch reactor data: constant volume batch reactor:- Analysis of total
pressure data obtained in a constant-volume system, the conversion, Integral method of analysis
of data general procedure, irreversible unimolecular type first order reactions, irreversible
bimolecular type second order reactions, irreversible trimolecular type third order reactions,
empirical reactions of nth order, zero-order reactions, overall order of irreversible reactions from
the half-life, fractional life method, irreversible reactions in parallel, homogenous catalyzed
reactions, autocatalytic reactions, irreversible reactions in series.
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UNIT-III:
Constant volume batch reactor first order reversible reactions, second order reversible
reactions, reversible reactions in general, reactions of shifting order, Differential method of
analysis of data.
Varying volume batch reactor: differential method of analysis, integral method of analysis,
zero order, first order, second order, nth order reactions, temperature and reaction rate, the search
for a rate equation.
UNIT-IV:
Introduction to reactor design: general discussion, symbols and relationship between CA and
XA; Ideal reactors for a single reaction- Ideal batch reactor, Steady-state mixed flow reactor,
Steady-state plug reactors.
Design for single reactions: Size comparison of single reactors, Multiple- reactor systems,
Recycle reactor, Autocatalytic reactions.
UNIT-V:
Design for parallel reactions: introduction to multiple reactions, qualitative discussion about
product distribution, quantitative treatment of product distribution and of reactor size.Irreversible
first order reactions in series, quantitative discussion about product distribution, quantitative
treatment, plug flow or batch reactor, quantitative treatment, mixed flow reactor, first-order
followed by zero-order reaction, zero order followed by first order reaction.
UNIT-VI:
Temperature and Pressure effects: single reactions- heats of reaction from thermodynamics,
heats of reaction and temperature, equilibrium constants from thermodynamics, equilibrium
conversion, general graphical design procedure, optimum temperature progression, heat effects,
adiabatic operations, non adiabatic operations, comments and extensions. Exothermic reactions
in mixed flow reactors-A special problem, multiple reactions.
Outcomes:
Analyze the experimental data obtained from ideal reactors and determine the kinetics of
homogeneous reactions of various types for both constant volume and variable volume
conditions.
Design ideal reactors for carrying out homogeneous reactions.
Compare the performance of various types of reactors including multiple reactor systems and
recycle reactors.
Design suitable reactors for carrying out reactions in parallel and reactions in series.
Analyze the effects of temperature and pressure on equilibrium constants and equilibrium
conversions.
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Design reactors for adiabatic and non-adiabatic operations.
Text Book:
1. Chemical Reaction Engineering, Octave Levenspiel, 3rd Ed. John Wiley & Sons, 1999.
References Books:
1. Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, H.S. Fogler, 2nd Edition. PHI, 1992.
3. Elementary Chemical Reactor Analysis, Aris. R., Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, 1969.
4. Modeling of Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design, Coker, A.K., Gulf Professional
Publishing, 2001.
Learning Objectives:
To calibrate and determine the time lag of various first and second order instruments.
To determine the response in single and two capacity systems with and with-out
interaction.
To understand the advanced control methods used for complex processes in the
industries. Different experiments like Flow, level and cascade control can be
configured and studied.
To study the open loop (Manual control) and the on/off controller, Proportional
controller, PI controller, PD controller, PID controller, Tuning of controller (Open
loop and close loop methods), and to study the stability of the system (Bode plot).
To understand the control valve operation and its flow characteristics.
To determine the damping coefficient and response of U-tube manometer.
Experiments:
1. Calibration and determination of time lag of various first and second order instruments.
Major equipment - First order instrument like Mercury-in-Glass thermometer and overall
second order instrument like Mercury-in-Glass thermometer in a thermal well.
2. Experiments with single and two capacity systems with and without interaction.
Major equipment- Single tank system, Two-tank systems (Interacting and Non-
Interacting).
3. Level control trainer
Major equipment - Level control trainer set up with computer.
4. Temperature control trainer
Major equipment -Temperature control trainer with computer.
5. Cascade control
Major equipment -Cascade control apparatus with computer.
6. Experiments on proportional, reset, rate mode of control etc.
Major equipment PID control apparatus
7. Control valve characteristics
Major equipment Control valve set up.
8. Estimation of damping coefficient for U-tube manometer
Major equipment - U-tube manometer.
Outcomes:
Learning Objectives:
To determine the order of reaction and rate constant using batch reactor, CSTR, and
PFR and analyze the data by differential and integral methods.
To determine the activation energy and specific reaction rate constant of a reaction of
a known order using a batch reactor.
To determine the rate constant and to study the effect of residence time on conversion
in CSTR and PFR.
To compare the experimental and theoretical values for space times and volumes of
reactors when CSTR in series.
To determine the RTD and dispersion number for packed bed and tubular reactors
using tracer.
Experiments:
1. Determination of the order of a reaction using a batch reactor and analyzing the data by
(a) differential method (b) integral method.
2. Determination of the activation energy of a reaction using a batch reactor.
3. To determine the effect of residence time on conversion and to determine the rate
constant using a CSTR.
4. To determine the specific reaction rate constant of a reaction of a known order using a
batch reactor.
5. To determine the order of the reaction and the rate constant using a tubular reactor.
6. CSTRs in series- comparison of experimental and theoretical values for space times and
volumes of reactors.
7. Mass transfer with chemical reaction (solid-liquid system) determination of mass
transfer coefficient.
8. Axial mixing in a packed bed. Determination of RTD and dispersion number for a
packed-bed using tracer and Determination of RTD and dispersion number in a tubular
reactor using a tracer.
Design experiments for the determination of the order of the reaction and reaction
rate constant for new reaction systems by using batch, CSTR and PFR.
Analyze and interpret the given reaction data by using various methods.
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Calculate the effect of flow rate; reactants on conversion in reactors (CSTR/PFR) in
series.
Distinguish the effect of residence time on conversion in CSTR and PFR.
Use the experimental kinetic data for reactor design.
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SUMMER TRAINING
Learning Objectives: The main objective of the internship is to gain up-to-date, practical
experience in the real-working situation, in contrast to information gained during studies
concerning mainly theoretical background of petrochemical and chemical engineering.
The students are guided (through the Industry representative) to learn the following aspects:
TRANSPORT PHENOMENA
Learning Objectives:
The estimation of transport properties like mass diffusivity, thermal conductivity and
viscosity.
To identify and solve various momentum transport problems based on shell momentum
balance approach.
To identify and solve various heat transport problems based on shell energy balance
approach.
Concepts of concentration distribution in solids and in laminar flow based on shell mass
balance approach.
The derivation of the equation of continuity & equation of motion in Cartesian
coordinates and curvilinear coordinates.
The unsteady state velocity profile, temperature profile and concentration profiles for
laminar flow conditions.
Basic concepts of turbulent flow transport.
UNIT-I:
Viscosity and the mechanisms of momentum transfer: Newtons law of viscosity (molecular
momentum transport), generalization of Newtons law of viscosity, pressure and temperature
dependence of viscosity, molecular theory of the viscosity of gases at low density, molecular
theory of the viscosity of liquids.
Thermal conductivity and the mechanisms of energy transport: Fouriers law of heat
conduction (molecular energy transport), temperature and pressure dependence of thermal
conductivity, and theory of thermal conductivity of gases at low density.
Diffusivity and the mechanisms of mass transport: Ficks law of binary diffusion (molecular
mass transport), temperature and pressure dependence of diffusivities, theory of diffusion in
gases at low density.
UNIT-II:
Shell momentum balances and velocity distributions in laminar flow: shell momentum
balances and boundary conditions, flow of a falling film, flow through a circular tube, flow
through annulus, flow of two adjacent immiscible fluids, creeping flow around a sphere.
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UNIT-III:
Shell energy balances and temperature distributions in solids and laminar flow: shell
energy balances; boundary conditions, heat conduction with an electrical heat source, heat
conduction with a nuclear heat source, heat conduction with a viscous heat source, heat
conduction with a Petrochemical heat source, heat conduction through composite walls, heat
conduction in a cooling fin, forced convection, free convection.
UNIT-IV:
Concentration distributions in solids and laminar flow: shell mass balances; boundary
conditions, diffusion through a stagnant gas film, diffusion with a heterogeneous Petrochemical
reaction, diffusion with a homogeneous Petrochemical reaction, diffusion into a falling liquid
film (gas absorption), diffusion into a falling liquid film (solid dissolution), diffusion and
Petrochemical reaction inside a porous catalyst.
UNIT-V:
The equations of change: Derivation of the equation of continuity in Rectangular and Polar
coordinates, the equation of motion, the equation of energy, the equation of continuity of a
component in multi component mixture (in rectangular coordinates only), the equations of
change in terms of the substantial derivative. Use of equations of change to solve one
dimensional steady state problems of momentum, heat and component transfer
UNIT VI:
Introduction to Turbulent transport, Time smoothing of equation change, Models for turbulent
flux (explanation of equations only).
Outcomes:
Determine diffusivity, thermal conductivity and viscosity at low and high pressure.
Derive momentum flux and velocity distribution for typical geometries.
Derive heat flux and temperature distribution for typical geometries.
Derive mass flux and concentration distribution for typical geometries.
Derive unsteady state velocity profile, temperature profile and concentration profile.
Derive equation of change for turbulent transport.
Analyze the momentum, heat and transport problems involved in process equipment.
Text Books:
1. Transport Phenomena by Bird R.B., Stewart W.C., Lightfoot F.N., 2nd ed. John
Wiley,1960.
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Reference Books:
1. Transport Processes : Momentum, Heat and Mass, C.J. Geankoplis, PHI, Allyn and
nd
Bacon Inc., 2 Revised Edition, 1983.
5. Mass Transport Phenomena, Christie J. Geankoplis, Ohio State Univ Bookstore, 1984.
Learning objectives:
To learn the know-how for the design of equipment for the refining of petroleum and for
the manufacture of petrochemical products.
To understand the necessary information on planning and scheduling of the process.
To get training for preparation of the flow sheet using computer aided drafting
techniques. Gain the knowledge in the representation of various units using symbols; in
preparing the work schedules, check lists, and the layout of the petroleum
refinery/petrochemical plant.
To get training in the estimation of the cost of the process, cost of the plant, maintenance
of the overall plant equipment and the economic viability of the plant will be given.
To learn the principles for the design of heat & mass transfer equipment, concepts on
specification of the pumps for fluid transportation, piping design and its layout.
To acquaint with the design of high temperature furnace equipment yielding high thermal
efficiency.
To learn the theoretical practical aspects for the design of various reactors used in
petroleum refining and manufacturing of petrochemical products.
UNIT-I:
UNIT-II:
Process planning, scheduling and flow sheet design: Flow sheet development-Computer aided
flow sheeting- The sequential modular simulation - Types of flow sheets - Computer aided flow
sheet design/drafting- Flow sheet symbols- Working schedules Information checklists-
Systems units- Systems of designs pressures- Time planning and scheduling- Plant Layout
Cost estimation and Economic evaluation.
UNIT-III:
Fluid flow equipment: Materials handling equipment & design basic concepts- Piping in fluid
transports processes- Pumping of fluids- Compression and expansion of fluids- Flow
measurements- Storage & containment of fluids- Transport of solids- Handling of solids.
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UNIT-IV:
Design of mass transfer equipment: Plate and packed distillation columns - Examples from
petrochemical industry-Distillation columns in refining-Atmospheric and vacuum distillation
column design.
Design of equipment for extraction, absorption, stripping, adsorption, Drying and humidification.
UNIT-V:
Design of Heat exchangers & Process Furnaces: Heat exchanger functions- Operating
principle Technological construction principles and circulation modes- Parameters Influencing
exchanger performance- Critical points in selecting Heat exchanger type and technological
design- Shell and tube heat exchangers- Compact non-tubular exchangers Air-cooled
exchangers- Furnace functions- Description of furnace- Different types of furnaces- Furnace
thermal efficiency Component parts of furnace- Designing a furnace.
UNIT-VI:
Design of reactors: An introduction to reactors- Reactors used in refineries like steam cracking
reactors, dimerization reactors, gas scrubbers, aliphatic alkylators, hydrogenates, catalytic
reformers, catalytic crackers, and hydrotreaters.
Do preliminary processes design of the heat, mass, fluid handling and reaction equipment
involved in petroleum refining, petrochemical and other process industries.
Prepare technical feasibility and economic viability reports.
Text Books:
2. Applied Process Design for Chemical & Petro Chemical Plants, E.E Ludwizg, Vol-1,2 &
3, Gulf professional publishing , 3rd Edition , Elsevier,2001.
3. Plant Design & Economics for Chemical Engineers, Max Peters, Klaus D. Timmerhaus,
Ronald West, 5th Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2011.
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Reference Books:
1. Chemical Engineering Design, R.Sinnot and Gavin Towler, 5th Edition, Butterworth-
Heinmann, 2009.
2. Chemical Process Equipment Selection & Design, J.R. Couper, W.R.Penny, J.R. Fair, &
S. M. Walas, Revised 2ndEdition, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2010.
5. A Guide to Chemical Engineering Process Design & Economics, Gael D.Ulrich, Process
Publishing, 1984.
6. Process Engineering and Design Using Visual Basic, ArunDatta, CRC Press, 2008.
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Learning Objectives:
To understand the basics of non-ideal flow and the concepts of RTD and conversion in
non-ideal flow
To learn the basics of diagnosing reactor ills
To get acquainted with the dispersion model, the tanks-in-series model and the
convection model for laminar flow and their applications in petrochemical reactions and
conversions
To understand the effects of earliness of mixing, segregation and RTD on conversions for
a self-mixing fluid and mixing of two immiscible fluids
To gain an overview of catalysis, catalysts, catalytic reaction mechanisms and rate
limiting step
To understand the basic concepts of heterogeneous reactions and to study the effect of
mass and heat transfer resistance on the overall rate for reactions with porous catalyst
particles
To learn the experimental methods for finding rates in solid-catalyzed reactions
To gain an insight into deactivating catalysts, mechanism of deactivation, rate and
performance equations involving deactivation
To understand the kinetics of fluid-fluid reactions and fluid-particles
To study the shrinking core model for spherical particles of unchanging and changing
sizes
To learn about determining the rate controlling step in non-catalytic fluid particle
reactions
UNIT-I:
Basics of non-ideal flow: E, the age distribution of fluid, the RTD, conversion in non-ideal flow
reactors, diagonizing reactors ills (qualitative discussion only).
UNIT-II:
The dispersion model- axial dispersion, correlations for axial dispersion, Petrochemical reaction
and dispersion.
The tanks in series model- pulse response experiments and the RTD, Petrochemical conversion.
The convection model for laminar flow- the convective model and its RTD, Petrochemical
conversion in laminar flow reactors.
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UNIT-III:
Earliness of mixing, segregation and RTD- self-mixing of a single fluid, mixing of two miscible
fluids.
Catalysis and catalytic reactors- catalysts, steps in a catalytic reactions, synthesizing a rate law,
mechanism and rate limiting step. (From chapter 6 Fogler).
UNIT-IV:
Solid catalyzed reaction:- pore diffusion resistance combined with surface kinetics, porous
catalyst particles, heat effects during reaction, performance equations for reactors containing
porous catalyst particles.
UNIT-V:
Deactivating catalysts- mechanisms of catalyst deactivation, the rate and performance equations.
UNIT-VI:
Fluid-particle reactions: kinetics- selection of a model, shrinking core model for spherical
particles of unchanging size, rate of reaction for shrinking spherical particles, extensions,
determination of rate controlling step.
Outcomes:
Carry out RTD studies on non-ideal flow reactors and determine the conversions
obtained.
Fit the experimental data to dispersion model, tanks-in-series model and the convection
model and to predict the conversions that can be obtained using the above models.
Predict the effect of earliness of mixing, segregation and RTD on conversion.
To determine the kinetics of solid catalyzed reactions, fluid-fluid reactions, and fluid-
particle reactions.
To carry out experiments for determining the rates of solid-catalyzed reactions.
To determine the rate of deactivation in solid-catalyzed reactions.
To determine the rate controlling step in fluid-particle reactions.
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Text Book:
1. Chemical Reaction Engineering by Octave Levenspiel 3rd ed. Wiley Eastern Ltd.
Reference Books:
1. Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, H.S. Fogler, 2nd Edition. PHI, 1992.
3. Elementary Chemical Reactor Analysis, Aris. R., Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, 1969.
4. Modeling of Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design, Coker, A.K., Gulf Professional
Publishing, 2001.
6. Chemical Reactor Theory: An Introduction, Denbigh K.G., and J.C.R. Turner, 3rd Ed.,
Cambridge University Press, 1984.
7. Chemical Reactor Analysis and Design, Froment, G.B., and K.B. Bischoff, 2nd Ed.,
Wiley, 1990.
8. An Introduction to Chemical Engineering Kinetics and Reactor Design, C.G. Hill Jr.,
John Wiley ,1977.
9. Chemical Reaction Engineering: A First Course, Metcalfe, I.S., Oxford University Press,
1997.
10. Chemical Reaction Engineering and Kinetics, Missen, R.W., C.A.Mims and B.A.
Saville, Wiley, 1999.
11. The Engineering of Chemical Reactions, Schmidt, L.D., Oxford University Press, New
York 1998.
13. Reaction Kinetics for Chemical Engineers, Stanley M.Walas. Uni Publishers, 1989.
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OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES
UNIT-I:
UNIT-II:
UNIT-III:
Linear programming-I:
UNIT-IV:
UNIT-V:
UNIT-VI:
Nonlinear programming-II:
Direct search methods: Random search methods- Grid search method- Univariate method-
Pattern directions- Powells method-Simplex method.
Indirect search (descent) methods: Gradient of a function- Steepest descent (Cauchy) method-
Conjugate gradient (FletcherReeves) method- Newtons method- Marquardt method- Quasi-
Newton methods- DavidonFletcherPowell method- Broyden-Fletcher-Goldfarb-Shanno
method- Test functions-MATLAB Solution of unconstrained optimization problems.
Outcomes:The students can do the following tasks after completion of the course:
Text Books:
1. Engineering Optimization: Theory and Practice, Singiresu S. Rao, 4th Edition, John
Wiley & Sons, 2009.
2. Optimization of Chemical Processes by T. F. Edgar and Himmelblau D, Mc-Graw Hill,
2001.
Reference Books:
1. Optimization for Engineering Design: Algorithms and Examples, Kalyanmoy Deb, PHI-
2009
2. Optimization Concepts and Applications in Engineering, Ashok Belegundu, Tirupathi R.
Chandrupatla, Cambridge University Press, 2011.
3. Practical Optimization: Algorithms and Engineering Applications, Andreas Antoniou,
Wu-shing Lu, Springer, 2007.
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OPEN ELECTIVE
Learning Objectives:
The course introduces the student different processes, transportation and storage of liquefied
Natural gas (LNG).
UNIT I: Introduction
Overview of LNG industry: History of LNG industry Base load LNG Developing an LNG
Project World and Indian Scenario Properties of LNG
UNIT II:
Liquefaction Technologies:
Propane precooled mixed refrigerant process Description of Air products C3MR LNG process
Liquefaction LNG flash and storage.
Other Liquefaction Processes: Description of Linde MFC LNG process- Precooling and
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) recovery Liquefaction and subcooling- Trends in LNG train
capacity strategy for grassroots plant- offshore LNG production.
UNIT III
Supporting Functional Units in LNG Plants: Gas pretreatment: Slug catcher NGL
stabilization column Acid gas removal unit Molecular sieve dehydrating unit Mercury and
sulfur removal unit NGL recovery Nitrogen rejection Helium recovery.
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UNIT IV
Integration with adjacent facilities Gas inter changeability Nitrogen injection Extraction of
C2+ components.
UNIT V
LNG Shipping Industry: LNG fleet Types of LNG ships Moss Membrane prismatic;
Cargo measurement and calculations.
Major equipment in LNG industry Cryogenic heat exchangers: Spiral Wound heat
exchangers Plate-fin heat exchangers Cold boxes; Centrifugal compressors Axial
compressors Reciprocating compressers.
LNG pumps and liquid expanders Loading Arms and gas turbines.
UNIT VI
Vaporizers: Submerged combustion vaporizers- Open rack vaporizers Shell and tube
vaporizers: direct heating with seawater, and indirect heating with seawater.
Ambient air vaporizers: Direct heating with ambient air Indirect heating with ambient air.
LNG tanks.
Safety design of LNG facilities Security issues for the LNG industry Environmental issues
Risk based analysis of an LNG plant.
Screen and apply latest technologies and techniques in the LNG industry.
Carry out preliminary design of LNG heat exchangers and vaporizers.
Carry out preliminary design and operate a plant for liquefaction of natural gas safely.
Plan and carry out preliminary design and operate re-gasification terminals.
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Text Book:
1. LNG: Basics of Liquified Natural Gas, I st Edition, Stanley Huang, Hwa Chiu and Doug
Elliot, PETEX, 2007
https://ceonline.austin.utexas.edu/petexonline/file.php/1/ebook_demos/lng/HTML/index.
html
Reference Books:
Open Elective
Learning Objectives:
This course introduces the student with the basics of coal bed methane by giving an overview of
reservoir, drilling and production.
UNIT-I
Introduction: Overview of coal bed methane (CBM) in India CBM vs conventional reservoirs.
UNIT-II
Geological influences on coat formation of coals Coal chemistry Significance of rank Cleat
system and natural fracturing.
UNIT-III
UNIT-IV
UNIT-V
Well Construction:Drilling-Cementing.
UNIT-VI
Water production and disposal:Water production rates from methane wells-Chemical content-
Environmental regulations-Water disposal techniques-Economics of coal bed methane recovery.
Outcomes:
Text Books:
1. Coal Bed Methane: Principles and Practice, R. E. Rogers, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall,
1994.
Reference Books:
Open Elective
Learning Objectives:
This course is designed to introduce a basic study of natural gas hydrates and its properties. The
student will be imparted the knowledge of
UNIT-I
Introduction: Overview of natural gas hydrates- Natural gas- Water molecule- Hydrates- Water
and natural gas- Free-Water- Heavy water- Units.
Hydrate types and formers: Type I hydrates- Type II hydrates- Size of the guest molecule- n-
Butane- Other hydrocarbons and non-hydrocarbon molecules- Chemical properties of potential
guests- Liquid hydrate formers- Type H hydrates- Hydrate forming conditions- Pressure-
Temperature- Composition- Other hydrate formers- Mixtures- Examples.
UNIT-II
Hydrate formation- hand calculation methods: Gas gravity method- K-Factor method-
Baillie-Wichert method- Comments on these methods- Examples.
Hydrate formation- computer methods: Phase equilibrium- Van der Waals and Platteeuw-
Parrish and Prausnitz-Ng and Robinson methods- Calculations- Commercial software packages-
Accuracy of these programs- Dehydration- Examples.
UNIT-III
UNIT-IV
Combating hydrates using heat and pressure: Use of heat- Heat loss from a buried pipeline-
Line heater deign- Two-Phase heater transfer- Depressurization- Melting a plug with heat-
Examples.
UNIT-V
Physical properties of hydrates: Molar mass - Density- Enthalpy of fusion- Heat capacity-
Thermal conductivity- Mechanical properties- Volume of gas in hydrate- Ice versus hydrate-
Examples.
Phase diagrams: Phase rule- Comments about phases- Single component systems- Binary
systems- Phase behavior below 0C- Multicomponent systems- Examples.
UNIT-VI
Water content of natural gas: Equilibrium with liquid water- Equilibrium with solids-
Examples.
Outcomes: After successful completion of the course, the students will be able to
Text Books:
1. Natural Gas Hydrates: A Guide for Engineers, John J. Carroll, Gulf Professional
Publishers, 2003.
2. Clathrate Hydrates of Natural Gases, E. Dendy Sloan, Jr., C. Koh, 3rd Edition, CRC
Press, 2007.
Reference Book:
Elective-I
PIPELINE ENGINEERING
Basic concepts in design, operation and maintenance of liquid and gas pipe lines.
Basic concepts related to the behavior of well fluids for proper designing of flow
lines/trunk pipe lines.
Procedures to obtain permissions toinstall pipe lines as per the State/DGMS regulations.
Operation and maintenance of gas compressors and compressor stations.
HSE issues of handling and transport of oil and gas.
Pipeline integrity management techniques.
UNIT-I:
UNIT-II:
Natural gas transmission:General flow equation Steady state - Impact of gas molecular
weight and compressibility factor on flow capacity - Flow regimes - Widely used steady-state
flow equations Summary of the impact of different gas and pipeline parameters on the gas flow
efficiency Pressure drop calculation for pipeline in series and parallel Pipeline gas velocity
Erosional velocity Optimum pressure drop for design purposes Pipeline packing
Determining gas leakage using pressure drop method Wall thickness / pipe grade
Temperature profile Optimization process Gas transmission solved problems.
UNIT-III:
Coolers : Gas coolers Air-cooled heat exchangers Heat transfer equations for coolers Fan
air mass flow rate Required fan power Gas pressure drop in coolers Iterative procedure for
calculations based on unknown T2.
UNIT-IV:
Liquid flow and pumps:Fully developed laminar flow in a pipe Turbulent flow Centrifugal
pumps Retrofitting for centrifugal pumps (Radial-flow) Pump station control Pump station
piping design.
UNIT-V:
UNIT-VI:
Text Books:
Reference Books:
Elective I
PETROLEUM PRODUCTION ENGINEERING
UNIT-I:
UNIT-II:
UNIT-III:
UNIT-IV:
Artificial lift methods: Sucker rod pumping- Gas lift & other lift systems
UNIT-V:
UNIT-VI:
Determine the well head pressure, down hole pressure and operating oil/ gas flow rates of
the reservoir
Identify formation damage and find remedial methods to bring the well back into
production.
Screen, design and operate artificial lifts on reservoir pressure depletions.
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Handle in case of any crisis at drilling/production installations.
Process oil and gas before supply to refinery/consumers.
Contribute to reservoir management as production engineersto prolong the reservoir life
with optimum production.
Text Books:
Reference Books:
Elective I
MULTICOMPONENT DISTILLATION
Learning Objectives:
VLE calculations like determination bubble point and dew point for multicomponent
systems using K-values and relative volatility.
Different shortcut procedures to calculate the equilibrium stages for given separation.
Various rigorous calculations methods like Lewis Matheson method, Thiele Geddes
method, BP method, Tridiagonal Matrix method.
Multicomponent flash vaporization, steam distillation and differential distillation.
Basic concepts and details of azeotropic distillation and extractive distillation.
Concepts for tray design and tray column sizing.
Different packing types, packing hydraulics .
Calculations for packing efficiency, concept of HTU and HETP concepts.
UNIT-I:
Introduction to distillation: Vapor liquid equilibrium (VLE)- K-Values and relative volatility-
ideal and non-ideal systems-effect of temperature, pressure and composition on K-values and
volatility-Phase diagrams-Calculations of bubble points and dew points- Azeotropes- Key
fractionation concepts Approximate material balance.
UNIT-II:
Short Cut Methods for Stage and Reflux Requirements: Pseudobinary systems-Hengstebeck
method; Emperical Methods: Various methods for calculation of minimum reflux ratio- Feneske
equation for minimum number of stages- FUG method-Erbar and Maddox method-Krkbride
equation for feed plate location-Distribution of non-key components: Hengstebeck and Geddes
method.
UNIT-III:
UNIT-IV:
Multicomponent single stage operations: Flash vaporization- Raleigh distillation and steam
distillation.
UNIT-V:
Tray design and operations: The common tray types-Tray capacity limits-Tray hydraulic
parameters- Flow regimes on trays.
Tray column sizing & tray efficiency: Tray design and tray efficiency fundamentals-
Predictions of tray efficiency.
UNIT-VI:
Packing efficiency & predictions: The transfer unit concept-The HETP concept Factors
affecting HETP HETP Predictions- Mass transfer models Rules of thumb Data
interpolation.
Outcomes:
After the completion of the course the student will be able to:
Determine bubble point and dew point for multicomponent mixtures using K-values and
relative volatility.
Determine minimum reflux ratio, minimum no. of stages, feed tray location, and
distribution of key components using various shortcut methods.
Determine the number of stages in multi-stage multicomponent towers by various
rigorous calculation methods.
Make calculations of multicomponent single stage operations like flash vaporization,
differential distillation and steam distillation.
Carry out the design of azeotropic distillation and extractive distillation systems
Design a tray and packed columns accounting efficiency terms.
Text Books:
Reference Books:
2. Distillation Principles and Processes, Sydney Young, White Mule Press, 2011.
(Using AUTOCAD)
Understanding of standard symbology used to represent various pipes, valves and fittings
and their use in development of P &ID (Piping & Instrument Diagram)
Understanding of standard symbology used to represent various instruments, sensing
elements, impulse lines, local & digital (DCS) instruments, pneumatic /electronic signals,
controllers, control valves, complex control loops etc.
Understanding of standard symbology used to represent process equipment.
Preparation of standard Process Flow Diagrams using AUTOCAD with required details
for Process Design.
Preparation of standard Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&IDS) using AUTOCAD, with
required details for design of piping, instrument systems.
Mechanical design & drawing of Heat & Mass Transfer & Storage Equipment.
Experiments
Create & use standard symbols for pipes, valves, fittings along with auxiliary details
such as insulation, heat tracing and ultimately create pipeline numbering /specification
system with details such as line size, metallurgy, rating, service, external (insulation /
heat tracing) condition etc., suitable for given application.
Create & use standard (ISA / ASME) symbols for sensing elements, instruments, signals
& control loops, control valves etc.
Draw standard Process Flow Diagram (PFD) in AUTOCAD using the steady state
Simulation output (flow diagram and Heat & Material balance) with flagged stream
numbers & basic stream conditions such flow, phase, pressure & temperature conditions.
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Draw a detailed Piping & Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) in AUTOCAD as per the
standard / specified details with piping specifications, instrumentation starting from
sensing element to complete control loops, basic details of the equipment including
nozzles, design conditions of the equipment, standard symbology to represent minor
piping such as drains, instrument lead-lines etc.
Carryout mechanical design & draw of (a) Shell & tube and Double Pipe Exchangers (b)
Distillation columns & absorber and (c) Spherical storage vessel using the process design
data.
Text Book:
1. Joshis Process Equipment Design by V.V. Mahajani, S.B. Umarji, 4th Edition,
Macmillan Publishers, 2009.
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Outcomes: The student shall be able to carry out the following tasks independently:
Create input file for given raw data (pure components & distillation cuts) by appropriate
pseudo-cut, thermodynamic model selection for hydrocarbon & sour applications
Create additional components suitable for usage of Utility streams (Steam, Boiler Feed
water, Air etc.) as appropriate for the requirement.
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Simulate a process plant using a basic process flow diagram /scheme by building a
simulation flow chart /environment and converging the model (a) reflecting the actual
plant operating conditions, while rating and /or troubleshooting and (b) meeting the
desired objectives, while designing or sizing.
Use techniques to converge of recycle loops with minimal iterations and apply suitable
accuracy margins for convergence.
Use three-phase separation / decant techniques for moisture bearing hydrocarbons as
appropriate.
Use appropriate tray efficiencies (from literature) for various distillation applications and
optimizing reflux ratio / Reboiler duties / number of trays for a given product
specifications.
Size /rate the pipeline& pumping systems for single /two phase applications and evaluate
multiphase pipelines for slug /dump conditions etc.
Carryout detailed thermal sizing or rating of shell & tube exchangers as per TEMA
specifications and API guidelines.
Generate Heat & Material Balance of the streams with required physical & chemical
properties from converged simulation.
Generate sized equipment data sheets as per the industry standards with required information for
detailed design / manufacture.
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Learning Objectives:
To give a clear, organized and accurate oral presentation of Summer Training Report.
To provide verbally/ through power point presentation of condensed large amounts of
technical information into concise, condensed analysis.
Sharing the practical knowledge obtained during training with fellow students
The presentation of the summer training report by the candidates should be conducted by a
committee constituted by the Head of the Department for evaluation.
Summer training report of the students shall be evaluated for 50 marks by the committee
appointed by the university.
Learning Objectives:
To educate in HSE in handling and storage of hazardous chemicals and in safe operation
of unit operations/ unit processes like reactions, distillations, compression/expansion, and
absorption/desorption etc.
To learn the principles of designing equipment eliminating the possibilities of fire,
explosion, toxic releases etc.
To learn how to overcome hazardous situations during installation, pre-commissioning,
commissioning, normal operation and/or during execution of any maintenance work.
To learn various techniques and measures available to investigate industrial accident.
UNIT-I:
Introduction: Safety programs - Engineering ethics - Accident and loss statistics - Acceptable
risk - Public perceptions - The nature of the accident process - Inherent safety.
Toxicology: How toxicants enter biological organisms - How toxicants are eliminated from
biological organisms - Effects of toxicants on biological organisms - Toxicological studies -
Dose Vs response - Models for dose and response curves - Relative toxicity - Threshold limit
values.
UNIT-II:
Source models: Introduction to source models - Flow of liquid through a hole - Flow of liquid
through a hole in a tank - Flow of liquids through pipes - Flow of vapor through holes - Flow of
gases through pipes - Flashing liquids - Liquid pool evaporation or boiling - Realistic and worst-
Case releases.
UNIT-III:
Toxic release and dispersion models: Parameters affecting dispersion - Neutrally buoyant
dispersion models - Pasqual-Gifford model - Dense gas dispersion-Case Study.
UNIT-IV:
Fires and explosions: Classification of fires - The fire triangle - Distinction between fires and
explosions Definitions - Flammability characteristics of liquids and vapors - Limiting oxygen
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concentration and Inerting - Flammability diagram - Ignition energy Autoignition Auto
oxidation - Adiabatic compression - Ignition sources - Sprays and mists Explosions. Case
Study.
Designs to prevent fires and explosions: Inerting - Static electricity - Controlling static
electricity - Explosion-Proof equipment and instruments Ventilation - Sprinkler systems -
Miscellaneous designs for preventing fires and explosions.
UNIT-V:
Introduction to reliefs: Relief concepts Definitions - Location of reliefs - Relief types - Relief
scenarios - Data for sizing reliefs - Relief systems.
UNIT-VI:
Hazards identification: Process hazards checklists - Hazards surveys - Hazards and operability
studies - Safety reviews - Other methods.
Risk assessment: Review of probability theory - Event trees - Fault trees - QRA and LOPA.
Outcomes:After the course, the students will become knowledgeable in the following:
Accessing the various hazards involved in handling hydrocarbons in Oil & Gas sector.
Visualization of all possible safety issues at all the phases of industry by applying the
techniques like Hazop, QRA etc.
Steps to be followed during design stages to overcome possible safety threats.
Measurement and monitoring of safety index.
Fire preventing/Firefighting systems.
Accident investigation process-Root causes analysis.
Text Book:
Reference Books:
2. Guidelines For Process Safety: Fundamentals in General Plant Operations, Center for
Chemical Process Safety of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, 1995.
4. Government of India: The Factories Act 1948, amended 1954, 1970, 1976 and 1987;
The manufacture, storage and import of hazardous chemicals rules, 1989; The
Explosives Act 1884; The Petroleum Act 1934; National policy on safety, Health and
environment at workplace, Government of India; Constitutional provisions of
occupational safety and health, The Constitution of India.
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ELECTIVE II
POLYMER TECHNOLOGY
Learning Objectives:
UNIT-I:
Classification of polymers: Based on source, structure, applications, thermal behavior, and mode
of polymerization.
UNIT-II:
Measurement of molecular weight and size: End group analysis, Colligative property
measurement, light scattering, ultra centrifugation, solution viscosity and molecular size and gel
permeation chromatography, poly-electrolytes.
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UNIT-III:
Polymer structure and physical properties: The crystalline melting point, the glass transition
temperature, Properties involving large deformations, Properties involving small deformations,
Property requirements and polymer utilization.
UNIT-IV:
Degradation of Polymers, Role of the following additives in the polymers: Fillers and reinforcing
fillers ii) Plasticizers iii) Lubricants iv) Antioxidants and UV stabilizers v) Blowing agents vi)
Coupling agents vii) Flame retardents viii) Inhibitors.
UNIT-V:
Brief description of manufacture, properties and uses of i) Polyethylene (HDPE&LDPE), ii) Poly
propylene iii) Polyvinylchloride iv) Polystyrene v) Polytetrafloroethylene vi) Polymethyl
methacrylate vii) Polyvinyl acetate & Polyvinyl alcohol.
UNIT-VI:
Polymer Processing: Molding, Extrusion, other processing methods (calandering, casting,
coating, foaming, forming, laminating), multi-polymer systems and composites, additives and
compounding.
Outcomes:
Text Books:
Reference Books:
Elective II
FLUIDIZATION ENGINEERING
Learning Objectives:
UNIT-I:
UNIT-II:
UNIT-III:
UNIT-IV:
Bubbles in dense bed: Single rising bubbles- Davidson model for gas flow at bubbles-
Evaluation of models for gas flow at bubbles.
Bubbling fluidized beds: Experimental findings- Estimation of bed Voidages- Physical models:
Simple Two phase model; K-L model.
UNIT-V:
High velocity fluidization: Turbulent fluidized bed- Fast fluidization- Pressure drop in turbulent
and fast fluidization.
Solids movement, mixing, segregation and staging: Vertical movement of solids- Horizontal
movement of solids; Staging of fluidized beds.
UNIT-VI:
Gas dispersion and gas interchange in bubbling beds: Dispersion of gas in beds- Gas
interchange between bubble and emulsion- Estimation of gas interchange coefficients.
Particle to gas mass transfer: Experimental Interpolation of mass transfer coefficients- Heat
transfer- Experimental heat transfer from the bubbling bed model.
Outcomes:
Text Books:
1. Fluidization Engineering, Kunii Diazo and Octave Levenspiel, 2nd Edition, John Wiley
& Sons Inc, 1991.
2. Fluidized Bed Technology: Principles and Applications, J.R. Howard, Taylor and
Francis, 1989.
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Reference Books:
2. Handbook of Fluidization and Fluid Particle Systems, Wen-Ching Yang, CRC Press,
2003.
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Elective II
UNIT-I:
UNIT-II:
Carbon rejecting processes by thermal treatment: Different processes- Common points and
specific features- Points in common, specific features and differences, Delayed coking and
similar processes-Fluid coking and similar processes.
UNIT-III:
Resid cat cracking- Performance of thermal carbon rejection processes- Pyrolysis processes,
Resid cat cracking - Products and further uses- Products from pyrolysis processes- Products from
resid cat cracking.
UNIT- IV:
UNIT- V:
Types of catalytic hydrotreating processes: Fixed bed processes, moving bed processes,
ebullated bed processes. Upgrading and uses of products.
UNIT- VI
1. Know how to upgrade low value, near zero demand heavy oils to high value and high
demand products.
2. Characterize heavy oils containing asphaltenes, Resins etc.
3. Familiarize with hydrogen addition and Carbon Rejection processes.
Text Book:
1. Resid and Heavy Oil Processing, J.F. Le Page, S.G. Chatila and M. Davidson, Editions
Technip, 1992.
Reference Book:
1. Heavy Oil Processing Handbook, Teruo Noguchi, Research Association for Residual
Oil Processing, 1991.
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Elective III
UNIT-I:
Review of numerical methods and their application in fluid flow, heat transfer, phase equilibria&
mass transfer operations.
Equations of state: Mathematical formulation Solving equations of state using Excel & Solver-
Solving equations of state using MATLAB with a few examples.
UNIT-II:
UNIT-III:
UNIT-IV:
UNIT-V:
Chemical reactors: Mathematical formulation of reactor problems plug flow reactor and batch
reactor, continuous stirred tank reactor-Using MATLAB to solve ordinary differential equations-
Isothermal plug flow reactor, Non isothermal plug flow reactor- Using FEM LAB to solve
ordinary differential equations- Isothermal plug flow reactor, Non isothermal plug flow reactor-
Reactor problems with mole changes and variable density-Chemical reactors with mass transfer
limitations- Continuous stirred tank reactors-Transient continuous stirred tank reactors.
UNIT-VI:
Fluid flow in two and three dimensions: Mathematical foundation of fluid flow- Entry flow in
a pipe-Entry flow of a non-newtonian fluid-flow in microfluidic devices-Turbulent flow in a
pipe-Start Up flow in a pipe-Flow through an orifice-Flow in a serpentine mixer-Boundary
conditions-Non dimensionalization.
Outcomes:
The students well trained in the computational methods of chemical engineering shall be able to
do the following tasks:
Identify suitable software package (EXCEL, MATLAB , FEM LAB etc., ) to solve a
given chemical engineering modeling problem.
Attain proficiency to write code and utilize tools available in various softwares to solve
the given problem.
Debug and troubleshoot code for the generation of solution.
Interpretation of software based simulation results from prior chemical engineering
knowledge.
Parametric analysis and case studies for process system analysis.
Text Book:
References Books:
Elective III
Learning Objectives:
Existing and ongoing trends in chemical engineering require systematic analysis of complex
chemical processes through the medium of process modeling and simulation. The following
objectives need to be achieved through the course on process modeling and simulation:
Basic philosophy of process model development and simulation for chemical engineering
processes.
Theory of numerical methods applicable for the solution of linear and non-linear system
of equations.
Theory of numerical differentiation, integration and regression.
Modeling of chemical processes using partial differential equations.
UNIT-I:
UNIT-II:
UNIT-III:
UNIT-IV:
UNIT-V:
Computer simulation examples: Gravity flow tank- Three CSTRs in series-Binary distillation
column- Batch reactor-Simulation of Non-isothermal CSTR-VLE dew point, bubble point
calculations - Countercurrent heat exchanger.
UNIT-VI:
Text Books:
2. Numerical Methods for Engineers, S.K. Gupta, New Age International, 1995.
Reference Books:
3. Applied Mathematics and Modeling for Chemical Engineers, R. G. Rice, D. D. Do, John
Wiley & Sons, 1995.
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4. Chemical Process Modeling and Computer Simulation, Jana Amiya K. 2nd Edition, PHI
learning, 2011.
5. Numerical Simulation of Fluid Flow and Heat, Mass Transfer process, N. C. Markatos,
D. G. Tatchell, M. Cross; Springer, 1986.
Elective III
PROCESS INTEGRATION
Learning Objectives:
1. To learn the fundamental principles in chemical process integration.
2. To provide a deeper insight into the graphical techniques for process integration.
3. To visualize the potential of process integration for enhancing the efficiency of the
existing process in terms of optimal raw material utilization, energy and waste
minimization.
4. To visualize similarities between energy and water pinch problems.
5. To systematically address process integration through mathematical techniques.
UNIT-I:
UNIT-II:
UNIT-III:
Energy integration - Energy targets:Composite curves; Heat recovery pinch; Problem table
algorithm; Grand composite curve; Combined heat and power generation; Integration of heat
pumps.
UNIT-IV:
Energy integration cost targets: Number of heat exchange units; Heat exchange area targets;
Number of shells target; Capital cost targets; Total cost targets.
Energy integration network design: The pinch design method and streams splitting; Design
for multiple pinches.
UNIT-V:
Water system design: Water use; Targeting maximum water reuse for single contaminants;
Limiting composite curves; Water pinch; Design for maximum water reuse for single
contaminants.
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UNIT-VI:
Outcomes:
After doing the course the students must possess analytical skills for the sustainable design of
chemical processes and shall be able to
Identify envelopes in existing processes that can be subjected to energy and mass
integration.
Extract data from industrial processes to carry out process integration.
Estimate minimum hot and cold utilities in a heat integration project.
Design heat exchanger network above and below the pinch.
Evaluate capital and total cost targets.
Identify optimal distillation sequence among the alternatives.
Design an efficient water utility network.
Formulate MILP problems for super structure optimization of heat exchanger networks
and distillation sequences.
Text Books:
1. Smith R., (2005). Chemical Process Design and Integration, John Wiley Sons Ltd.,
England.
2. Biegler L.T., Grossmann, I.E. and Westerberg A.W., (1997). Systematic methods of
chemical process design, Prentice Hall PTR, New Jersey.
3. Mahmood M. El Halwagi., (2006). Process integration, Volume 7, Process system
engineering series, Elsevier, Amsterdam.
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Elective IV
CATALYSIS
UNIT-I:
UNIT-II:
UNIT-III:
Reaction Kinetics I:The Rate Equation and Power Rate Laws; Reactions and Thermodynamic
Equilibrium; Temperature Dependence of the Rate; Integrated Rate Equations: Time
Dependence of Concentrations in Reactions of Different Orders; Coupled Reactions in Flow
Reactors: The Steady State Approximation; Coupled Reactions in Batch Reactors; Catalytic
Reactions;
UNIT-IV:
UNIT-V:
Reaction Rate Theory:Introduction; The Boltzmann Distribution and the Partition Function;
Partition Functions of Atoms and Molecules; Maxwell Boltzmann Distribution of Velocities;
Total Partition Function of System; Translational Partition Function; Vibrational Partition
Function; Molecules in Equilibrium; Collision Theory; Activation of Reacting Molecules by
Collisions: The Lindemann Theory; Transition State Theory; Thermodynamic Form of the Rate
Transition State Expression; Transition State Theory of Surface Reactions.
UNIT-VI:
Outcomes:
Know various techniques for catalyst preparation including zeolites, monoliths etc.,
Know various characterization properties a catalyst must possess for its functionality
Know various catalyst surface and materials characterization techniques and analysis of
associated results
Be able to identify pertinent adsorption based kinetic models for existing laboratory data
Be able to apply various reaction rate theories for industrial catalysis problems
Have a sound knowledge with respect to the catalysis practiced in chemical industry for
hydrogenation/dehydrogenation reactions, petroleum refinery processes, petrochemical
processes and environmental processes.
Text Books:
Elective - IV
PROCESS TROUBLESHOOTING
Learning Objectives:
UNIT-I:
Centrifugal pumps: What can go wrong?; How pumps work: Rattling Equals Cavitation; Why
pumps cavitate on start- up; Origins of cavitation; Starting troublesome pumps and ensuring
minimum recirculation flow; Consequences of cavitation : Oversized pumps surge, When not to
pull a pump, Internal recirculation; Worn- out impeller; Blowing seal : Rough running, check
spare pumps, Avoiding motor failures, Expanding pump capacity.
Process Heaters: Draft; Reduced draft; Combustion air supply; Trimming burner operation;
Optimizing excess air; Optimizing heater draft; Excessive draft; Plugged draft gauges;
Insufficient Air; Optimizing excess air; Flue gas oxygen; Flame appearance; Fin tube damage;
Sealing skin leaks; Convection and radiation; Draft measurements; Leak prevention; Air
preheaters; Preheater vibration; Other Ideas to save energy; Measuring heater temperatures;
Spotting hot tubes; Cooling overheated tubes; Coke deposition; Oil burning; Heater huffing and
puffing; Expanding heater capacity; Draft limited; Heat absorption limited.
UNIT-II:
Process Heat exchangers: Process heat transfer, fouling, high pressure drop and chemical
cleaning.
Water Coolers: Plugged tubes; Back flushing; Air bumping; Acid cleaning; Calculating water
flow rate; Hydrocarbons leaking into cooling towers; Which exchanger is leaking?; Warm
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cooling tower; High exchanger outlet temperature; Water side fouling; Biological growth; pH
control; Cycles of condensation; Monitoring exchanger fouling.
UNIT-III:
Distillation Towers: Confusing Incidents; High liquid level induces flooding; Vertical
temperature survey; Two phase bottom level problem; Foaming; Expanding tray capacity;
Damaged trays; Liquid filled towers; reflux changes; Level control; Reboiler problems; Trapout
pans; Plugged reboilers; Repair of trapout pans; steam side problems; Blown condensate seal;
Reflux problems.
Vacuum Towers: Loss of bottoms pump suction pressure: Insufficient quench, TGO pan
overflows, Grand oil, Suction screen, Air leak; High flash zone pressure; Thermal cracking;
Ejector problems: Air leaks, Motive steam quality, Condensers, Plugged seal legs, Ejector
internals; Black gas oil; Excessive production of trim gas oil; Low pumparound draw
temperatures; Light resid; Steam to heater passes; Projects to improve gas oil recovery; Transfer
line failures: Furnace tube failures.
UNIT-IV:
Crude Distillation - Interpreting process drop data; The solution is an aspect of the problem;
Eliminating the gas oil; A tray construction error; Correcting the tray problem; Typical
troubleshooting problems: Decreased fractionation, upset tray decks; Improper heat balance,
Raise pumparound to save energy, Light naphtha end point, Dirty naphtha; Steam stripping cat
cracker feed;Causes of inadequate stripping; Steam stripping summary; Defining the project
scope; Stripping steam rates; Gathering the artificial intelligence; Diesel oil stripping; Jet fuel
stripper; Bottoms stripper; The wrap up meeting; Leaking Drawoff trays; Welded trapout pans;
Overhead Condenser corrosion; Exchanger train fouling; Preflash towers save energy; Energy
saving; Preflash tower foaming; Rising energy index.
Delayed Coking processes Coking heater; Mass velocity and heat flux; Feed interruptions;
Velocity steam; Sodium; Light resid; Foamovers; Parallel Passes; Steam air decoking; On-line
spalling; Wet gas compressor; A fouled overhead condenser; Vapor line restrictions; Wet gas
compressor rotor fouling; Combination tower; Explosion proof trays; Energy savings; Coke
drum cycles affect combination tower operation; Minimizing coke yields.
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UNIT-V:
Fluid Catalytic Cracking Units Catalyst steam stripping; Riser temperature control with
stripping stream; Observing optimum stripping steam rates with high concentration of CO in
regenerator flue gas; Catalyst poisoning affects wet gas compressor performance; Compressor
surge affects regen slide valve; Causes of increased hydrogen production; Resin entrainment into
FCCU feed; Catalyst regeneration problems: Air grid troubles, Insufficient air, Regeneration size
and spent catalyst distribution, Identifying air grid damage; Catalyst deactivation; Catalyst
deactivation Vs. refactory feed; Reducing regenerator temperature; Troubleshooting cyclone
malfunctions: Dipleg unsealed, plugged dipleg, Dipleg failure; Air blower problems; Catalyst
feed mixing; Cracking catalyst data.
Amine Regeneration and Scrubbing Dirty amine; The seeds of destruction; Dirty amine
ruins operation; Cleaning up amine: Corrosion inhibitors; reboiler corrosion; Regenerator feed
temperature; Reclaimer operation: Washing the reclaimer, How much soda ash to use; Extending
reclaimer tube life, Using a reclaimer instead of a filter; Foaming: Early warning system, Causes
and cures of foaming; Liquid liquid amine scrubbers; Declining amine strength; Retrofitting
tips; Cut reboiler steam usage; Minimizing CO2 recovery.
UNIT-VI:
Alkylation The alkylation process; Process flow; Acid carry over; Physical carry over; Low
isobutene concentration; Reduced acid circulation; Poor mixing.
Sulfur Recovery Sulfur recovery chemistry; Process flow; What can go wrong : Finding lost
conversion, measuring sulfur losses, Wrong air ratio, Plenty of catalyst, Reactor problems, COS
and CS2, Leaking reheat exchanger, Sulfur fog, Cold reheat gas, When to change catalyst;
Pressure drop; Carbon deposits; Leaks cause pressure drop; Preventing boiler leaks; Condenser
leaks; Routine pressure surveys; Plugged seal legs; Shortened seal legs; Catalyst support screens;
Start- up tips; Avoid deficient oxygen; Start up atmospheric vent; Maximizing plant capacity;
Oxygen enrichment; Fail safe with O2; Bypass reheat exchanger; increased front end pressure;
Hydrocarbon in acid gas ; Water vapor and carbon dioxide; Reactor inlet baskets; Pyrophoric
iron; Tail gas clean up.
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Outcomes:
After the course, the students will become adept in Process Troubleshooting Courseand must be
able to do the following:
For each equipment, prepare a summary document that provides the operating range of
parameters and variables of all important sections of the equipment. The equipments
refer to pumps, heaters, refrigeration systems, process heaters, water coolers, distillation
and vacuum towers. The graduate engineer will be able to identify process upsets in
advance and take necessary corrective actions proactively.
Monitoring of reactors/converters - root cause analysis for low conversion optimizing
feed ratios and operating parameters.
Classify and identify all important parameters associated with safety regulations of the
process equipment.
Be able to analyze the impact of variations in operating parameters on the performance of
process /equipment.
Identify possible reasons for malfunctioning of an equipment.
Suggest possible remedial mesures for process startup and regular operation of the
equipment and overall process.
For a process, identify all possible reasons for its process deviation/upset. The processes
may refer to Crude Distillation Unit, Delayed Coking Unit, Fluid Catalytic Cracking,
Sulfur Recovery and Alkylation Units.
Textbooks:
Elective IV
Learning Objectives:
UNIT-I:
UNIT-II:
UNIT-III:
UNIT-IV:
UNIT-V:
UNIT-VI:
Outcomes:
Text Books:
PROJECT WORK
Learning Objectives: The students are guided to learn the following aspects:
a) The project work should consist of a comprehensive design project of one of the Petroleum
Refinery Units/ a Petrochemical plant in the form of a report with the following chapters:
1. Introduction
2. Physical and chemical properties and uses
3. Literature survey for different processes
4. Selection of the process
5. Material and energy balances
6. Specific equipment design, (Process as well as mechanical design with drawing),
including computer programs wherever possible, of heat transfer equipments or
separation equipments or reactors
7. General equipment specifications
8. Plant location and layout
9. Materials of construction
10. Health and safety factors
11. Preliminary cost estimation
12. Bibliography.
b) Modeling & Simulation of any petroleum refining unit/petrochemical process.
c) Any experimental work with physical interpretations.
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Outcomes: The student shall be able to independently carryout the following tasks: