THIRD SEMESTER

SUBJECT: CHEMICAL PROCESS TECHNOLOGY

Module-I
Introduction of CPT with reference to Indian resources, industries, trade and export
potential, small scale industries and rural development. Preparation of process flow
diagrams, Instrumentation diagrams and Process symbols.; Introduction to the following
industries lying emphasis on process flow sheet, material requirements, process
conditions, material of construction and design aspects.
Module-II

Chlor-Alkali Industries: Manufacture of Soda ash, Causticsoda and Chlorine.

Manufacture of Sulphuric acid, Hydrochloric acid and Nitric acid.
Module-III

Electro Thermal Industries: Manufacture of Silicon and Calcium carbide. Extraction and
refining of edible oil, Fat splitting and hydrogenation of oil.Soaps and detergents,
Recovery of glycerin,Paper & Pulp industries.
Module-IV
Fermentation Industries:Manufacture of Industrial and absolute alcohol.
Manufacture of sugar and allied products, Coal based chemical Industries

Text Books:
1. C.E.Dryden,DrydensoutlinesofChemicalTechnologyforthe21stcentury,(Edited&r
evisedbyM.G.RaoandMSitting)2006
th
2. G. T. Austin,Shreves Chemical Process Industries, 5
edition,McGraw Hill Book Co., New York, 1984
Reference Books:
1. S. D. Shukla & G. N. Pandey, A Text Book of Chemical
Technology, Vol. II, Sangam Books, 2000.
2. W. V. Mark edited by S. C. Bhatia, Chemical Process Industries Vol. I &Vol. II
nd
2 edition, CBS Publisher and Distributor, 2007.
3. R. E. Kirk and D. F. Othmer, Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology,
4thedition, Interscience, New York, 1991 .
 THIRD SEMESTER

SUBJECT: FLUID DYNAMICS

Module I

Units and dimensional analysis, Types of Fluids. Fluid Static: Hydrostatic Pressure, Pressure
measuring Devices. Introduction to fluids in motion, Flow in boundary layers. Its formation &
growth in tubes & plates. Basic equations of fluid flow continuity, momentum & Bernoullies
equation. Flow measuring devices; Venturi, Orifice, Pitot tube & Rotameter.

Module II :
Flow of incompressible fluid in pipes, Relation between skin friction & wall shear. Laminar flow in
pipes, Hagen-Poiuilles equation, Friction factor, Friction from changes in velocity or direction, Flow
of compressible fluids, Basic equations. Flow past immersed bodies, Drag Co-efficient. Motion of
particles through fluids. Its mechanics, terminal Velocity.
Module III:
Friction inflow through beds of solids, Fluidization, Mechanism of fluidization, pressure drop in
fluidization, Application of fluidization.
Module IV:
Transportation of fluids, Reciprocating rotary & centrifugal pump, fans, blowers & compressors.
Characteristics curves & calculation of power & efficiency of pumps. Concept of slip.
Text Books:
1.W. L. McCabe, J. C. Smith, P. Harriot, Unit Operationsof Chemical Engineering, McGraw-Hill
Publication,2005.
Reference Books:
1. G. K. Batchelor, Introductionto Fluid Dynamics, Oxford University Press, 2000.
 THIRD SEMESTER

FLUID DYNAMICS LAB-I

List of experiments:

1. To find the cake and filter medium resistance of Plate and Frame Filter press

2. To find the filter medium resistance of a Vacuum Leaf Filters

3. To find the flow rate using a V-notch

4. To find the friction losses in a Straight pipe

5. To find the friction losses in a Bend pipe

6. Study of Pipe fittings and Valves

7. To study the principle of a hydro-cyclone and find out the efficiency of separation
 THIRD SEMESTER

PROCESS TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

List of experiments:

1. To prepare soap and determination of the alkali content of soap.

2. To determine the saponification value and bromine value of the oil.

3. To determine the fat content of food stuff.

4. To find the total organic carbon of the water sample.

5. To find out the distribution coefficient of iodine in organic solvent and water.

6. To determine the iron content of a given salt solution.

7. To determine the lime content of the Portland cement.

8. To determine the dye concentrate using spectrophotometer.

 FOURTH SEMESTER

PROCESS & HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Module-I: Particle size, shape, Specific surface area, etc.

Size Reduction: Laws of grinding, Jaw, roll and gyratory crushers, revolving
mills, Ball mill,attrition mill, fluid energy mill, open Circuit & closed Circuit
grinding

Module-II : Size Separation, screening, screening equipments, Trommels, Capacity &

effectiveness of screans, Magnetic and Electrostatic Separators

Module-III Motion of particles through fluid, drag Coefficient, Free and hindered setting,
Thickeners, Cyclomes etc. : Classifications: Sink & float method, Jigging,
Tabling.

Module-IV: Fillration, Theory, plats & frame filter pron, Leaf fietr, Rotary filter,
Mixing & Agitation power consumption of Mixer Mixing equipment. Forth
flotation,Conveying, Different Conveyers
Text Books:
1. C.M.Narayanan&B.C.Bhattacharyya,MechanicalOperationforChemicalEngineers,
Khanna Publisher, Third Edition,2005.
2. W I McCabe & J C Smith, P. Harriot, Unit Operationsof Chemical
Engineering, McGraw-Hill publication,2005
Reference Books:

1. M. C. Fuerstenau and K. N. Han, Principles of Mineral Processing, John Wiley, N. Y,

2003.
2. J. F. Richardson, J. H. Harker & J. Backhurst, Chemical Engineering Volume II,
st
Butterworth-Heinemann,1 Edn, 2002.
 FOURTH SEMESTER

CHEMICAL PROCESS CALCULATIONS

Module-I
Units & dimensions, The chemical equation & stoichiomentry, concept of limiting & excess
reactants, conversion, degree of conversion, yield etc.
Ideal gas laws, equation of state, Vapor pressure, Clausius-Clapeyron equation, humidity-relative
saturation & percentage saturation, concept of wet & dry bulbs thermometer, use of humidity
Chart.
Module-II
Material balances &unit operation-mixing, drying, crystallization, evaporation, distillation,
combustion.

Module-III
Solving material balance with Chemical reaction, recycle, bypass & purge Calculations.

Module-IV
Energy balance concepts & units, Heat capacity, Calculation of enthalpy changes without change
of phase, Energy balance with Chemical reaction, Standard heat of reaction at constant pressure
& constant volume, effect of temperature on heat of reaction, Adiabatic reaction of temperature,
heat of solution & mixing.

Text Books:
1. O.A.Hougenet. al. Chemical Process Principles (Vol I)
2. R.M.felder& R.W. Rousseau, Elementary Priniciple of Chemical Processes, John
Wiley,2004
3. K.V.Narayanan&B.Lakshikutty, Stoichiometry and process Calculations,PHI pub. Pvt
ltd.,2013
Reference Books:
1.R.K.Dave, Chemical Reactions and stoichiometry, Campus Books international,2000
2.M.Sylvin, Problems in Stoichiometry,Sarup& Sons,2003
3. Bhatt & Vora , Stoichiometry, 5th ed., TMH
 FOURTH SEMESTER

FUEL AND COMBUSTION

Module-I
Solid fuels: Coal origin, Chemical composition, Calorific value, Classifications, Characteristic
sand Distribution of Indian coals, Storage and spontaneous combustion of coal, Coal washing
and blending, Petographic constituents of coal, Carbonization of coal, Manufacture and
properties of metallurgical coke, Recovery of by products

Module-II
Liquid fuels: Origin and composition of crude oil, Crude oil distillation and its products with
special reference to gasoline, kerosene and diesel oil, Cracking and reforming, Shale oil

Module-III
Gaseous fuels: Natural gas, Coal gas, Coke oven and blast furnace gas, Manufacture of water gas
and producer gas, Carbureted water gas
Synthetic fuels :Hydrogenation of coal, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis

Module-IV
Combustion: Combustion of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels, combustion stoichiometry and
thermodynamics, Calculation of volumes and weights of air required for combustion, the gas
analysis

Text Books:
1. S. Sarkar,Fuels and Combustion, Univ press,3rdEdn.
2. S.N.Saha, Fuel Combustion Energy Technology,DhanpatRai pub. Co.
Reference Books:
1. Himus,Elements of Fuel Technology
 FOURTH SEMESTER

MATERIAL HANDLING LAB.

List of experiments:

1. Determination of average particle size of a mixture of particles by sieve analysis

2. To Study and operation of Jaw crusher and thereby verification of Rittingers constant

and to determine the reduction ratio, maximum feed size and theoretical capacity of

crushing rolls

3. To determine the effect of number of balls on grinding of a Ball mill and comparison of its

critical speed with operating speed.

4. To find out the enrichment of the coal sample by forth floatation cell

5. To find out the effectiveness of a vibrating screen.

6. To study the operation of a Hammer mill and a pulveriser and finding their reduction

ratio

7. To study the operation of a cyclone separator and a magnetic separator and finding their

efficiencies.
 FOURTH SEMESTER

FLUID DYNAMICS LAB-II

List of experiments:

1. To study the Reynolds apparatus and verify experimentally

2. To study the working principle of a reciprocating pump and to determine the percentage

of slip

3. To study the working principle of a centrifugal pump and determine its efficiency

4. To determine the cake resistance of a batch basket centrifuge

5. To find out the flow profile of water from hooks gauge

6. To determine co-efficient of discharge using rectangular orifice

 FUEL TECHNOLOGY LAB-I

List of experiments:

1. To determine the composition of the supplied sample of Coal by Proximate Analysis

1. To determination of Caking Index of the supplied sample of Coal

2. To determine the washability characteristics of the supplied sample of Coal

3. To determine the ultimate analysis of the supplied sample of coal

4. To determine the Swelling Index of the supplied sample of coal

5. To ascertain the agglomerating characteristics of the coal sample.

6. To determine the Gross calorific value of the supplied sample of coal using Bomb

Calorimeter.

FUEL TECHNOLOGY LAB-II

List of experiments:

1. To find the effect of temperature on viscosity of the supplied samples of liquid fuel using

Redwood viscometer and Englers viscometer.

2. To find the Flash and Fire point of the supplied samples of liquid fuel using Penskey

Martein closed cup apparatus and Abel open cup apparatus.

3. To find the Aniline point of the supplied samples of liquid fuels.

4. To find the Carbon Residue of the supplied sample of lubricating oil mixture using

Conradson apparatus.

5. To find the moisture content of the supplied samples of liquid fuel/Crude oil.

6. To find the Pour point and Solidfication point of the supplied samples of liquid fuels.

7. To determine the Smoke Point of kerosene oil using Smoke Point Apparatus.

8. To find the Calorific value of LPG using calorimeter.

 FIFTH SEMESTER

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS

Module I

The first law of Thermodynamics, the thermodynamic state and state function, Constant volume
constant pressure process, Properties of pure fluids;PVT behavior of pure substances,Virial
equations of state,The ideal gas,Applications of Virial equations,Cubic equation of state,
Theorem of corresponding states. Second Law: Entropy, work function, phase rule, Introduction
to third law.

Module II

Criteria of phase equilibrium, Ideal solutions (use of Raoults law), Generation of Pxy and Txy
diagram for ideal solution,

Non ideal behaviour, partial properties, Gibbs Duhem equation, calculation of fugacity co
efficient using generalized correlation, excess Gibbs energy, Lewis Randall Rule, activity
coefficient for VLE data

Module III

Solution thermodynamics thermodynamic properties and VLE from equation of state,

properties of fluid mixtures using Redlich Kwong equation of states.

Module IV

Chemical reaction equilibrium criteria to chemical reactions, Gibbs energy change equilibrium
constant, effect of temperature, calculation for single reaction in homogeneous and
heterogeneous system

Text Book:

1. 1.J.M.Smith,H.C.VNessandM.M.Abbot,Introduction to Chemical Engineering

Thermodynamics, McGraw and Hills Publication,2005

Reference Books:
 1. K. Denbigh, The principles of Chemical equilibria with applicationsin
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1981
HEAT TRANSFER
Module - I
Introduction : Modes of heat transfer, basic laws of heat transfer, analogy between heat flow and
electrical flow.
Conduction : The Fourier heat conduction equation, Steady-state one dimensional heat
conduction through plane wall, cylindrical wall, spherical wall and composite structures. Heat
transfer from extended surfaces, unsteady state heat conduction through a semi-infinite slab,
cylindrical and sphere. critical insulation of thickness.
Module - II
Convection : The convective heat transfer coefficient, introduction to thermal boundary layer,
Dimensionless numbers in heat transfer and their significance. Dimensional analysis: forced
Convection, Analogy between heat and momentum transfer: Reynolds Pradtl and Colburn
analogies. Heat transfer to liquid metals. Heat transfer for tubes in cross flow, Empirical relations
in agitated vessels packed beds. Natural Convection :Grashoff number, Natural convection from
vertical and horizontal surfaces.
Module - III
Heat Exchanges : Types of heat exhangers, log mean temperature difference. Energy balances,
Overall heat transfer Coefficients Heat Exchanger effectiveness. Fouling factors, Design and
description of heat transfer equipment. Types of evaporators, capacity and economy of
evaporators. Boiling point elevation and Duhrings rule Material and Energy evaporators,
Methods of feeding, capacity and economy of multiple effect evaporators.
Module - IV
Heat Transfer with phase change : Heat transfer from condensing vapours: film and drop-wise
condensation. Derivation and practical use of Nusselt equation. Condensation of superheated
vapours. Effect of non-condensable gases on ratio of condensation. Heat transfer to boiling
liquids. Boiling of a saturated liquids. Maximum heat flux and critical temperature, minimum
flux and film boiling, sub cooled boiling. Heat transfer by radiation : Thermal radiation, Black
body radiation, Kirchhoffs law, emisisivilty, grey body, laws of black body radiation, geometric
factor, Radiation in enclosures with black surfaces and grey surfaces. Large parallel plates,
concetric, cylindrical, spheres. Combined heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation.
Text Book:
1.B.K .Dutta, Heat transfer operations, PHI.
2.D. Q. Kern, Process Heat Transfer, McGraw& Hills, 1982
3.F. P. Incropera, Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, John Wiley &Sons, 2007

Reference Books
1. W. L. McCabe and J. C. Smith, Unit Operationsof Chemical Engineering, McGraw&
Hills, 2005.
2. R. W. Serth, Process Heat Transfer: Principle and Applications,Academic press, 2007.
 MASS TRANSFER-I

Module I
Introduction to Mass transfer operations, molecular diffusion in fluids, binary solutions, Ficks
law, equation of continuity, steady state equimolal counter current diffusion, Stefans equation,
diffusivity of gases and liquids, application of molecular diffusion, mass transfer coefficients, in
laminar and turbulent flow, Film theory, Penetration theory, surface-renewal theories, analogy
between mass, heat and momentum transfer.
Module II
Principle of VLE for binary systems, phase diagrams, relative volatility, ideal solutions,
azeotropes, enthalpy concentration diagrams, flash vaporization, partial condensation,
differential distillation steam distillation, azeotropic and extractive distillation.
Continuous distillation: McCabe - Thiele method, Ponchon - Savarit method, Tray efficiencies,
introduction to multi component distillation.
Module - III
Absorption : Solubility of gases in liquids, two components system, multi component system,
ideal and non - ideal solutions, choice of solvent for absorption, single component absorption
material balance, counter current multistage operations, dilute gas mixtures, non - isothermal
operation, tray efficiency, continuous contact equipment, HETP, HTU, NTU concepts for single
component absorption.
Module - IV
Humidification Operations : Definition of fundamental terms, Psychometric charts, theory of
adiabatic saturation and wet bulb temperature, Lewis relation, Gas liquid contact,
Dehumidification, Adiabatic Humidification. Equipments: Natural Circulation, Natural draft,
Mechanical draft, Spray tower, Spray chamber, Spray pond. Humidity Measurement: Direct
chemical method, Hygrometer method, Sling psychrometer, Dew point method, Mirror method
Text Books:
1. R. E. Treybal, Mass Transfer Operations,McGraw and Hills, 1980.
Reference Books:

1. W. L. McCabe &J. C. Smith, Unit Operation of Chemical Engineering, McGraw&

Hills, 2005.
 2. B. K. Dutta, Principles of Mass Transfer and Separation Processes, Prentice Hall, 2005
FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOCHEMICAL PROCESSES

Module-I

Introduction to Microbiology: structure of cells, types of cells.

Introduction to Biochemical process industries: alcohols, antibiotic, vitamins, enzymes ,Single

cell process

Module-II
Fermentation mechanisms and kinetics: Kinetic models of microbial growth and product
formation, Fermention types: Batch and continuous fermentation.
Module-III
Bioreactors :Types of bioreactor and design,
Sterilization; Sterilization of media and air, equipment, batch and continuous sterilizer design.
Module-IV
Biochemical product separation and recovery: Membrane separation process,chromatographic
method
Application of biochemical processes to waste water treatment: Activated sludge process, aerobic
and anaerobic processes

Text Books:

1. G.Najafpour, Biochemical Engineering & Biotechnology, Elsivier Science, 2006.

2. J E Bailey and D F Ollis;Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals,
McGraw& Hills Publication,1986.

Reference Books:

1. M. L. Shuler and F. Kargi, Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts, PHI India, 2001.
2. R. Dutta,Fundamentals of Biochemical Engineering, Springer, 2008.
 PROCESS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL
MODULE-I
Introduction to process dynamics and control, dynamic models, laplace transforms,
transfer function models, linearization.
Physical examples of first order systems
Response of first order systems, response of second order systems, interacting and non
interacting systems
Higher order systems and transportation lag.

MODULE-II
Control systems
Controllers and final control elements, control valves, development of a block diagram, block
diagram of a chemical reactor control system.
Closed loop transfer functions, servo and regulator problems.
Transient response of simple control systems, PI,PD,PID controllers.
MODULE-III
Stability, Routh stability criteria
Root locus, transient response from root locus
Application of root locus to control systems
Introduction to frequency response, Bode diagram, Bode stability criteria, Gain and Phase
margins.
Control systems design by frequency response
MODULE-IV
Advance control strategies
Cascade control, feed forward control, ratio control, smith predictor, dead time compensation,
internal model control.
Controller tuning and process identification, various methods of process identification, control
valves.

Text Books:
1. G. Stephananopoulos, Chemical Process ControlAn Introduction to Theory &
Practice,Prentice-Hall India, 2002.
2. D.R. Coughanowr, Process Systems Analysis and Control, McGraw-Hill
International,1991, upcoming ed. Oct. 2008.
Reference Books:
1. B. B. Wayne, Process Control: Modeling, Design, and Simulation,Prentice-HallIndia,
2006.
2. C. A. Smith, A. B. Corripio, Principles and Practice of Automatic Process Control,
Wiley, 2005.
3. J.M. Douglas, Process dynamics and control, Prentice hall
4. S. K. Singh, Computer Aided Process Control, Prentice-HallIndia, 2004.
5. M. L. Luyben, W. L. Luyben, Essentialsof Process Control, McGraw-Hill, 1996
 HEAT TRANSFER LAB

1. To find out the thermal conductivity of liquids

2. To find out the thermal conductivity of a metal rod.
3. Find out the Heat Transfer Co-efficient during dropwise and filmwise condensation
4. Find out the Heat Transfer Co-efficient in a vertical and a horizontal condenser
5. To find out the emissivity of a surface
6. To find out the relation between insulation thickness and heat loss
7. To find out the overall heat transfer co- efficient of a double pipe heat exchanger
8. To find out the overall heat transfer co-efficient of1-2shell&tubeheat exchanger
9. Study and operation of a long tube evaporator.

MASS TRANSFER LAB-I

1. Determination of mass transfer coefficient in an agitated vessel

2. Determination of mass transfer coefficient for steady state surface evaporation of water at
different temperature
3. Determination of mass transfer coefficient in a wetted wall column
4. Determination of T-x-y diagram for a binary batch distillation
5. Verification of Rayleigh equation in a binary batch distillation process
6. Verification of steam distillation equations
7. Determination of ternary curve for the system acetic acid-water-carbon tetrachloride
8. Determination of distribution coefficient of a solute in two immiscible liquids
9. Liquid-liquid extraction in packed bed
 CHEMICAL Engg Thermodynamics LAB

1. To separate the mixture of ethanol-water using flash distillation

2. To separate the mixture of propanol-1, ethanol and water.
3. To determine the reid vapor pressure of the given sample.
4. To find out the dryness fraction of steam using separating calorimeter.
5. To find out the dryness fraction of steam using separating calorimeter.
6. To measure the specific latent heat of vaporization using electric method.
7. To study the characteristics of steam distillation using turpentine oil as feed stock.
8. To plot the VLE curve for CCl4-tolune mixture.

PROCESS CONTROL LAB

1. To study the operation of a turbidity meter & to find out the turbidity of a unknown
chalk powder from calibration plot
2. To study the operation of conductivity meter, measuring specific conductance of
solutions & determining the compositions of unknown solution from calibrated plot.
3. To Study the operation of potentiometric recorder
4. To study the static & dynamic characteristics of bimetallic, vapor pressure,
thermometer, optical pyrometer & radiation pyrometer; Study of the characteristics of
different thermocouples & RTD sensors.
5. Determination of transient response of a vapor pressure &bimetallic
thermometer.(With& without cover)
6. (a)Determination of Dissolved oxygen using DO meter
7. (b) Determination of gas-fraction in gas-liquid mixture using conducting probe
8. Determination of Concentration analysis of hydrogen using gas-liquid
chromatography & Concentration analysis using U-V-visible spectrophotometer
 SIXTH SEMESTER

TRANSPORT PHENOMENA

MODULE-I
Momentum transport: Viscosity and mechanism, Newtons law and viscosity, Non-
Newtonian fluids, Temperature and pressure dependence of viscosity (gases at low
density); Velocity distributions in laminar flow, Shell momentum balances, Flow of
falling film, Flow through circular tube and annulus as adjacent flow of two immiscible
fluids and creeping flow around a solid sphere
MODULE-II

Equations of changes for isothermal system (compressible), Unsteady state viscous

flow, Interphase transportations in isothermal system, Friction factor; Energy transport:
Thermal conductivity in solids, Fourier s law of heat conduction, Temperature and heat
dependence of thermal conductivity in gases and liquids; Temperature distributions in
solids and in laminar flow, Shell energy balances, Heat conduction with electrical,
viscous and chemical sources, Heat conduction through composite walls and in cooling
fin forced and free convection;
MODULE-III

Equations of change for non-isothermal systems, Equations for energy in rectangular

coordinates. Unsteady state heat conduction in solids; Mass transport: Diffusivity and
mechanism, Temperature and pressure dependence of mass diffusivity; Concentration
distributions in solids and in laminar flow, Shell mass balances, diffusion through a
stagnate gas film, Diffusion with homogeneous and heterogeneous chemical reactions,
diffusion into a falling liquid film, Diffusion and chemical reaction inside a porous
catalyst.
MODULE-IV

Equations of continuity for a binary mixture in rectangular coordinates; Inter-phase

transport in multi-component system, Definition of binary mass transfer coefficients in
one phase, Correlations of binary mass transfer coefficients in one phase at low mass
transfer coefficients and in two phase at low and high mass transfer rates.

Text Books:
1. R. B. Bird, W. E. Stewart, and E. N. LightfootTransport phenomena, John
Wiley & Sons; Revised 2ndEditionedition,2007
Reference Books:
1. Bennettand Myers, Mass, Heat and Momentum transport.

2. J.Welty,C.E.Wicks,G.L.Rorrer,andR.E.WilsonFundamentalsofMomentumHeatandMass
Transfer,JohnWiley&Sons; 5thEditionedition,2008

3. R. S. Brodkey& H. C. Hershey, Transport Phenomena.

4. Pre-requisite: Knowledge in under graduate Basics of Heat & Mass transfer & Fluid
Dynamics
 MASS TRANSFER II

Module - I

Liquid - liquid Operations : Extraction : Introduction, liquid - liquid equilibria, analytical and
graphical solutions for single and multistage operations, continuous, counter current operation
without and with reflux, fractional extraction, equipment for liquid contacting operations, single
stage, multistage and continuous contacting equipments.

Module - II

Leaching: Operation of solid, steady and unsteady state operation, equipment, analytical methods
for single and multistage operations

Module - III

Adsorption : Theory of adsorption, Industrial adsorbents, adsorption equilibria, freundlich

equation, single and multistage operations, Ion - Exchange.

Module - IV

Drying: Equilibria, Drying rate curve, Batch and continuous drying. Time of
drying and calculations, mechanism of batch drying, equipments for batch and
continuous drying operations. Design of dryers.
Text Books:

1. R. E. Treybal, Mass Transfer Operations,McGraw and Hills, 1980.

Reference Books:
1. W. L. McCabe &J. C. Smith, Unit Operationof Chemical Engineering, McGraw& Hills,
2005.
2. B. K. Dutta,Principles of Mass Transfer and SeparationProcesses,PrenticeHall, 2005
 PROCESS EQUIPMENT DESIGN

MODULE-I
Design of pressure vessels and storage tanks , Rotary dryers, Isothermal reactors.
MODULE-II
Detailed process design of the following equipments; Heat exchangers concentric tube, shell
and tube types, Condensers condenser coolers and de-superheater condensers for single
vapour only, Evaporators single and multi effects
MODULE-III
Detailed process design of Absorbers for binary systems without reactions,
MODULE-IV
Detailed process design of Distillation columns for binary mixtures along with tray
hydraulics,

Text Books:
1. D. Q. Kern, Process Heat Transfer.
2. R. E. Treybal, Mass Transfer Operations.
Reference Book:
1. J. H. Perry, Chemical Engineers Handbook.
2. Mc Cabe W. L. & Smith J. C. & Harriot P, Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering (7th
Edition), Mc Graw Hill, New York.
 Process instrumentation

Module I
Basic principles: Elements of instruments, Static characteristics, Dynamic characteristics,
Applications of Laplace transforms in instruments, Responses of first & second order
instruments and capacitance; Temperature measuring instruments like Bimetallic, Vapour
pressure, Thermocouples, Automatic Potential Recorders, Resistance thermometers, Radiation
pyrometers, Optical Pyrometers, Photo-electric Pyrometers, Thermistors, Responses of these
instruments;
Module II
Composition measuring instruments: Spectroscopic methods, Thermal conductivity cells, Carbon
dioxide analyser, Humidity measurement, Moisture in paper and lumber, pH meter, Oxygen
analyser, polarograph, Refractometer, Chromatography, Colorimetry, Combustible gas analysers;
Measurement of pressure and vacuum: Manometers, Pressure spring, McLeod gauge, Pirani
Gauge, Ionization Gauge, Thermocouple Gauge, Responses of these instruments;
Module III
Measurement of flow properties: Viscosity and specific gravity measurement, Level measuring
devices, Flow measuring devices, measurement of displacement; Biosensors and its applications;
Module IV
Process instrumentation diagram, Circular chart, Strip chart recorders, Electric transmission,
Pneumatic transmission with examples, Basic idea of automatic control and Instrumentation
diagrams for equipments like distillation coloumns, evaporators, crystallisers, dryers and
chemical reactors.
Textbooks:
1. K. Krishnaswamy, Industrial Instrumentation, New
Age Publishers, 2003
Reference books
1. A. Suryanarayana, Outline of Chemical Instrumentation and Process Control, Khanna
Publisher, 1995, upcoming ed. 2008
2. J. Curtis, Process Control Instrumentation Technology,
Prentice-Hallof India, 2005.
 REACTION KINETICS AND CATALYSIS

MODULE-I

HomogeneousReactions: Classifications of reactions, definition of reaction rate, variables

affecting the rate, order of reaction and its determination, theoretical study of reaction rates-
TheArrhenius relationship, Collision theory and activated complex theory, molecularity
MODULE-II
Interpretation of kinetic data for batch and flow systems, integral and differential methods of
analysis, Design of batch, semi-batch and flow (Tubular &Tank) reactors for single ideal
reactions, reactions in series and parallel and mixed reactions under isothermal operations; design
of adiabatic and non-isothermal reactors
MODULE-III
Introduction to enzyme kinetics. Heterogeneous reactions: examples; classification of catalysts,
general procedure for manufacture of catalysts, catalytic promoters and poisons, reactions
catalyzed by solid catalysts
MODULE-IV
Engineering properties of catalysts and their determination, general mechanism of catalytic
reactions, adsorption isotherms; transport processes in reactions catalyzed by solids; design of
heterogeneous catalytic reactors.

Text Books:

1. O. Levenspiel, Chemical ReactionEngineering, John Wiley & Sons, 1999.

Reference Books:

1. H. S. Fogler, Elements of Chemical ReactionEngineering, PrenticeHall of India Private

Limited, 1999

2. G. F. Froment and K. B. Bischoff,Chemical Reactor Analysis and Design, John Wiley,

2001.
3. J M Smith, Chemical Engineering Kinetics,McGraw & Hills, 1981
 MASS TRANSFER DESIGN LAB

Design of mass transfer equipments:

1. Continuous contractors
2. Absorption
3. Leaching
4. Liquid-Liquid extraction
5. Distillation
6. Drying
7. Humidification
8. Acquaintance with software in the design of various mass transfer equipments.

CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING LAB:

1.Study and operation of a packed bed reactor

2.Study and operation of a batch reactor
3.Study and operation of a CSTR
4.Study and operation of a plugflow reactor
5.Study and operation of a cascade CSTR
6.Study and operation of an adiabatic batch reactor
7.Study and operation Trickle bed reactor
8.Study and operation Condensation polymerization reactor
9.Study and operation Emulsion polymerization reactor
10.RTD study in a CSTR; RTD study in a plug flow reactor
11.Study and operation of a coiled tubular reactor
 HEAT TRANSFER DESIGN LAB

Design of heat exchangers:

1. Shell and Tube;

2. Plate type; Fin tube
3. Optimization of shell & tube heat exchanger using ASPENPLUS
4. Optimization of double pipe heat exchanger using ASPENPLUS
5. Design and optimization of condenser using ASPENPLUS
6. Design of multiple effect evaporator system
7. Design of 1-2shel l& tube condenser
8. Design of jacketed vessel for unsteady state heating state heating of water
9. Design of stirred tank for unsteady state heating and cooling of water
10. Design of insulation; Study the effect of heat transfer augmentation on the
heat transfer surface

COMPUTER ADDED DESIGN LAB:

1. Writing m files in MATLAB platform to control level in a tank using P/PI/PID controller
2. Finding out response of a first and second order System (transfer function) using simulink
3. Simulation of a stirred tank reactor (both open loop and closed loop) using MATLAB.
4. Integration of ordinary differential equation using Renga-kutta (forth-order) algorithm
5. Finding out the Eigen values of a matrix
6. Bubble point calculation using Interval-having algorithm.
7. Bubble point calculation using Newton-Raphson Technique; Parameter estimation using
least-square technique
 SEVENTH SEMESTER

Petroleum refinery engg

Module1
Origin of Petroleum: Mendeleev and Englers theories, Composition of petroleum, Indian oil
fields, Composition of
Indian crudes, Properties of crude and products; Evaluation of oil stocks: Base of crude oil,
Characterisation factor TBP apparatus, Gravity and mid-percent curve, Yield curve,
Equilibrium flash vaporisation curve,
Module 2
ASTM distillation ,characteristics of products, ASTM end points and TBP cut point; Crude oil
processing: Desalting and dehydration of crude, Tropping, Atmospheric and vacuum distillation
Module 3
Cracking and Reforming: Important cracking and reforming reactions, Thermal cracking, Fixed
bed, Moving bed and Fluidized bed catalytic cracking, Catalytic reforming, Processes like
Polyforming and hydroforming; Conversion of petroleum gases into motor fuels with special
references to Alkylation, Polymerisation and Isomerisation; Chemical treatment: Sulphuric acid
treatment, Sweetening treatment like Solutizer process, Doctors treatment and Catalytic
desulphurization;
Module 4
Solvent extraction: Selection of solvents, Eldeleanu process, Furfural processes; Characteristics
of important products like gasoline, kerosene, diesel, jet fuels and lubricating oils.
Textbooks:
1. W. L. Nelson, Petroleum Refinery Engineering.
Reference book:
1. J. H. Gary, H. Hanwerk and M. J. Kaiser, Petroleum Refining Technology and Economics,
CRC 2007.
 PROCESS SIMULATION AND MODELLING
Module-I
Simulation: Techniques of digital simulation Information flow, from process to information
flow diagram, From information flow diagram to numerical form, Recycles, Calculation of a
recycle set, etc. Digital simulation of C. S. T. R. in series, non-isothermal C. S. T. R, Binary
distillation column, Batch reactor, Computer aided design
Module-II
Modeling: Fundamentals of mathematical models and formulation Continuity equation,
Equation of motion, Transport equations, Energy equation, Equations of state, Equilibrium,
Chemical kinetics and their applications
Module-III
Lumped and distributed parameter models Fluid systems, C. S. T. R. (single, series, isothermal,
constant hold up, variable hold up, gas phase pressurized and non-isothermal), Single component
vaporizer, Multi-component flash drum, Batch reactor, Reactor with mass transfer, Ideal binary
distillation column, Batch distillation, Heat exchanger, etc
Module-IV
Optimization: Single variable optimization (analytical, dichotomous search, fibonacci, golden
section, regula falsi), Multivariable optimization (analytical, geometric programming, linear
programming), Convergence methods (Newtons methods, direct substitution, Wegsteins
method).
Text Books:
1. W. L. Luyben, Process Modelling, Simulation and Control for Chemical Engineers,
McGraw Hill, 1990.
Reference Books:
1. B. V. Babu, Process Plant Simulation, Oxford University Press, 2004.

2. S. S. Rao, Engineering Optimization: Theory and practice, New Age Publishers, 1999.
3. A. Hussain and K. Gangaiah, Optimisation Techniques for Chemical Engineers,
Macmillan, 2001.
4. B. W. Bequette, Process Control: Modeling, Design and Simulation. Prentice-Hall
India, 2006.
 MINERAL PROCESS ENGINEERING

Module- I

Thermal methods in processing of Ores, Roasting, Sintering, Calcination, Pelletisation

and briquetting.

Module- II

Chemical and electrochemical methods in mineral processing

Module- III

Introduction to leaching, leaching process variables, Dump and heap leaching, Acid Leaching,
Bacteria leaching.

Module- IV

Solid-liquid separation in hydrometallurgy, solution purification, Amalgamation and

cyanidation.

Text Books:

1.Mineral processing technology by B.A.Wills and T. J. Napier-Mum

Reference books:

1. Handbook of hydrometallurgy.

2. Gaudin, A. M. and Prior, B.J., Principle of Mineral Dressing.

 PROCESS SIMULATION LAB:

1. Steady state simulation of Heat Exchanger using ASPEN PLUS/ HYSYS;

2. Steady state simulation of a CSTR using ASPEN PLUS/ HYSYS;
3. Steady state simulation of Flash vessel using ASPEN PLUS/ HYSYS
4. Steady state simulation of Distillation Column using ASPEN PLUS/ HYSYS
5. Steady state simulation of an Absorption column using ASPEN PLUS/ HYSYS 6.Dynamic
simulation of Heat Exchanger using ASPEN PLUS/ HYSYS
7. Dynamic simulation of a CSTR using ASPEN PLUS/ HYSYS
8. Dynamic simulation of Flash vessel using ASPEN PLUS/ HYSYS
9. Dynamic simulation of Distillation Column using ASPEN PLUS/ HYSYS
10. Dynamic simulation of an Absorption column using ASPEN PLUS/ HYSYS
 EIGHTH SEMESTER

MODERN SEPARATION PROCESS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Module-I

An overview: Separation techniques, separation from liquids, separation from gasses and vapors,
separation from solids and separation methods in bioprocessing: aqueous two-phase separation,
Reverse micelle extraction

Module-II

Membrane separations: Definition of a membrane and membrane process such as microfiltration,

reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, dialysis, electrodialysis, gas permeation, pervaoration
Characterization of membrane such as colloidal morphology, permeability and
permeselectivity. Membrane modules such as plate and frame device, spiral wound, tubular and
hollow-fiber; Membrane technology in gas separation, biotechnology and in food and
biochemical industry; Ion Exchange: Ion exchange mechanism, ion exchange media, equilibrium,
equipment and design procedure and industrial applications

Module-III

Adsorption as a separation process: Thermodynamics of adsorption: basic relationship,

Representation, correlation and prediction of single component adsorption equilibrium data and
extension to multi-component adsorption equilibrium calculation: Isotherm expression of gas
adsorption; Adsorption with chemical reaction and adsorption with biological growth

Module-IV

Chromatography separation: Fundamentals of HPLC, Chromatographic column, Development

of gradient-elution separations. Basic principles of capillary electro chromatography, mobile
phase composition, Stationery phases used in CEC; Solid separation processes: Physical
properties of solids, classification of powders, particle size distributions, particle density, bulk
density and porosity, forces of adhesion. Separation of particulates and powders. Wet separation
process: Protein recovery, Soya processing and other applications.

Text Books:
1. J. D. Seader, and E. J. Henley, Separation process principles, John Wiley & Sons
Inc, 1998.
Reference books:
1 Ruthern, M. Douglas, Encyclopedia of separation technology, Wiley-Interscience, 1st
edition, 1997.
2 J. S. Waston, Separation methods for waste and environment, Marcel Dekker, 2000.
3 N. D. Richard, and T. Patricia, Principle of Chemical separations with environmental
applications, 2004.
4 S. Ahija, Handbook of Bioseparations, Academic Press, 2000.
5 Hunter, J. Robert, Foundation of Colloid Science, Vol II 2000.
 Fluidization Engineering
Module-I
Introduction to fluidization, Types of fluidization; Gross behavior of fluidized beds:
Minimum fluidization velocity, pressure drops in fluidized beds, Bed voidage,TDH,
Viscosity and fluidity of beds, Bubble behavior, Bed expansion, Distributor design,
Simple mathematical treatment
Module-II
Solid transport: Flow and fluidized solids, Solids transfer, Terminal velocity, Particle
entrainment and elutriation, Simple calculations
Module-III
Heat and mass transfer in fluidized beds: Heat transfer mechanism, Principles of gas-
solid and bed surface transfer, Heat transfer to liquid fluidized systems, Generalised
correlation for fluidized bed mass transfer and its limitations
Module-IV
Semifluidization: Principles, production of various bed parameters, Industrial
applications; Design of fluidized bed reactors: Concept of RTD, Basic design principles
for fluidized bed reactors.
Text Books:
1 D. Kunii and O. Levenspiel, Fluidization Engineering.
Reference Books:

1. M. Leva, Fluidization.
2. J S M Botterill, Fluid bed heat transfer.
 ELECTIVES

POLYMER TECHNOLOGY

Module - I

Natural and synthetic Polymers. Types of Polymerization, Resinous and Crystalline state, Plastic
state. Kinetics of Polymerization & Poly-condensation. Introduction to reactor design for
Polymerization. Functionality, Properties of Plastics and macromolecular structure, Polymer
degradation.

Module - II

Molecular weight of Polymers and its determination by viscosity, light scattering and Osmotic
pressure, Monomers and their manufacture.

Module - III

Manufacture and uses of important plastic compositions like phenol formaldehyde, urea
formaldehyde, venyl resins, acrylic resins, Polystyrene and polyethylene.

Module IV

Compounding of Plastics, Plastic auxiliaries. Moulding and design of moulds, casting and
limitations Plastizers. Plastic materials and elastomers as materials of construction in chemical
equipments.
Text books
1. Bill Mayer, Polymer Science

2. Sabolev D., A First course in Polymer Chemistry, Mir Publishers

Reference books

1. Tager, A., Physical Chemistry of Polymers, Mir Publishers

2. Odian, G., Principles of Polymer Chemistry, Mc Graw Hill.

 PAPER AND PULP TECHNOLOGY

Module- I

Processing of Raw Materials: Processes including Kraft Pulping, sulphite process

Module- II

Pulp Washing and drying: Bleaching, Waste liquid treatment

Module- III

Environmental aspects of pulp and paper production, Economic aspects involved builders,
other additives, types of papers and boards for technical and specialty uses

Module- IV

Paper testing and elementary methods.

Text books
1. Pulp and Paper manufacture, Joint Textbook C
2. Pulp and Paper technology, K.P. Rao, CBS pub.

Reference book

1. Handbook of Pulp and Paper technology, K.W. Britt, CBS pub.

 SOFT COMPUTING

MODULE-I

Introduction: Soft Computing Constituents and Conventional Artificial Intelligence,

Neuro-Fuzzy and Soft Computing Characteristics. Fuzzy Sets: Introduction, Basic
Definitions and Terminology, Set Theoretic Operations MF Formulation and
Parameterization. Fuzzy Rules & Fuzzy Reasoning: Extension Principle and Fuzzy
Relations, Fuzzy If Then Rules, Fuzzy Reasoning. Fuzzy Inference Systems: Mamdani
Fuzzy Models, Sugeno Fuzzy Models, Tsukamoto Fuzzy Models, Other Considerations.

MODULE-II

Neural Networks: Neuron Abstraction, Neuron Signal Functions, Mathematical

Preliminaries, Neural Networks Defined, Architectures: Feed forward and Feedback,
Salient Properties and Application Domains of Neural Networks, Multi-layered Network
Architectures, Back-propagation Learning Algorithm, Practical Considerations in
Implementing the BP Algorithm, Structure Growing Algorithms, Universal Function
Approximation and Neural Networks
MODULE-III

Applications of Feed Forward Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Radial Basis

Function Networks, Regularization Theory Route to RBFNs, Generalized Radial Basis
Function Network, Learning in RBFNs, Associative Learning, Hopfield Network,
Content Addressable Memory, Bidirectional Associative Memory, Self Organizing
Feature Maps, Applications of the Self Organizing Map.

MODULE-IV

Regression & Optimization: System Identification: an Introduction, Least Squares

Estimator,Geometric Interpretation of LSE, Recursive Least Squares Estimator.Derivative-
Free Optimization: Genetic Algorithms, Simulated Annealing, random Search, Downhill
Simplex Search.Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference Systems (ANFIS): ANFIS Architecture,
Hybrid Learning Algorithm.

Text book

1. Neuro-Fuzzy and Soft Computing By J.-S.R.Jang, C.-T.Sun & E. Mizutani, PHI

2. Neural Networks: A Classroom Approach By Satish Kumar, TMH Education
Reference Book
1. Neural Networks Fuzzy Logic & Genetic Algorithms; Synthesis & Applications,
S.Rajasekaran & G.A. VijayaLaxmi Pai, Prentice Hall, India, May2006- LakshmiPai
2. Principle of Soft Computing, S.N. Sivanandan & S.N. Deepa, Wiley India Edition,2010.
 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS

Module I

Mathematical formulation of physical problem: series solution, Bessels equation, Bessels

function solution. Continuity equation, mass transfer in a binary mixture, equation of
motion of a perfect fluid.

Module II
Important properties of Laplace transform, inverse Laplace transform, application of
Laplace transform method to solve differential equation

Module III

Application to heat transfer, problems for specific cases of unsteady state heat conduction
in a solid of infinite thermal conductivity, unsteady state heat conduction in a semi-infinite
solid.

Module IV

Finite difference formulation for ordinary and partial differential equation with more
emphasis on explicit schemes, Crank-Nicolson method. Alternative direction method:
Gamma function, value of gamma and beta function, connection of gamma and beta
function, error function of probability integral.

Text book
1. Applied Mathematics in Chemical Engineering by Harold S. Mickley, T.S. Sherwood and C.E.
Reed. 2. Advanced Engineering Mathematics by E. Kreyszig, Publisher: John Willey & Sons Inc
8th Edition
Reference book
1. Higher Engineering Mathematics by B. S. Grewal
2. Mathematical Methods by Potter Goldberg , Publisher: PHI
 ENERGY CONSERVATION & RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY

Module I

Introduction to Energy Science and Energy Technology; Energy Science and Energy
Technology, world energy future, Energy sources and their availability. Renewable energy
sources. Prospects of Renewable energy sources; Solar energy fundamentals and application;
Geothermal energy: Introduction, Utilization of Geothermal energy, Geothermal energy
resources, geothermal gradient, Different types of Geothermal Electric power plant and their
operations for Geothermal Energy systems in India;

Module II

Wind energy: Fundamentals and application, Basic principles of Wind Energy Conversion, Wind
Energy conversion system, Performance of wind machines, Electric generation for wind;
Biomass Energy Resources: Introduction, Biomass Conversion Process. Biogas from plant
wastes, communities bio-gas plants.

Module III

Biochemical conversion, Fermentation, liquid fuels for biomass; Urban Waste: A source of
Energy. Urban solid waste, waste incineration process. Environmental consideration, Fluidized
bed combustion boilers for burning solid waste and fossil fuels; Energy from the oceans:
Introduction Ocean Energy conversion Technologies. Types of Ocean Thermal
Electric Power Generation system and their operation. Tidal power plant; Hydro Energy:
Introduction, types hydroelectric plants and energy conversion scheme, Impulse turbine and
Reaction turbine. Classification of Hydro-Energy plants;

Module IV

Energy Conservation: Principle of energy conservation and Energy Audit. Energy conservation
Technologies. Co-generation, waste heat utilization, Heat recuperates, Heat regenerators, Heat
pipes, Heat pumps, Energy storage.

Text book
1. S. Rao and Dr. B. B. Parulekar, Energy Technology, Non convential, Renewable and
Conventional, Khanna Publishers.

Reference book
1. G. D. Rai, Non-conventional Energy Sources, Khanna Publishers.
2. D. S. Chauhan and S. K. Srivastava, Non- Conventional Energy Resources, New Age
International
Pvt Ltd.
3. G. N. Tiwari, Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Sources, Narosa Publishing House.
 CORROSION & DEGRADATION OF MATERIALS

Module I

Technological importance of corrosion study, corrosion as non equilibrium process,

corrosion rate expressions, electrochemical principles of corrosion-cell analogy, concept
of single electrode potential, reference electrodes, e.m.f. and galvanic series-their uses in
corrosion studies, polarization, passivity.

Module II

Different forms of corrosion-uniform attack, galvanic, crevice, pitting, intergranular,

selective leaching, erosion, stress corrosion cracking-their characteristic features, causes
and remedial measures. Principles of corrosion prevention-material selection control of
environment including inhibitors, cathodic and anodic protection, coatings and design
considerations. Corrosion testing methods.

Module III

Introduction to high temperature corrosion, Pilling-Bedworth ratio, oxidation kinetics,

oxide defect structures, Wagner-Hauffe valence approach in alloy oxidation, catastrophic
oxidation, internal oxidation. Considerations in high temperature alloy design, prevention
of high temperature corrosion -use of coatings.

Module IV

Liquid metal attack - liquid metal embrittlement, preventive measures.Chemical

degradation of non-metallic materials like rubbers, plastics, ceramics etc.Hydrogen
damage - types, characteristics, mechanism and preventive measures.

Text Books
1. Corrosion Engineering by Fontana, M.G., McGraw-Hill.
2. Corrosion & Corrosion Control by H.H. Uhlig, John Wiley & Sons.
3. Introduction to Metallic Corrosion by Evans.

Reference book
1. Introduction to Electrochemistry by S.Glasstone.
2. An Introduction to Science of Corrosion & its Inhibition by S.N. Banerjee, Oxonian Press Pvt.
Ltd.
 COLLOID AND INTERFACIAL ENGINEERING

Module I

General introduction of colloids, interfaces, surfactants, and micellization.; Intermolecular

forces, Van der Waals forces (Keesom, Debye, and London interactions), Colloidal systems and
colloidal stability (van der Waals attraction and potential energy curves), Brownian motion and
Brownian flocculation. Surface and interfacial tension and surface free energy, Surface tension
for curved interfaces, Surface excess and Gibbs equation.

Module II

Theory of surface tension and contact angle, and wetting. Thermodynamics of interfaces,
thermodynamics of micelle and mixed micellar formation.

Module III

Electrical phenomena at interfaces (Electrokinetic phenomena, Electrical double layer).

Emulsion and microemulsion.;

Module IV

General applications, Enhanced petroleum recovery, super hydrophobic and self cleaning
surfaces, novel fabrication of nanostructured particles. Measurement techniques of surface
tension, Contact angle,Zetapotential, Particle size.

Text book
1. P. C. Hiemenz, and R. Rajagopalan, Principle of colloid and surface chemistry, 3rd edition,
Mercel Dekher, N. Y. 1997.
2. D. J. Shaw, Colloid & Surface Chemistry, Butterworth Heinemann, Oxford, 1992.

Reference book
1. M. J. Rosen, Surfactants and Interfacial Phenomena, Wiley-Interscience Publication, New
York, 2004.
2. Adamson, A. W. Gast, A. P. Physical Chemistry of Surfaces, Wiley-Interscience, New York,
1997.
3. J. Israelachvili, Intermolecular and Surface Forces, Academic Press, New York, 1992.
Pre-requisite: Knowledge in under graduate Basic chemistry
 PARTICULATE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Module I

Study of particles: Definition of a particle, Qualities of particles; The industrial revolutions:

explosion of particle related advances (from advanced mining techniques to abrasives, cutting
tools, and mass production of chemicals and agricultural products).

Module II

Modern scientific advances in paints and coatings and other particles in various base solvents,
Particles in fluids.;

Module III

Composite materials, the design and manipulation of matter on the nano scale and into
nanostructures.; Particle Science as an enabling technology to create new energy sources, clean
our air and water and build stronger and lighter materials.

Module IV

Advances in particle sciences in particular in the area of human healthcare.

Text book:
1. J. K. Beddow, Particulate Science and Technology.
2. R. B. Bird, W. E. Stewart, and E. N. Lightfoot Transport phenomena, John Wiley & Sons;
Revised
2nd Edition Edition, 2007

Reference book:

1. M. Leva, Fluidization.
 MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Module I

Introduction to materials science and engineering, Bonding and structure of materials, Crystal
Structure and Crystal Geometry: Space lattice; Unit cells; Crystal systems; Bravis lattices; Miller
indices; Volume, planar and linear density unit cell calculations;

Module II

Polymorphism; Crystal structure analysis, Crystalline Imperfections, defect chemistry,diffusions

in Solids; Phase equilibrium and transformation.

Module III

Solidification: Solidification of metals and single crystals; Solid solutions Physical properties of
materials, Mechanical properties of materials, Electrical and semiconducting properties of
materials, Dielectric and Magnetic properties of materials, Optical and thermal behaviour of
materials,piezolectric and electro optic behaviour of materials, Superconducting materials,
electrochemical properties etc;

Module IV

Engineering materials: alloys and inter metallics, ceramic materials, glasses, polymers and
composites etc.

Text book:
1. W. F. Smith, Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering, McGraw-Hill
Professional, 2003.
2. V. Raghavan, Materials Science and Engineering, 4th Ed, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd,
New Delhi, 2004.

Reference book:
1. L. H. V. Vlack, Elements ofMaterials Science and Engineering, 6th Edition, Prentice Hall,
1989
2. J. F. Shackelford and M. Meier, Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers, Prentice
Hall PTR, 2005.
 COAL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

Module I

Role of coal in the overall energy situation; Recent advances in coal preparation methods
including fine coal treatment;

Module II

Simulation and modeling of coal beneficiation circuits; Thermodynamics and kinetics of coal
gasification reactions; Fluidized bed coal gasification processes;

Module III

Combined cycle power generation; Coal liquefaction: Various methods,

kinetics of solvent extraction, catalytic hydrogenation and other liquefaction processes; Concept
of coal refinery and coalplex;

Module IV

Environmental impact analysis of coal utilization methods such as carbonization, gasification,

etc.

Text book
1. H. L. Lowary, Chemistry of Coal Utilization, Vol. I & Vol. II.

Reference book
1. Mangold, Liquefaction and Gasefication of Coal.
2. Wilson and Wales, Coal, Coke and Coal Chemicals.
 BIOMATERIALS

Module I

Introduction, biomaterials in medicine; Metallic implant materials: different types, Host tissue
reaction with biometal, corrosion behavior and the importance of passive films for tissue
adhesion. Hard tissue & Soft tissue replacement;

Module II

Polymeric implant materials: Types and classification, Mechanical, Surface, Electrochemical &
Physiochemical properties of biopolymers. Biodegradable polymers for medical application.
Synthetic polymeric membranes and their biological applications; Ceramic implant materials:

Module III

Types of bioceramics, Importance of wear resistance and low fracture toughness. Host tissue
reactions: importance of interfacial tissue reaction; Composite implant materials: Mechanics of
improvement of properties by incorporating different elements.

Module IV

Composite theory of fiber reinforcement. Polymers filled with osteogenic fillers. Host tissue
reactions; Testing of Biomaterials: biocompatibility, blood compatibility and tissue
compatibility, Toxicity tests, sensitization, carcinogenicity, mutagenicity and special tests,
Invitro and Invivo testing; Sterilisation of implants and devices: ETO, gamma radiation,
autoclaving. Effects of sterilization.

Text book
1. S. V. Bhat, Biomaterials, Springer, 2002.
2. JB ParkandJ. D. Boonzino, Biomaterials: Principles and Application, CRC Press, 2002

Reference book
1. J. Black, Biological Performanceofmaterials, Taylor & Francis, 2006
2. C. P. SharmaandM. Szycher, Blood compatible materials and devices,
TechnomicPublishingCo. Ltd.,
1991.
3. J. B. ParkandR. S. Lakes, An Introductionto Biomaterials, Springer, 2007
4. B. D. Ratner, F. J. Schoen, A. S. Hoffman, J. E. Lemons, BiomaterialsScience: An
introductionto
Materialsin medicine, AcademicPress, 2004.
 POLYMER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Module I

Historical Background, Classification and forms of Polymers, Tacticity, Functionality, Degree of

Polymerization, identification of Polymers and end uses;

Module II

Chemistry of Polymerization: Chain and Step Polymerization and their Kinetics Techniques of
Polymerization: Bulk, Solution, Suspension and Emulsion Polymerization;

Module III

Molecular Weight and its determination by Viscometry, Light-scattering and Osmometric

methods; Crystallization in Polymers; Polymer Degradation; Manufacture and Uses of PF, UF,
Vinyl Resins, Acrylic Resins, PS and PE;

Module IV

Polymer additives, Blends and Alloys; Polymer Processing; Plastics as materials of construction
in chemical equipments.

Text book

1. R. Mann, Introductory Polymer Science, Dhanpat Rai Publications.

Reference book
1. S. K. Bhasin and J. R. Fried, Polymer Science and Technology, Prentice-Hall.
2. F. W. Billmeyer, Textbook of Polymer Science, John Willey & Sons
3. R. Sinha, Outlines of Polymer Technology-I, II, Prentice-Hall.
4. Pre-requisite: Knowledge in under graduate Basic chemistry
 FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY

Module I

Food quality and Production technology, Analysis of food, major ingredients present in different
product, Food additives colour, flavour, vitamins, Single cell protein, mushroom, Fermentative
production of food, Pickling and alcoholic beverages, Genetically manipulated crop based food,
oriental foods, probotics/prebiotics in food products.

Module II

Technology for improved process Enzyme in bakery, fermented cereal products, Enzymes in
fat/oil industries, Protease in cheese making, enzymes in beverage production, Utilization of
food waste for production of value added products, enzymes in sugar syrup, genetically modified
food.

Module III

Food spoilage and control Spoilage of food, Microbiology of water, meat, milk, vegetables,
Microbial safety of food products, Chemical safety of food products, heavy metal, fungal toxins,
pesticide and
herbicide contamination,

Module IV

Food preservatives and additives, Post-harvest technology for food preservation. Technology
canning, dehydration, ultrafiltration, sterilization, irradiation etc.

Text Books

1. Jay, Modern Food Microbilogy, CBS Publishers, 1987

2. Frazier, Food Microbiology

3. G.Reed, Prescott and Dunns Microbiology, CBS publishers, 1987

Reference book

1. Desrosier, Teachnology of food preservation, CBS publishers

2. R.P. Singh and D.R. Headman, Introduction to food engineering, Aca. Press
 NANOTECHNOLOGY IN CATALYSIS

Module I

Introduction to nanotechnology, definition, history. What makes the nanoscale so different from
the other length scales by considering the underpinning science (i.e.nanoscience) and some key
examples of nanotechnology.

Module II

Methods of synthesis of nanomaterials fabrication-Top-down vs. bottom-up approaches.

Equipment and processes needed to fabricate nanodevices and structures. Fundamental
understanding of catalysis at nano-scale.

Module III

Wet chemical synthesis, preparation and properties of iron, platinum, gold, cadmium, silver,
copper and nickel nano-particles. Synthesis and properties of composite nano-particles and
coated nano-particles.

Module IV

Characterization of nano particles by Scanning probe microscopes (Atomic Force Microscopy,

Scanning Tunneling Microscopy), Transmission Electron Microscopy, Scanning Electron
Microscopy.

Text Books

1. S. K. Kulkarni, Nanotechnology: Principles and Practices, Capital Publishing Co. 2007.

Reference book

1. Tang, Zikang and Sheng, Ping, Taylor and Francis, Nano science and technology: novel
structures
and phenomena, 2003.

2. B. Rogers, S. Pennathur, J. Adams, Taylor and Francis, Nanotechnology: Understanding

small
systems, 2008.
 RECENT SEPARATION TECHNOLOGY

Module I

Adsorption: Concepts and definitions; adsorbents and their preparation and properties;
adsorption isotherms and their importance; adsorption types; equipments; adsorption in fixed
bed; methods regenerations of adsorbents and basic mathematical modeling.

Module II

Chromatography separation: Basic principal; different types of chromatographic

separation techniques and their application. Membrane separation technique: membrane
classification, chemistry, structure and characteristics and preparation; various membrane
separations technology such as microfiltration, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, dialysis,
electrodialysis, gas permeation, pervaoration, liquid membrane and their applications in
chemical, biotechnology, food, and biochemical industry.

Module III

Reactive Distillation: Concept, modeling and design aspects and applications. Supercritical
Fluid Extraction: Concept, modeling and design aspects and applications.

Module IV

Biofiltration: Concept, modeling and design aspects and applications.

Text Books

1. B. K. Dutta, Principles of Mass Transfer and Separation Processes, Prentice Hall of India
Private
Limited, 2007.
2. R. W. Baker, Membrane Technology and Applications, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2004.

Reference book

1. M. C. Porter, Handbook of Industrial Membrane Technology, Crest Publishing House, 2005.

2. M. Mukhopadhyay, Natural extracts using supercritical carbon dioxide, CRC Press, LLC,
Boca
Raton, Florida, USA, 2000.
3. R. G. Harrison, P. W. Todd, R. Scott, Bioseparations Science and Engineering, Oxford
University
Press.
4. J. E. Bailey and D. V. Ollis, Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals, Mc-Graw Hill, 1986
5. J. G. S. Marcano and T. T. Tsotsis, Catalytic membranes and membrane reactor, John Wiley,
2002.
 DISASTER MANAGEMENT IN CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES

Module I

General aspects of industrial disaster: Due to fire, explosion, toxicity and radiation; Chemical
hazards: Classification of chemical hazards, Chemical as cause of occupational diseases dust,
fumes, gases and vapours;

Module II

Hazard analysis and health management; Engineering control of chemical plant hazards Plant
layout, ventilation and lighting,

Module III

Pressure vessels, Storage, Handling, Transportation, Electrical systems, Instrumentation;

Emergency planning, Personal protective devices, Maintenance procedure; Emergency safety
and laboratory safety; Legal aspects of safety,

Module IV

Management information system and its application in monitoring disaster, safety and health;
Hazop Analysis.

Text Books

1. H. H. Tawcatt & W S Wood, Safety and Accident Prevention in Chemical Operations.

Reference book

1. R. V. Betrabet and T. P. S. Rajan in CHEMTECH-I, Safety in Chemical Industry, Chemical

Engineering Development Centre,Madras, 1975.
2. Wells, Safety in Process Plant Design.
3. Less, P. Frank, Loss Prevention in Process Industries.
4. J. Lolb & S. Roy Sterm, Product Safety and Liability.
 PROJECT ENGINEERING

Module I

Introduction to the subject; Development and implementation of the project in the following
steps: Initial conception; Preliminary design ideas and rough evaluation of market and
economics; Procuring data for final design; Final economic evaluation and decision set up the
project; Detailed design; Procurement; Construction work; Start up and trail runs; Commercial
production; Safety consideration;

Module II

Process Design; Selection of process cycle; Chemical process considerations; Qualitative block
type process flow sheet; Material balance and energy balance; Selection of process equipment
and its computer aided design using Fortran language to various engineering problems;

Module III

Plant layout: Planning layout and methods of layout planning; Economic evaluation of the
project; Capital Cost; Plant cost estimating;

Module IV

Total product cost: Manufacturing cost; Raw material cost; Miscellaneous cost (labour cost,
repair
cost and maintenance cost); Depreciation; Economic Analysis: Net earning profitability analysis;
Introduction to optimization.

Text Books

1. Peters Timmerham (International Editions), Plant Design and Economics for

Chemical
Engineers, McGraw Hill Book Co.

Reference book

1. F. C. Viberandt and C. E. Dryden (International Students Editions), Chemical Engineering

Plant
Design, McGraw Hill Book Co.

2. B. S. Golfried, Theory and Problems of Programming with Fortran: Schaums Outline

Series, Tata
McGraw Hill.
 OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES IN PROCESS DESIGN

Module I

Optimal problem formulation, Single variable optimization algorithms including interval

halving; golden section search; Newton-Raphson method; bisection method; root finding using
optimization techniques, Multi variable optimization algorithms including simplex search
method; Cauchys steepest descent method; Levenberg Marquardts method,

Module II

Constrained optimization algorithms including Khun-Tucker conditions, transformation

methods; direct
search methods; liberalized search techniques; feasible direction method,

Module III

Specialized algorithms including Integer programming; geometric programming. Nontraditional

optimization technique like simulated annealing.

Module IV

Application of the aforesaid techniques in Chemical Engineering designs, like optimum

insulation thickness, shell and tube heat exchanger design.
Scope & Objective: Optimization has become a part of computer aided design activities where
the goal is not only to achieve a feasible design but also a design objective. The course provides
basic knowledge of deterministic algorithms as well as algorithms which are stochastic in nature
with probabilistic transition rules, new methods in computational intelligence or soft computing
inspired by evolutionary processes in nature, such as genetic algorithms. The course consists of
lectures and a project component, which includes both model building and programming. This
course also provides an opportunity to get conversant with optimization toolbox of MATLAB
by the Mathworks, Inc.

Text Books

1. T. F. Edgar, D. M. Himmelblau, Optimization of Chemical Processes, Mcgraw-Hill

College Division, 1987.

Reference book

1. B. V. Babu, Process Plant Simulation, OUP, India, 2004.

2. S. S. Rao, Engineering Optimization Theory & Practice, John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1996.