COIMBATORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

(Government Aided Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Anna University)

Coimbatore - 641 014

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

SUBJECT : CHEMICAL PROCESS INDUSTRIES

SUBJECT CODE : 19CH62

FACULTY IN-CHARGE : Dr. P. SIVAKUMAR

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 COURSE DESCRIPTION

ACADEMIC YEAR : 2023-24

SEMESTER : VI
COURSE / BRANCH : B.Tech. Chemical Engineering
NAME OF THE FACULTY : Dr. P. SIVAKUMAR, Assistant Professor
FACULTY ROOM NO : Dept. of Chemical Engineering
LECTURE HOURS : Monday : 11.05 am to 12.00 noon
Wednesday : 09.00 am to 09.55 am
Thursday : 09.55 am to 10.50 am
CONSULTING HOURS : Monday Afternoon
SUBJECT CODE / NAME : 19CH62 / Chemical Process Industries

(i) COURSE OUTCOME

CO1: Identify the contemporary technologies in water treatment and label the process
economics in salt and sulphur based industries.
CO2: Design the production methodology of oil industries and analyse the efficiency of the
products.
CO3: Formulate the chemical processes and economics involved in the carbohydrate
industries.
CO4: Describe the flowsheets of manufacture process of pulp based, leather industries and
engineering problems faced in the industries.
CO5: Evaluate the surface coating & cement industry processes to justify their appropriate
production techniques and their handling processes.

(ii) Once the student has successfully complete this course, he/she must be able to
answer the following questions or perform/demonstrate the following:

1. Students are able to understand the fundamental knowledge in solving the chemical
reactions and technology involved.
2. Students are able to apply the knowledge in solving the problems faced in the chemical
industry.
3. Students are able to improve the design and perform the experiments in small scale;
subsequently to large scale.
4. Students should be able to find the difficulties in interpreting the experimental results and
able to sort it out.
5. Students are able to apply the knowledge in formulating new ideas to be implemented in
chemical technology.
6. Students are able to troubleshoot the problems like design and production of chemicals
and also increasing the yield efficiency.

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 7. Students are able to understand the recent analytical instruments/equipment available
for the production units.
8. Students are able to understand the safety, health and environmental issues and to sort
out the issues.

(iii) Topic/Unit/Chapter Layout

NITROGEN, PHOSPHOROUS AND SULPHUR BASED INDUSTRIES

Nitrogen, Ammonium nitrate, Ammonium sulphate and Urea. Phosphorus, Phosphoric acid,
Ammonium phosphates, Sodium phosphates, Nitrophosphate& Phosphate esters. Mixed
fertilizers (NPK Mixtures). Manufacture of Sulphur and Sulphuric acid. Materials for handling,
storage and transportation. (11)

OIL AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES

Vegetable oil extraction methods. Refining of vegetable oils. Hydrogenation of Oils. Soaps
and Candle. Detergents and Glycerine. Materials for handling, storage and transportation. (7)

CARBOHYDRATES AND FERMENTATION INDUSTRIES

Manufactureof Starch, Dextrin, Glucose and sucrose and manufacture of Ethyl alcohol, Acetic
acid, Citric acid, Oxalic acid and Antibiotics (Penicillin). Materials for handling, storage and
transportation. (9)

PULP AND LEATHER INDUSTRIES

Production of Pulp. Conversion to paper. Production of Viscose, Acetate and
Cuprammonium rayons and Cellulose acetate.Production of Dimethyl sulphite and Dimethyl
sulphoxide from wood liquor. Manufacture of leather from hides and skins. Manufacture of Glue
and Gelatin. Materials for handling, storage and transportation. (9)

SURFACE COATING, CEMENT AND GLASS INDUSTRIES

Constituents of paints & varnishes and their functions. Paint mixing process. Manufacture of
pigments such as White lead, Zinc oxide and Titanium dioxide. Cements: Introduction, types of
cements, properties and applications. Manufacture of Portland cement. Beneficiation &
Production of Hydrated lime. Raw materials for Glass Industries. Production of glass by tank
furnace - shaping and forming of articles from glass. (9)
TOTAL : 45
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Gopala Rao, M. & Marshall Sittig. : Dryden's Outlines of Chemical Technology, (3 rd
Ed.), Affiliated East-West Press, New Delhi, (2004).
2. Austin, G.T.: Shreve's Chemical Process Industries, (5th Ed.), McGraw Hill (ISE), (1984).
3. Shukla, S.D. Pandey, G.N. : A Text Book of Chemical Technology, Vol.I, Vikas, New
Delhi, (1994).

REFERENCES:
1. CHEMTECH - III, Chemical Engineering Education Development Centre, I.I.T., Madras,
1977.

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 2. CHEMTECH - IV, Chemical Engineering Education Development Centre, I.I.T., Madras,
1979.
3. Kent, A.J.: Riegel's Handbook of Industrial Chemistry, Van Nostrand - Reinhold, New
York, (1974).
4. Stephenson, R.M.: Introduction to Chemical Process Industries, Van Nostrand, New
Jersy, (1966).
5. Furnas, C.C.(Editor): Roger's Manual of Industrial Chemistry, Vol. I, (6th Ed.), Van
Nostrand, New Jersy, (1942).

(iv) Evaluation Scheme

Assessment Methods:
Number of Credits :3

Evaluation Scheme
Internal Assessment = 40 Marks
Terminal Examination = 60 Marks
Total = 100 Marks

 Internal Assessments are based on Mid-Sem Tests (2), Assignments (5)

 Mid-Sem Tests are conducted as per the Instructions of the Principal and Head of the
Department organized centrally.

 Assignments as follows:
 Questions on five modules given for assignment
 Each Assignment was evaluated for 20 Marks

 End Semester Examination is conducted by the Controller of Examinations.

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(v) a) Weekly Lesson Plan:

Week CONTENTS
Production of Nitrogen, Ammonium nitrate, Ammonium sulphate and
1
Urea
Phosphorus, Phosphoric acid, Ammonium phosphates, Sodium
2
phosphates, Nitrophosphate& Phosphate esters
Mixed fertilizers (NPK Mixtures). Manufacture of Sulphur and Sulphuric
3
acid
Vegetable oil extraction methods.
4
Refining of vegetable oils.
Hydrogenation of Oils.
5
Soaps, Candle
Detergents and Glycerine.
6
Materials for handling, storage and transportation.
Manufacture of Starch, Dextrin,
7
Glucose and sucrose.
8 Manufacture of Ethyl alcohol, Acetic acid and Vinegar
Citric acid, Oxalic acid and Antibiotics (Penicillin).
9
Materials for handling, storage and transportation.
Production of Pulp. Conversion to paper.
10
Production of Viscose, Acetate
Cuprammonium rayons Cellulose acetate.
11 Production of Dimethyl sulphite and Dimethyl sulphoxide from wood
liquor.
Manufacture of leather from hides and skins.
12 Manufacture of Glue and Gelatin.
Materials for handling, storage and transportation.
Paints, Varnishes, Paint mixing process. Manufacture of pigments such
13
as White lead, Zinc oxide and Titanium dioxide.
Cements: Introduction, types of cements, properties and applications.
14
Manufacture of Portland cement.
Beneficiation & Production of Hydrated lime. Raw materials for Glass
15 Industries .Production of glass by tank furnace - shaping and forming of
article from glass.

(vi) Mapping of Course Outcomes with Programme Outcomes:

Cos Program Outcomes/Program Specific Outcomes (Pos/PSOs)

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2
CO1 2 3 1 1 1
CO2 3 1 1 1 2 1
CO3 3 3 1 2 2 3 2
CO4 1 2 1 1 1 1 1
CO5 3 3 1 1 2 1 3 1

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