List Project Topics For Final Year Chemical Engg. Students

List Project topics for final year Chemical engg.
Students
1. Project topic- Kinetics of esterification reactions using ion-exchange resin.

Abstract
The reaction kinetics of the n-butanol esterification and acetic acid on acidic solid catalyst named
SERALITE SRC-120 under atmospheric pressure was investigated in this work. Reaction
experiments were carried out in a stirred batch reactor at temperature range of 353 to 356 K,
under various catalyst loads and various starting reactants feed ratios. The experimental data
were fitted to estimate the kinetic parameters for reaction mechanisms. The chemical equilibrium
composition was measured and kinetic information was obtained at the same temperature range.
The results show that the activation energy of n-butanol esterification reaction was found to be
622.28 KJ/mol.
Finally the results of produced reaction mechanisms were compared with
Experimental results to validate the reaction mechanism. Then it was conclude that the model
results with the regressed kinetic parameters are in excellent agreement with the experimental
results.
Keywords: Esterification, Heterogeneous catalyst, n-butyl acetate, Reaction
Kinetics.
2. Project topic- Fuel from plastic waste.
Abstract
With a view to the environment protection and reduction of non-regeneration resource, recycling
technology for converting to oil from plastic waste has drawn much attention in the world. India
has also witnessed a substantial growth in the consumption of plastics and an increased
production of plastic waste. Hence, the basis theories and the technology for industrialization of
plastic liquefaction is the broad area of research today. The variety in plastic waste composition
and
differences in thermal degradation behavior makes modeling, design, and operation of thermal
conversion systems a challenge. The aim of this study is to obtain detailed information on the
pyrolysis characteristics like degradation ability with catalyst, chemical kinetics and the nature of
liquefaction of most important waste plastics. A thermo gravimetric analysis including
determination of kinetic parameters was performed at different constant heating rates of 5, 10,
15, 20oC/min in an inert atmosphere. The plastics polystyrene, polypropylene, low-density
polyethylene and high-density polyethylene except PVC was modeled as single reactions to
describe the degradation of hydrocarbon polymer. Using a semi batch reactor the experiments
conducted for testing the nature of liquefaction of plastic waste individually. The maximum
temperature maintained in the reactor was about 400 oC. The catalytic degradation of waste PE
and PP with polyolefinic structure exhibited the liquid yield of 80- 86 % and the solid yield
below 2%, where as that of waste PS with polycyclic structure produced much more liquid, solid
products than gases. The PVC diverted from the other plastics with the more generation of
gaseous streams which included the production of HCl and with much less liquid yield.
3. Project topic- Biodiesel from algae

Abstract
The increase in the price of petroleum, the finite nature of fossil fuels, increasing concerns
regarding environmental impact, especially related to greenhouse gasses emission, health and
safety consideration are forcing the search for new energy sources and alternative ways to power
the worlds motor vehicles. The global transportation sector accounts for about 60% of total oil
consumption and 23% total carbon-di-oxide emissions. Bio fuels are one possible replacement
for fossil fuels and can make significant contribution in reducing the dependency on fossil fuel
import, especially in the transport sector. Another advantage of biofuels is their contribution to
climate protection, as bio fuels are usually considered to be carbon-di-oxide neutral, their use
help to reduce greenhouse gas emission. Algae produce oil, and because of their growth rate and
yields, they could produce lot more oil than other energy crops. Some estimates suggest that
microalgae are capable of producing up to 15,000 gallons of oil per hectare a year. This could be
converted into fuels, chemicals and more. Micro algae specifically, possess several attractive
characteristics
in the context of energy and biofuels. They provide much higher yield of biomass and fuels, 10-
100 times higher than comparable energy crops. They can be grown under conditions which are
unsuitable for convectional crop production, micro algae are capable of fixing of CO2 in the
atmosphere, thus facilitating the reduction of increasing atmospheric CO2 level, which are now
considered a global problem.
4. Project topic- EXTRACTION OF CURCUMIN
Abstract
Curcumin is obtained from Curcuma longa, a rhizome which has been used for centuries in
traditional Indian and Chinese medicine and diet. This hydrophobic phenol has several
documented biological and pharmaceutical activities (including anti-cancer effects). However,
the low solubility and degradation of Curcumin at neutral pH limits its therapeutic potential.
Encapsulating the drug in a hydrophobic core of a micro-bubble would prevent the drug from
degradation, and permit site-specific delivery of Curcumin to tissue.
Curcumin due to its various medicinal, biological, pharmacological activities is high on
demand and has high market potential, high cost. Since curcumin has variety of uses, extracting
it in a less expensive method i.e. ultrasonic wave assisted extraction method other Super Critical
Fluid Extraction is the main aim or objective of this work.
Ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) will be evaluated as a simpler and more effective
alternative to conventional extraction methods for the isolation of curcumin from turmeric plant
rhizomes. The turmeric samples were extracted under indirect sonication in an ultrasonic bath,
and compared with the conventional methods.
5. Project topic- Synthesis of Nano tubes
Abstract
Nanotechnology is a field of applied science and technology covering a broad range of topics.
The main unifying theme is the control of matter on a scale smaller than 1 micrometer as well as
the
fabrication of devices on this same length scale. So carbon nanotubes received extensive
attention due to their nanoscale dimension and outstanding materials properties.
Different types of carbon nanotubes can be produced in various ways. The most common
synthesis techniques are the arc discharge, the laser ablation and the chemical vapour deposition
(CVD). The nanotube production the first two methods were utilized mainly for the production
of SWNTs while the third one produced mainly MWNTs. The principle of CVD is the
decomposition of various hydrocarbons over transition metal supported catalyst. Single-walled
(SWNT), multi-walled (MWNT) and coiled carbon nanotubes are produced. Carbon nanotubes
have been of great interest, both from a fundamental point of view and for future applications.

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1. Project topic- Kinetics of esterification reactions using ion-exchange resin.

2. Project topic- Fuel from plastic waste.

3. Project topic- Biodiesel from algae

4. Project topic- EXTRACTION OF CURCUMIN

5. Project topic- Synthesis of Nano tubes

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