New Scheme Based On AICTE Flexible Curricula Chemical Engineering, V-Semester
The purpose of this subject is to introduce the undergraduate students with the most important separation equipments in the process industry, and provide proper understanding of unit operations. This course explains the diffusion phenomena, fundamentals of mass transfer and techniques involved in mass transfer operations of distillation and absorption.
Mc-Cabe W.L, Smith J.M.; Unit Operation in Chemical Engineering; Tat Mc-GrawHill.
Coulson J. M. Richardson; Chemical Engineering – Vol 2; Butterworth Heinmann, Oxford, Delhi
Treybal R.E; Mass Transfer Operation; Mc. Graw Hill.
Sherwood, T.K. Pigford R.L. and Wilke, C.R.; Mass Transfer; Mc. Graw Hill.
To determine to diffusion coefficient of liquid vapour in air by Stefan’s tube.
To determine diffusion coefficient, or diffusivity, of given liquid in air.
To determine Mass Transfer Co-Efficient in gas liquid system by evaporation
To study the rates and phenomena of diffusion into gases flowing through the pipe.
To study different types of plates and packing.
To prepare the vapor-liquid equilibrium and Boiling point diagram for a binary liquid mixture.
Determination of relative volatility of a given system of acetic acid and water.
To verify Rayleigh equation for differential distillation of binary system.
To carry out the steam distillation.
Studies on packed tower distillation unit.
Studies on the sieve plate distillation unit.
Studies on bubble cap distillation column.
To study the absorption of a gas in a packed column and calculation of NTU and HTU.
New Scheme Based On AICTE Flexible Curricula Chemical Engineering, V-Semester
To understand the fundamentals of heat transfer mechanisms in fluids and solids and their applications in various heat transfer equipment in process industries.
Donald Q. Kern; Process Heat Transfer; Tata McGraw Hill.
Alan J. Chapman; Heat Transfer; Collier McMillan.
Rao Y.V.C; Heat Transfer; PHI
To determine the thermal conductivity of metal rod.
To determine the equivalent thermal conductivity of composite wall.
To determine heat transfer coefficient in force convection.
To determine heat transfer coefficient in Natural convection.
To determine heat transfer coefficient with the help of Stefan Boltzmann Apparatus.
To calculate emissivity of the test plate by emissivity measurement apparatus.
To determine heat transfer coefficient in double pipe heat exchanger.
To study the heat transfer characteristics of a shell and tube heat exchanger (heating/cooling) of water.
To determine heat transfer coefficient in parallel and counter flow heat exchanger.
To measure the rate of evaporation using an open pan evaporator.
To measure the rate of condensation of pure water vapour and to determine the heat transfer coefficient.
Demonstrate the film-wise drop-wise condensation and determination of the heat transfer coefficient.
To study the single effect evaporator and find out the heat transfer coefficient.
New Scheme Based On AICTE Flexible Curricula Chemical Engineering, V-Semester
The objective of subject to understand the applications of computational techniques for chemical engineering calculations numerical techniques in chemical engineering calculations.
Mickley HS, Sherwood and Reed; Applied Mathematics in Chemical Engineering; TMH pub.
Jenson & Jeffrey’s; Mathematical Methods In Chemical Engineering; Mc Graw Hill
Luyben WL; Process modeling, simulation and control for chemical engineer; Mc Graw Hill
Data representation and treatment by Graphical methods, Pressure- Volume-Temperature and concentration relationships for gases and their mixtures.
Integrated methods of data processing. Integral functions and their graphical representation.
Estimation of properties from empirical correlations (Nokay)
Estimation of critical properties from group contribution method.
Redlich-Kwong equation of state and other Virial equations to estimate thermodynamic properties like compressibility factor, molar volume and P-V-T relationships.
To study the effect of liquid viscosity and dissolved gases on pump efficiency, reciprocating pump performance.
Measurement errors their propagation and minimization of random errors. Selection of confidence limits.
Mass balance problems using continuity equation applied to a dynamic system. Formation of differential equations (component balance) and their solution & examples – CSTR and flow through pipes.
Numerical Solutions of batch reactor problems. Euler Algorithm
Runge-Kutta algorithm and its application in chemical Engineering. Implicit and explicit calculations. Problems related to effect design, optimum liquid concentration.
Transient flow of fluid unsteady temperature and varying concentration problems and use of partial differential equation to solve them.
This course introduces the manufacture of paper from fibrous raw materials to the processing of finished products with emphasis on papers produced from wood, non-wood and secondary fibres. It will focus on the entire pulp and paper manufacturing process address the environmental issues that arise from the different processes involved.
Britt, K. W. (Ed.), “Handbook of Pulp and Paper Technology,” 2nd ed., CBS Publishers & Distributors, Delhi, 1984.
Casey, J. P., “Pulp and Paper Chemistry and Chemical Technology,” Vol. 1, 3rd ed., Wiley Interscience. Rydholm, S. A., “Pulping Processes,” Wiley Inter science.
Formulation, development of sterile dosage forms. Production facilities, environmental control and personnel in the production of sterile dosage form, compounding, processing, filtration, sealing, sterilization, packing and labeling of sterile dosage forms. Quality control tests like sterility, pyrogen, clarify, safety and leakage testing.
Types of tablets. Manufacturing of tablets by wet granulation, dry granulation and direct compression. Tablet processing problems and defects, tablet standardization: hardness, friability, weights variation, disintegration, dissolution and content uniformity tests.
Capsules: Hard gelatin capsule, capsule size, formulation and preparation of filled hard gelatin capsules, soft gelatin capsule, soft gel - manufacturing procedures; quality control of capsules.
Introduction, factors to be considered in the formulation of facial cosmetics, dentifrices, deodorant, antiperspirants, shampoos, hairdressing and hair removers.
packing components, types of packing containers and closures, materials used for and their pharmaceutical specification, method of evaluation, stability aspects of packaging materials.
Leon lachman, Lieberman; Theory & practice of industrial pharmacy; Verghese P, Mumbai
Ganderto; Unit process in pharmacy.
HersheyD; Chemical engineering in medicine and biology - Plenum press, new york.
Chemical engineering in medicine - chern. Engg. Progrer syrnp series no. C 66, vol 62.
To Study of organic process industries involving process technology, raw material availability, production pattern, Engg. Problems involving material of construction, Environment pollution, waste utilization and disposal, energy consumption and conservation Equation.
Pulp and paper, pulping process, chemical recovery, stock preparation and paper making,
Agro based alcohol industries, production of cane sugar, molasses, formation of alcohol, alcohol derivatives like acetic acid, acetic anhydride, vinyl acetate and ethylene glycol.
Intermediates for petrochemical from petroleum based stocks, phenol, methanol, ethylene, propylene, aromatic benzene, toluene, xylene, acrylo-nitrite, styrene and butadiene.
Dyes and Dye intermediates, insecticides and pesticides, nitration and nitrating agents.
Man-made fibers; rayon, polyester, polyamides, acrylics, cellulose and acetate
Gupta VB & Kathari VK; Manufacturing Fibre Technology; Chapman Hall, Newyork Edition.
Kathari V.K.; Progress In Textile, Sciences Technology, Vol I & II; IAFL Publications, S-351 Greater Kailash part I New Delhi – 48 I Ed.
Austin, G.T; Shreeves Chemical Progress Industries; Mc. Graw Hill New York
Dryden C.E; Outlines Of Chemical Technology; Affiliated. East West press, New Delhi, 1997
Provide thorough understanding of performance characteristics of fuel cell power plant and its components. Outline the performance and design characteristics and operating issues for various fuel cells. Discuss the design philosophy and challenges to make this power plant economically feasible. Thus at the successful end of the course, the students will have sufficient knowledge for working in a fuel cell industry or R&D organization.
Electrochemical cells, electrolytic cell, galvanic cell, construction and working, Faraday’s law of electrolysis, problems on displacements, classification of electrodes , Nernst’s theory, single electrode potential, EMF of cell, EMF series, common types of cells.
Potential convention, current conventions, equilibrium constants, mass transfer limited
current, Cottrell equation, factors affecting reaction rate and current, mechanism involving electrode reactions, reversibility kinetics, Butler-Volmer Equations, Tafel plots , Tafel equation, equations governing modes of mass transfer –Nernst-Planck Equation, Ficks law of diffusion, concept of Helmholtz plane.
Introduction to hydrocarbon based fuel cells, general issues, fossil fuels and other fuels
used, H2production from renewable sources and storage, working of H2 fuel cell, safety issues, steam reforming, internal reforming, cost estimation.
Introduction, working of PEMFC, electro chemistry modeling, exchange current density, local surface over potential (activation loss), current & mass conversion, gas phase species diffusivity, membrane phase electronic conductivity, osmotic drag coefficient, back diffusion flux, fuel crossover.
Introduction, working of SOFC, modeling SOFC(Nernst voltage, current distribution, & over potential of electrolytes, electric potential field) modeling current transport & potential field, activation over potential, cell potential, treatment of electrolyte interface, Ohmic over potential, Activation over potential, Modeling electrochemical potential.
System processes –fuel processing, rejected heat utilization, system optimization – pressurization, temperature utilization, heat recovery, fuel cell networking, life cycle analysis of fuel cells, hybrid systems –introduction to microbial and enzymatic fuel cell.
Bokris John O’ m, Srinivasan S., “Fuel cells-their electrochemistry”, McGraw Hill 1969.
Appleby A.J. Fralkes F. R., “Fuel cell handbook”, Van Nostrand Reinhold 1989.
Kordesch Karl, Simader G., “Fuel cells and their applications”, VCH publications 1996. 41
U S Department of energy, “Fuel cell: a handbook”,
Leo J.M.J., Blomen, Mugerwa M. N., “Fuel cell systems”, Plenum Press
New Scheme Based On AICTE Flexible Curricula Chemical Engineering, V-Semester
Definition need and types of energy audit, Energy management (audit) approach-understanding energy costs, Bench marketing, Energy performance, Matching energy use to requirement, Maximizing system efficiencies, Optimizing the input energy requirements, Fuel & energy substitution, Energy audit Instruments.
Defining monitoring & targeting, elements of monitoring & targeting, data and information – analysis, techniques-energy consumption, production, cumulative sum of differences CUSUM).
Global environmental concerns: United Nations Framework Convention on climate Change (UNFCC), sustainable development, Kyoto protocol, Conference of Parties (COP), Clean Development Mechanism(CDM) ,Prototype Carbon fund (PCF)
Steam System: Properties of steam, assessment of steam distribution losses, steam leakages, steam trapping, condensate and flash steam recovery system, identifying opportunities for energy savings. Energy efficiency in Electrical Utilities: Electrical System, Electric motors, HVAC and Refrigeration System, Fans and blowers, Pumps and Pumping System, Cooling Tower, Lighting System.
Classification, advantages and applications, commercially viable waste heat recovery devices, saving potential Insulation-types and application, economic thickness of Insulation, heat savings & application criteria, Refractory –types, selection and application of refractories, heat loss.
Energy targeting, area targeting, number of units targeting, shell targeting, cost targeting Pinch design methods, Grid diagram, composite curve, problem table, algorithm, grand composite curve.
Suggested Readings :
Goodall P.M. “ The Efficient Use of Steam; Editor: Westbury House.
Mannan S; Lee’s Loss prevention in the processes industries”, Vol. VolI 2nd Ed, Butterworth Heinemann.
Kafarov V.V., “ Wasteless chemical processes”, Mir
Shenoy U.V.; Heat Exchange Network Synthesis”, Gulf publishing Company.
Kemp I.C.; Pinch Analysis and Process Integration: A user Guide on Process Integration for the Efficient Use of Energy, 2nd Ed. Butterworth Heinemann.
Henderson S.M. ; Perry R.L. and young J.H. ; “ Principles of Process Engineering; 4th Ed. Asae.
D. Reay , “ Industrial Energy Conservation”
Simulation Study of Various Chemical Process with the help of following Softwares : MATLAB , AFT Fathom, ChemCAD, Pro Simulator .
To determine the iodine value of the given sample of oil.
To prepare Phenyl aZoβ –napthol from aniline.
To determine chloride in a given H2o sample by argentrometric method.
To prepare oxalic acid from cane sugar.
Determine the strength of the given formalin solution.
Preparation of urea formaldehyde resin.
To determine the concentration of sugar by using polarimeter.
New Scheme Based On AICTE Flexible Curricula Chemical Engineering, V-Semester
The purpose of this subject is to introduce the undergraduate students with the most important separation equipments in the process industry, and provide proper understanding of unit operations. This course explains the diffusion phenomena, fundamentals of mass transfer and techniques involved in mass transfer operations of distillation and absorption.
Mc-Cabe W.L, Smith J.M.; Unit Operation in Chemical Engineering; Tat Mc-GrawHill.
Coulson J. M. Richardson; Chemical Engineering – Vol 2; Butterworth Heinmann, Oxford, Delhi
Treybal R.E; Mass Transfer Operation; Mc. Graw Hill.
Sherwood, T.K. Pigford R.L. and Wilke, C.R.; Mass Transfer; Mc. Graw Hill.
To determine to diffusion coefficient of liquid vapour in air by Stefan’s tube.
To determine diffusion coefficient, or diffusivity, of given liquid in air.
To determine Mass Transfer Co-Efficient in gas liquid system by evaporation
To study the rates and phenomena of diffusion into gases flowing through the pipe.
To study different types of plates and packing.
To prepare the vapor-liquid equilibrium and Boiling point diagram for a binary liquid mixture.
Determination of relative volatility of a given system of acetic acid and water.
To verify Rayleigh equation for differential distillation of binary system.
To carry out the steam distillation.
Studies on packed tower distillation unit.
Studies on the sieve plate distillation unit.
Studies on bubble cap distillation column.
To study the absorption of a gas in a packed column and calculation of NTU and HTU.
New Scheme Based On AICTE Flexible Curricula Chemical Engineering, V-Semester
To understand the fundamentals of heat transfer mechanisms in fluids and solids and their applications in various heat transfer equipment in process industries.
Donald Q. Kern; Process Heat Transfer; Tata McGraw Hill.
Alan J. Chapman; Heat Transfer; Collier McMillan.
Rao Y.V.C; Heat Transfer; PHI
To determine the thermal conductivity of metal rod.
To determine the equivalent thermal conductivity of composite wall.
To determine heat transfer coefficient in force convection.
To determine heat transfer coefficient in Natural convection.
To determine heat transfer coefficient with the help of Stefan Boltzmann Apparatus.
To calculate emissivity of the test plate by emissivity measurement apparatus.
To determine heat transfer coefficient in double pipe heat exchanger.
To study the heat transfer characteristics of a shell and tube heat exchanger (heating/cooling) of water.
To determine heat transfer coefficient in parallel and counter flow heat exchanger.
To measure the rate of evaporation using an open pan evaporator.
To measure the rate of condensation of pure water vapour and to determine the heat transfer coefficient.
Demonstrate the film-wise drop-wise condensation and determination of the heat transfer coefficient.
To study the single effect evaporator and find out the heat transfer coefficient.
New Scheme Based On AICTE Flexible Curricula Chemical Engineering, V-Semester
The objective of subject to understand the applications of computational techniques for chemical engineering calculations numerical techniques in chemical engineering calculations.
Mickley HS, Sherwood and Reed; Applied Mathematics in Chemical Engineering; TMH pub.
Jenson & Jeffrey’s; Mathematical Methods In Chemical Engineering; Mc Graw Hill
Luyben WL; Process modeling, simulation and control for chemical engineer; Mc Graw Hill
Data representation and treatment by Graphical methods, Pressure- Volume-Temperature and concentration relationships for gases and their mixtures.
Integrated methods of data processing. Integral functions and their graphical representation.
Estimation of properties from empirical correlations (Nokay)
Estimation of critical properties from group contribution method.
Redlich-Kwong equation of state and other Virial equations to estimate thermodynamic properties like compressibility factor, molar volume and P-V-T relationships.
To study the effect of liquid viscosity and dissolved gases on pump efficiency, reciprocating pump performance.
Measurement errors their propagation and minimization of random errors. Selection of confidence limits.
Mass balance problems using continuity equation applied to a dynamic system. Formation of differential equations (component balance) and their solution & examples – CSTR and flow through pipes.
Numerical Solutions of batch reactor problems. Euler Algorithm
Runge-Kutta algorithm and its application in chemical Engineering. Implicit and explicit calculations. Problems related to effect design, optimum liquid concentration.
Transient flow of fluid unsteady temperature and varying concentration problems and use of partial differential equation to solve them.
This course introduces the manufacture of paper from fibrous raw materials to the processing of finished products with emphasis on papers produced from wood, non-wood and secondary fibres. It will focus on the entire pulp and paper manufacturing process address the environmental issues that arise from the different processes involved.
Britt, K. W. (Ed.), “Handbook of Pulp and Paper Technology,” 2nd ed., CBS Publishers & Distributors, Delhi, 1984.
Casey, J. P., “Pulp and Paper Chemistry and Chemical Technology,” Vol. 1, 3rd ed., Wiley Interscience. Rydholm, S. A., “Pulping Processes,” Wiley Inter science.
Formulation, development of sterile dosage forms. Production facilities, environmental control and personnel in the production of sterile dosage form, compounding, processing, filtration, sealing, sterilization, packing and labeling of sterile dosage forms. Quality control tests like sterility, pyrogen, clarify, safety and leakage testing.
Types of tablets. Manufacturing of tablets by wet granulation, dry granulation and direct compression. Tablet processing problems and defects, tablet standardization: hardness, friability, weights variation, disintegration, dissolution and content uniformity tests.
Capsules: Hard gelatin capsule, capsule size, formulation and preparation of filled hard gelatin capsules, soft gelatin capsule, soft gel - manufacturing procedures; quality control of capsules.
Introduction, factors to be considered in the formulation of facial cosmetics, dentifrices, deodorant, antiperspirants, shampoos, hairdressing and hair removers.
packing components, types of packing containers and closures, materials used for and their pharmaceutical specification, method of evaluation, stability aspects of packaging materials.
Leon lachman, Lieberman; Theory & practice of industrial pharmacy; Verghese P, Mumbai
Ganderto; Unit process in pharmacy.
HersheyD; Chemical engineering in medicine and biology - Plenum press, new york.
Chemical engineering in medicine - chern. Engg. Progrer syrnp series no. C 66, vol 62.
To Study of organic process industries involving process technology, raw material availability, production pattern, Engg. Problems involving material of construction, Environment pollution, waste utilization and disposal, energy consumption and conservation Equation.
Pulp and paper, pulping process, chemical recovery, stock preparation and paper making,
Agro based alcohol industries, production of cane sugar, molasses, formation of alcohol, alcohol derivatives like acetic acid, acetic anhydride, vinyl acetate and ethylene glycol.
Intermediates for petrochemical from petroleum based stocks, phenol, methanol, ethylene, propylene, aromatic benzene, toluene, xylene, acrylo-nitrite, styrene and butadiene.
Dyes and Dye intermediates, insecticides and pesticides, nitration and nitrating agents.
Man-made fibers; rayon, polyester, polyamides, acrylics, cellulose and acetate
Gupta VB & Kathari VK; Manufacturing Fibre Technology; Chapman Hall, Newyork Edition.
Kathari V.K.; Progress In Textile, Sciences Technology, Vol I & II; IAFL Publications, S-351 Greater Kailash part I New Delhi – 48 I Ed.
Austin, G.T; Shreeves Chemical Progress Industries; Mc. Graw Hill New York
Dryden C.E; Outlines Of Chemical Technology; Affiliated. East West press, New Delhi, 1997
Provide thorough understanding of performance characteristics of fuel cell power plant and its components. Outline the performance and design characteristics and operating issues for various fuel cells. Discuss the design philosophy and challenges to make this power plant economically feasible. Thus at the successful end of the course, the students will have sufficient knowledge for working in a fuel cell industry or R&D organization.
Electrochemical cells, electrolytic cell, galvanic cell, construction and working, Faraday’s law of electrolysis, problems on displacements, classification of electrodes , Nernst’s theory, single electrode potential, EMF of cell, EMF series, common types of cells.
Potential convention, current conventions, equilibrium constants, mass transfer limited
current, Cottrell equation, factors affecting reaction rate and current, mechanism involving electrode reactions, reversibility kinetics, Butler-Volmer Equations, Tafel plots , Tafel equation, equations governing modes of mass transfer –Nernst-Planck Equation, Ficks law of diffusion, concept of Helmholtz plane.
Introduction to hydrocarbon based fuel cells, general issues, fossil fuels and other fuels
used, H2production from renewable sources and storage, working of H2 fuel cell, safety issues, steam reforming, internal reforming, cost estimation.
Introduction, working of PEMFC, electro chemistry modeling, exchange current density, local surface over potential (activation loss), current & mass conversion, gas phase species diffusivity, membrane phase electronic conductivity, osmotic drag coefficient, back diffusion flux, fuel crossover.
Introduction, working of SOFC, modeling SOFC(Nernst voltage, current distribution, & over potential of electrolytes, electric potential field) modeling current transport & potential field, activation over potential, cell potential, treatment of electrolyte interface, Ohmic over potential, Activation over potential, Modeling electrochemical potential.
System processes –fuel processing, rejected heat utilization, system optimization – pressurization, temperature utilization, heat recovery, fuel cell networking, life cycle analysis of fuel cells, hybrid systems –introduction to microbial and enzymatic fuel cell.
Bokris John O’ m, Srinivasan S., “Fuel cells-their electrochemistry”, McGraw Hill 1969.
Appleby A.J. Fralkes F. R., “Fuel cell handbook”, Van Nostrand Reinhold 1989.
Kordesch Karl, Simader G., “Fuel cells and their applications”, VCH publications 1996. 41
U S Department of energy, “Fuel cell: a handbook”,
Leo J.M.J., Blomen, Mugerwa M. N., “Fuel cell systems”, Plenum Press
New Scheme Based On AICTE Flexible Curricula Chemical Engineering, V-Semester
Definition need and types of energy audit, Energy management (audit) approach-understanding energy costs, Bench marketing, Energy performance, Matching energy use to requirement, Maximizing system efficiencies, Optimizing the input energy requirements, Fuel & energy substitution, Energy audit Instruments.
Defining monitoring & targeting, elements of monitoring & targeting, data and information – analysis, techniques-energy consumption, production, cumulative sum of differences CUSUM).
Global environmental concerns: United Nations Framework Convention on climate Change (UNFCC), sustainable development, Kyoto protocol, Conference of Parties (COP), Clean Development Mechanism(CDM) ,Prototype Carbon fund (PCF)
Steam System: Properties of steam, assessment of steam distribution losses, steam leakages, steam trapping, condensate and flash steam recovery system, identifying opportunities for energy savings. Energy efficiency in Electrical Utilities: Electrical System, Electric motors, HVAC and Refrigeration System, Fans and blowers, Pumps and Pumping System, Cooling Tower, Lighting System.
Classification, advantages and applications, commercially viable waste heat recovery devices, saving potential Insulation-types and application, economic thickness of Insulation, heat savings & application criteria, Refractory –types, selection and application of refractories, heat loss.
Energy targeting, area targeting, number of units targeting, shell targeting, cost targeting Pinch design methods, Grid diagram, composite curve, problem table, algorithm, grand composite curve.
Suggested Readings :
Goodall P.M. “ The Efficient Use of Steam; Editor: Westbury House.
Mannan S; Lee’s Loss prevention in the processes industries”, Vol. VolI 2nd Ed, Butterworth Heinemann.
Kafarov V.V., “ Wasteless chemical processes”, Mir
Shenoy U.V.; Heat Exchange Network Synthesis”, Gulf publishing Company.
Kemp I.C.; Pinch Analysis and Process Integration: A user Guide on Process Integration for the Efficient Use of Energy, 2nd Ed. Butterworth Heinemann.
Henderson S.M. ; Perry R.L. and young J.H. ; “ Principles of Process Engineering; 4th Ed. Asae.
D. Reay , “ Industrial Energy Conservation”
Simulation Study of Various Chemical Process with the help of following Softwares : MATLAB , AFT Fathom, ChemCAD, Pro Simulator .
To determine the iodine value of the given sample of oil.
To prepare Phenyl aZoβ –napthol from aniline.
To determine chloride in a given H2o sample by argentrometric method.
To prepare oxalic acid from cane sugar.
Determine the strength of the given formalin solution.
Preparation of urea formaldehyde resin.
To determine the concentration of sugar by using polarimeter.