INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, KHARAGPUR

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMCIAL ENGINEERING

Syllabi for PG Electives

CH62009 PETROLEUM REFINERY ENGINEERING [L-T-P: 3-0-0; Credit: 3]
Origin of petroleum crude oil. Evaluation of crude oil – evaluation and characterization of crude oil : TBP
and other distillation tests. Petroleum products, their properties, specification and testing – different
properties like flash point, fire point, smoke point, aniline point, carbon residue, kinematic viscosity, pour
point, freezing point etc. Use of crude book data. Petroleum refinery distillation – pre-fractionation and
atmospheric distillation of crude. Process design for atmospheric distillation. Stabilization of naphtha.
Vacuum distillation of RCO. Reforming of naphtha. Other secondary processes like Vis-breaking,
Furfural/Phenol/NMP extraction, Solvent dewaxing, propane deasphalting. Delayed coking process. FCC
unit. Hydrotreatment processes in refining: hydro-desulfurisation, hydrofinishing, Hydrocracking.
Production of lube oil base stock. Refinery equipment : furnaces, distillation columns, reactors, pumps,
compressors and piping. Environmental impact of refineries.
Text Books:
1. Petroleum Refinery Engineering by W. L. Nelson
2. Petroleum Refining, Technology & Economics by J. H. Gray & G. E. Handwerk
3. Petroleum Refinery Distillation by R. N. Watkins
4. Modern Petroleum Refining Processes by B. K. B. Rao

Reference Book:
1. The Chemistry & Technology of Petroleum by J. G. Speight

CH62001 OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES IN PROCESS DESIGN [L-T-P: 3-1-0; Credit: 4]

Introduction to optimization and its scope in chemical processes. Analytical methods: Objective function,
single variable optimization, multivariable optimization without and with constraints. Linear
programming: graphical, algebraic, simplex methods, duality. Numerical search methods: one
dimensional search, unrestricted, exhaustive search methods, interpolation methods. Multidimensional
search methods without and with constraints. Variational methods and their applications.
Text Books:
1. Optimization of Chemical Processes by T. F. Edgar, D. M. Himmelblau and L. S. Lasdon
2. Introduction of Optimum Design by J. S. Arora
3. Geometric Programming: Theory and applications by R. J. Duffin
4. Dynamic Programming and the Calculus of Variations by S. E. Dreyfus.

Reference Books:
1. Optimization : Theory and Practice-G. S. G. Bevridge and R. S. Schechter
2. Strategy of Process Engineering by D. F. Rudd and C. C. Watson
3. A simplified algorithm to solve geometric programming problems using FORTRAN by M. Lepley
4. Dynamic Programming by D. J. White
CH62021 MULTIPHASE FLOW [L-T-P: 3-1-0; Credit: 4]
Hydrodynamics of Gas-liquid flow, Homogeneous flow model. Separated flow model. Drift flux model.
One dimensional wave and their applications, Bubble formation and dynamics. Mass bubbling and liquid
entrainment. Challenges and possibilities of two phase instrumentation. Hydrodynamics of solid-liquid
flow, homogenous and heterogeneous flow. Design equations for hydraulic transportation. Applications
and principles of pneumatic transport
Text Books:
1. One dimensional Two Phase Flow by G. B. Wallis
2. Measurement of Two Phase Flow Parameters by G.F.Hewitt
3. Flow of Complex Mixtures by Govier and Aziz
4. Two Phase Flow by Butterworth and Hewitt
5. Handbook of Multiphase systems by Hetsroni

CH62049 MICROSCALE TRANSPORT PROCESSES [L-T-P: 3-0-0; Credit: 3]

Introduction to microscale transport phenomena, microscopic picture of heat carriers, electronic structure
of solids, electron transport, electron-photon interaction, molecular clusters, energy transport in the forms
of waves and particles, scattering and heat generation processes, Boltzmann equation and derivation of
classical laws, deviation from classical laws at microscale and their appropriate descriptions, measurement
techniques, microscale phenomena, thermoelectric effects, interfacial forces, micromachined sensors and
actuators, micro heat pipes, micromixers and microreactros.
Text Books:
1. Microscale Energy Transport Eds. C. L. Tien, A. Majumdar and F. Gerner
2. Nanoscale Energy Transport and Conversion : A Parallel Treatment of Electrons, Molecules,
Phonons, and photons by Chen, Gang.
3. Quantum Mechanics by L. D. Landau and E.M. Lifshitz
4. Introduction to Solid State Physics by C. Kittel
5. Physics of Semiconductor Devices by S. M. Sze

CH62007 INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION CONTROL [L-T-P: 3-0-0; Credit: 3]

Engineering, ethics and environment. Ecological systems and pollution. Fundamental definitions of
pollution parameters - air and water quality criteria, Standards and legislation EIA, EIS and EMP. Air and
water pollution management through waste minimization. Industrial air pollution management : air
pollution meteorology (Generation, transportation and dispersion of air pollutants). Outlines of industrial
air pollution control. Selection, design and performance analysis of air pollution control equipment :
gravity settling chambers, air cyclones, ESPs, filters and wet scrubbers. Industrial water pollution
management: Wastewater treatment processes; Pretreatment, primary and secondary treatment processes.
Advanced wastewater treatment processes. Design of sedimentation tanks and biological treatment
processes.
Text Books:
1. Environmental Engineering by H. S. Peavy, D. R. Rowe and G. Tchobanoglous
2. Pollution Control in Chemical Industry
CH62010 PETROCHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY [L-T-P: 3-0-0; Credit: 3]
Survey of petrochemical industry; Availability of different feed stocks; Production, purification and
separation of feed stocks; Chemicals from methane; Production and utilization of synthesis gas, oxo
reactions, etc.; Production of and chemicals from acetylene; Naphtha cracking; Chemicals from C2, C3,
C4 and higher carbon compounds; Polymers - properties, production and utilization; Catalytic reforming
of naphtha and isolation of aromatics; Chemicals from aromatics; Synthetic fibres, detergents, rubbers and
plastics; Petroleum coke; Elements of design of steam reformer, naphtha cracker, catalytic reformer, etc.
Text Books:
1. Hydrocarbon Chemistry by G. a. Olah and A. Molnar
2. A. Text on Petrochemicals by B. K. B. Rao
3. Petroleum Refining, Technology and Economics by J. H. Gary and G. E. Handwerk

Reference Books:
1. Industrial Organic Chemicals by H. A. Wittcoff and B. G. Reuben
2. Handbook of Petrochemicals and processes by G. M. Wells

CH62047 CFD APPLICATIONS IN CHEMICAL PROCESSING [L-T-P: 3-1-0; Credit: 4]

Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and modeling of flow; Summary of governing
equations; Conservation form of equations; Well-posed and ill-posed problems.Discretization of the
equations; Truncation and Round-off error; Explicit and Implicit approaches; Concepts of numerical or
artificial viscosity; Different boundary conditions.Application of Finite Difference methods to wave
equations, Laplace equations and Burgers equation; Stability considerations.Numerical methods for
boundary layer type equations, NavierStokes equations; Outline of MAC and SIMPLE algorithms. Grid
generation; Concepts of Finite volume methods.Solution of Flow with coupled heat transfer (forced and
natural convection); Outline of Reactive flow (combustion) and multi-phase flow.Introduction of a
commercial CFD package (FLUENT).
Text/Reference Books:
1. Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer by D. A. Anderson, J. C. Tannehill and R. H.
Pletcher.
2. Numerical Heat transfer and and Fluid Flow by S. V. Patankar
3. Computational Fluid Dynamics by P. J. Roache
4. Computational Methods for Fluid Flow by R. Peyret and T. D. Taylor

CH61017 RHEOLOGY OF COMPLEX FLUIDS [L-T-P: 3-1-0; Credit: 4]

Introduction to Rheology: What is Rheology? Why We need it? What are Complex Fluids? Definition of
Stress, Strain, Strain-rate (Tensorial representation), Understanding of Constitutive Relation. Origin of
Complex Behavior in soft-materials: Various Basic Forces (Excluded Volume Interactions, Van Der
Waals Interaction, electrostatic interactions). Different Types of Complex Fluids: Particulate Suspensions,
Polymers, Glassy Liquids, Physical and Chemical gels, Electro/Magnetorheological Fluids, Foams,
Emulsions, Liquid Crystals. Linear Viscoelasticity: Introduction and Mathematical definition, Boltzmann
Superposition principles (Physical Picture, Mathematical Formulation, Examples). Interconversion of
Rheological Response functions. Various Types of Rheological Response Functions (Creep Compliance,
Storage/Loss modulus, Stress Relaxation modulus, Viscosity) and the corresponding Rheological
Measurement methodology: Step Strainand Step Stress experiment, Oscillatory experiment (Frequency
sweep, Amplitude sweep, time sweep). Different types of non-Newtonian Rheological Behavior and their
modeling (Rheological Categorization of Complex fluids: Shear Thinning Fluids, Shear Thickening
Fluids, Thixotropic Fluids, Yield Stress Fluids, Power Law fluids). Polymer Rheology: Experimental
Methods, Modeling of Rhelogical Behavior using Molecular Theories. Time-Temperature Superposition
in soft materials. Rheology of Time-Dependent Materials (Effective Time approach). Rheometry:
knowledge of Various Rheological Equipment (Working Principles, and Mathematical Formulations).
Non-Linear Rheology: First Normal Stress Difference (Mathematical Definition, Physical Understanding,
Real life examples: Rod-Climbing effect, Die-Swell effect). Structural Probing of Complex Fluids:
Microscopy, Dynamic Light Scattering, X-ray/Neutron Scattering (Photon Correlation Spectroscopy).
Text Books:
1. The Structure and Rheology of Complex Fluids, by Ronald G.
2. Larson Introduction to Polymer Viscoelasticity, by Shaw and MacKnight
3. Viscoelastic Properties of Polymers, by John D. Ferry Rheometry of Paste,
4. Suspensions and Grannular Material, by P. Coussot

CH62046 MANFG. & CHARN. OF POLYMER MATRIX COMPOSITES [L-T-P: 3-1-0;

Credit: 4]
Fundamentals of Composites: Introduction of Composites, Polymer matrix and reinforcement, Composite
Properties, Estimation of Properties using micromechanics, Failure of Composites Composite
Manufacturing Process: Introduction, Material-manufacturing process-Property relationship,
Manufacturing of prepeg and SMC, Molding, Resin transfer and vacuum infusion molding, compression
molding, Filament winding, Pultrusion Process Modeling: Continuity and Darcys equation, modeling of
RTM processing, pultrusion and autoclave process. Testing and Characterization: Characterization and
testing of matrix properties, Characterization and testing of curing agent, Characterization and testing of
reinforcement properties, Characterization and testing of Finished product, Physical properties,
Mechanical properties, Fire and toxicity, Manufacturing defects, Lifetime estimation, Typical quality
assurance program Fabrication and joining technology
Text/Reference Books:
1. Composites Manufacturing: Materials, Product, and Process Engineering by Sanjay Mazumdar
2. Fiber-reinforced Composites by P.K. Mallick
3. Process Modeling in Composite Manufacturing by S. Advani

CH71002 COMPUTATIONAL MODELING OF MULTIPHASE REACTIVE FLOWS [L-T-

P: 3-1-0; Credit: 4]
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for multiphase flow: Modeling concepts: Averaging techniques,
high resolution methods, Overview of multi-scale computational techniques; Principles and derivation of
multi-fluid models; Modeling concepts for multiphase reactive flow processes: Dispersed flow, granular
flow, Separated flow, Mixed flow ; Turbulent reacting flows: Modeling approaches, Models based on
Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations (RANS); Interfacial closure models: Momentum closure,
Heat and mass transfer closure; Selected applications to rectors: Fluidized bed, Bubble column, Fixed bed;
Simulation using CFD solver : Multiphase flows, Turbulent flows, Reactive flows