NIT Hamirpur

National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur (H.P.)

Department of Chemical Engineering
Revised Curriculum- July 2015

FIRST YEAR

I Semester II Semester
S. S.
Code Subject L T P Credits Code Subject L T P Credits
No. No.
1 CHS-111 Engineering Mathematics-I 3 1 0 3 1 CHS-121 Engineering Mathematics – II 3 1 0 3

2 CHS-112 Chemistry for CHE 3 1 0 3 2 CHS-122 Physics for CHE 3 1 0 3

3 CHH-113 Communication Skills 3 1 0 3 3 CHS-123 Basic Electrical & Electronics 3 1 0 3

Introduction to Chemical Environmental Science and

4 CHD-114 3 1 0 3 4 CHD-124 3 1 0 3
Engineering Engineering

5 CHD-115 Strength of Materials 1 0 3 3 5 CHD-125 Engineering Graphics 3 1 0 3

6 CHS-116 Chemistry Lab 0 0 3 1 6 CHD-126 Physics Lab. 0 0 3 1

Basic Electrical & Electronics

7 CHH-117 Communication Skills Lab. 0 0 3 1 7 CHS-127 0 0 3 1
Engineering Lab.

8 8 CHD-128 Workshop Practice 1 0 3 2

26 17 30 19

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SECOND YEAR

III Semester IV Semester

S. S.
Code Subject L T P Credits Code Subject L T P Credits
No. No.
1 CHD-211 Industrial Instrumentation 3 1 0 3 1 CHD-221 Heat Transfer 3 1 0 3
Chemical Engineering
2 CHD-212 Fluid Mechanics 3 1 0 3 2 CHD-222 3 1 0 3
Thermodynamics-II
3 CHD-213 Chemical Process Calculation 3 1 0 3 3 CHD-223 Energy Management 3 1 0 3

4 CHD-214 Mechanical Unit Operation 3 1 0 3 4 CHS-224 Engineering Mathematics – III 3 1 0 3

Material Science and
5 CHD-215 3 1 0 3 5 CHD-225 Chemical Technology 3 1 0 3
Engineering
Chemical Engineering Computational Methods in Chemical
6 CHD-216 3 1 0 3 6 CHD-226 3 1 0 3
Thermodynamics-I Engineering
7 CHD-217 Fluid Mechanics Lab. 0 0 3 1 7 CHD-227 Chemical Technology Lab. 0 0 3 1

8 CHD-218 Mechanical Unit Operation Lab. 0 0 3 1 8 CHD-228 Heat Transfer Lab. 0 0 3 1

Computational Methods In Chemical
9 CHD-219 MATLAB 0 0 3 1 9 CHD-229 0 0 3 1
Engineering Lab
33 21 33 21

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THIRD YEAR

V Semester VI Semester
S. S.
Code Subject L T P Credits Code Subject L T P Credits
No. No.
Engineering Economics and
1 CHD-311 Mass Transfer-I 3 1 0 3 1 CHH-321 3 1 0 3
Management
2 CHD-312 Chemical Reaction Engineering-I 3 1 0 3 2 CHD-322 Mass Transfer-II 3 1 0 3

3 CHD-313 Process Dynamic Control 3 1 0 3 3 CHD-323 Chemical Reaction Engineering-II 3 1 0 3

Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemical
4 CHD-314 Process Equipment Design-I* 3 1 0 3 4 CHD-324 3 1 0 3
Engineering
Industrial Safety and Hazard
5 CHD-315 3 1 0 3 5 CHD-325 Transport Phenomena 3 1 0 3
Management
6 CHO-316 ##Open Elective-I 3 1 0 3 6 CHO-326 ##Open Elective-II 3 1 0 3

7 CHD-317 Energy Technology Lab. 0 0 3 2 7 CHD-327 Mass Transfer Lab. 0 0 3 2

8 CHD-318 Process Dynamic Control Lab. 0 0 3 2 8 CHD-328 Chemical Reaction Engineering Lab. 0 0 3 2
Process Equipment Design and
9 CHD-319 0 0 3 2 9 CHD-329 Seminar 0 0 3 2
Drawing Lab.
33 24 33 24

*Open Book Exam

## Open Electives:
1. Finite Element Analysis 6. ANN & FL
2. Entrepreneurship 7. Financial Management
3. Operation Research 8. Advanced Programming Language C & C++
4. Professional Ethics and Human Values
5. Computer Based Numerical Methods

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FOURTH YEAR

VII Semester VIII Semester

S. S.
Code Subject L T P Credits Code Subject L T P Credits
No. No.
1 CHD-411 Process Modeling and Simulation 3 1 0 3 1 CHD-421 Separation Processes 3 1 0 3
Process Economics and Plant
2 CHD-412 3 1 0 3 2 CHD-422 Industrial Pollution Abatement 3 1 0 3
Design
3 CHD-413 Process Equipment Design-II* 3 1 0 3 3 CHE-423 Computational Fluid Dynamics 3 1 0 3
Elective-I Elective-III
4 CHE-414 3 1 0 3 4 CHE-424 3 1 0 3
(Polymer Science and Engg.) (Bio Chemical Engineering)
Elective-IV
Elective-II
5 CHE-415 3 1 0 3 5 CHE-425 (Heterogeneous Catalysis and Catalytic 3 1 0 3
(Fertilizer Technology)
Processes)
6 CHD-416 CAD and Simulation Lab. 0 0 3 2 6 CHD-426 CFD Lab. 0 0 3 2

7 CHD-417 Process Equipment Design Lab. 0 0 3 2 7 CHD-427 Industrial Pollution Abatement Lab. 0 0 3 2

8 CHD-418 Project-I 0 3 6 4 8 CHD-428 Project-II 0 3 9 6

9 CHD-419 Industrial Training Viva 0 0 0 2 9 CHD-429 General Proficiency 0 0 0 3

10 CHD-410 Term Paper 0 0 0 1

35 26 38 28

*Open Book Exam

Total Credit = 17+19+21+21+24+24+26+28=180

Total Hours = 26+30+33+33+33+33+35+38 = 267

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 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS-I [CHS-111]
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1. MATRICES
Matrices, Related matrices, Complex matrices (Hermitian and skew-Hermitian matrices, Unitary
matrix), Solution of linear system of equations, Rank of a matrix, Gauss-Jordan method, Normal form
of a matrix, Vectors, Linear dependence, Consistency of a linear system of equations, Rouche’s
theorem, System of linear homogeneous equations, Linear and orthogonal transformations,
Characteristic equation, Eigen values, Eigen vectors, Properties of eigen values, Cayley-Hamilton
theorem, Reduction to diagonal form, Quadratic form and their reduction to canonical form.

2. INFINITE SERIES
Convergence and divergence of infinite series, Geometric series test, Positive term series, p-series
test, [Comparison test, D’Alembert’s ratio test, Cauchy’s root test (Radical test), Integral test, Raabe’s
test, Logarithmic test, Gauss’s test] (without proofs), Alternating series and Leibnitz’s rule, Power
series, Radius and interval of convergence.

3. DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS
Indeterminate forms, Partial Differentiation and its geometrical interpretation, Homogeneous
functions, Euler’s theorem and its extension, Total differentials, Composite function, Jacobian,
Taylor’s and Maclaurin’s infinite series, Errors and increments, Introduction to limits and
Indeterminate forms, Maxima and minima of functions of two variables, Method of undetermined
multipliers. Curve tracing.

4. INTEGRAL CALCULUS
Quadrature, Rectification, Surface and Volume of revolution for simple curves, Double integrals and
their applications, Change of order of integration, Change of variables, Triple integrals and their
applications, Change of variables.

5. VECTOR CALCULUS
Differentiation of vectors, Curves in space, Velocity and acceleration, Relative velocity and
acceleration, Scalar and vector point functions, Vector operator del, gradient, divergence and curl with
their physical interpretations, Formulae involving gradient, divergence and curl. Line, surface and
volume integrals, Theorems of Green, Stokes and Gauss (without proofs) and their verifications and
applications, Irrotational and Solenoidal fields.

TEXT BOOKS
1. Advanced Engineering Mathematics: by Erwin Kreyszig, John Wiley and Sons, NC, New York.
2. Advanced Engineering Mathematics: by R. K. Jain & S. R. K Iyengar, Narosa Pub. House.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Advanced Engineering Mathematics: by C. R. Wylie & L. C. Barrett, McGraw Hill
2. Differential & Integral Calculus: by N. Piskunov, MIR Publications.
 CHEMISTRY FOR CHE [CHS-112]
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WATER: Sources, hard & soft water, estimation of hardness by EDTA method, softening of
water, zeolite process & demineralization by ion exchangers, boiler feed water, internal treatment
methods, specifications for drinking water, BIS & WHO standards, treatment of water for domestic
use, desalination - reverse osmosis & electrodialysis.

POLYMERS: Introduction, classification, tacticity, types of polymerization, coordination

polymerization, mechanisms of polymerization, synthesis and applications of some important
polymers Effect of polymer structure on properties, Moulding of plastics into articles, Conducting
polymers: preparation, types, properties and applications.

ELECTROCHEMISTRY: Reference electrodes, Ion selective electrodes, Chemically modified

electrodes as sensors, Electrochemical energy systems, lithium batteries, Fuel cells corrosion and its
prevention.

SCIENCE OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS: Introduction, Classification, constituents of

composites, Fiber reinforced composites, unidirectional fibre reinforced composites, short fibre
reinforced composites, particle reinforced composites, important types and failures of fiber reinforced
composites, Advantages and applications of composites.

NANOCHEMISTRY: Introduction to nano chemsitry, synthesis, characteristics and applications of

carbon nanostructures fullerenes, carbon nanotubes and graphene.

CORROSION AND ITS CONTROL: Introduction, Types of corrosion – chemical and

electrochemical, Mechanisms of corrosion, factors affecting corrosion and different protection
techniques for corrosion control.

CHARACTERIZATION TECHNIQUES: Introduction to spectroscopy; UV-Visible spectroscopy-

Absorption laws, Instrumentation, formation of absorption bands, Theory of electronic spectroscopy,
Chromophore and auxochrome concept, fluorescence & phosphorescence, application of UV-Visible
spectroscopy ; IR spectroscopy- Principle, theory of molecular vibrations, selection rules, spectral
features of some classes of compounds, important features of IR spectroscopy and applications;
NMR- Principle, relaxation processes, Instrumentation, shielding-desheilding effects, spinspin
coupling, coupling constant, applications of NMR; MS spectroscopy- Basic principle,
Instrumentation, determination of molecular formulae, important features of mass spectroscopy;
Chromatography- Introduction, types, gas chromatography ; thermal method- instrumentation,
fundamental principles and applications of TGA, DTA and DSC.

Text Books:

1. P.C. Jain, M. Jain, Engineering Chemistry Dhanpat Rai Publishing Company, New Delhi,
2005.
2. P. W. Atkins and Julio de Paula, Atkins Physical Chemistry l Chemistry,7th Edition, Oxford
University Press, New York, 2002.
3. H.D. Gesser. Applied Chemistry- A textbook for engineers and technologist.
4. Shashi Chawla, A Text Book of Engineering Chemistry.
 COMMUNICATION SKILLS [CHH-113]
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Unit 1: The Process of Communication

Introduction, What is communication? Barriers to communication, Different types of
communication, Written vs. Oral communication, Different types of face to face interactions,
Characteristics and Conventions of Conversation, Conversational Problems of Second
Language Users, Difference between Conversation and Other Speech Events.
Unit 2: Telephone Techniques
Speaking and Listening. Commonly used phrases in telephone Conversations. Reading:
Conference Calls, Vocabulary. Writing and Listening. Leaving a message. Grammar and
Usage”: The perfect tenses, pronunciation: Contracted Forms
Unit 3: Job Applications and Interviews
Reading, Vocabulary, Apply for job, Curriculum Vitae. Language Focus: Some Useful
Words, Study Skills. Preparing for an interview, Listening, Speaking, Writing.
Unit 4: Group Discussions
Reading, Writing Skills, Listening, How to be successful in a Group Discussion, Study skills,
Language Focus, Vocabulary. Speking. Grammar: Connectives, Pronunciation
Unit 5: Managing Organisational Structure
Warm up, Reading, The role of a Manager, Vocabulary, Leadership, Speaking and Listening,
Language Focus: Degree of Probability, Grammar: Modals, Writing, Reports, Pronunciation
Unit 6: Meetings
Reading, A Successful Meeting, Speaking: One to One Meetings, Vocabulary, Grammar:
Reporting Verbs, Writing Memos, Pronunciation, Stress according to Part of Speech
Unit 7: Taking Notes and Preparing Minutes
Taking Notes, The note taking skill, The Essential Components, The note taking Skill: An
Example, Preparing Minutes, Format of Minutes, Language and Style of Minutes, Grammar:
Using the Passive Voice
Unit 8: Presentation Skills I
Reading, Presentation skills, Grammar, Verbs often required in Presentations, Language
Focus, Listening, Importance of body language in Presentations, Speaking, Preparing an
outline of a presentation, Pronunciation.
Unit 9: Presentation Skills II
Reading, Structure of Presentation, Study Skills: Visual Aids, Ending the Presentation,
Language Focus: Talking about Increase and Decrease. Grammar: Prepositions, Listening:
Podium Panic, Speaking, Pronunciation: Emphasizing the important Words in Context
Unit 10: Negotiation Skills
Language Focus: Syntax, Expressions, Study Skills: Process of Negotiations, Grammar:
Phrasal Verbs, Listening: Effective Negotiation, Speaking, Writing.

Reference Books:
1. Effective Technical Communication by M. Ashraf Rizvi. Pub: Tata McGraw Hill (2009)
2. Preparing Communication Skills by Krishna Mohan Pub: Mac Millan India Limited
(2009)
3. An Approach to Communication Skills by Indrajit Bhattacharya. Pub: Dhanpat Rai Co Pvt
Ltd. New Delhi (2007)
4. Effective Practical Communication Skills by Wright, Chrissie Pub: Jaico Publishing
House. Mumbai (2007)
5. Skills of Communicating by Bill Scott, Jaico Publishing House, Mumbai (2009).
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Unit I
Historical overview of Chemical Engineering: Origin, growth and role in chemical process industries,
concepts of unit operations and unit processes, and recent developments.
Unit II
Fuels –Solid, liquid & Gaseous fuels.
Unit III
Chemical kinetics constant rate constant order and molecularity of a reaction, zero, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
order reactions. Kinetics of opposing reactions, methods of determination of order of reactions.
reaction rate theories, arrhenius parameters, catalysis (including enzyme catalysis), effect of catalysis
on reaction rate.
Unit IV
Introduction to heat transfer, conduction, convection, radiation, flow arrangement in heat exchangers,
variation of fluid temperature in heat exchangers, heat transfer equipment, evaporation,
problems.
Unit V
Introduction to mass transfer, crystallization, distillation, evaporation absorption.
Unit VI
Concerns of chemical engineering traditional areas: environment, energy, new materials,
bioengineering and biotechnology, food, health and safety. Concepts of scale-up, modeling and
simulation

Texts/References
Salil. K Ghosal, Shyamal K Sanyal, Siddhratha Datta “Introduction to Chemical
Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
R. M. Felder and R.W. Rousseau, Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, 3rd ed., John Wiley,
New York,
Enderson and Belzil, Introduction to Chemical Engineering, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc.,
New York
 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS [CHD-115]

Simple Stresses and Strains: Stress & Strain, types of stresses and strains in elastic body,
Hooks law, Stress-Strain diagram for ductile and brittle material, Elastic constants and their
relationships, Thermal stress & strain, Stresses induced due to uniaxial stress, Stresses
induced by state of simple shear, stresses induced due to biaxial stress, Transformation of
plane stress and strains, Principal stresses and strains, Maximum shearing stress and strain,
Analytical and graphical methods; Mohr’s circle.
Centre of Gravity and Moment of Inertia: Centroid and centre of mass; Centroids of
composite plane figures and curves, Centre of gravity and moment of inertia; First and
second moment of area; Radius of gyration; Parallel and perpendicular axistheorm; Product
of inertia, Rotation of axes and principal moment of inertia; Moment of inertia of simple and
composite bodies. Mass moment of inertia.
Beam Under Transverse Loading: Shear force and bending moment, Relationship between
load, Shear force and bending moment, Shear force and bending moment diagrams for types
of load- Concentrated, uniformly distributed, uniformly varying load and combination of
loads and types of beams – Cantilever beam, Simply supported beam, overhanging beam,
point of contra flexure, using singularity functions to determine shear and bending moment in
a beam, equation of the elastic curve, direct determination of the elastic curve from the load
distribution and method of superposition.
Stresses in Beam: Pure bending of beams, moment of resistance, section modulus & neutral
axis, stress distribution in symmetric and unsymmetrical sections, concept of direct &
transverse shear stress, response under of axial and eccentric load, direct stresses, bending
stresses, general case of eccentric axial loading, determination of the shearing stresses in a
beam, shear center, shearing stresses in common types of beams, distribution of stresses in a
narrow rectangular beam, longitudinal shear on a beam element of arbitrary.
Torsion: Theory of pure torsion, Derivation of torsion equation for a circular shaft subject to
torsion, maximum torque transmitted by a solid and hollow shaft, power transmitted by a
shaft, close coiled helical spring subjected to axial load and axial torque, polar modulus,
torsion rigidity, shear stress produced in the members.
Thin and Thick Cylinders and Spheres: Thin and Thick Cylinders subjected to internal
pressures, concept of stresses & strains, hoop stress, longitudinal stress, in a cylinder,
principal stresses and change in diameter and internal volume.
Columns & Stuts: Stability of structures, Euler’s formula for Pin-Ended columns, Extension
of Euler’s formula to Columns with other end conditions, Eccentric loading; the Secant
formula, Columns under a centric load and Eccentric load, Rankin’s Theory.
Books Recommended:
1. Ferdinand Beer, E. Russell Johnston, Jhon DeWolf, David Mazurek, Mechanics of
materials, 7th edition, Mc Graw-Hill Engineering.
2. Gere and Timoshenko, mechanis of materials, 4th edition, PWS publishing company.
3. R.C.Hibbeler, mechanics of materials, Pearson.
4. E.P.Popov, Engineering Mechanics of solids, Pearson.
5. I.H.Shames&J.M.Pitarresi, introduction to solid mechanics.
6. S.H.Crandall,N.C.Dahl & T.J.Lardner, Mechanics of solids, Tata Mc Graw Hill
Education
7. M.A.Jayaram, Mechanics of materials with programs in C, PHI.
8. B.C.Punmia . Ashok Kumar jain & Arun Kumar Jain, Strength of materials, Laxmi.
9. S.Ramamrutham, R.Narayan, Strength of Materials, DhanpatRai Publishing company.
 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS – II [CHS-121]

Fourier Series: Euler’s formula, Conditions for a Fourier expansion, Functions having points of
discontinuity, Change of interval, Odd and even periodic functions, Expansion of odd and even
periodic functions, Half-range series, Typical wave-forms, Parseval’s formula, Practical
harmonic analysis.
Ordinary Differential Equations: Brief review of first order ordinary differential equations,
Exact equations, Equations reducible to exact equations, Equations of the first order and higher
degree, Clairaut’s equation, Applications of differential equations of first order (Orthogonal
trajectories). Linear differential equations with constant co-efficients, Complimentary functions
and particular integral, Method of variation of parameters, Equations reducible to linear
equations with constant co-efficients (Cauchy’s and Legendre’s linear equations), Simultaneous
linear equations with constant co-efficients, Applications of linear differential equations in
engineering.
Complex Numbers: Applications of De Moivre’s theorem, Exponential, Circular, Hyperbolic
and Logarithmic functions of a complex variable, Inverse Hyperbolic functions, Real and
imaginary parts of Circular and Hyperbolic functions, Summation of the series-‘C+iS’ method.
Functions of Complex Variable: Limit and derivative of complex functions, Cauchy-Riemann
equations, Analytic functions and its applications, Geometrical representation of complex
function, Conformal mapping and standard transformations, Complex integration, Cauchy’s
theorem, Cauchy’s integral formula, Series of complex terms, Taylor’s and Laurent’s series,
Cauchy’s residue theorem and its application for the evaluation of real definite integrals.
Integral Transforms: Laplace Transforms of standard functions and their properties, Inverse
Laplace Transforms, General Properties of inverse Laplace transforms and Convolution
Theorem, Laplace Transforms of periodic functions, Bessel functions, Error function, Dirac-delta
Function, Heaviside’s Unit Function, Applications to linear simultaneous differential equations.
Books Recommended:
1. Advanced Engineering Mathematics: by Erwin Kreyszig, John Wiley and Sons, NC, New
York.
2. Advanced Engineering Mathematics: by R. K. Jain & S. R. K Iyengar, Narosa Pub. House.
Reference Books
1. Advanced Engineering Mathematics: by C. R. Wylie & L. C. Barrett, McGraw Hill.
2. Vector Calculus: by C. E. Weatherburn. John Wiley and Sons, NC, New York.
3. Complex variables and Applications: by R. V. Churchill, T. J. Brown & R. F. Verhey,
McGraw Hill.
4. Differential Equations: by Shepley L. Ross, John Wiley & Sons, New York.
 PHYSICS FOR CHE [CHS-122]

Lasers: Concepts of maser and laser, spontaneous and stimulated emission, elementary idea
about lasers, basic principles involves in laser, three and four level laser system, coherence,
characteristics of laser light; ruby, He-Ne, CO 2 and semiconductor lasers, application of lasers.
Fibers Optics: Optical Fiber, physical structure and basic theory, modes in optical fibers, step
index and graded index fibers, losses in optical fibers, sources and sensors for optical fibers,
applications of optical fibers in communication.
Electrostatics and Electrodynamics: Gauss’s Law in dielectric medium, Equation of
continuity, displacement current, Maxwell’s equations, wave equation for electromagnetic
radiation, electromagnetic wave propagation in free space and isotropic dielectric medium,
Poynting theorem & Poynting vector.
Mechanics and Theory of Reactivity: Displacement, Velocity and acceleration in polar and
spherical coordinate systems, inertial and non-inertial frames, Michelson and Morley
experiment, postulates of special theory of relativity, Lorentz’s space- time transformations and
their consequences, mass variation with velocity, mass energy equivalence, momentum and
energy transformation.
Quantum Mechanics: Need of quantum mechanics, Compton effect, Born’s concept of wave
function, eigen function and eigen values, operators in quantum mechanics, expectation values,
time independent and time dependant Schrodinger’s wave eqations and its applications viz.,
particle in one dimensional potential well.
Super Conductivity: Introduction and discovery of superconductivity, superconducting
materials, Meissner effect, critical magnetic field and critical current, type-1 and type-2
superconductors, isotope effect, theory of superconductivity, flux quantization, SQUIDS,
applications of superconductivity.
Books Recommended:
1. A text book of engineering Physics; M.N. Avadhanulu and P.G. Kashirsagar, S. Chand & Co.
Ltd.
2. Engineering Physics; Satya Prakash and Vibhav Saluja, Pragati Prakashan, Meerut.
3. Modern Engineering Physics; A.S. Vasudeva, S. Chand & Co. Ltd.
4. Optical Electronics; AK Ghatak and Thyagarajan, Foundation books, New Delhi.
 BASIC ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING [CHS-123]

Electric Circuits: Introduction to linear and non linear circuits, circuit elements, various sources
and source transformation, star delta transformation, solution of D.C circuits using Kirchoff’s
law, Signal wave forms and passive elements specifications, basic theorms, generation of A.C.
sinusoidal voltage and currents, average and r.m.s. values, form factor and peak factor, phasor
representation, phasor in polar, rectangular and exponential forms, terminal relationship for pure
passive elements and their combination in series and parallel. Analysis of single phase series,
parallel and series parallel circuits. Active and reactive power, p.f. and volt-ampares,
introductory concept, voltage, current and power in three phase balanced circuits. Introduction to
Domestic Electric Wiring.
Electromagnetic Circuits: Magnetic circuit concept, B-H curve characteristics of magnetic
materials, practical magnetic circuits, magnetic circuits with D.C and A.C. excitation, hysteresis
and eddy current losses. Magnetic force, self and mutual inductances, Faraday’s laws, Lenz’s
law, Statically and dynamically induced emfs, energy stored in magnetic fields.
Measuring Instruments: Introduction to galvanometer (moving coil and moving iron),
ammeter, voltmeter, wattmeter, energy meter, use of shunt and multiplier.
Electrical Machines: Fundamentals of transformer, D.C and A.C machines.
Semiconductor Devices: Characteristics of PN Junction Diode, Zener effect, Zener Diode and
its characteristics, Half wave and full wave rectifiers, voltage regulation, bipolar junction
transistor, CB, CE, CC configurations and characteristics.

Books Recommended:
1. Fundamentals of electric circuits by Charles K Alexander and Matthew N.O Sadiku, TMH
publication. 2nd edition, 2009.
2. Electrical Engineering fundamentals by Vincent Del Toro, PHI Publication, Second edition.
3. Basic electrical technology by AE Fitzgerald, McGraw Hill Publication.
4. Mehta VK “Principles of electronics” S.Chand & Company Ltd.
 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING [CHD-124]

Environmental Management, Resources and Legislation: Environmental disturbances,

quantification of environmental issues, soil resources and their classification ,equitable use of
resources , natural resources management food chain and trophic levels, environmental impacts
of energy development.
Global Atmospheric Changes: The atmosphere of earth, global temperature, greenhouse effect,
radiative forcing climate change, global warming potential, carbon cycle, carbon emissions from
fossil fuels, regional impacts of temperature changes, global initiatives.
Physical, Chemical and Biological Processes: Particle dispersion, methods of expressing
particle concentrations, stoichiometry, chemical equilibria, solubility of gases in water, carbonate
system, organic chemistry, nuclear chemistry, nuclear fission and fusion, basic atmospheric
properties, fundamentals of microbiology.
Population and Economic Growth: The nature of human population growth, population
parameters, industrialization, urbanization, sustainable development, sustainable consumption,
resettlement and rehabilitation issues, health and the environmental impacts.
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management: Integrated solid waste management, hazardous
waste management, biomedical waste treatment technologies and disposal options, e-waste
management, waste minimization for sustainability, waste management- Indian Scenario.
Pollution and Monitoring: Water resources, characteristics of water, water pollutants, oxygen
demanding wastes, surface water quality, ground water quality, water and waste water treatment
systems. Air quality standards, emission standards, Criteria pollutants, air pollution and
meterology, atmospheric dispersion, emission controls. Effect of noise on people, rating systems,
community noise and criteria, traffic noise prediction, noise control.

Books Recommended:
1. Mackenzie L. Davis and David A. Cornwell 2010. Introduction to Environmental
Engineering. 4e. Tata Mc Graw hill education Pvt Ltd. New Delhi.
2. Gilbert M. Masters. 2007. Introduction to environmental engineering and science, 2e.
Pearson education. Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd. Delhi.
3. J. Glynn Henry and Gary W. Heinke. 2004. Environmental Science and Engineering. 2e.
Pearson education (Singapore) Pvt ltd.
 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS [CHD-125]
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1. Basic Concepts:- IS Drawing conventions, Classification of Lines, Layout of Drawing Sheets,
Principles and Conventions of Dimensioning

2. Basic Elements:- Significance and Scope of drawing, Methods of Dimensioning, Different

types of Scales and their uses, Different types of projections and their uses, Introduction to
Orthographic projection.

3. Orthographic Projections-I:- Projection of points and lines in different quadrant, Traces,

Inclinations, True lengths of line, Projection on auxiliary plane, Shortest distance, Intersecting
and Non Intersecting lines.

4. Orthographic Projections-II:- Planes other than reference planes-perpendicular and oblique

planes, traces, inclinations etc., projection of lines lying in the plane, conversion of oblique plane
to auxiliary plane and related demonstrative problems.

5. Orthographic Projections-III:- Different cases of plane figures of different shapes and

making different angles with one or both reference planes and lines lying in the plane figure
making different given angles, Obtaining true shapes of plane figure by projection

6. Orthographic Projections-IV:- Projection of solids, simple cases of solid placed in different

positions, axes faces and lines lying in the faces of solids making given angles, Development of
Surfaces- development of simple objects like Tetrahedron, Cube, Octahedron, square based
pyramid and Pentagonal based prism.

7. Method of drawing Metric Projections:- Isometric, Axometric and Elevation oblique

projections

8. Sections:- Importance, Principles, Types, Cutting plane representation, section lines and
conventional practices. Demonstrative examples showing sections of Cube, Cylinder, Pyramid
and Prism.

Text Books:-
1. Engineering Drawing- N.D. Bhatt
2. Engineering Drawing- P. Bali
3. Machine Drawing- N.D. Bhatt and Panchall
4. Engineering Drawing- P.S. Gill
 ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS-III [CHS-211]
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1. PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Formation and solutions of partial differential equations, Lagrange’s linear equation of the first order,
Non-linear equations, Charpit’s method, Homogeneous linear equations with constant co-efficients,
Non-homogeneous linear equations, Nonlinear equations of the second order (Monge’s method),
Method of separation of variables, Solution of wave equations, Heat flow equations, Laplace’s
equations and transmission line equations and their applications to engineering problems.

2. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Series solutions about ordinary and singular point, Series solutions of Bessel's and Legendre’s
equations, Bessel’s functions and Legendre’s, polynomials, Modified Bessel’s functions, Recurrence
relations, generating functions and orthogonal properties, Equations reducible to Bessel’s equation,
Ber and Bei functions.

3. INTEGRAL TRANSFORMS
Definitions and Types of Integral Transforms, Application of Laplace transform to IVP and BVP,
Periodic functions, Fourier transforms, Finite Fourier Sine and Cosine Transforms, Properties of
Fourier Transforms, Applications of Integral Transforms to simple engineering problems. Hankel
Transforms and its applications

4. PROBABILITY
Introduction to probability, Conditional Probability, Total Probability, Bayes theorem, Random
variables, probability distribution: Binomial, Poissons Normal Distribution and Gamma distribution.

5. STATISTICS
Mean, Medium, Mode and standards deviation. Correlation and regression rank correlation,
Regression, skewness and kurtosis, Principle of least squares, Tests based on Normal, t,Chi ‐Square
and F distributions. Analysis of variance –one‐way and two‐way classifications.

TEXT BOOKS
1. Advanced Engineering Mathematics: by Erwin Kreyszig . John Wiley and Sons, NC, New York.
2. Partial Differential Equation for Engineers and Scientists: by J.N. Sharma and Kehar Singh Narosa
Publishing House, New Delhi/ Alpha Science Int. Ltd, UK.
3. Engg. Mathematics, Babu Ram, Pearson Education
4. Advanced Engineering Mathematics: by R. K. Jain & S. R. K Iyengar, Narosa Pub. House.
5. A First Course in Probability: by Ross, S, Pearson Education.
6. Miller, I. and Freund, E. F. “Probability and Statistics for Engineers”, Prentice Hall, Inc.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Elements of Partial Differential Equations: by Ian N. Sneddon, McGraw-Hill, Singapore.
2. Differential Equations: by Shepley L. Ross, John Wiley & Sons, New York.
3. Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Chandrika Prasad.
4. Higher Engg. Mathematics, B. V. Ramana TMH
5. Probability, Statistics and Random Processes: by Verrarajan, T., Tata McGra Hill Publication.
 FLUID MECHANICS [CHD-212]
L T P
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Introduction: Ideal and real fluids, Extensive and Intensive Properties, Specific Weight,
Mass density and Specific gravity, Viscosity, Surface Tension and Capillarity, Evaporability
and Vapor pressure, Newtonian & Non Newtonian fluids.
Fluids Static: Pressure, Hydrostatics law, Pascal’s Law, Different types of manometer,
Continuous gravity Decanter, Centrifugal decanter and other pre- measuring equipments,
Determination of meta centric height.
Fluids Kinematics and Dynamics: Classification of fluid flows, streamline, streak line, and
Path lines, Flow rate & continuity equation, Bernoulli’s Theorem, Kinetic energy correction
factor and momentum correction factor in Bernoulli’s equation.
Laminar Viscous Flow and Flow measurement devices: Flow regimes and Reynolds
numbers, Laminar flow in circular pipes (Hagen Poiseuille Law), Venturimeter, Orifice
Meter.
Hydraulic pumps: Pump Classification & Applications, Centrifugal pumps verses
Reciprocating pumps, pump losses and Efficiencies, Multistage pumps, Work and power
Input, Cavitation and maximum Suction lift, specific and minimum speed.
Flow around Immersed Bodies: Drag force, lift and drag coefficients, drag on Flat Plate,
Circular Cylinder and Sphere.
Books Recommended:
1. Smith J C, McCabe W L and Harriot P H, “Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering”,
McGraw Hill (2001).
2. Kumar D S, “Fluid Mechanics & Fluid pwer engineering”, S K Kataria & Sons (2004).
3. Timoshenko S P and Young D H “Engineering Mechanics”, McGraw Hill (1937).
4. Modi P N and & Seth S M, “Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics”, Delhi Standard Publishers
Distributors (2002) .
5. Perry’s, “Handbook of Chemical Engineering”, 7th Ed., McGraw Hill (1997).
6. Brown G G “Unit Operations”, 1st Ed., CBS Publisher (2004).
 CHEMICAL PROCESS CALCULATION [CHD-213]
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Introduction to Chemical Engineering Calculations: Units and dimensions, mole concept,
conventions in methods of analysis and measurement, basis, temperature, pressure, the
chemical equations and stoichiometry, limiting and excess reactant, conversion and yield.
Material Balance: Material balance, program of analysis of material balance problems,
solving material balance problems that do not involve chemical reactions, solving material
balances problems involving chemical reactions, multiple subsystems, recycle, bypass, and
purge calculations.
Gases Vapors, Liquids and Solids: Ideal gas law calculations, real gas relationships, vapor
pressure and liquids, saturation, partial saturation and humidity.
Energy Balances: Concepts and units, calculation of enthalpy changes, application of the
general energy balance without reactions occurring energy balances that account for chemical
reaction, reversible processes and the mechanical energy balances, heats of solution and
mixing, psychometric charts and their use.
Simultaneous Material and Energy Balances: Degrees of freedom analysis for
multicomponent systems, combined steady state material and energy balances for units with
multiple sub-systems.

Books Recommended
1. Himmelblau D M, “Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering”, Prentice
Hall (1998).
2. Haugen O A, Watson K M and Ragatz R A, “Chemical Process Principles (Part-I):
Material and Energy Balances”, Asia Publishing House (1995).
3. Bhatt B I and Vora S M, “ Industrial Stoiciometry”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing, New
Delhi (1987).
4. Reklaitis G V, “Introduction to material and energy balances”, Wiley, New York (1983).
5. Felder R M and Rousseau R W, “Elementary principles of Chemical Processes”, Wiley,
New York 2nd Edition (1986).
 MECHANICAL UNIT OPERATION [CHD-214]
L T P
3 1 0
Size Reduction: Particle size and shape, particle mass, size and shape distributions,
measurement and analysis, concept of average diameter, size reduction, crushing, grinding
and law of grindings.
Screening: Screening equipment, capacity and effectiveness of screen, effect of mesh size on
capacity of screen.
Settling: Flow around a single particle, drag force and drag coefficient, settling velocity of
particles in a fluid, hindered and free settling of particles, thickening gravity separation
Filtration: Classification of filters, various types of cake filters, principle of cake filtration,
clarification filters, liquid clarification, centrifugal settling process.
Agitation & Mixing: Agitation of liquids, axial flow impellers, radial flow impellers,
velocity and power consumption of agitated vessels, blending & mixing.
Fluidization: Packed beds, bed porosity, flow though a bed of particles, fluidization &
fluidized bed, conditions for fluidization minimum velocity, types of fluidization.
Solid Handling: Flow of solid by gravity, transport of solids by screw / belt conveyers,
cyclones, bag filters, electrostatic precipitators, particulate collection system.

Books Recommended
1. Smith J C, Mccabe W L and Harriot P H, “Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering”,
McGraw Hill (2001).
2. Bhattacharya B C and Narayanan C M “Mechanical Operation for Chemical Engineers”
3. Perry’s, “Handbook of Chemical Engineering”, 7th Ed, McGraw Hill (1997).
4. Brown G G “Unit Operations” 1st Ed., CBS Publisher (2004)
5. Richardson and Coulson “Chemical Engineering Vol II”, 5th Ed., Butterworth-Heinemann
(2003).
 FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY [CHD-215]
L T P
3 1 0
Photochemistry: Fundamentals of Photochemistry, Cis-Trans isomerization, Paterno-Buchi
reaction, Norrish type I and II reactions, photo reduction of ketones, Pericyclic reactions,
Classification, electrocyclic ring opening and closure, Cope & Claisen rearrangement, 2+2
and 4+2 cycloaddition.
Aromatics: Coal Tar distillation separation of aromatics. Theory of orientation in aromatic
electrophilic substitution in benzenoid and heterocyclic compounds.
Dye Industry: Introduction, Synthesis and applications of Azodyes, Vat dyes, triphenyl methane
dyes, Mordant Dyes, Leuco Dyes, Indigo Dye, Eco Friendly Dyes, Environmental hazards
from dying industry, Waste treatment in dye industry, Oils and Fats, Analysis.
Gaseous State: Vander wall's equation. Law of equipartition principle, Translational,
Rotational and vibrational energies of molecules, Joule-Thomson effect, liquefaction of gases.
Critical constants.
Phase Equilibria: Phase rule: Application - to one components system (water, sulphur and
carbon dioxide), Two component systems (Eutetic, Intermediate compound formation and
solid solutions) and simple three component systems. Solutions: Ideal and non-ideal solutions
solubility of gases in liquids. Henry's law. Completely miscible liquids - Rauolt's law - vapour
pressure and boiling point diagrams. Partially miscible liquids - Critical solution temperature
-completely immiscible liquids - Nernst: distribution law - Dilute solution and their
colligative properties. Molecular weight determination using these properties.
Electrical Conductance: Debye - Huckell Onsager theory; Ostwald's dilution law -
solubility of electrolytes and solubility product – Applications, common ion action - acids,
bases - definitions a) based on proton transference, dissociation constant, amphoteric
electrolyte - pH - Buffer solutions. Hydrolysis of salts. Decomposition potential, over voltage,
definitions of current density, current efficiency, energy consumption; oxidation - reduction
redox couple; e.m.f. and energy relations. Conductometry, Potentiometry, Voltammetry, their
applications. Fuel cells.
Text Books:
1. R. R. Carey and R. J. Sundburg, Advanced Organic Chemistry, Part A and Part B,
Springer, 5th Edn, 2007
2. Morisson and Boyd- A Text book of Organic Chemistry, 6th Edn, Prentice Hall of India, 1996.
3. K.J. Laidler, Chemical Kinetics, 3rd Edn., Harper & Row Publishers,1987.
4. P.W. Atkins, Physical Chemistry, 6th Edn., Oxford University Press, 1998.
 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS-I [CHD-216]
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Fundamental concepts and definitions - closed, open and isolated system - intensive and extensive
properties - path and state functions – reversible and irreversible process - temperature - Zeroth law
of thermodynamics - First law of thermodynamics - internal energy - enthalpy - heat capacity - first
law for cyclic, non-flow and flow processes - applications

P-V-T behaviour of pure fluids - ideal gases and ideal gas processes - equations of state - vander
Waals equation, Redlich-Kwong equation, Virial equation - principle of corresponding states -
critical and pseudo critical properties - Compressibility charts.

Heat effects in chemical reactions - standard heat of formation, combustion and reaction - effect of
temperature on heat of reaction - temperature of reactions - adiabatic reaction temperature.

Second law of thermodynamics - limitations of first law - general statements of second law - concept
of entropy - calculation of entropy changes - Carnot’s principle - absolute scale of temperature -
Clausius inequality - entropy and irreversibility - statistical explanation of entropy - Third law of
thermodynamics.

Refrigeration and liquefaction - COP - refrigeration cycles - Carnot, vapour compression, air
compression and absorption refrigeration cycle - general properties of refrigerant - Joule-Thomson
expansion and liquefaction processes - powercycles - steam-power plant cycles - internal combustion
engine cycles - gas-turbine power plant cycle.

Text Books:
1. Smith J M, Van Ness H C, Abbott M M, “Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics”, McGraw Hill ( TMH Edition), 6th ed (2003).
2. Rao Y V C, “Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics”, First Edition, Universities Press (India)
Ltd., Hyderabad (1997).
3. Narayanan K. V., A Textbook of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Prentice-Hall of India
 HEAT TRANSFER [CHD-221]

Introduction to Heat transfer and general concept of heat transfer by conductions, convections
and radiations.
Conduction: Basic concepts of conduction in solid liquid and gases. One dimensional heat
conduction with out heat generation through plane walls, cylindrical and spherical surfaces,
composite layers etc. insulating materials, critical and optimum thickness of insulation. Extended
surfaces, fins and their practical applications. Introduction to unsteady state heat transfer.
Convection-Basic concept, natural and forced convection, Hydrodynamic and thermal boundary
layers, Laminar and turbulent heat transfer inside and out side of tubes, Dimensional analysis,
determination of individual and overall heat transfer coefficient, fouling factors. Heat transfer in
molten metals.
Condensation of mixed and pure vapors, film wise and drop wise condensation, loading in
condensers and basic calculation on condensers. Heat transfer in boiling liquids, boiling heat
transfer coefficient, radiation heat transfer, Black body and gray body concept, Kirchoff’s law,
radiation between surfaces, combined heat transfer between surfaces.
Heat exchangers – classification and design criteria, types of exchanges ie Double pipe, shell
and tube, plate type etc. mean temperature difference, LMTD correction factor for multiple pass
exchangers, NTU and efficiency of heat exchangers, use of efficiency chart.
Evaporation Elementary principle, Types of evaporators, Single and multiple effect operation,
material and energy balance in evaporators, boiling point elevation, Duhrings rule, effect of
liquid head, thermo compression.

Books Recommended:
1. W.L McCabe and J.C. Smith, “Unit Operations In Chemical Engineering”, 4th Edn., McGraw
Hill Publishing Co., 1985.
2. D.Q. Kern, Process Heat Transfer, McGraw Hill Publishing, Co., New York, 1950
 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS [CHD-222]

Thermodynamic Properties of Fluids: Maxwell relations, Relationships among the

thermodynamic properties of single phase systems, table of thermodynamic of gases.
Thermodynamics of Flow Processes: Compressible fluids, compressors and ejectors.
Equilibrium and Stability: Criteria of equilibrium, Chemical potential, Application of
equilibrium criteria, Clausius clapeyon equation.
Phase Equillibria: Critical, fugacity, composition of phases in equillibria, fugacity of pure
components, fugacity charts, effects of temperature on fugity, the Gibb’s-Duhem Equation in
terms of activity coefficients for two component system, relating activity coefficient with
composition, theoretical calculation of activity coefficient, relation for excess free energy,
thermodynamic consistency tests, Margule and Van –laar equation, various methods to calculate
Van-Laar and Margule’s constants.
Chemical Reaction Equilibrium: Reaction ordinate for single & multiple reactions , condition
of equilibrium for a chemical reactions, Standard states and G, Temperature dependence of the
equilibrium constant , Estimation of equilibrium rate constant , Homogeneous gas phase
reactions, Heterogeneous chemical equilibrium.

Books Recommended
1. Smith J M, Van Ness H C, Abbott M M, “Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics”, McGraw Hill (TMH Edition), 6th ed (2003).
2. Kyle B G, “Chemical and Process Thermodynamics”, Third Edition, Prentice Hall PTR,
Upper Saddle River, New Jersy (1999).
 ENERGY MANAGEMENT [CHD-223]

Survey of different sources of energy and their utilization

Solid Fuels: Principle Solid Fuels – Coal, origin, composition & classification of coal, Properties
of coal, terms used in analysis of coal, classification of Indian coals, and petrology of coal.
Coal Preparation: Dry and Wet processes, storage of coal. Coal carbonisation: mechanism of
carbonisation, high temperature and low temperature carbonization briquetting, gasification of
coal, Lurgi process, Winkler process, Kopper –Totzek process, liquefaction of solid fuels.
Liquid Fuels: Petroleum and related products, origin, occurrence and reserves, nature of
petroleum crudes, classification and characteristics of petroleum, Refining Unit Process:
Cracking, Thermal Cracking ,Catalytic cracking, Hydro cracking, Reforming Thermal and
Catalytic Reforming, Alkylation, Polymerization Isomerization, petroleum products: naphtha,
motor gasoline, aviation gasoline, kerosene, diesel oil, gas oil, fuel oil, lubricants, petroleum
waxes, petroleum coke.
Gaseous Fuels: Classification, Wobbe Index natural gas, methane from coal mines, producer,
water, carbureted water gas, coal, blast furnace, refinery gases, LPG.
Combustion: General Principles of combustion, stoichiometry & heat balance calculations, coal
burning equipments, stokers, pulverized fuel burners gas and oil burners, fluidized bed
combustion.
Alternate Energy Systems: Solar Energy – Photovoltaic cells, solar collectors. Nuclear energy:
nuclear reactions, fuel materials, moderators and structural materials, reactors, wind energy, tidal
energy, and geothermal energy.
Energy Management: Energy management strategy, Energy audit, types and methodology.
Introduction of pinch technology, Nanotech.

Books Recommended
1. Brame J S and King J C, “Fuels- Solid, Liquid and Gaseous” , St. Martin Press
2. Sarkar S, “Fuels and combustion”, Longman publishers India Ltd.., IInd Edition
3. Haslam R T and Russel R P, “Fuels and their combustion” , McGraw Hill
4. C. Kashkare, Energy-Resources, Demand and Conservation with Special reference to India,
Tata-McGraw Hill.
 INDUSTRIAL INSTRUMENTATION [CHD-224]

Principal of Measurement: Definition of instrumentation, Concept of an instrument, Funtional

elements and functions of an instrument, Error analysis, Static & Dynamic characteristics of
measurement. Dynamic response of I & II order instruments.
Temperature Measurement: Expansion Thermometers, Thermocouples, Resistance
Temperature Detectors, Thermistors & Pyrometers and Calibrations.
Pressure Measurement: Manometers, Bourdon tubes, Bellows, Measurement of gage pressure,
vacuum. Measurement of absolute Pressure, Mc Leod Gage, Pirani Gage, Ionization Gage.
Vacuum sensor, Thermal vacuum sensor, Response of mechanical pressure gages, Strain Gages
& LVDT.
Building Blocks of an Instrument: Transducer, amplifier, signal conditioner, signal isolation,
signal transmitter, display, data acquisition modules, I/O devices, interfaces.
Sensor and Transducers: Classification, principals and applications, interpretation of
performance specification of transducers.
Liquid Level Measurement: Direct level measurement, interface measurement, Hydrostatic
head level measurement in pressure vessels, Ultrasonic level devices, Point & Continuous level
measurement using radioactive devices, Capacitance type devices, resistance sensors, Nuclear
radiation type level gages & level switches.
Analytical Instrumentation: Gas Chromatography, operating principles, type, components &
applications, High performance liquid chromatography; Refractive index, pH, viscosity, density
& conductivity measurement; Gas Analyzers.
Books Recommended:
1. Johnson C., “Process Control Instrumntation Technology”, 8th Ed. Prentice-Hall. (2005)
2. Eckman D.P., Industrial Instrumentation, McGraw Hill Publications (1975)
3. Nakra B.C. and Chaudhary K.K., “Instrumentation, Measurement and Analysis, 2nd Ed. Tata-
McGraw Hill (2004).
4. Andrew W. G. “Applied Instrumentation in the Process Industries” Vol. I, II & III Ed. Gulf
Publication (1993).
5. Jain R.K., Mechanical and Industrial Measurements, Khanna
 CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY [CHD-225]

Chlor-alkali Industries: Manufacture of Soda ash, Manufacture of caustic soda and chlorine -
common salt.
Pulp And Paper Industries: Pulp and paper manufacturing Industry
Cement: Types and Manufacture of Portland cement. Glass: Manufacture of glasses and special
glasses. Ceramics: Refractories.
Industrial Gases: Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Acetylene -Manufacture of
paints - Pigments.
Nitrogen Fertilizers: Synthetic ammonia, nitric acid, Urea, Ammonium Chloride, CAN,
Ammonium Sulphate - Phosphorous Fertilizers: Phosphate rock, phosphoric acid, Super
phosphate and Triple Super phosphate, MAP, DAP. Potassium Fertilizers: Potassium chloride
and Potassium sulphate.
Polymers: Nomenclature of polymers and their classification, Modes of polymerization i.e
addition, condensation, step growth and chain growth polymerization.
Soaps and Detergents: Raw materials and Reaction Chemistry, Continuous process for
manufacture of fatty acids, soaps and glycerine, Classification of detergents, Builders and
additives.
Books Recommended
1. Austine G.T. – Shreeves Chemicals Process Industries – 5th Ed. McGraw Hill 1984.
2. Dryden C.E., M. Gopala Rao – Outlines of Chemical Technology-3rd Ed. Affiliated East
West Press, New Delhi.
3. Pandey G.N. – Chemical Technology Volume – I – Lion Press, Kanpur.
 COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING [CHD-226]

Treatment of engineering data-graphical representation. empirical equations, Interpolation,

Newton’s formula, Lagrange’s interpolation formula, extrapolation, integration, graphical
Integration, graphical construction of integral curves, numerical integration.
Interpretation of Engineering Data- significant figure, classification of measurements,
propagation of errors, variation and distribution of random errors, properties of variance,
confidence limits for small samples.
Ordinary Differential Equations – formulation, application of law of conservation of mass–
mixing in flow process. Classification of ordinary differential equations and its applications to
common chemical engineering problem.
Numerical Solutions of Ordinary Different Equations– linear second– order equations with
variable coefficients, numerical solution by Runge kutta method. its application to higher– order
equations
Formulation of partial different equations, finite difference, linear finite difference equations,
non-linear difference equations, optimization, types of methods, its application relating to
chemical processes.

Books Recommended
1. Mickley HS, Sherwood and Reed, Applied Mathematics in Chemical Engineering, TMH
pub.
2. Jenson & Jeffrey’s, Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering, Mc Graw Hill
3. Luyben WL, Process Modeling, Simulation and Control for Chemical Engineering, Mc Graw
Hill
 MASS TRANSFER-I [CHD-311]
Mass Transfer Operations: Classification of mass transfer operation, choice of separation
methods. Diffusion in Mass Transfer: Steady state molecular diffusion in fluids at restand in
laminar flow, molecular diffusion in gases, molecular diffusion in liquids, diffusivity in liquids
and gases, momentum and heat transfer in laminar flow.
Mass Transfer Coefficient: Local and overall mass transfer coefficient, heat and mass transfer
analogy, eddy diffusivities, film theory, penetration theory, surface renewal theories,
combination film theory and surface stretch theory.
Interphase Mass Transfer: Equilibrium, local two phase mass transfer coefficients, Local
overall Mass Transfer coefficients, material balance for co current & counter current processes,
cascades and concept of Ideal stage and stage efficiencies, continuous contact equipments.
Gas Absorption: Choice of solvent, Estimation of number of ideal stages – Graphical and
Analytical methods, Minimum solvent flow rate, Significance of absorption factor, number of
transfer units and height of a transfer unit (NTU& HTU) concepts, packed column for
absorption, rate of absorption, height of column based on condition in gas film and liquid film,
height based on overall coefficients, equipment for gas absorption
Drying: Equilibrium in drying, batch drying and rate of batch drying, time of drying, Through
circulations drying & continuous drying, batch & continuous drying equipments.
Books Recommended:
1. Treybal R E , “Mass Transfer Operations” 3rd ed. , McGraw Hill (1980)
2. Geankopolis C J, “Transport Processes and Separation Process Principles”, Prentice Hall of
India, 4th Edition, Eastern Economy Edition (2004).
3. Coulson J M and Richardson J F “Chemical Engineering , Vol. 2, 5”, McGraw Hill (1999)
 CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING-I [CHD-312]
Introduction: Kinetics of homogeneous chemical and biochemical reactions, single and multiple
reactions, order & molecularity, rate constant, elementary and non elementary reactions,
temperature dependent term of rate equation,
Interpretation of Batch Reactor: Constant volume batch reactor, integral method of analysis of
data, series and parallel reactions, reversible reactions, Variable volume batch reactor,
Differential methods of analysis, Temperature and reactions rate.
Introduction to Reactor Design: Ideal batch reactor, mixed flow reactor, plug flow reactor,
holding and space time, design for single reactions, size comparison (analytical and graphical
method, plug flow reactors in series & parallel, mixed reactor in series , recycle reactors.
Design for Multiple Reactions: Reactions in parallel and series in C.S.T.R, reactions in parallel
and series in Plug flow reactor, yield & selectivity.
Temperature and Pressure Effect: General design procedure, optimum temperature
progression, adiabatic operation, non adiabatic operation, semi batch reactors.
Non Catalytic Fluid Solid Reactions: Selection of model, unreacted core model for spherical
particles, diffusion through gas film control, diffusion through ash layer control, chemical
reaction control, Design.
Books Recommended:
1. Levenspiel O, “Chemical Reaction Engineering”, 3rd Ed, John Wiley & Sons, Singapore
(1999).
2. Fogler H Scott, “Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering”, 3rd ed, Prentice Hall Inc.
(1999).
3. Smith J M, “Chemical Engineering Kinetics”, McGraw Hill, 3rd ed. (1981).
4. Hill, C G, “Chemical Engineering Kinetics and Reactor Design”, John Wiley (1977).
 PROCESS DYNAMIC CONTROL [CHD-313]
Laplace Transform: Transforms of simple function, Transforms of Derivative, Initial value
theorem and Final value theorem, Transform of Integral
Response of First order system: Mercury thermometer & its transfer function, Forcing
functions, Liquid Level System, Liquid Level Process with constant flow out let, Linearization,
Mixing tank & R.C. Circuit
Response of First order system in series: Non interacting System, Interacting System
Higher order System: Transfer function of second order system, under damped System, Impulse
function, Sinusoidal function, Transportation lag
Control System: Components of control system, block diagram, Negative and Positive feed back,
Servo problem and Regulation Problem, Development of Block diagram
Controllers and final control element: Control Valve, Proportional controller, Integral &
Derivative controller, Comparison.
Closed Loop Transfer functions: Determination of transfer function
Transient response of control system: Proportional control for set point change, Proportional
control for load change, Proportional Integral control for load change, Proportional Integral
Control for set point change
Stability: Concept of stability, Stability Criteria, Routh test for stability.
Introduction to frequency response: Bode diagram for first order, Bode diagram for proportional,
Integral and derivative control,Second order system
Control System Design by frequency response: Bode stability criteria, Gain and phase Margin,
Ziegler Nichols Controller settings,
Introduction to State-Space Methods: State Variables, State space description, selection of
state variables.
Books Recommended:
1. Coughanower D R, “Process System Analysis and Control”, McGraw Hill, 2nd ed. (1991)
2. Seborg, Edgar, and Mellichamp, “Process Dynamics & Control”, John Wiley 2nd. Ed. (2004)
3. Harriot, “ Process Control”, Tata Mcgraw Hill (2000)
4. Stephanopoulos,” Chemical Process Control - An Introduction To Theory & Practice”, Ist
Ed., Prentice Hall of India Private Limited (2003 ).
5. Luyben W L, “Essentials Of Process Control” McGraw Hill (1997).
 PROCESS EQUIPMENT DESIGN-I [CHD-314]
Introduction: Introduction to principles involved inthe design and construction of plant.
Design preliminaries: Design codes, pressure, temperature, factor of safety, corrosion
allowance, weld joint efficiency factor, design loadings, Poisson’s ratio, dilation of pressure
vessels, criteria of failure, material of construction.
Storage tanks: Introduction to Indian standards for storage tanks and their use to design
cylindrical and spherical vessels under internal pressure, fixed roof and open roof tanks.
Mechanical design: Mechanical design of tall vessels for distillation and absorption columns.
Design of supports: Design of supports for vertical and horizontal vessels.

Books Recommended:
1. Bhattacharya B C, “Chemical Equipment Design”, CBS Publisher (1985).
2. Sinnott R K, Coulson & Richardson, “Chemical Engineering (Vol.6)”, 2nd Ed, Butterworth
Heinemann, Oxford (1998).
3. Ludwig E E, “Applied Process Design for Chemical and Petrochemical Plants (Vol. 1, 2 and
3)”, 3rd Ed., Gulf Publishing Company, Houston (1995).
4. Perry’s, “Handbook of Chemical Engineering”, 7th Ed, McGraw Hill (1997).
5. Ulrich, G D, “A Guide to Chemical Engineering Process Design and Economics”, John
Wiley (1984).
 TRANSPORT PHENOMENA [CHD-315]
Summary of Vector and Tensor Notation: Vector operations from a geometrical view point. Vector
operation from an analytical view point, the vector differential operations, second order tensors, vector
and tensor components in curvilinear coordinates, differential operations in curvilinear coordinates.
Momentum Transport: Viscosity and the mechanism of momentum transport, Newton’s law of
viscosity, non- Newtonian fluids, pressure and temperature dependence of viscosity, theory of viscosity of
gases at low density, theory of viscosity of liquids.
Velocity Distributions in Laminar Flow: Shell momentum balances: boundary conditions, flow of a
falling film, flow through a circular tube, flow through an annulus, adjacent flow of two immiscible
fluids.
The Equations of Change for Isothermal Systems: To equation of continuity, the equation of motion,
the equation of mechanical energy.
Thermal Conductivity and the Mechanism of Energy Transport: Fourier’s Law of heat conduction,
temperature and pressure dependence of thermal conductivity in gases and liquids, theory of thermal
conductivity of gases at low density, theory of thermal conductivity of liquids, thermal conductivity of
solids.
Temperature Distributions in solids and in Laminar Flow: Shell energy balances; boundary
conditions, heat conduction with anelectrical heat source, heat conduction with a chemical heat source,
heat conduction through composite walls: Addition of Resistance, Forced Convection, Free Convection.
The Equations of change for Non isothermal systems: The equations of energy, the energy equation in
curvilinear coordinates, the equations of motion for forced and free convection in nonisothermal flow,
summary of the equations of change, use of equation of change to set up steady – state heat transfer
problems.
Diffusivity and the Mechanism of Mass Transport: Definition of concentrations, velocities and mass
fluxes, fick’s law of diffusion,theory of ordinary diffusion in gases at low density, theory of ordinary
diffusion in liquids.
Concentration Distributions in Solid and in Laminar Flow: Shell mass balances: boundary conditions,
diffusion through a stagnant gas film, diffusion with heterogeneous chemical reaction, diffusion with
homogeneous chemical reaction, diffusion into a falling liquid film l forced – convection mass transfer,
Analogies between Heat, mass and momentum and transfers
Books Recommended
1. Bird R B, Stewart W E and Light fort R N,“Transport Phenomena”, John Wiley and Sons (2002).
2. Welty J R , Wilson R E and Wicks C E , “Fundamentals of Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer”,4th
ed,John Wiley and Sons (2001).
3. John C Slattery, “Momentum, Energy and Mass transfer in continua”, McGraw Hill, Co. (1972).
 ENGINEERING ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT [CHH-321]
UNIT-I
Introduction to Economics-Flow in an Economy, Law of Supply and Demand, Concept of
Engineering Economics - Engineering Efficiency, Economic Efficiency, Scope of Engineering
Economics, Elements of Costs, Marginal Cost, Marginal Revenue, Sunk cost, Opportunity cost,
Break-Even Analysis, P/V ratio, Elementary Economics Analysis- Material selection for product,
Design selection for a product, Building material selection, Process Planning,
UNIT-II
Make or Buy Decision, Value Engineering-Function, Aims, Value Engineering procedure, Interest
Formulas and their Applications - Time Value of Money, Single Payment Compound Amount
Factor, Single Payment Present Worth Factor, Equal Payment Series CompoundAmount Factor,
Equal Payment, Series Sinking Fund Factor, Equal Payment Series Present Worth Factor, Equal
Payment Series Capital Recovery Factor, Uniform Gradient Series Annual Equivalent Factor,
Effective Interest Rate, Examples in all the methods.
UNIT-III
Methods of Comparison of Alternatives- Present Worth Method (Revenue Dominated Cash Flow
Diagram, Cost Dominated Cash Flow Diagram), Future Worth Method (Revenue Dominated Cash
Flow Diagram, Cost Dominated Cash Flow Diagram), Annual Equivalent Method (Revenue
Dominated Cash Flow Diagram, Cost Dominated Cash Flow Diagram), Rate of Return Method,
Examples in all the methods
UNIT-IV
Replacement and Maintenance Analysis- Types of Maintenance, Types of Replacement Problem,
Determination of Economic Life of an Asset, Replacement of an Asset with a New Asset - Capital
Recovery with Return and Concept of Challenger and Defender,Simple Probabilistic Model for items
which fail Completely.
UNIT -V
Depreciation - Introduction, Straight Line Method of Depreciation, Declining Balance, Method of
Depreciation, Sum-of-the-Years-Digits Method of Depreciation, Sinking Fund Method of
Depreciation/Annuity Method of Depreciation, Service Output Method of Depreciation, Evaluation
of Public Alternatives-Introduction, Examples, Inflation Adjusted Decisions- Procedure to Adjust
Inflation, Examples on comparison of alternatives and Determination of Economics Life of asset.
Books Recommended
1. Pannerselvam, R., Engineering Economics, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 2001.
2. Degarmo, E.P., Sullivan, W.G. and Canada, J.R.. Engineering Economy, Macmillan, New York,
1984.
3. Grant, E.L., Ireson,.W.G. and Leavenworth, R.S.,Principles of Engineering Economy, Ronald
Press, New York, 1976.
 MASS TRANSFER-II [CHD-322]

Mass Transfer equilibria for vapour - liquid, liquid – liquid, solid - liquid and solid- gas systems
Distillation: Raoult’s Law and Dalton’s law, partial vaporisation and partial condensation,
relative volatility, differential distillation & flash distillation, steam distillation, Lewis Sorel and
McCabe–Thiele methods & numerical, Ponchon Savarit method, Underwood and Fenske
equations, total reflux , minimum and optimum reflux ratios, multiple feeds and side streams.
Liquid – Liquid Extraction: Ternary phase diagrams & choiceof solvent, single stage and
multistage cross current, co-current and counter current extraction operation for immiscible and
miscible solvents, related numerical problems, continuos contact extractors.
Leaching: Mass transfer in leaching, equipment for leaching, single stage and multistage cross
current, co-current and countercurrent leaching operations, related numerical problems
Adsorption: Introduction and the nature of adsorbent, adsorption equilibria, the Langmuir
isotherm , BET isotherm and Gibbs isotherm, potential theory and adsorption equipments.
Crystallization: Formation of nuclei, nuclei growth and properties of crystals, effect of
impurities on crystals formation, effect of temperature on solubility, caking of crystals, yield of
crystals, crystallisers, related numerical problems.

Books Recommended
1. Geankopolis C J, “Transport Processes and Separation Process Principles”, Prentice Hall of
India, 4th Edition, Eastern Economy Edition (2004)
2. Treybal R E , “Mass Transfer Operations” 3rd ed. , McGraw Hill (1980).
3. Coulson J M and Richardson J F “Chemical Engineering , Vol. 2, 5”, McGraw Hill (1999).
4. Walter L, Badger & Julius T.Banchero “Introduction to Chemical Engineering”, McGraw
Hill (1997).
 CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING-II [CHD-323]
Non Ideal Flow: Non ideal flow patterns, E, F & C Curve, Mean residence time, Models for non
ideal flow, N Tanks in series model, conversion in a reactor using RTD data. Heterogeneous
Process: Global rates of reaction, Types of Heterogeneous reactions Catalysis, The nature of
catalytic reactions, Mechanism of catalytic reactions. Physical Adsorption and Chemisorption :
Physical adsorption and Chemisorption, Adsorption isotherms, Assumptions,Rates of adsorption
isotherm, problems.
Solid Catalysts: Determination of surface area, Void volume and solid density, Pore volume
distribution, Theories of heterogeneous catalysis, Classification of catalysts, catalyst preparation,
Promoter and inhibitors, Catalysts Deactivation
Rate Equations for Fluid solid catalytic reactions: Rates of Adsorption, Surface reaction,
Desorption, Rate limiting step, Power Law, Langmuir Hishelwood rate, Eley Rideal mechanism,
Packed bed reactor and fluidized bed reactor, Numerical Problems
Intra Pellet Mass Transfer: Gaseous diffusion in single cylindrical pore, Different modes of
diffusion: Bulk diffusion, Knudsen diffusion and surface diffusion, Diffusion in Liquids,
Diffusion in Porous Catalyst, Concepts of effective thermal conductivity and effective
diffusivity, Effectiveness factors
Reactors: Fixed Bed Catalytic Reactor, Single and multi bed adiabatic reactors, Multi tubular
fixed bed reactor.
Introduction to Fluid Reactions: Kinetic Regimes for Mass Transfer and Reaction, Film
Conversion parameter, Clues to the kinetic Regime from solubility data, Clues to the Kinetic
Regime from equipment, Applications to design.

Books Recommended
1. Levenspiel O, “Chemical Reaction Engineering”, 3rd Ed, John Wiley & Sons, Singapore
(1999).
2. Fogler H Scott, “Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering”, 3rd Ed, Prentice Hall Inc.
(1999).
3. Smith J M, “Chemical Engineering Kinetics”, McGraw Hill , 3rd ed. (1981).
 PETROLEUM REFINERY & PETROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING [CHD-324]
Petroleum Industry: Introduction to petroleum industry, World petroleum resources, petroleum
industries in India. Scope and Purpose of Refining: Global and Indian refining scenario,
Petroleum refining industry in India practice and prospects, An overview of the entire spectrum
of the refinery products, refinery configuration development, Physiochemical characteristics of
Petroleum and Petroleum products
Refinery Distillation Processes: Classification of crude oil, Desalting and Stabilization of
crude, Process description of typical simple distillation, Fractional distillation, crude oil
distillation, vacuum distillation etc, Degree of separation (5-95 gap) and degree of difficulty of
separation (∆t 50), Packie charts, ASTM, TBP and EFV Distillation.
Fuel Refining: Cracking, coking, reforming, alkylation, isomerisation, polymerization,
sweetening, visbreaking, Hydro processing: Hydro cracking, hydro treating, hydro finishing.
Refinery Feedstock: Nature and effect of different types of refinery feedstock and their
impurities on refinery configuration and operation.
Petrochemicals: Natural gas, production of petrochemical recursors - synthesis gas, hydrogen,
acetylene, ethylene, propylene, butylene, aromatics and naphthenes. Petrochemical derivatives
and products.
Environmental And Safety Aspects In Refinery And Petrochemicals: Waste water and
effluent gases treatment from alkylation units and petrochemical units, safety aspects in the
above industries.

Books Recommended
1. Nelson, WL, “Petroleum Refinery Engineering”, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1961.
2. Watkins R N, “Petroleum Refinery Distillation”, Gulf Publishing Co.
3. B. K. Bhaskara Rao, "Modern Petroleum Refining Processes", 2nd Edn., Oxford and IBH
Publishing Company, New Delhi, 1990.
 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY AND HAZARD MANAGEMENT [CHD-325]
Introduction: Concept of Loss prevention, acceptable risks, accident and loss statistics, nature
of accident process, inherent safety.
Toxicology: Toxic materials and their Properties, Dose vs response, toxicants entry route,
models for dose and response curves, TLV and PEL, material safety data sheets.
Industrial Hygiene: Identification, Material safety data sheets, Industrial hygiene evaluation,
and control
Basics of Fires and Explosion: Fire triangle, definitions, flammability characteristics of liquid
and vapors, LOC and inerting, types of explosions, Fire and explosion hazards, causes of fire and
preventive methods.
Designs for fire prevention: Propagation of fire and effect of environmental factors, ventilation,
dispersion, purifying and sprinkling, safety and relief valves
Hazard identification: Hazard survey, checklist, HAZOP, safety reviews, what if analysis
Risk Assessment: probability theory, event tree, fault tree, QRA and LOPA, Dow’s fire and
explosion index, Mond index, Dow’s Chemical release model
Accident Investigations:
Case Histories: Bhopal gas tragedy, flixborough disaster, Pasadena accident, IOCL disaster

Recommended Books
1. Crowl D A, Louvar J F, “ Chemical Process Safety Fundamentals with applications”, 2nd
Prentice Hall, NJ (2002).
2. Lees F P, Loss prevention in process Industries, 2nd ed, Butterworth, London, (1996).
3. Wells G L, Safety in process Plant Design, George godwin ltd., New York, (1980).
4. Wentz, C.A., “Safety health and environmental protection,” McGraw Hill, 2001.
 PROCESS MODELING AND SIMULATION [CHD-411]
Introduction: Definition of mathematical model, lumped parameter models, distributed
parameter models, uses of mathematical models, scope of coverage, principles of formulation.
Fundamental laws: Continuity equations, energy equations, equation of motion, equations of
state, equilibrium, chemical kinetics.
Mathematical Models for Chemical Engineering Systems: Series of isothermal constant
holdup CSTRs, CSTRs with variable holdups, Non-isothermal CSTR, Batch reactor, Batch
distillation with holdup, Ideal binary distillation column, Lumped parameter model of gas
absorber, Model for heat exchanger, Model for interacting & non-intracting tanks.
Simulation: Meaning of simulation, Simulation examples of isothermal CSTR, non-isothermal
CSTR. Batch reactor. Computer programming of various iterative convergence methods such as
Newton-Raphson, False position, wegstein, Muller methods.
Books recommended
1. Luyben W L, “Process Modeling Simulation and Control for Chemical Engineers”,
international ed. McGraw Hill (1990).
2. Russell T.W.F., “Introduction to Chemical Engineering Analysis”, John Wiley & Sons New
– York.
3. Bequette, “Process Dynamics- Modelling, Analysis and Simulation”, PHI International
(2003).
4. Rase H F, “Chemical Reactor Design for Process Plants, Vol II: Case Studies and Design
Data”, 1st Ed., John Wiley and Sons, New York (1997)
 PROCESS ECONOMICS AND PLANT DESIGN [CHD-412]
Cost Estimation: Factors affecting investment & production costs, Capital investments (Fixed
and working capital), Types of capital cost estimates, Cost Indexes, Estimating equipment costs
by scaling 6/10 Factor Rule, Purchase Equipment Installation , Insulation costs, Instrumentation
& Control, Piping , Electrical Installation , Service facilities, Land, Engineering . & Supervision,
Start –up expenses. Methods of Estimating Capital Investment, Estimation of total product cost,
Different costs involved in the total product for a typical Chemical Process plant.
Interest & Investment Costs: Types of interest ( simple & compound interest ), Nominal &
Effective Rates of interest, Continuous interest, Present worth & discounts, perpetuities,
capitalized costs, Interest & Investment costs. Taxes & Insurance: Types of taxes, Property taxes,
excise taxes, income taxes, Types of Insurance & Legal Responsibility.
Depreciation: Purpose of Depreciation as cost, Types of Depreciation, Depletion, Service life.,
Salvage value, Present value, Methods of Determining Depreciation , Straight- line method,
Declining Balance Method, Sum of the years Digits method, Sinking Fund Method, Single Unit
& Group Depreciation. Profitability, Alternative Investments & Replacement: Profitability
standards, Mathematical methods of profitability evaluation: Rate of return on investment,
Discounted cash flow method, Net Present worth, Capitalised costs, pay out period.
Determination of Acceptable investment, Alternatives when an investment must be made,
Alternative analysis by method of return on incremental investment, Alternative analysis
incorporating minimum return as a cost, Replacements, Balance sheets & Income statement.
Optimum Design: General procedure for Determining optimum conditions, Procedure with one
variable, Procedure with Two or More variables,Break even chart for production schedule and its
significance for optimum analysis. Examples of optimum design in a Chemical Process Plant.
Books Recommended
1. Peters, M S & Timmerhaus K D,“Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers”,
McGraw Hill , New York , 4th Edition (2003).
2. Ulrich, G D,“A Guide to Chemical Engineering Process Design and Economics”, John Wiley
(1984).
3. Guthrie K M, “Process Plant Estimation, Evaluation and Control”, Craftsman Solano Beach,
California (1974).
4. Douglas, “ Conceptual Design of Chemical Processes”, McGraw Hill (1998)
 PROCESS EQUIPMENT DESIGN-II [CHD-413]
Heat exchangers: Classification of shell and tube heat exchanger, material of construction,
cleaning of heat exchangers, heat transfer fluid, agitated vessels, description of shell, tubes,
bonnet and channel, pass partition plate, nozzle, baffles, tie rods, baffle spacers, flanges, gaskets
and expansion joints.
Design of heat exchangers: Energy balance, heat duty consideration and process design of
double pipe and shell and tube heat exchangers.
Mass Transfer Equipments: Types of mass transfer equipments, packed and tray type towers.
Tray Hydraulics: Bubble cap columns, perforated plate columns and packed towers.
Process Design: Process design of tray and packed towers.

Books Recommended
1. Kern D Q, “Process Heat Transfer”, McGraw Hill (2001).
2. Perry’s, “Handbook of Chemical Engineering” McGraw Hill, 7th Ed (1997).
3. Coulson J M and Richardson R E, “Chemical Engineering” Vol 2 and 6, Pergamon Press
(1998).
Department Electives:
POLYMER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING [CHE-414]
Introduction: Concepts and classification of polymers Functionality , Glass transition
temperature, Addition, condensation , step- growthand chain –growth polymerization
Molecular weight estimation: Average molecular weight – Number and weight average,
Sedimentation and viscosity average molecular weights, Molecular weight and degree of
polymerization, Significance of molecular weight.
Polymerization Processes: Bulk, solution, emulsion and suspension polymerization,
Comparison of polymerization processes.
Polymerization Kinetics: Chemistry of step reaction polymerization, Mechanism and
kinetics of polycondensation reactions and free-radical chain polymerization.
Synthetic Fibres: Types of Fibres, Spinning Techniques, Manufacturing Technology and
Applications of different types of fibres: cellulosic fibres, polyamides,acrylics, vinyls and
vinylidines, fluorocarbons.
Plastics: Manufacturing Technology and applicationsof different types of plastics:
Polyester, polyethylene, Phenolics, Rubbers, structure, properties and preparation natural
rubber synthetic rubbers: SBR, rubber compounding and reclaiming.
Books Recommended:
1. Gowariker V R, Viswanathan N V and Sreedhar J “Polymer Science” New Age
International Publishers (1996).
2. Billmeyer F W, “Text Book of Polymer Science” Wiley Tappers (1994).
3. Ghosh P, “Polymer Science and Technology of plastics and rubber” Tata McGraw Hill
(2001).
4. Gupta R K and Anil Kumar, “ Fundamentals of Polymer Engineering”, 2nd Ed., Marcel
Dekkar (2003).
 FERTILIZER TECHNOLOGY [CHE-415]
Department Electives:

Elements required for plants growth, Classification of fertilizers, Compound, Complex & bulk
blended fertilizers. N-P-K values & calculations.
Nitrogenous Fertilizers: Manufacturing Processes for Ammonia, Effects of various factors on
the process. Manufacture of ammonium sulphate, ammonium chloride, Ammonium phosphate,
Ammonium nitrate, nitric acid, Urea etc. Economics & other strategies, Material of construction
& corrosion problem.
Phosphatic Fertilizers: Calculation of percentage tricalcium phosphate of lime in phosphatic
rock. Manufacture of triple super phosphate & single super phosphate, Nitrophosphate, Sodium
phosphate, phosphoric acid & other phosphatic fertilizers.
Potash Fertilizers: Manufacture of potash fertilizers like potassium sulphate, potassium chloride
etc.

Books Recommended:
1. Dryden C E, “Outlines of Chemical Technology”, East –West Press Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2nd
Edition (1973).
2. Austin G T, “Shreve’s Chemical Process Industries”, McGraw Hill Book Company, New
Delhi 5th Edition (1986).
3. Chemical Engineering Education Development Centre– “Chemical Technology I, II, III, IV,
Manual of Chemical Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras”.
4. Shukla S D and Pandey G N, “A text book of Chemical Technology Vol lI”, Vikas
Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
 SEPARATION PROCESSES [CHD-421]

Unit-I
Limitations of common separation techniques-sedimentation, screening, filtration,
evaporation, distillation, absorption, liquid-liquid and soild-liquid extraction.
Unit-II
Principles of membrane separation process classification, characterization and preparation of
membrane, Analysis and modeling of membrane separation, Membrane modules and
application.
Unit-III
Reverse Osmosis and ultra filtration, membrane characteristics and applications, lon selective
membranes and their application in electrolysis. Per vaporization and gas separation using
membranes, Liquid membrane, Industrial applications.
Unit-IV
Foam and bubble separation, principle, classification, foam and surfactants, Separation
techniques, Column Separations.
Unit-V
Zone melting and Zone refining, electrophoresis, desalting by freezing, centrifugation.
Unit-VI
Parametric pumping, thermal parametric pumping, batch, continuous pumping, multi-
component separation, pH-parametric pumping, heatless parametric pumping.

Books Recommended:
1. The McCabe WL and Smith JC-Unit Operation of Chemical Engineer-ING-V Edition,
Tata McGraw – Hill, New York.
2. King J. – Separation Process – McGraw Hill.
3. Kaup EC – Design Factors In reverse osmosis – Chemical Engineering 80 (1973).
4. Arden TV – Water Purification By ION Exchange – Butterworth, London, 1968.
INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION ABATMENT [CHD-422]
 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS [CHE-423]

Conservation equations for mass, momentum and energy; Comparison of various numerical
techniques for CFD; Review of finite difference and finite element methods; Solution to
discretised algebric equation; Finite-volume method for diffusion problems; Finite-volume
method for convection and diffusion problems-pressure velocity coupling; Construction of
geometry and discreation using Gambit-Fluent‟s manuals; Commercial CFD solvers; Turbulance
modeling; Implementation of boundary conditions; Introduction to multiphase flow;
Customizing commercial CFD solver; Unsteady state simulations.

Books Recommended
1. Anderson, J.D., “Computational Fluid Dynamics: The Basics with Application” McGraw-
Hill Co. Inc.
2. Anderson, D.A., Tannehill, J.C. and Pletcher, R.H., “Computational Fluid Mechanics and
Heat Tranasfer”, Hemisphere Publishing Corporation.
3. Versteeg, H.K. and Malalasekera, W., “An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics:
The Finite Volume Method”, Prentice-Hall Inc.
 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS [CHE-423]

Conservation equations for mass, momentum and energy; Comparison of various numerical
techniques for CFD; Review of finite difference and finite element methods; Solution to
discretised algebric equation; Finite-volume method for diffusion problems; Finite-volume
method for convection and diffusion problems-pressure velocity coupling; Construction of
geometry and discreation using Gambit-Fluent‟s manuals; Commercial CFD solvers; Turbulance
modeling; Implementation of boundary conditions; Introduction to multiphase flow;
Customizing commercial CFD solver; Unsteady state simulations.

Books Recommended
4. Anderson, J.D., “Computational Fluid Dynamics: The Basics with Application” McGraw-
Hill Co. Inc.
5. Anderson, D.A., Tannehill, J.C. and Pletcher, R.H., “Computational Fluid Mechanics and
Heat Tranasfer”, Hemisphere Publishing Corporation.
6. Versteeg, H.K. and Malalasekera, W., “An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics:
The Finite Volume Method”, Prentice-Hall Inc.
 BIO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (CHD-424)
Departmental elective: III

Unit-I
Introduction To Bioscience: Types of Microorganisms: Structure and function of microbial
cells. Fundamentals of microbial growth, batch and continuous culture. Isolation and purification
of Enzymes from cells, Assay of enzymes.

Unit-II
Functioning Of Cells And Fundamental Molecular Biology: Metabolism and bio-energetics,
Photosynthesis, carbon metabolism, EMP pathway, tricarbocyclic cycle and electron transport
chain, aerobic and anaerobic metabolic pathways. Synthesis and regulation of biomolecules,
fundamentals of microbial genetics, role of RNA and DNA.

Unit-III
Enzyme Technology And Kinetics: Applied Enzyme catalysis , Applications of enzymes in
industry and medicine. Immobilization of enzymes. Kinetics of enzyme catalytic reactions
involving isolated enzymes. Reversible inhibition.

Unit-IV
Reactions Catalysed By Enzymes, Reactors, Analysis: Reactor Design and Analysis for
soluble enzyme systems. Cofactor regeneration. Membrane reactor. Effect of mass transfer in
immobilised enzyme particle systems. Reactors for immobilised enzyme systems.

Unit-V
Bio Reactors, Effect Of Transport Processes: Introduction to Bioreactor design: Continuously
Stirred aerated tank bioractors. Mixing power correlation .Determination of volumetric mass
transfer rate of oxygen from air bubbles and effect of mechanical mixing and aeration on oxygen
transfer rate, heat transfer and power consumption. Multiphase bioreactors and their applications.
Downstream processing and product recovery in bioprocesses.
Books Recommended:

1. J. E. Bailey and D. F. Ollis. " Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals", 2nd Edn., McGraw
Hill, New York , 1986.
2. Trevan, Boffey, Goulding and Stanbury," Biotechnology", Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co.,
New Delhi, 1987.
3. M. L. Shuler and F. Kargi, “Bio Process Engineering: Basic concepts”, 2nd Edn., Prentice
Hall of India, New Delhi, 2002.
 HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSIS AND CATALYTIC PROCESSES (CHD-425)

Departmental elective: IV
UNIT I
Review of Heterogeneous Catalysis.
UNIT II
Transport Processes: Analysis of external transport processes in heterogeneous reactions in
fixed bed, fluidized bed and slurry reactors. Intrapellet mass transfer, heat transfer, mass transfer
with chemical reaction and simultaneous mass and heat transfer with chemical reaction.
UNIT III
Catalyst Selectivity: Effect of intrapellet diffusion on selectivities in complex reactions, effect
of external mass transfer on selectivities.
UNIT IV
Catalyst Deactivation: Modes of deactivation – poisoning, fouling and sintering. Determination
of deactivation routes, combined effect of deactivation and diffusion on reaction rates, effect of
deactivation on selectivity.
UNIT V
Reactor Design: Design calculation for ideal catalytic reactor operating at isothermal, adiabatic
and non-adiabatic conditions. Deviations from ideal reactor performance. Design of industria J
fixed-bed, fluidized bed and slurry reactors. Thermal stability of packed bed and fluidized bed
reactors.

Books Recommended:
1. Lee, H. H., “Heterogeneous Catalytic Reactors,” Butterworth.
2. Tarhan, M. O., “Catalytic Reactor Design,” McGraw-Hill, NY, 1983.
3. Anderson, J. R. and Boudart, M., “Catalysis, Science and Technology,” Vol. 7, Springer
Verlag, NY.
4. Thomas, J. M. and Thomas, W. J., “Introduction to the Principles of Heterogeneous
Catalysis,” Academic Press, 1967.