B.Tech.

Mechatronics
Chemistry

Mukesh PatelSchool of Technology Management and Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)

Course Policy

Program/Branch/Semester : B. Tech Mechanical / MBA Tech Mechanical / B. Tech

Civil

Academic Year : 2021-22

Course Name : Chemistry

Credit Details : L T P C
2 0 2 3

Course Coordinator : Dr/. Ketakee Durve

Faculty

022-49334738
Contact No. & Email :
[email protected]

Office : MPSTME Bldg, 3rd Floor 3C

Office hours : Monday 10-2Pm or by appointment

Other Course Faculty : NA

members teaching this
course

Course Faculty for Laboratory: Course Faculty for Laboratory:

Chandan Maitrani Contact No. & Email:
Contact No. & Email: 022- Office Hours:
49334738
[email protected] Office:
MPSTME Bldg, 3rd Floor 3C
Office Hours: Monday 10-2Pm or by
appointment

Queries by Emails are encouraged.

Course link : Portal Link

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1 Introduction to the Course

1.1 Importance of the course

The central science Chemistry is everywhere! The DNA molecule, which controls the
complex cellular activities, is a chemical molecule. Such is the importance of Chemistry that
we thrive every second of our lives because of Chemistry. The oxygen we inhale is
biochemically converted into carbon dioxide gas within split seconds without any effort form
our side. The colors that we see around us, is all Chemistry. The polymers we use daily are
all chemical molecules. The paper that we use for printing, the printing ink, is all Chemistry.
The drugs we use to relieve ourselves from pain, is also Chemistry. The sugar we use in our
tea, or the oils we use for cooking, again involve Chemistry. These are just a few examples of
the many. Thus, whether we believe it or not Chemistry is omnipresent and life would cease
to exist without Chemistry! Therefore, our future engineers should be aware of, and
appreciate the wonders Chemistry humbly offers us every single day.

1.2 Objective of the Course

The aim is to acquaint students with engineering materials like lubricants, polymers,
nanomaterials and composites Also to familiarize them with the industrial importance of
water chemistry, application of fuels and concept of metal corrosion
1.3 Pre-requisite

 HSC level Chemistry

2 Course Outcomes (CO) and mapping with Program Outcomes (PO)

2.1 Course Outcomes

After successful completion of the course, a student will be able to-

1. Rationalize the fundamentals of corrosion and materials,

2. Understand basic concepts in water, combustion of fuels and polymer chemistry,
3. Solve numerical problems based on water, fuels and combustion, lubricants.

2.2 CO-PO Mapping

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO1
CO2
CO3
CO4

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Green- medium mapping Blue- high mapping

3 Syllabus, Pre-class activity and References

3.1 Teaching and evaluation scheme

Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme

Internal Continuous
Lecture
Practical Tutorial Assessment (ICA) Theory
Hours
Hours Hours Credit As per Institute Norms (3 Hrs,
per
per week per week (50 Marks) 100 Marks)
week
Marks Scaled to 50 Marks Scaled to
2 2 0 3
50

3.2 Syllabus

Unit Description Duration

1 Polymers: 05
Introduction, basic concepts of degree of polymerization, tacticity,
melting and glass transition temperature and its importance Types of
polymerization (Addition, condensation and co-polymerization) Smart
polymer materials, conducting polymers liquid crystals, applications of
polymers
2 Lubricants: 04
Definition, Mechanism of lubrication, Properties- viscosity, viscosity
index, flash & fire, cloud & pour points) oiliness, saponification & acid
value (numerical based on saponification and acid value)
3 Fuels and Combustion: 06
Definition, Classification, characteristics, calorific value-theoretical and
experimental (bomb calorimeter)

Solid Fuels: Coal, proximate and ultimate analysis, numerical based on

analysis of coal, (Dulong Formula) and bomb calorimetry. Combustion:
calculation on air and oxygen requirement.

Liquid fuels: Mining of Petroleum, Cracking, Reforming, Knocking in

IC engines. Octane number, Cetane number & anti-knocking agents
(TEL. and MTBE)

Gaseous fuel: (LPG, CNG) Composition, properties and application.

4 Water Chemistry: 05

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Concept of hardness of water types of hardness and its

determination by EDTA methods, numerical based on water
hardness. Water softening processes by: Lime soda method, ion-
exchange process and reverse osmosis process.

5 Chemistry of corrosion and protection: 05

Introduction, types of corrosion, chemical and electrochemical
theories of Corrosion and their sub-types (corrosion by oxygen,
other gases and liquids, Galvanic corrosion, Waterline corrosion,
Pitting corrosion Concentration cell/ Differential aeration
corrosion, Intergranular corrosion, Stress corrosion), factors
affecting corrosion, preventive measures for corrosion-Cathodic
and anodic protection method, use of protective coatings
(galvanization, tinning, metal cladding, electroplating, organic
coatings like paints and varnishes).
6 Chemistry of Important Engineering Materials 05
and Nanomaterials:
Introduction to alloy (steels, special steels, Carbon steel, brass,
bronze and applications).
Introduction to composites; Classification (Polymer, Metal &
Ceramic composites, Cement), applications of composites
Introduction to nanomaterials, Structural features and properties
of Nanomaterials, recent advances in nanomaterials, application of
nano materials in catalysis, medicine, construction chemicals,
paints and pigments, heat transfer fluids.
Total hours 30

3.2 Pre-class activity

Outline for preliminary study to be done for each unit will be provided prior to
commencement of each unit. Preliminary study material (video links, presentation, notes,
etc.) will be made available on the student portal. Students are expected to go through this
material before attending the upcoming session. It is expected that the students put in at least
two hours of self- study for every one hour of classroom teaching. During the lecture session,
more emphasis will be given on in-depth topics, practical applications and doubt solving.

3.3 References

Text Books:
1. P.C. Jain & Monica Jain, "Engineering Chemistry", Dhanpatrai Publishing
Company, Delhi, 17th Edition 2017 2. Dara S.S, "A textbook of Engineering
Chemistry, S.Chand & Co, New Delhi, 6th Edition.
2. Dara S.S “A Textbook of Engineering Chemistry”, S. Chand & Co, New Delhi,
4th edition

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3. Rao CN, "The chemistry of nanomaterials-Synthesis, Properties and Applications",

Vol 1, Wiley-VCH, 2006.
Reference Books:
1. Abhijit Mallick. "Chemistry for Engineers, Viva books, 1 Edition 2012.
2. Palanna. O.G., "Engineering Chemistry". Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd, 1st
Edition
Note: Please refer to the latest edition of books.

4 Laboratory details –
Knowledge for Chemistry laboratory safety is a prerequisite. Students are expected to recall
the fundamental theory concepts relevant to the experiment to be performed in the upcoming
laboratory.
The following experiments will form the submission for laboratory coursework.

Week. Mapped
List of Lab Experiments
No. CO
Week 1 Introduction to glassware and Safety: What
starting are the various glassware used, what safety
CO 1,2,3
13th procedure is required while working in a
Dec Chemistry laboratory
2022
To determine the amount of Total Hardness
Week 2 present in a given water sample by EDTA CO 3
Titration method.
Week 3 To determine the alkalinity in a water sample CO 2

To determine surface tension of a given liquid

Week 4 CO 3
at room temperature
Week 5 Viva 1 based on labs covered until week 4

To determine acid value of oil sample and

Week 6 determine the effect of temperature on CO 3
viscosity of an oil sample
To determine the density range of the given
Week 7 polymer sample, and identify the given CO 2
polymers based on the given density ranges
To determine the % of moisture in coal +
Week 8 CO 3
numericals of proximate analysis
Week 9 Viva 2 based on lab weeks 5-8

Week To study corrosion on metal pieces

CO 1
10

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Week To estimate the % of Zinc in Brass

CO 1
11
Week To estimate the % of Fe in carbon steel
CO 1
12
Week Make up lab (repetition for those who have
13 missed a lab during the semester)
Week Viva 3 based on lab weeks 10-12
14
Week Examination
15

5 Tutorial Plan - The course does not have any tutorial

6 Assessment Policy
6.1 Component wise Continuous Evaluation Internal Continuous Assessment (ICA) and
Term End Examination (TEE)

Assessment ICA (100 Marks) TEE

Component (Marks scaled to 50) (100
marks)
(Marks
scaled
to 50)
Class Class Project/Presentat Lab Lab perform Class
Test 1 Test 2 ion (Group exam ance & Particip
activity) and Submission ation
Viva
Weightage 10% 10% 10% 10% 5% 5% 50%

Marks 20 20 20 20 10 10 100

6.2 Assessment Policy for Internal Continuous Assessment (ICA)

Assessment of ICA comprises of the following components.

1. Class test 1 and 2 (40 marks)

a. Two class tests will be conducted as per the academic calendar.

b. It may be conducted offline for 20 marks each
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2. Lab performance evaluation (10 marks)

Lab experiments
i. Continuous assessment for laboratory experiments will be conducted. There
are 10 laboratory sessions, each carrying weightage of 20 marks. At the end of
the course, an average of lab marks will be taken to obtain marks out of 20 for
the lab performance.
ii. Discussion of your work with your peers is allowed. However, each student is
expected to submit his/her original work. Submissions, which are very similar,
will be marked zero. Assessment of the lab work will be carried out based on
parameters like: understanding of the experiment performed, originality in the
work, involvement of the student, regularity, discipline, timely submission of
the lab report on Teams, etc. during the session.

3. Project Presentation (20 marks)

a. Presentation will be a group activity. Faculty will make group of 3-4 students.
b. Every group will present a pre-approved topic
c. Report/poster/animated videos submission will be a group activity, selected by
the students in the group.
d. Assessment will be based on the content, quality, understanding and
originality, of work presented.

4. Lab exam and viva (10 marks)

Lab exam will be conducted based on the lab experiments performed. Viva will
be conducted on experiments performed and their combined marks will be taken
toward making the ICA grade sheet.

5. Class Participation (10 marks)

The course instructor will ask some questions after teaching every unit. The
question could be asked to a chosen student or a student group (of 2-3 students).
Marks will be given for correct answer. The idea is to encourage students to pay
attention in class and actively participate. These marks will be added in ICA
class participation component.

6.3 Assessment Policy for Term End Examination (TEE)

A written examination of 100 marks for specified duration will be conducted for the course as
per the academic calendar.

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6. Lesson Plan

Session Mapped Text Extra

Topic
no. CO Book reading
1 Course policy discussion
2 Water Chemistry: CO 2 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2
Concept of hardness of water types of
hardness and its determination by EDTA
methods
3 Numerical based on water hardness CO 2 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2

4 Water softening processes by: Lime CO 2 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2

soda method.

5 Ion-exchange process and reverse CO 2 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2

osmosis process

6 Lubricants: CO 3 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2

Definition, Mechanism of lubrication
7 Properties- viscosity, viscosity index, flash & CO 3 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2
fire, cloud & pour points)
8 Oiliness, saponification & acid value CO 3 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2
9 Numerical based on saponification and acid CO 3 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2
value
10 Fuels and Combustion: CO 3 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2
Definition, Classification, characteristics
11 Calorific value-theoretical and experimental CO 3 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2
(bomb calorimeter)
12 M1 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2
13 Solid Fuels: Coal, proximate and ultimate CO 3 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2
analysis, numerical based on analysis of coal,
(Dulong Formula) and bomb calorimetry.
Combustion: calculation on air and oxygen
requirement
14 Liquid fuels: Mining of Petroleum, CO 3 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2
Cracking, Reforming, Knocking in IC
engines. Octane number, Cetane number &
anti-knocking
agents (TEL. and MTBE)

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Gaseous fuel: (LPG, CNG) Composition,

properties and application.
15 Polymers: CO 2 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2

Introduction, basic concepts of degree of

polymerization
16 Tacticity, melting and glass transition CO 2 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2
temperature and its importance
17 Types of polymerization (Addition, CO 2 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2
condensation and co-polymerization)
18 Smart polymer materials, conducting CO 2 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2
polymers
19 Liquid crystals, applications of polymers CO 2 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2
20 Chemistry of corrosion and CO 1 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2
protection:
Introduction, types of corrosion, chemical
and electrochemical theories of Corrosion
and their sub-types
21 Corrosion by oxygen, other gases and CO 1 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2
liquids, Galvanic corrosion, Waterline
corrosion, Pitting corrosion
Concentration cell/ Differential aeration
corrosion, Intergranular corrosion, Stress
corrosion), factors affecting corrosion

22 Preventive measures for corrosion- CO 1 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2

Cathodic and anodic protection method
23 Use of protective coatings CO 1 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2
(galvanization, tinning)

24 M2 CO 1 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2

25 Metal cladding, electroplating, organic CO 1 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2
coatings like paints and varnishes
26 Chemistry of Important CO 1 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2
Engineering Materials and
Nanomaterials: Introduction to
alloy (steels, special
steels, Carbon steel, brass, bronze and
applications)
27 Introduction to composites CO 1 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2

28 Classification (Polymer, Metal & Ceramic CO 1 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2

composites, Cement), applications of
composites

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29 Introduction to nanomaterials, Structural CO 1 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2

features and properties of Nanomaterials,
recent advances in nanomaterials

30 Application of nano materials in CO 1 TB1, TB2 RB1, RB2

catalysis, medicine, construction
chemicals, paints and pigments, heat
transfer fluids

7 Teaching-learning methodology
Faculty will make a group of 2-3 students for any group based activity such as class
participation, question answer session. Lecture session will be conducted as follows-

1. Lectures:
o Outline for preliminary study (to be done for each unit) will be provided prior
to commencement of each unit.

o Deeper concepts and applications would be explained through Presentation

and Video Lectures.

o Numerical based on concept will be solved during the session.

8. Active learning techniques

Active learning is a method of learning in which students are actively or experientially
involved in the learning process. Following active learning techniques will be adopted for the
course.
1. Muddiest topic: Faculty will find out the least understood point/topic in the session.
This topic is then further explained to ensure that it is understood well.
2. The "One Minute Paper": The faculty will ask students to take out a blank sheet of
paper, pose a question (either specific or open-ended), and give them one (or perhaps
two - but not many) minute(s) to respond.
3. Wait Time: Rather than choosing the student who will answer the question presented,
this variation has the faculty WAITING before calling on someone to answer it.
4. Blended Learning: Students will be introduced to the topic at home while the
faculty will discuss the in-depth topics, applications and numerical problems in the
lecture session. Outline for preliminary study to be done for each unit will be
provided prior to commencement of each unit. Preliminary study material (video
links, presentation, notes, etc.) will be made available on the student portal /
Microsoft Teams
5. Frame a question: Student will be asked to design and frame their own questions
pertaining to the topic being taught. The idea is to stimulate students’ curiosity,
engage the students in collaborative teaching and learning, and motivating students to
develop deeper understating of the topic.
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9. Course Material
Following course material will be uploaded on the student portal / Microsoft Teams
 Course Policy
 Lecture Notes/Videos
 Lab experiments
 List of Books / Reference Books
 Quizzes
 List of course outcomes

10. Course Outcome Attainment

Following means will be used to assess attainment of course learning outcomes.
 Use of formal evaluation components of continuous evaluation, assignments,
laboratory work, semester end examination
 Informal feedback during course conduction
11. Academic Integrity Statement
Students are expected to carry out assigned work under Internal Continuous Assessment
(ICA) independently. Copying in any form is not acceptable and will invite strict disciplinary
action. Evaluation of corresponding component will be affected proportionately in such
cases. Plagiarism detection software will be used to check plagiarism wherever applicable.
Academic integrity is expected from students in all components of course assessment.

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