Chemical Engineering 3rd&4th Semester Syllabus
Chemical Engineering 3rd&4th Semester Syllabus
Chemical Engineering 3rd&4th Semester Syllabus
UNIT-I: BASIC CONCEPTS: The terminologies of thermodynamics, 3 CH 05/3 PP05/3 CT 05 PROCESS CALCULATIONS
the variables and quantities of thermodynamics, categorization
This subject deals with the fundamentals of chemical engineering
of systems and processes. Energy classifications, point and operations and processes in an accessible style to help the students gain
path properties, energy in transition, heat and work, reversible a thorough understanding of chemical process calculations.
and irreversible processes, phase rule. (8) The chief objective of this subject is to prepare students to make
UNIT-II: FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS: First law of analysis of chemical processes through calculations and also to develop
thermodynamics - Types of energy, work, heat and energy in them systematic problem-solving skills. The students are introduced
the application of law of combining proportions to chemical reactions, also
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to formulating and solving material and energy balances in processes with 4. Calibration of pressure gauge using Dead Weight Tester.
and without chemical reactions 5. Measurement of level using air purge or capacitance type level detector.
6. Measurement of flow using magnetic flow meter or Ultrasonic flow
SECTION A meter.
UNIT-I: Introduction to Chemical engineering calculations, units and 7. Calibration of thermocouple/Bimetallic thermocouple/Resistance
dimensions, mole and molecular weight, properties of gases, thermocouple.
vapors, liquids, solutions and solids, gas laws, partial 8. Calibration of Pressure gauge/ Pnuematic pressure recorder/
pressures, vapor pressures, saturation and equilibria, Raoults Differential pressure recorder.
law, partial saturation and humidity. (8) 9. Calibration of Orificemeter/ Venturimeter / Rotameter/ Gas flow meter.
UNIT-II: Material balances without chemical reactions, stoichiometry 10. Estimation of viscosity by Redwood/ Saybolt/ Ostwald viscometer.
and unit operations distillation,absorption, stripping, extraction, 11. Calibration of pH meter.
leaching, crystallization, drying, and psychrometry. Recycle, 12. Calibration of Conductivity meter.
purge and bypass calculations. (8) All above experiments are to be arranged in the laboratory. Minimum
8 experiments are required to be performed by the student to complete the
UNIT-III: Material balances involving chemical reactions, simple
term work.
oxidation reaction, calculations involving combustion of
gaseous, liquid and solid fuels. Recycle, purge and bypass 3CH07 / 3PP08 / 3CT08 STRENGTH OFMATERIALS-LAB.
calculations.
Practicals :
Introduction to unsteady state material balances. (8)
Minimum Six to Eight out of following:
SECTION B
1. Tension test on metals.
UNIT-IV: Energy balance - heat capacity and calculation of enthalpy
2. Compression test on materials.
changes, Enthalpy changes for phase transitions, evaporation,
3. Shear test on metals.
clausius - clapeyron equation. (7) 4. Impact test on metals.
UNIT-V: Energy balances with chemical reaction - heat of reaction and 5. Hardness test on metals.
adiabatic flame temperature calculations. (7) 6. Torsion test on metals.
UNIT-VI: Heating value of fuels. Calculations involving theoretical and 7. Deflection of beams.
excess air, heat and material balances of combustion 8. Modulus of rupture test.
processes. (7) 9. Deflection of springs.
Text Books: Practical examination shall be viva-voce based on above practical
1. B.I.Bhatt and S.M.Vora, “Stoichiometry”, Tata McGraw Hill, 3rd Edition, and the syllabus of the course.
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3CH08 / 3CT09 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
2. A.Hougen, K.M. Watson and K.A.Ragatz, “Chemical Process
THERMODYNAMICS-I–LAB
Principles”, Vol 1, John Wiley
List of Study Experiments:
3CH06 PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION - LAB 1. Study of low temperature refrigeration system.
2. Study of ranking power cycle.
List of experiments: 3. Study of steam nozzles
1. Measurement of temperature using thermocouple or RTD or Thermistor 4. Study of steam turbine
and to find their characteristics. 5. Study of boiler
2. Measurement of high temperature using radiation or Optical pyrometer. 6. Study of mounting accessories of boiler.
3. Measurement of pressure using LVDT or Strain gauge transducer. 7. Study of condensers.
8. Study of economizer and superheater.
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9. Visit to thermal power station. UNITV: Pumping and compressing of chemicals and gases,
All above experiments are to be arranged in the laboratory. Minimum reciprocating pumps, rotary pumps, centrifugal pumps and
8 experiments are required to be studied by the student to complete the blowers. NPSH and calibration.
term work. Mixing and agitation of fluids. Compressible fluid flow and
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aerodynamics. (8)
SEMESTER:FOURTH
UNITVI: Flow past immersed bodies, flow through packed bed fluidized
4CH01 FLUID FLOW OPERATIONS bed.
The subject gives the knowledge of fluid flow and various fluid Introductory concepts of two-phase flow. (6)
transportations. This knowledge is useful in different subjects to be studied Books Recommended:
in Chemical Engineering course. 1. McCabe Smith: Unit Operations in Chemical Engineering, McGraw
Hill
Objectives: After studying the subject student will be able,
2. Chemical Engineering, Vol. 1, Coulson J. M. and Richardson J. F.
1. To distinguish between different types of fluids.
Butterworth Heinemann, Oxford.
2. To understand the concept of viscosity.
3. To Calculate flow rates.
4CH02 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS-II
4. To understand the principles behind different flow meters.
5. To understand the principle and working of different fluid flow Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics is primarily concerned with
machinery. the application of thermodynamics to phase equilibria and reaction
equilibria. It is concerned with the application of Thermodynamics to heat-
SECTION A
to-work and work-to-heat conversion devices. Chemical engineers are
UNITI: Properties of fluids and their classification. seriously concerned with the calculation of work in separation and in mixing
Fluid statics: Forces on fluids, pressure depth relationship for processes. Its applications are obvious in the design of Chemical
engineering equipments in processes.
compressible and incompressible fluids. Forces on submerged
Objective:
bodies. Rigid body motion, pressure measurements, Euler’s
After studying this subject the student will have:
equation. (8) 1. The mathematical abilities required for applying
UNITII: Kinematics of flow, Description of velocity field, Stream thermodynamics to practical problems.
functions, Angular velocity, Fluids in circulation, Irrational flow. 2. Its applications in the design of Chemical engineering
Dimensional analysis; Buckingham’sÐ.theorem ; equipments in processes.
Dimensionless numbers and their physical significance;
SECTIONA
Similitude criteria. Mixing and agitation of fluid, Types of mixers
UNIT-I: First law of thermodynamics, equation of state, critical
and their selection; Power requirement. (7)
properties, Vander Wall’s constants, Virial expansions, Redlich-
UNITIII: Fluid flow: Laminar and turbulent flows; Pressure drop in pipes
Kwong equation, Beattle-Bridgeman equation.
and tubes, pipe fittings and pipe network and friction factor;
First law applied to thermodynamic processes and calculations
Conservation of mass, momentum and energy; Navier-Stokes
of work, free energy and heat changes. Maxwell relation
equation; Mechanical energy balance and Bernoulli’s
equation, second law and third law of thermodynamics.
Theorem. (8)
Thermodynamics relations based on second law. Relation
SECTION B between Cp and Cv, compressibility factor and coefficient of
thermal expansion, concept of residual entropy and entropy of
UNITIV: Flow measuring devices for chemical plants: Orifice meter, nozzle
equilibrium. (8)
and venturi meters, rotameter and pitot tube. (8)
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UNIT-II: Partial molar and apparent molar properties, Gibbs Duhem 2. Thermodynamics for Chemical Engineering: H. C. Weber and J. P.
equation, chemical potential, effect of temperature and pressure Meissner.
fugacity, excess thermodynamic properties of mixing. Gibbs- 3. Engineering Thermodynamics: P.K. Nag.
Duhem-Morgules equation, Konovalov laws. (8)
UNIT-III: Colligative properties, Ebulliometric constant. Determination 4 CH03 / 4 PP03/ 4 CT03 MACHINE DESIGN & DRAWING
of molecular weight of unknown chemical substances. Solubility Unit I : 1. Mechanical Engineering Design : Traditional design
law. Vapour liquid equilibrium, T-X-Y diagrams and X-Y diagram methods, Design process, Design synthesis,
for ideal and non ideal system. Raoult’s law and Henry’s law, Standardisation Limits, Fits and tolerances.
Deviations from Raoult’s law. Comparison of ideal and non- 2. Engineering Materials: Mechanical Properties of
ideal systems. (8) materials I.S.designation of materials, selection of
materials.
SECTION B
UNIT-IV: Phase equilibria in non reacting multi-components, binary and Unit II : 1. Design for static and fluctuating loads: Brittle and due
ternary systems. Graphical representation of L/L, L/S and G/S title/Theories of failures, Factor of safety, stress
systems. Right angled triangular diagrams. Equilateral triangular concentration, Fluctuating Stresses, Endurance Limit,
diagrams, Janecke diagram, Phenol-water systems, Aniline- Solderberg diagrams, notch sensitivity/Materials.
water-chlorobenzene systems. (7) 2 Shafts & Bearings: Transmission shafting. ASME Code,
UNIT-V: Statistical thermodynamics, thermodynamics probability, its Design on the basis of rigidity, Design of keys and
relation with entropy, partition function and its relation with couplings. Types of rolling contact bearing. Static and
thermodynamic functions, the Boltzman distribution law, dynamic load carrying capacity, election of rolling contact
bearing from manufacturers catalogue.
Distribution law for chemically reactive system
Thermodynamics charts and their uses. Searching of SECTION-B
thermodynamics data. (7)
Unit III : Bolted, Riveted and Welded joints : Type of rivctted joints,
UNIT-VI: Chemical equilibrium, feasibility of chemical reaction, free
stresses in rivets, Thin cylinders with riveted joints, Types of
energy change, Reaction co-ordinate, equilibrium constant,
welded joints, welded and riveted joints subjected to accentric
effect of temperature and pressure, Relation between Kp, Kc
loading. Belted joints.
and Kv, Le-Chatelier’s principle. Endo-exothermic reactions.
Unit IV : Belt, Chain and Gear Drivers : Types of belts and Chains,
Heterogeneous equilibria, various methods of calculating free
selection of belts and chains from manufactures catalogues.
enegy charge, equilibrium conversions, case study of feasibility
Uniit V: Types of gears, Gear tooth profiles, Gear train velocity ratios,
report for manufacture of industrial chemicals. (7)
Gear tooth load for spur, helical level and worm gears, Design
of spur gears.
Text Books:
1. An Introduction of Chemical Thermodynamics: R.P.Rastogi and R.R. Unit VI : Cylinders and pressure vessels; Thick and thin cylinders,
Mishra Design of pipe lines and hydraulic vavles. Introduction to
2. Chemical Engineering Process: Houghen and Watson design of unfired pressure vessels.
Reference Books: Books Recommended :
1. Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics: J. M. Smith 1. Mechanical Engineering Design by J.E.Shigley, Mc Graw hill.
and H. C. Vauhess. 2. Design of Machine Elements, by M.F.Spotts, Prentice Hall.
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4 CH 04 APPLIEDPHYSICALCHEMISTRY its application for determination of surface area of fine powder.
Numerical on isotherm and surface area.
Unit I : Electrochemistry
Catalysis : Characteristics of catalyst, Homogeneous and
Ion transport in electrolytes : Conductivity of strong and weak
Heterogeneous catalysis, mechanism of catalytic action,
electrolytes, Specific, Equivalent and Molar conductivity,
Enzyme catalyst, Concepts of acid- base catalysis, Contact
determination of conductivity, Effect of dilution on
theory of Heterogeneous catalysis (8 Hrs)
conductivity, Kohlraush law and ionic mobility , Transport
Unit VI : Chemical Equilibrium and Kinetics
number and their determination , Electrolytic concentration cell
Chemical equilibrium : Introduction, law of mass action,
with and without transference
equilibrium constants Kp, Kc & Kx, their interrelation
Electrical phenomenon at interface : Electrical double layer,
.Numericals
electrode potential, Nernst equation, Debye- Huckel‘s theory
Kinetics and molecular reaction dynamics : Concept of
of strong electrolyte , electrokinetic phenomenon.
reaction rate and extent of reaction , order and molecularity of
Applications of electrochemistry : Determination of hydrogen
reaction, rate law for first, second and third order reaction,
ion concentration, determination of pH, Determination of
Kinetics of complex and polymerization reaction, Methods for
dissociation constant, Determination of solubility & solubility
determination of order of reactions. Theories of absolute
products of sparingly soluble salts , Determination of activity
reaction rate, Steady state principle, Composites reactions,
and activity coefficient from equilibrium constant, Numericals
Chain reactions and fast reactions, energy of activation and its
Electrometric titrations : Conductometric and potentiometric
determination. ( 8 Hrs.)
titrations, their applications. (10 Hrs)
Unit VI : Thermodynamics
Unit II : Kinetic theory of gases
Origin of First law, thermodynamic terms and their definitions,
Postulates of kinetic theory, derivation of equation of state,
Heat ,Energy and work function Second law, carnot‘s cycle,
Van-der-waal‘s equation, critical phenomenon, calculation of
heat pump and refrigerator, thermodynamic temperature scale,
critical constants from Van-der-waal‘s equation, Maxwel-
concept of entropy, Entropy of spontaneous and reversible
Boltzmann‘s law of distribution of molecular speed, root mean
process, Helmholtz and Gibbs free energy, Gibbs- Helmholtz
square speed, average speed and most probable speed, Mean
equation, pressure – volume and volume – Temperature
free path, collision diameter, collision number and its derivation,
relationship under isothermal condition for ideal gas. Partial
Principle of corresponding state,
molar properties, chemical potential,
Unit III : Radiation chemistry and spectroscopy
Third law of Thermodynamics : Entropy and probability,
Radiation chemistry : Photochemical reactions, Lambert‘s and
partition functions, Determination of entropy at absolute zero.
Beer‘s law, Law of photochemical equivalence, Quantum
( 8 Hrs.)
efficiency and its determination, Deviation from Stark- Einstein
Books Recommended :
law, photosensitization .
1. Physical Chemistry , P.W. Atkins and J.D. Paula, Oxford University
Spectroscopy : Introduction, Types of spectra & different
Press.
spectral regions, derivation of moment of inertia , energy and 2. Physical Chemistry , K.J. Laidler and J.M. Meiser, CBS Publisher
wave number for rigid rotator, IR- Spectra, UV- spectra and 3. Chemical kinetics and catalysis , R. J. Masel, John Wiley publications
NMR- Spectra, instrumentation and their applications. 4. Handbook of conducting polymers, Skotheim, Elsenbaumer and
Unit IV : Surface phenomenon and Catalysis Reynolds, Marce Dekker.
Adsorption , Classification of adsorption, Freundlich isotherm 5. Fundamentals of spectroscopy , Banwell, Tata McGraw-Hill
, Langmuir theory of adsorption, BET adsorption isotherm and
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6. Physical chemistry of surfaces, Arthur W. Adamsons, Alice P. Gast, 2. Filter calculations, filtration equation for compressible
John Wiley publications and non-compressible cakes, specific cake resistance.
7. Principle of Heterogeneous catalysis, J.M.Thomas, W.J. Thomas, John 3. Filtration- constant pressure and constant rate and their
Wiley publications equipments. (8)
UNIT-V: 1. Centrifuges: Theory, equipments, types and calculations.
4CH05 CHEMICALENGINEERING OPERATIONS – I
2. Cyclones: Hydrocyclones, liquid scrubbers and electronic
(MECHANICALOPERATIONS)
precipitators. (7)
This subject intends to equip the students with concepts and UNIT-VI: 1. Adsorption, theory, type and application, Langmuir’s
principles as well as construction of equipments used for handling Freund Lich;s equation, nature of adsorbents, industrial
Mechanical Operations in a chemical plant. This subject gives idea about
adsorbents.
principles of handling mixtures of solids, liquid and gases. This subject
will help students for understanding principles for separation and 2. Adsorption on fixed bed, fluidized beds.
purification techniques of solid, liquids and gases mixtures. 3. Recent developments in mechanical operations. (8)
Objective: Text Books:
After studying this subject’s student will be able to: 1. Bedger and Bencharo, “Introduction to Chemical Engineering”. Tata
1. Explain methods of size reduction and equipments working on those McGraw Hill
principles. 2. Narayanan C.M. & Bhattacharya B.C. “Mechanical opeartions for
2. Describe various equipments used for size separation. chemical engineers”, Khanna Publishers. 3 rd Ed.1999
3. Identify various other physical properties used for purification solid- Reference Books:
solid mixtures and equipments working on this principle. 1. Coulson and Richardson: Chemical Engineering, Vol. 2
4. Describe various method of purification of heterogeneous mixture of 2. Brown,G.G. and Associates “Unit operations” Wiley ,New York
solid liquid, & equipments like filters, settlers, used for separation of
solid liquid mixtures. 4 CH 06 FLUID FLOW OPERATIONS - LAB
5. Identify various types of agitators used for mixing solids-liquids List of Experiments:
mixtures, power calculation of a mixer. 1. To obtain the coefficient of discharge for the given enturimeter and
obtain its relationship with Reynolds’ no.
SECTIONA 2. To calibrate the given Rotameter.
UNIT-I: 1. Size reduction, stages of reduction, equipment operating 3. To obtain the coefficient of discharge for the given orifice meter and
variables, laws of energies, energy requirements. obtain its relationship with Reynolds’ no.
2. Screening: Screen analysis, particle size distribution. (7) 4. To study the flow and determine critical Reynolds no.
UNIT-II: 1. Classification: Equal falling particles, equipment, jigging, 5. To determine the discharge co-efficient of the given v-notch.
tabling. 6. To verify the Bernoulli’s theorem.
2. Gravity settling, drag force, terminal settling velocity 7. To determine the viscosity of the given liquids using Stoke’s law.
3. Sedimentation: Continuous thickners. (8) 8. To determine the viscosity of a given liquid by measuring efflux time
UNIT-III: 1. Storage and handling of solids, transportation. of a given tank. Also determine the diameter of a given capillary and
2. Mixing, mixers, agitation, type of equipments. (7) compare.
9. To determine relation between friction factor and Reynolds number
SECTION B for the given flowing fluid through circular pipe.
UNIT-IV: 1. Filtration: Theory, operation, types, flotation agents, 10. To obtain relation between friction factor and Reynolds number for
flotation cells. flow of water through annulus.
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11. To determine the resistance offered by various pipe fittings and express refractive index. Determination of energy of activation, Verification of
them in terms of equipment straight pipe length. Freundlich and Langmuirs isotherms. Determination of transport
12. To study characteristics curves for a centrifugal pump. number. (Any 10 Experiments)
All above experiments are to be arranged in the laboratory. Minimum 8
experiments are required to be performed by the student to complete the
4CH10 CHEMICALENGINEERINGOPERATIONS-I LAB
term work.
(MECHANICALOPERATIONS)
4CH07 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS-II LAB 1. To study the performance of Ball Mill and find out it’s crushing
List of experiments: efficiency.
1. Critical solution temperature of phenol water system. 2. To study the performance of Jaw Crusher and find out it’s crushing
2. Critical solution temperature of phenol water system in presence of efficiency.
impurity like NaCl. 3. To study the performance of Crushing Rolls and find out it’s crushing
3. Critical solution temperature of phenol water system in presence of efficiency.
impurity like succnic acid. 4. To study the settling characteristics (Free & Hindered settling) of a
4. Determination of boiling point elevation in presence of impurity. given suspension of particles.
5. Determination of freezing point depression in presence of impurity. 5. To study the filtration characteristics of rotary vacuum filter.
6. Study of T-X-Y Diagram. 6. To study the filtration characteristics of Plate and frame filter press.
7. Lowering of vapour pressure. 7. To study the filtration characteristics of Leaf and sparkle filter.
8. Study of boiling point diagram. 8. To carry out differential and cumulative screen analysis of given sample
9. Study of ternary diagram. of solid particles.
9. To determine energy consumption and crushing law constants for jaw
All above experiments are to be arranged in the laboratory. Minimum crusher.
8 experiments are required to be performed by the student to complete 10. To determine Critical speed of Ball mill & Average particle size of the
the term work. product obtained in ball mill, OR Average particle size of product
obtained in Bhrustone mill.
4 CH08 / 4 PP08 / 4 CT07 MACHINE DESIGN & DRAWING-LAB
11. To determine area of batch thickener by conducting batch
DRAWINGWORKS: sedimentation test.
Drawing based on the above syllabus. Atleast four sheets of imperical size 12. To determine efficiency of Cyclone separator.
are expected. 13. To Determine Variation of size reduction in ball Mill by changing the
residence time, size of grinding medium and material of grinding
4 CH 09 Applied Physical Chemistry Lab medium.
All above experiments are to be arranged in the laboratory. Minimum 8
Measurement of molecular weight of polymers by viscosity experiments are required to be performed by the student to complete the
measurement, Heat of neutralization and solution, Hydrolysis of methyl term work.
acetate, relative strength of two acids, rate constant with varying
concentration of ester, order of reaction between ( K2S2O8+
KI),Determination of equivalence conductivity of strong electrolytes Content of the Compulsory Subject
at infinite dilution, conductometric and potentiometric titrations, “Environmental Studies” are given on Page
Verification of Beer- Lamberts law, solubility of sparingly soluble salts
by conductometric and potentiometric measurement, Specific rotation Nos. ES-1 to ES-4 i.e. at the end of this syllabus.
of cane sugar by polarimetry, determination of pH. Determination of
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