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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (GTU)

Competency-focused Outcome-based Green Curriculum-2021(COGC-2021)

Semester-V

Course Title: Fertilizer Technology

(Course Code: 4350505)
Diploma Programme in which this course is offered Semester in which offered
Chemical Engineering 5thSemester
1. RATIONALE
Indian economy is dominated by agriculture sector. Synthetic fertilizers are must for producing good
crops. Hence it is needed to provide comprehensive and balanced understanding of essential link
between chemistry and the synthetic fertilizer industry. It is therefore vital for chemical engineers to
understand for each fertilizer product, its flow diagram for Industry production. For this purpose
chemical engineers should have skills for arranging treatment, reaction and separation steps in a flow
diagram for variety of fertilizers including Nitrogenous fertilizers, Phosphatic fertilizer, Potash Fertilizer,
Complex fertilizer and Bio fertilizers is essential. Hence this course is designed to achieve this objective.
2. COMPETENCY
The course content should be taught and curriculum should be implemented with the aim to develop
required skills in the students so that they are able to acquire the following competencies:
 Supervise the different stages in fertilizer production
3. COURSEOUTCOMES(COs)
The theory should be taught and practical’s should be carried out in such a manner that students are
able to acquire different learning outcomes in cognitive, psychomotor and affective domain:

i. Apply the concept of unit process and unit operations for manufacturing of various
fertilizers
ii. Characterize fertilizers on the basis of different properties.
iii. Identify engineering problems in various fertilizers manufacturing.
iv. Outline applications of various fertilizer.
4. TEACHING AND EXAMINATION SCHEME

Teaching Total ExaminationScheme

Scheme(InHours) Credits(L+T+P) Theory Marks Practical Marks Total
Marks
L T P C CA ESE CA ESE
3 - 2 5 30* 70 25 25 150

(*):Out of 30marks under the theory CA,10marks are for assessment of the micro-project
to facilitate the integration of COs, and the remaining 20 marks are the average of 2 tests
to be taken during the semester for assessing the attainment of the cognitive domain
UOs required for the attainment of the COs.
Legends: L-Lecture; T – Tutorial/Teacher Guided Theory Practice; P - Practical; C –
Credit, CA -Continuous Assessment; ESE-End Semester Examination.

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5. SUGGESTED PRACTICAL EXERCISES

The following practical outcomes (PrOs) are the sub-components of the COs. Some of the
PrOs marked ‘*’ (in approx. Hrs column) are compulsory, as they are crucial for that
particular CO at the ‘Precision Level’ of Dave’s Taxonomy related to ‘Psychomotor Domain’.

Sr. Practical/Exercise (Course Outcomes in Psychomotor Domain Unit Approx.

No. according to NBA Terminology) No. Hrs
Required
1 Prepare chart for fertilizer classification with chemical formula and nutrient
I 02
content
2 Estimate nutrient content (% N, %P2O, % K2O) in different fertilizers from their
I 02
chemical formula
3 Estimate percentage of Nitrogen in Ammonium chloride by substitution method II 02
4 Estimate percentage of Nitrogen in Ammonium sulfate by substitution method II 02
5 Estimate percentage of Nitrogen in Ammonium chloride by back titration II 02
6 Estimate percentage of Nitrogen in Ammonium sulphate by back titration II 02
7 Analysis of Urea by Formaldehyde method II 02
8 Estimate percentage of Nitrogen in Ammonium Chloride/Sulphate by Kjeldhal's
II 02
method
9 Estimate biuret content in Urea sample by colour comparison II 02
10 Estimate ratio from Ammonia to Phosphoric acid in DAP III 02
11 Prepare potassium sulphate IV 02
12 Prepare potassium chloride IV 02
13 Prepare potassium nitrate IV 02
14 Estimate percentage of Nitrogen in DAP by Formaldehyde method V 02
15 Estimate percentage of Nitrogen in DAP by Kjeldhal's method V 02
16 Preparation of Organic fertilizer VI 02
Total 28

Note:
i. More Practical Exercises can be designed and offered by the respective course
teacher to develop the industry relevant skills/outcomes to match the COs. The
above table is only a suggestive list.
ii. The following are some sample ‘Process’ and ‘#Product’ related skills (more may be
added/deleted depending on the course) that occur in the above listed Practical
Exercises of this course required which are embedded in the COs and ultimately the
competency.

Sr.No. Sample Performance Indicators for the PrOs Weight age in %

1 Handling of apparatus for precise measurements 10

2 Record observations correctly 20
3 Practice and adapt good and safe measuring techniques 10
4 Calculations, Interpretation of results and their conclusion. 20
5 Prepare report of practical in prescribed format 10
6 Solve assignment questions. 20

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7 Viva-voce 10
Total 100
6. MAJOR EQUIPMENT/INSTRUMENTS AND SOFTWARE REQUIRED
These major equipment/instruments and Software required to develop PrOs are given
below with broad specifications to facilitate procurement of them by the
administrators/management of the institutes. This will ensure the conduction of practice in
all institutions across the state in a proper ways the desired skills are developed in students.

Sr.No. Equipment Name with Broad Specifications PrO. No.

1 Hot Air Oven: Temperature is controlled by digital temperature indicator cum
controller from ambient to 250°C with ± 0.1°C Accuracy. Power supply: All
220/230V, 50Hz single phase, Capacity (Approx.): 50 – 100 liter, Type of
Shelves: 03, Material of Inner Chambers: SS304, Material of Outer Chamber:
MS with powder coated paint, Material of Shelves:SS wire mesh
2 Laboratory Weighing Balance: Type of Laboratory Balance: Analytical,
Sensitivity (mg): 1 mg, Maximum Capacity of weighing (grams): 200 g, Shape of All
PAN:Circular, PowerSupply: Single Phase, Display: LED.
3 Hot Plate With Magnetic Stirrer: Number of stirring
Positions:1,Calibration:Automatic Calibration, Magnetic stirrer with a hot plate, All
Speed Control Accuracy of sets peed (+/-) (RPM): 5, Maximum stirring capacity
per position:3000ml,Top plate Material: Stainless steel
4 Lab cooling bath: 220V/50HZ, 1.5KW, 370*340*480mm All
5 Kjeldahl apparatus: Flasks:30ml,50ml,100ml,
8,16
Heating Element : Kanthal A-1, Heater Watt :200 watt ,Max. Temperature :
350°C
6 Glassware : Burette, Pipette, Round bottom flask, Conical flask, Beaker,
Condensor, Measuring cylinder, Separating funnel. ALL
7 Accessories: Burner, Stand All
8 Chemicals: Ammonium chloride, Ammonium sulphate, Urea, DAP,KCL,
KOH, NaCl, Indicators All
7. AFFECTIVE DOMAIN OUTCOMES
The following sample Affective Domain Outcomes (ADOs) are embedded in many of theabove-
mentioned COs and PrOs. More could be added to fulfill the development of thiscompetency.

a) Work as a leader/a team member.

b) Follow ethical practices
c) Observe safety measures
d) Good house keeping
e) Time management
f) Practice environmentally friendly methods and processes.

The ADOs are best developed through laboratory/field-based exercises. Moreover, the level of
achievement of the ADOs according to Krathwohl’s ‘Affective Domain Taxonomy’ should
gradually increase as planned below:
i. ‘Valuing Level’ in 1st year

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ii. ‘Organization Level’ in 2nd year.

iii. ‘Characterization Level’ in 3rd year.

8. UNDER PINNING THEORY

The major underpinning theory is given below based on the higher level UOs of Revised
Bloom’staxonomy that are formulated for development of the Cos and competency. If
required, more such higher-level UOs could be included by the course teacher to focus on the
attainment of COs and competency.

Major Learning Outcomes(Course

Unit Outcomes in Cognitive Domain Topics and Sub-topics
according to NBA terminology)
1a. Justify the need for synthetic fertilizer 1.1 Synthetic fertilizers
1b. Categorize fertilizers 1.2 Classification of fertilizers
Unit – I 1c. Explain role of essential elements for 1.3 Role of essential Elements in plant Growth
Overview of plant growth 1.3.1 Macro elements
fertilizer 1.3.2 Micro elements
1d. Select the relevant fertilizers for the 1.4 Application of fertilizers considering nutrient
different types of crops balance and types of crop
2a. Describe different properties of 2.1 Physical, chemical properties and
ammonia, nitric acid and urea applications of ammonia, nitric acid and urea
2b. Prepare synthesis path for 2.2 Manufacturing of ammonia synthesis gas
manufacturing synthesis gas, ammonia, 2.3 Explain sketch of ammonia synthesis
nitric acid and urea converters
2c. Describe ammonia synthesis 2.4 Manufacturing of ammonia
converter 2.5 Storage and Transportation of Ammonia
Unit – II 2d. Explain storage and transportation of 2.6 Manufacturing of Nitric Acid
Nitrogenous ammonia 2.7 Concentration of Nitric acid by Mg(NO3)
Fertilizers 2e Estimate concentration of Nitric acid 2.8 Manufacturing of Urea
2f. Describe the engineering problems of 2.9 Major engineering problems of ammonia,
ammonia, nitric acid and urea nitric acid and urea manufacturing
manufacturing
2g. Describe the manufacturing process 2.10 Manufacturing of
2.10.1 Ammonium nitrate
2.10.2 Ammonium sulphate
2.10.3 Ammonium chloride
3a. Describe various physical, chemical 3.1 Physical, chemical properties and
properties and uses of Phosphoric acid applications of phosphoric acid
3b. Describe the manufacturing process 3.2 Manufacturing phosphoric acid by Wet
of Phosphoric acid by Wet process and Process
Unit – III
Electric furnace method 3.2.1 Strong sulphuric Acid Leaching
Phosphatic
3c. Describe the engineering problems of 3.2.2 Hydrochloric Acid Leaching
Fertilizer
phosphoric acid 3.2.3 Electric Furnace Process
3d. Describe the manufacturing 3.3. Major engineering problems of phosphoric
Superphosphate and Triple acid
superphosphate 3.4. Manufacturing of Superphosphate

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3.5 Manufacturing of Triple superphosphate

4a. Describe physical, chemical 4.1 Physical, chemical properties, manufacturing

Unit – IV properties ,manufacturing and uses of and uses of
Potassic potassium chloride, potassium nitrate 4.1.1Potassium Chloride
Fertilizers and potassium sulphate 4.1.2 Potassium nitrate
4.1.3 Potassium sulphate
5a. Explain the manufacturing of 5.1 Manufacturing of
Unit – V NPK,ASP,CAN and DAP fertilizers with 5.1.1 NPK fertilizer
Complex sketches 5.1.2 Ammonium Sulphate Phosphate (ASP),
Fertilizer 5.1.3 Calcium Ammonium Nitrate(CAN)
5.1.4 Di-ammonium phosphate
6a. Justify the need for biofertilizers and 6.1 Types of Biofertilizers
its benefits 6.2 Biofertilizers:
6b. Describe the Nitrogen fixing and 6.2.1 Nitrogen-fixing biofertilizers
Unit – VI Phosphate solubilising biofertilizers 6.2.2 Phosphate solubilizing biofertilizers
Bio Fertilizer 6c. Explain preparation a biofertilizers 6.3 Preparation of a biofertilizers
6d.Explain organic fertilizers 6.4 List out organic fertilizers
6.5 Outline advantages of organic fertilizers over
conventional fertilizer
9. SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION TABLE FOR QUESTION PAPER DESIGN
Distribution of Theory Marks
Teaching
Unit Unit Title R U A Total
Hours
Level Level Level Marks
I Overview of fertilizer 4 02 02 02 06
II Nitrogenous Fertilizers 14 06 10 06 22
III Phosphatic Fertilizer 8 04 06 04 14
IV Potassic Fertilizers 5 03 04 03 10
V Complex Fertilizer 6 02 06 02 10
VI Bio Fertilizer 5 02 04 02 8
Total 42 19 32 19 70
Legends: R=Remember, U=Understand, A=Apply and above (Revised Bloom’s taxonomy)
Note: This specification table provides general guidelines to assist students for their learning and to
teachers to teach and question paper designers/setters to formulate test items/questions to assess
the attainment of the UOs. The actual distribution of marks at different taxonomy levels (of R, Uand
A)in the question paper may slightly vary from above table.
10. SUGGESTED STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Other than the classroom and laboratory learning, following are the suggested student-related
co-curricular activities which can be undertaken to accelerate the attainment of the various
outcomes in this course: Students should perform following activities in group and prepare reports
of about 5 pages for each activity. They should also collect/record physical evidences for their
(student’s) portfolio which may be useful for their placement interviews:
Following is the list of proposed student activities like:
1. Assignments
2. Technical Quiz/MCQ Test
3. Presentation on some course topic

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4. I-net based assignments

5. Undertake micro-Project in team/individually
11. SUGGESTED SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES (if any)
These are sample strategies, which the teacher can use to accelerate the attainment of the
various outcomes in this course:
a) Massive open online courses (MOOCs) may be used to teach various topics/subtopics.
b) Guide student(s) in undertaking micro-projects/activities.
c) Different types of teaching methods i.e. video demonstration, activity based learning,
case study, m-learning need to be employed by teachers to develop the outcomes.
d) Some of the topics/sub-topics which are relatively simpler or descriptive are to be
given to the students for self-learning but to be assessed using different assessment
methods.
e) Teachers need to ensure to create opportunities and provisions for co-curricular
activities.
f) Guide students to address issues on environment and sustainability with reference to
using the knowledge of this course
g) OERs, Vlab, and Olabs may be used to teach for the teaching of different concepts.
12. SUGGESTED MICRO-PROJECTS
Only one micro-project is planned to be undertaken by a student that needs to be assigned
to him/her at the beginning of the semester. In the first four semesters, the micro-project is
group-based (group of 3 to 5). However, in the fifth and sixth semesters, the number of
students in the group should not exceed three.

The micro-project could be industry application-based, internet-based, workshop-based,

laboratory-based, or field-based. Each micro-project should encompass two or more COs
which are the integration of PrOs, UOs, and ADOs. Each student will have to maintain a
dated work diary consisting of individual contributions in the project work and give a
seminar presentation of it before submission. The duration of the microproject should be
about 14-16 (fourteen to sixteen) student engagement hours during the course. The
student sought to submit micro-project by the end of the semester (so that they develop
industry-oriented COs.
A suggestive list of micro-projects is given here. This should relate highly to the competency
of the course and the COs. Similar micro-projects could be added by the concerned course
teacher.
1) Prepare a chart of the properties of given product
2) Prepare a chart to demonstrate manufacturing process.
3) Prepare a report on major engineering problem of given manufacturing process
4) Prepare a chart of application of given products
5) Prepare a power point presentation on a topic “List of Fertilizer manufacturing
industries in India”
6) Prepare a PowerPoint presentation or animation showing different types of Fertilizer
manufacturing Process
7) Library survey regarding fertilizers in different industries
8) Prepare a model of different fertilizers product flow diagram

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13. SUGGESTEDLEARNINGRESOURCES

Sr.
TitleofBooks Author Publication with place, year and ISBN
No.
Outlines of Chemical M. Gopala Rao, Affiliated East West Press (Pvt) Ltd-New
1
Technology, 3rd edition Marshall Sitting Delhi
Shreve’s Chemical Process
2 Austin G.T. McGraw Hill publication – New Delhi
Industries, 5th edition
Chemical Technology – Vol. I ,
3 G.N. Pandey and Shukla Vani Books Company -Hyderabad
2nd edition
BioFertilizers and Organic
4 Vayas S C and Modi H A Akta prakashan, Nadiad
Farming
14. SUGGESTEDLEARNINGWEBSITES
i. http://nptel.ac.in/courses/103107086/4
ii. http://ijset.com/ijset/publication/v1s6/285-291%20IJSET_PK%20JAGA.pdf
iii.www.gses.com/images/pressreleases/Manufacturing-Process-Fertilizer.pdf
iv. http://nzic.org.nz/ChemProcesses/production/1A.pdf
v. http://tnau.ac.in/eagri/eagri50/SSAC222/lec12.pdf
vi. www.fnca.mext.go.jp/bf/bfm/pdf/Biofertilizer_Manual.pd
15. PO-COMPETENCY-CO MAPPING
Fertilizer Technology (4350505)
SemesterIV
POs
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7
Basic& Problem Design/dev Engineering Engineering Project Life-long
Discipline- Analysis elopment Tools, practices for Manageme learning
Competency specific of solutions Experiment society, nt
&Course Outcomes knowledge &Testing sustainability
&
environme
nt
Competency Supervise operation and maintenance of various equipments
CO1: Apply the concept of unit
process and unit operations for
manufacturing of various fertilizers
2.00 - - - 2.00 - 1.00

CO2: Characterize fertilizers on the

basis of different properties. 3.00 2.00 - 3.00 - 2.00 2.00
CO3:. Identify engineering problems
in various fertilizers manufacturing
2.00 1.00 - 1.00 1.00 - -

CO4: Outline applications of various

fertilizer. 3.00 2.00 - 3.00 - 2.00 1.00
.

16. COURSE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

GTU Resource Persons

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Institute Contact No. Email ID

Sr. No. Name and Designation
Mr. R.P. Hadiya G P Rajkot [email protected]
1 (Lecturer in chemical
Engineering) ---------------
Mr. J D Rathod G P Valsad [email protected]
2 (Lecturer in chemical
Engineering) ---------------

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