3rd – 8th Semester

VISION OF THE DEPARTMENT

To be one of the leading chemical engineering departments in the Country, providing teaching, research and
training to the students along with high moral values to solve the problems of chemical and allied industries
and to meet the aspirations of the society.

MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT

M1. To create and sustain strong foundation of chemical engineering education, research and innovation.
M2. To produce well qualified, innovative chemical engineers with entrepreneurial skills & leadership
qualities to face and solve the problems of the industries, and the society at large.
M3. To make professional leaders, academicians and engineers with highest moral values and ethics.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

PEO1: Providing broad-based engineering education on the solid foundation of basic sciences, engineering
sciences, humanities & social sciences and management through choice-based credit systems.

PEO2: Enable the students to become future leaders in engineering practices for the overall betterment of
society, and instil in them a work culture based on foundations of ethics, scientific temperament,
and team work.

PEO3: Equip the students with knowledge, understanding and applications of chemical
engineering tools that enable them to pursue innovative research.

PEO4: Attain excellence in engineering and design through education in the principles and
practices of chemical engineering.

Consistency of PEOs with Mission of the Department

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 PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs)

Engineering Graduates will be able to:

1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals,

and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyse complex engineering
problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and
engineering sciences.

3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design
system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public
health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods
including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to
provide valid conclusions.

5. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an
understanding of the limitations.

6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal,
health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional
engineering practice.

7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in
societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable
development.

8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms
of the engineering practice.

9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in
diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering
community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and
design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering
and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage
projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in
independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
 PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)

Chemical Engineering Graduates will be able to:

PSO 1. Apply the principles and practices of Chemical Engineering discipline along with the basic sciences
and humanities to solve the complex engineering problems concerning the issues of environment, safety,
economics, culture and society etc.

PSO 2. Acquire and apply the new knowledge with professional responsibility and ethics towards the
advancement of academic and research pursuits in chemical and allied disciplines in the societal contexts.

PSO 3. Design, develop and modify the chemical processes and to analyze these by applying the
physicochemical and biological techniques.
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Scheme of Courses for B.Tech. Chemical Engineering (3rd to 8th Semester)

Table1: Overall credits for B. Tech and B. Tech Honours

Credits
Programme B-tech B-tech (Honours)
1st and 2nd Sem. 42 42
3rd to 8th Sem. 118 138
Total Credits 160 180

Table2: B. Tech courses credit distribution (3rd to 8th semester)

S.No No. of Courses No. of Credits
1. Core Courses 28 66
(19 theory + 9 labs) (57 + 9)
2. Professional Electives 8 24
3. Open Electives 2 6
4. B. Tech Honours 8 20
(6 theory + 2 labs) (18 + 2)
5. Pre Project 1 2
6. Project 1 6
7. Seminar 1 1
8. ITP 1 1
9. Humanities 2 6
10. Basic Science 2 6

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3rd Semester
S.No. Course No. Subjects L T P Credits
1. CET-201 Chemical Process Calculations 2 1 0 3
2. CET-202 Process Fluid Mechanics 2 1 0 3
3. CET-203 Mechanical Operations 2 1 0 3
4. CET-204 Process Instrumentation 2 1 0 3
5. CET-205 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics-I 2 1 0 3
6. HST-201 Engineering Ethics 2 1 0 3
7. MAT-201 Numerical Methods 2 1 0 3
8. CEL-201 Mechanical Operations Laboratory 0 0 2 1
Total 14 7 2 22
4th Semester
S.No. Course No. Subjects L T P Credits
1. CET-250 Chemical Reaction Engineering-I 2 1 0 3
2. CET-251 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics-II 2 1 0 3
3. CET-252 Heat Transfer 2 1 0 3
4. CET-253 Chemical Process Technology 2 1 0 3
5. MAT-250 Chemical Engineering Mathematics 2 1 0 3
6. HST-250 Engineering Economics and Management 2 1 0 3
7. CEL-250 Energy Technology Laboratory 0 0 2 1
8. CEL-251 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory 0 0 2 1
Total 12 6 4 20
5th Semester
S.No. Course No. Subjects L T P Credits
1. CET-306 Process Equipment Design–I 2 1 0 3
2. CET-307 Chemical Reaction Engineering-II 2 1 0 3
3. CET-308 Mass Transfer -I 2 1 0 3
4. CET-309 Biochemical Engineering 2 1 0 3
5. Elective-I 2 1 0 3
6. Elective-II 2 1 0 3
7. CEL-302 Heat Transfer Laboratory 0 0 2 1
8. CEL-303 Computer Simulation Laboratory 0 0 2 1
Total 12 6 4 20
B. Tech Honours Elective-I
9. MAT-021 Applied Mathematics for Chemical Engineers 2 1 0 3
Total 14 7 4 23
6th Semester
S.No. Course No. Subjects L T P Credits
1. CET-354 Process Equipment Design-II 2 1 0 3
2. CET-355 Chemical Process Safety 2 1 0 3
3. CET-356 Process Dynamics and Control 2 1 0 3
4. CET-357 Mass Transfer -II 2 1 0 3
5. Elective-III 2 1 0 3
6. Elective-IV 2 1 0 3
7. CEL-352 Chemical Reaction Engineering Laboratory 0 0 2 1
8. CEL-353 Mass Transfer Laboratory 0 0 2 1
9. CEI-350 Industrial/Research Training and Presentation 0 0 2 1
10. CES-350 Seminar 0 0 2 1
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Total 12 6 8 22
B. Tech Honours Elective-II
11. CET-022 Membrane Science and Engineering 2 1 0 3
Total 14 7 8 25
7th Semester
S. No. Subjects L T P Credits
1. CEP-401 Pre-project work 0 0 4 2
2. CET-410 Transport Phenomena 2 1 0 3
3. CET-411 Process Economics and Plant Design 2 1 0 3
4. Elective-V 2 1 0 3
5. Elective-VI 2 1 0 3
6. CEL-404 Process Dynamics and Control Laboratory 0 0 2 1
7. CEL-405 Biochemical Engineering Laboratory 0 0 2 1
8. Open Elective – I 3
Total 8 4 8 19
B. Tech Honours Elective-III &IV
9. CET-023 Risk Analysis and Hazards 2 1 0 3
10. HST-024 Innovation Management 2 1 0 3
Total 12 6 8 25
8th Semester
S. No. Subjects L T P Credits
1. CEP-450 Project Work 0 0 12 6
2. Elective– VII 2 1 0 3
3. Elective– VIII 2 1 0 3
4. Open Elective – II 3
Total 4 2 12 15
B. Tech Honours Elective-V to VIII
5. CET-025 Multi-Component Distillation 2 1 0 3
6. CET-026 Heterogeneous Catalysis 2 1 0 3
7. CEL-027 Advanced Computational Laboratory 0 0 2 1
8. CEL-028 Instrumentation Laboratory 0 0 2 1
Total 8 4 16 23
Total Credits 118 (138)

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PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVES
th
S. No. 5 Semester Elective Courses (Any Two) L T P Credit
MAT-001 Operation Research 2 1 0 3
CET-002 Material Science and Technology 2 1 0 3
CET-003 Cement Technology 2 1 0 3
CET-004 Energy Technology 2 1 0 3
CET-005 Polymer Science and Engineering 2 1 0 3
S. No. 6th Semester Elective Courses (Any Two) L T P Credit
CET-006 Industrial Pollution Abatement 2 1 0 3
CET-007 Petroleum Refining 2 1 0 3
CET-008 Instrumental Methods of Analysis 2 1 0 3
CET-009 Clean Technology in Process Industries 2 1 0 3
CET-010 Swayam Online Course 3
S. No. 7th Semester Elective Courses (Any Two) L T P Credit
CET-011 Nano-Science and Technology 2 1 0 3
CET-012 Microfluidics 2 1 0 3
CET-013 Advanced Separation Processes 2 1 0 3
CET-014 Process Heat Integration 2 1 0 3
CET-015 Swayam Online Course 3
S. No. 8th Semester Elective Courses (Any Two) L T P Credit
CET-016 Environmental Engineering 2 1 0 3
CET-017 Computational Fluid Dynamics 2 1 0 3
CET-018 Modeling and Simulation OF Chemical 2 1 0 3
Process Systems
CET-019 Bioresource Technology 2 1 0 3
CET-020 Fuel Cell Technology 2 1 0 3

Nomenclature
CE Chemical Engineering subject
MA Mathematics Department subject
HS Humanities and Social Sciences Department subject
T Theory
L Lab course
P Project/Dissertation
S Seminar
I Industrial Training & Presentation
• The first numeral indicates the year of the course, except for elective courses, which are
assigned a '0' (zero).
• The second and third numerals represent the unique course number for odd semester courses,
starting from 01 to 49, and even semester courses, starting from 50 to 99.
• Online courses such as those on SWAYAM will be offered before the start of the semester
and will be managed by a faculty mentor

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3rd Semester
Chemical Process Calculations (CET-201)
Subject: Chemical Process Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Calculations Engineering 2nd Year & 3rd Semester L T P
(Code: CET-201) 2 1 0
Mid-Term Class Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Objective: To formulate and solve Material and Energy balances for Chemical process systems.

Course Outcomes (COs): At the end of the course, students will be able to:
CO1. Examine the basic concepts involved in material and energy balances of chemical BTL 4
processes.
CO2. Solve the problems related to the ideal and real behavior of gases, vapors, and liquids. BTL 3
CO3. Perform and evaluate the material balances on chemical processes and non-conventional BTL 5
separation processes without and with reactions.
CO4. Build and solve energy balances on chemical processes and non-conventional separation BTL6
processes without and with reactions.

Details of the Syllabus:

Module Contents Hours
No.
Mole concept and mole fraction, weight fraction and volume fraction, the concentration
Module of liquid solutions, molarity, molality, normality, ppm, density, and specific gravity,
12
I composition relationships, and Stoichiometry principles. Ideal and real gas laws, critical
properties, properties of mixtures and solutions.
Mass balance of some prominent Unit Operations; Mass balance calculations of single
Module
and multistage unit operations like; Evaporation, Distillation, Crystallization, Drying, 12
II
Mixing, Extraction, Absorption etc.
Module Mass Balance: Concepts of limiting and excess reactants, tie element, batch, stage-
10
III wise, and continuous operations in systems with and without chemical reactions.
Recycle, Purge and Bypass and Energy Balance: Concepts, and calculation of
enthalpy changes for systems with and without reactions. Energy balance, heat
Module
capacity, estimation of heat capacities, calculation of enthalpy changes (without phase 08
IV
change), enthalpy change for phase transitions, general energy balance, Hess’s law of
Summation- heat of formation, reaction, combustion, solution and mixing.

Books Recommended:
1. Himmelblau, D.M., “Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering", 8 thEdn.,
Prentice-Hall of India Ltd. (2012).
2. Felder, R.M., Rousseau, R.W., “Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes” Wiley, 3rdEdn.,
Text Books 2000.
3. Hougen, D.A., Watson, K.M., Ragatz, R.A., “Chemical Process Principles, Part-I ", 2ndEdn., John
Wiley & Sons (1995).
4. Bhatt, B.I., Vora, S.M., “Stoichiometry”, 5thEdn., Tata McGraw-Hill (2010).
1. Narayanan, K. V., Lakshmikutty, B., “Stoichiometry and Process Calculations”, Prentice Hall of
India (2006).
2. Venkataramani, V., Anantharaman, N., Begum, K.M.M.S., “Process Calculations”, PHI Learning
Reference
Pvt. Ltd. 2nd Edition.
Books
3. Gavhane, K. A., “Introduction to Process Calculations Stoichiometry”, Nirali Prakashan, 2012.
4. Williams, E.T., Johnson, R.C., “Stoichiometry for Chemical Engineers”, McGraw-Hill Book
Company Ltd. (1958).

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Process Fluid Mechanics (CET-202)

Subject: Process Fluid Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Mechanics Engineering 2nd Year & 3rd Semester L T P
(Code: CET-202) 2 1 0
Mid-Term Class Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

CO1 Apply the principle of fluid statics for solving problems related to manometers. BTL 3
CO2 Analyze fluid flow problems with the application of conservation laws. BTL 4
Explain the function of flow measuring devices and apply Bernoulli equation to BTL 5
CO3
determine the performance of flow measuring devices.
CO4 Determine and analyze the performance aspects & characteristics of fluid machinery. BTL 4

Detailed Syllabus:
Module
Contents Hours
No.
Introduction: Introduction to fluids and the concept of viscosity, Newtonian and non-
Module Newtonian fluids.
Fluid Statistics: Fluid forces and pressure measurement. 10
I
Kinematics: Eulerian and Lagrangian description of fluid motion, concept of local
and convective accelerations, steady and unsteady flows.
Integral analysis: Control volume analysis for mass, momentum and energy.
Module Differential analysis: Differential equations of mass and momentum for
incompressible flows: inviscid - Euler equation and viscous flows - Navier- 10
II
Stokes equations, concept of fluid rotation, vorticity, stream function, Exact
solutions of Navier-Stokes equation for Couette flow and Poiseuille flow.
Inviscid flows: Bernoulli’s equation - assumptions and applications, potential function.
Dimensional analysis and similitude.
Internal flows: Fully developed pipe flow, empirical relations for laminar and turbulent
Module flows: friction factor and Darcy-Weisbach relation.
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III Boundary layer theory: Concept and assumptions, qualitative idea of boundary layer
and separation, boundary layer equations, Blasius solution for laminar boundary layer,
momentum-integral equation of boundary layer.

Flow measurements: Basic ideas of flow measurement using venturimeter, pitot-static

Module tube and orifice plate.
10
IV Pumps, blowers and compressors. Characteristics and applications of pumps, blowers
and compressors.

Books Recommended:
1. Shames, J.H., “Mechanics of Fluid”, McGraw-Hill (1992).
Text
2. Darby, R., “Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics”, Marcel Dekker (1996).
Books
3. Wilkes, J.O., “Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers”, Prentice-Hall International Series (1998).
4. Streeter, V.L., Wylie E.B., Bedford, K.W. “Fluid Mechanics” McGrawHill Book Company, New
Reference York (1998).
Books 5. Mc Cabe, W.L., Smith, J.C., Harriott, P., “Unit Operation of Chemical Engineering”, McGraw-Hill
(2004).

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Mechanical Operations (CET-203)

Subject: Mechanical Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Operations Engineering L T P
(CET-203) 2nd Year & 3rd Semester 2 1 0
Mid-Term Class Assessment End-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course outcomes (COs): Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

CO1. Apply the fundamentals to characterize, classify, conveying and storage of solids and
BTL 3
mixing with liquids and gases
CO2. Evaluate the power requirements and crushing efficiencies of size reduction equipment
using laws of communition and understand the working of different size reduction BTL 5
equipment
CO3. Analyze the screening results to estimate the screen effectiveness and acquire knowledge
BTL 4
of screening mechanism and separation of solids from solids and gases
CO4. Estimate the filtration time, specific cake and medium resistance of filtration processes
BTL 6
and design the thickeners

Details of the Syllabus:

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Introduction: Properties of particulate solids, characterization of solid particles and
Module mixed particle size. Storage and transportation of bulk solids (types of conveyers, their
selection), Pneumatic and hydraulic conveying of solids, general characteristics and 12
I
flow relations, mechanical conveyers. Agitation and mixing, theory of mixing, power
consumption of mixer impellers.
Crushing and Grinding: Theory of Crushing. Laws of crushing-Rittingers’ law,
Module Kick’s law, Classification of crushing and grinding machinery, Coarse Crushers (jaw
crusher, gyratory crusher), intermediate crushers (roll, disc or cone crusher, edge 12
II
runners, squired cage disintegrator, hammer mill), fine grinders-burhstones, roller mills,
ball and tube mills.
Solid-Solid and Gas-Solid Separation: Principle of screening, screen analysis, types
Module of screening equipment (grizzlies, trommels, shaking and vibrating screens),
10
III effectiveness of a screen, air separating method (cyclone separator, bag filters,
electrostatic precipitator, scrubbers).
Solid-Liquid Separation: Settling: Free and hindered settling, classification of
Module classifiers (simple and mechanical), introduction to the design of continuous thickeners.
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IV Filtration: Classification of filters, effect of pressure on filtration, filter aids, constant
pressure and constant rate filtration theory, membrane filtration.

Books Recommended:
1. McCabe, W.I., Smith, J.C., "Unit Operations in Chemical Engineering", 7 th Edn., McGraw-Hill
(2011).
Text
2. Swain, A.K., Patra, H., Roy, G.K., “Mechanical Operations” 1st Edn., McGraw-Hill (2010).
books
3. Badger, L.W., Banchero, T.J., "Introduction to Chemical Engineering", 3 rd Edn., McGraw-Hill
(1997).
4. Coulson, J.M., Richardson, J.F., “Chem. Engineering, 2nd Vol.”, Butterworth-Heinemann.
5. Foust, A. S., Wenzel, L. A., Clump, C. W., Maus, L., Andersen, L. B., “Principles of Unit
Reference
Operations”, 2nd Ed., Wiley-India (2008).
Books
6. Perry, R.H., Green, D.W., “Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook", 7th Edn.”, McGraw-Hill Book
Company (2008).

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Process Instrumentation (CET-204)

Subject: Process Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Instrumentation Engineering L T P
(CET-204) 2nd Year & 3rd Semester 2 1 0
Mid-Term Continuous Assessment End-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Pre-requisites: None.

Course Objective: This course enables the students to know about the process principles and make the
students knowledgeable in various types of measuring instruments used in chemical process industries.

Course Outcomes (COs): At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
CO1 Develop basic concepts of instrumentation, their principles, and applications. BTL 3
CO2 Analyze Temperature measurement techniques. BTL 4
CO3 Identify the measurement techniques for Pressure. BTL 3
CO4 Identify the instruments for Flow and Level measurement. BTL 3

Detailed Syllabus:
Module
Contents Hours
No.
Introduction: Measuring instruments and their function, elements of measurement,
Module
important characteristics of industrial measurement. Classification of Instruments: 10
I
Recording and measuring types.
Temperature measurement: Classification of thermometers, and pyrometers,
Module
response of thermometers. Fluid filled expansion thermometers. Thermocouples: 10
II
Resistance thermometers. Radiation and optical pyrometers.
Pressure and vacuum measurement: Classification. Manometers- Inverted well
Module pressure gauges. Bourdon tube pressure gauges, diagram of pressure gauges. Special
12
III measuring devices: Pressure and vacuum, McLeod gauge. Thermal conductivity and
ionization gauges.
Flow and Liquid Level Measurement: Head and area flow meters-flow measuring
Module
devices, Visual indicators float motivation, liquid level instruments. Pressure 10
IV
differential type level gauge, Electrical contact type liquid level indicators.

Books Recommended:
1. Dunn, W.C., “Fundamentals of Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control”, Tata McGraw-Hill
(2009).
2. Nakra B. C., Chaudhry K. K., “Instrumentation, Measurement and Analysis” Tata McGraw-Hill
Text (2004).
books 3. Andrew, W. G., “Applied Instrumentation in the Process Industries, Vol. I.", Gulf Publishing
Company (1993).
4. Liptek, B.G., “Instrument Engineers’ Handbook: Process Control and Optimization, Volume II",
Taylor and Francis, CRC press (2006).
Reference 1. Johnson, C., “Process Control Instrumentation Technology”, Prentice Hall (2005).
books

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Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics-1 (CET-205)

Subject: Chemical Engineering Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Thermodynamics-1 (CET-205) Engineering 2nd Year & 3rd Semester L T P
2 1 0
Mid-Term Continuous Assessment End-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Pre-Requisites: None

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
CO1 Apply the first and second laws of thermodynamics to chemical processes. BTL 3
CO2 Compute the properties of ideal and real gas mixtures. BTL 3
CO3 Estimate heat and work requirements for industrial processes. BTL 5
CO4 Analyze refrigeration and liquefaction processes. BTL 4

Detailed Syllabus:
Module
Contents Hours
No.
Introduction and First Law of Thermodynamics: First Law of Thermodynamics,
Energy Balance for Closed Systems, Equilibrium, The Phase Rule, The Reversible
Process, Internal energy, Enthalpy, Heat Capacity, Mass and Energy balances for Open
Module Systems. Application of first law to non-flow isochoric, isobaric, isothermal, and
12
I adiabatic and polytropic processes. Volumetric Properties of Pure Fluids: General P-
V-T Behaviour of Pure Substances, Virial Equations of State, The Ideal Gas,
Application of the Virial Equations, Cubic Equations of State, Generalized Correlations
for Gases, Generalized Correlations for Liquids.
Second Law of Thermodynamics: Statements of the Second Law, Heat Engines,
Entropy, Entropy Changes of an Ideal Gas, Mathematical Statement of Second Law of
Module
Thermodynamics, Clausius inequality, Entropy as a property, Principle of increase of 12
II
entropy, Calculation of Ideal Work, Lost Work. Thermodynamic Cycles: Carnot cycle,
Otto, Diesel, Rankine cycles and their applications. Third Law of Thermodynamics.
Thermodynamic Properties of Fluids: Thermodynamic Property Relations for Single
Module Phase Systems, Residual Property Relations, Residual Property Calculation by
10
III Equations of State, Two-Phase Systems, Thermodynamic Diagrams, Tables of
Thermodynamic Properties, Generalized Property Correlations for Gases.
Module Refrigeration and Liquefaction: Carnot Refrigerator, Vapor-Compression Cycle,
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IV Choice of Refrigerant, Absorption Refrigeration, Heat Pump, Liquefaction Processes.

Books Recommended:
1. Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Smith J. M, H. C. Van Ness and M. M.
Abbott, Mc-Graw-Hill, 2018, 8th Edition.
Text
2. Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, K. V. Narayanan, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2013, 2 nd
books
Edition.
3. Engineering Thermodynamics, PK Nag, Mc-Graw Hill, 2017 6th Edition.
1. Thermodynamics and its Applications, J.W. Tester and M. Modell, Prentice Hall, 1999, 3 rd Edition.
Reference 2. Thermodynamics, Wark, K., Mc-Graw Hill. 2001. 4th Edition.
books 3. Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, Çengel, Y.A., Boles, M.A., Mc-Graw-Hill (2008).
8th Edition.

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Engineering Ethics (HST-201)

Subject: Engineering Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Ethics (HST--201) Engineering 2nd Year & 3rd Semester L T P
2 1 0
Mid-Term Continuous Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After completing this course, the student must demonstrate the knowledge and ability to:
CO1 Apply the principles of ethics and ethical decision-making to real-world scenarios BTL 3
CO2 Examine the relevance of ethical theories to contemporary business organisations. BTL 4
CO3 Appraise the value of Corporate Social Responsibility. BTL 5
CO4 Investigate the applicability of Theories of Corporate Social Responsibility. BTL 4

Detailed Syllabus:
Module
Contents Hours
No.
Nature and Significance of Business Ethics, Ethical Dilemmas, Personal Ethics:
Module Morality, Religion, Etiquette, Professional Code, Moral and Non-moral Standards,
12
I Ethical Relativism, Moral Development and Moral Reasoning, Ethical Decision-
Making Model, Globalization and Business ethics.
Business Ethical Principles, Role and Types of Ethical Theories: Teleological,
Module Deontological and Virtue, Kant’s Ethics: Rights and Duties, Ethics of care-Virtue
10
II Ethics, Ethical Dimensions of Marketing, Human Resource, Production and Financial
Decisions.
Corporate Social Responsibility: Nature of Corporations, Corporation as Morally
Module
Responsible Agent, Nature and significance of Corporate Social Responsibility, Social 10
III
Responsiveness and Social Performance.
Module Corporate Philanthropy, Corporate Citizenship, Social Responsibility Model, Theories
10
IV of CSR: Shareholders Theory, Stakeholders Theory and Social Contract Theory.

Books Recommended:
1. Fernando, A.C. (2012). Business Ethics and Corporate Governance. Pearson India.
2. Ghosh, B.N. (2012). Business Ethics and Corporate Governance. Tata-McGraw-Hill Education
Text
Private Limited.
books
3. Shaw, W.H. (2016). Business Ethics: A textbook with Cases. Cengage Learning.
4. Velasquez, M.G. (2017). Business Ethics: Concepts and Cases. Pearson Education Limited.
5. McDonald, G. (2014). Business Ethics: A Contemporary Approach. Cambridge University Press.
Reference
6. Bharti, S. (2022). Corporate Social Responsibility in India: Law, Regulation and Politics.
books
Palgrave Macmillan.

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Numerical Methods (MAT-201)

Subject: Numerical Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Methods Engineering L T P
(MAT-201) 2nd Year & 3rd Semester 2 1 0
Mid-Term Continuous Assessment End-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)
Pre-requisites: A student should have basic knowledge of calculus.
Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO1 Determine the numerical solution of algebraic and transcendental equations. BTL 4
CO2 Solve the problems related to inverse by various numerical methods. BTL 3
Apply interpolating polynomials to approximate functions and determine intermediate BTL 3
CO3
values.
CO4 Apply numerical techniques for solving ordinary differential equations. BTL 3

Detailed Syllabus:
Module
Contents Hours
No.
Floating-point form of numbers, Round-off, Algorithm, Stability, Programming errors,
Errors of numerical results, Error propagation, Basic error principle, Loss of significant
Module digits. Bolzano’s bisection method, iteration method, Regula-Falsi method, Newton-
Raphson method, numerical solution for system of equations. Gauss elimination 15
I
method, Gauss-Jordan method, Computation of Inverse by Gauss's Method, LU
decomposition, Gauss-Siedel iteration method, Jacobi method, The Eigen value
problem
Module Interpolation Forward, Backward and Shift operators, Central differences, their
relations, Existence, Uniqueness of interpolating polynomial, error of interpolation - 07
II
unequally spaced data; Lagrange’s formula.
Module Newton’s divided difference formula. Equally spaced data: finite difference operators
and their properties, Newton’s forward and backward interpolation formulae, Gauss’s 08
III
forward and backward.
Numerical differentiation using difference techniques, Trapezoidal, Simpson’s 1/3 and
Module Simpson’s 3/8 rule, Truncation error, Romberg’s method. Picard’s method, Taylor
12
IV series method, Euler and modified Euler method, Runge-Kutta method of 4th order,
Predictor-Corrector methods (Adam's-Moulton method & Milne's method.

Books Recommended:
1. S.S. Sastry, Introductory methods in Numerical Analysis, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall India learning Pvt
Text Ltd, ISBN: 9788120345928, 9788120345928.
books 2. Kendall E. Atkinson, Han, Elementary Numerical Analysis, 3rd Edition, Wiley India Pvt Ltd, (2006).
3. J.B. Scarborough, Mathematical Numerical Analysis, 6th Edition, Oxford and IBH Publishers, (2020).

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Mechanical Operations Lab. (CEL-201)

Subject: Mechanical Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 1
Operations Lab. (CEL-201) Engineering L T P
2nd Year & 3rd Semester 0 0 2
Continuous Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(60 Marks) (40 Marks)

Course outcomes (COs): Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

CO1. Apply the knowledge of characterization and classification of solids to estimate the particle
BTL 3
size
CO2. Estimate the capacities and efficiencies of the size separation equipment BTL 5
CO3. Analyze the problems and results in conveying and size reduction of particles BTL 4
CO4. Design the solid-liquid separation equipment BTL 6

List of Experiments (Total Contact hours:28)

S.No. Name of the Experiment

1. Particle Size Analysis by Sieves
2. Determine the Efficiency of a Ball Mill
3. Determine the Efficiency of a Vibrating Screen
4. Find out the discharge at different angles of elevation of the Screw conveyor
5. Study the settling Characteristics of Slurry
6. Demonstration of Trommel
7. Determine the Capacity of Belt Conveyor

Books Recommended:
1. McCabe W. L., Jullian Smith C. and Peter Harriott - Unit operations of Chemical Engineering,
7th Edn., McGraw-Hill international edition (2005).
Text
2. Coulson J.M and Richardson. J.F, Chemical Engineering Volume I and II, 5 th Edn., Elsevier India
books
(2006).
3. Swain, A.K., Patra, H., Roy, G.K., “Mechanical Operations” 1st Edn., McGraw-Hill (2010).
1. Foust, A. S., Wenzel, L. A., Clump, C. W., Maus, L., Andersen, L. B., “Principles of Unit
Reference Operations”, 2nd Ed., Wiley-India (2008).
books 2. Kiran D. Patil, Mechanical Operations: Fundamental Principles and Applications, 3 rd Edn., Nirali
Prakshan (2012).

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4th Semester
Chemical Reaction Engineering-I (CET-250)
Subject: Chemical Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Reaction Engineering-I Engineering L T P
(CET-250) 2nd Year & 4th Semester 2 1 0
Mid-Term Class Assessment End-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course outcomes (COs): Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

CO1. Determine the kinetics of chemical reaction from the data using integral, differential
BTL 5
method of analysis
CO2. Design the reactors for single and multiple reactions and the performances of different
BTL 6
types of reactors
CO3. Select the optimal sequence of reactors in multiple reactor systems and design the reactors
BTL 3
for the maximum desired product formation in multiple reactions
CO4. Analyze and size the reactors while accounting the non-isothermal conditions and non-
BTL 4
ideal flow patterns

Details of the Syllabus:

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Introduction: Kinetics of homogeneous reactions, concentration dependent term and
Module temperature dependent term of rate equation, interpretation of batch reactor: Constant
volume batch reactor, integral method of analysis of data, series and parallel reactions, 12
I
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
Module reactor, holding and space time, design for single reactions, size comparison (analytical
10
II and graphical methods), plug flow reactors in series and parallel, mixed flow reactors
in series, different types of reactors in series, recycle reactors
Module Design for Multiple Reactions: Reactions in parallel, series and series-parallel in
C.S.T.R, reactions in parallel, series and series-parallel reactions in plug flow reactor, 10
III
yield and selectivity.
Temperature and Pressure Effect: General design procedure, optimum temperature
progression, adiabatic operation, non-adiabatic operation, semi batch reactors
Module Non-ideal Flow: Residence time distribution (RTD) theory, role of RTD in determining
reactor behaviour, age distribution (E) of fluid, experimental methods for finding E, 10
IV
relationship between E and F curve, models for non-ideal flow – single parameter and
multi parameter models (axial dispersion, tanks in series), performance estimation of
reactor using reactor models.

Books Recommended:
1. Fogler H.S., Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, 5 th Edn., PHI (2016).
Text
2. Levenspiel O., Chemical Reaction Engineering, 3rd Edn., Wiley, India (2006).
books
3. Smith J.M., Chemical Engineering Kinetics, 2nd Edn., McGraw-Hill (1970).
Reference 1. E. Bruce Nauman., Chemical Reactor Design, Optimization and Scaleup, 2 nd Edn., Wiley (2008).
books 2. Martin Schmal., Chemical Reaction Engineering: Essentials, Exercises and Examples, CRC
Press, 1st Edn., (2014).

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Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics-II (CET-251)

Subject: Chemical Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course
Engineering Engineering Credit: 3
Thermodynamics-II 2nd Year & 4th Semester L T P
(CET-251) 2 1 0
Mid-Term Continuous Assessment End-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Pre-requisites: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics-I

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

Determine thermodynamic properties and Evaluate heat effects involved in industrial

CO1 BTL 5
chemical processes
CO2 Estimate Bubble-P & T, Dew-P & T for binary and multi-component systems BTL 6
CO3 Calculate vapor-liquid equilibrium (VLE) composition for ideal and non-ideal systems BTL 3
Determine equilibrium constant and composition of product mixture for single and
CO4 BTL 5
multiple reactions

Detailed Syllabus:

Module
Contents Hours
No.

Solution Thermodynamics: Fundamental property relation, Chemical potential,

Module
Partial properties, The ideal gas mixture model, Fugacity and fugacity coefficient, The 10
I
ideal solution model, Excess properties.
Applications of Solution Thermodynamics: Liquid phase properties from VLE data,
Module
Activity coefficient, Excess Gibbs Energy, Models for the excess Gibbs energy, 10
II
Property changes of mixing, Heat effects of mixing process.
Phase Equilibria and Heat Effect: The nature of equilibrium, Criteria of equilibrium,
The phase rule, Duhem’s theorem, Raoult’s law, Henry’s law, Modified Raoult’s law,
Module Dew point and bubble point calculations, Relative volatility, Flash calculations. Heat
12
III Effects: Sensible heat effects, Temperature dependency of heat capacity, Latent Heat
of pure substance, Standard heats of reaction, formation and combustion, Heat effects
of industrial reactions.
Chemical Reaction Equilibria: The reaction coordinate, Equilibrium criteria to
chemical reactions, Gibbs free energy change, Equilibrium constant, Effect of
Module
temperature on equilibrium constant, Evaluation of equilibrium constants, Relation of 10
IV
equilibrium constant to composition, Equilibrium conversions for single reactions,
Phase rule and Duhem’s theorem for reacting systems, Multireaction equilibria.

Books Recommended:
1. Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Smith J. M, H. C. Van Ness and M. M.
Abbott, Mc-Graw-Hill, 2018, 8th Edition.
Text
2. Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, K. V. Narayanan, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2013, 2 nd
books
Edition.
3. Engineering Thermodynamics, PK Nag, Mc-Graw Hill, 2017 6th Edition.
1. Thermodynamics and its Applications, J.W. Tester and M. Modell, Prentice Hall, 1999, 3 rd Edition.
Reference 2. Thermodynamics, Wark, K., Mc-Graw Hill. 2001. 4th Edition.
books 3. Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, Çengel, Y.A., Boles, M.A., Mc-Graw-Hill (2008).
8th Edition.

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Heat Transfer (CET-252)

Subject: Heat Transfer Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
(CET-252) Engineering L T P
2nd Year & 4th Semester 2 1 0
Mid-Term Continuous Assessment End-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify, formulate, analyze & solve problems involving steady state heat conduction in
CO1 BTL 3
simple geometries.
CO2 Evaluate heat transfer coefficients for natural & forced convection. BTL 5
Estimate radiation heat transfer between black body surfaces & grey body surfaces and BTL 6
CO3
explain heat transfer involving phase change.
Design heat exchanger using LMTD and effectiveness method for parallel and counter BTL 6
CO4
flow arrangement.

Detailed Syllabus:
Module
Contents Hours
No.
Introduction: Modes of heat transfer. Thermal conductivity of material. Effect of
Module temperature on thermal conductivity of different solids, liquids and gases. Derivation
10
I of generalized heat conduction equation in Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical
coordinates and its reduction to specific cases, general laws of heat transfer.
Conduction: Fourier’s law, steady state conduction through flat wall, multi-
layer wall, cylinders and hollow spheres. Lagging of pipes and optimum lagging
Module thickness.
10
II Heat transfer from extended surface: Types of fin, heat flow through rectangular fin,
infinitely long fin, fin insulated at the tip and fin losing heat at the tip, efficiency and
effectiveness of fin.
Convection: Natural and forced convection, Newton’s law of cooling, dimensional
analysis applied to forced and free convection, dimensionless numbers and their
physical significance, empirical correlations for free and forced convection, continuity,
Module momentum and energy equations, thermal and hydrodynamic boundary layer.
12
III Heat transfer with phase change: Boiling of liquids, Pool boiling curve, different
types of pool boiling, condensation of vapor. Film wise & drop wise condensation.
Radiation: Emissivity, absorptivity, black body and grey body radiation, view factors,
radiation between various types of surfaces.
Heat exchanger: Classification, heat exchanger analysis, LMTD for parallel and counter
Module flow exchanger, condenser and evaporator, overall heat transfer coefficient, fouling
factor, correction factors for multi pass arrangement, effectiveness and number of 10
IV
transfer unit for parallel and counter flow heat exchanger, introduction of heat pipe and
compact heat exchanger.

Books Recommended:
1. McCabe, W.L., Smith, J.C., “Unit Operation of Chemical Engineering”, 7th Edn., McGraw-Hill
(2011).
Text
2. Holman, J.P., “Heat Transfer”, 10th Edn., McGraw-Hill (2009)
Books
3. Bergman, T.L., Lavine, A.S., Incropera, F.P., DeWitt, D.P., “Introduction to Heat Transfer”, 6th
Edn., Wiley (2011).
4. Kreith, F., Manglik, R.M., Bohn, M., “Principles of Heat Transfer”, 7th Edn., Cengage Learning
Reference (2010).
Books 5. Hewitt, G.F., Shires, G.L., Bott, T.R., “Process Heat Transfer”, Begell House (1995). Kern, D.Q.,
“Process Heat Transfer”, McGraw- Hill (2001).
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Chemical Process Technology (CET-253)

Subject: Chemical Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Process Technology Engineering L T P
(CET-253) 2nd Year & 4th Semester 2 1 0
Mid-Term Continuous Assessment End-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
Analyze the processes used by chemical process industries for the production of various
CO1 BTL 4
chemical products.
CO2 Application of process flow diagram for the chemical process industries. BTL 3
CO3 Ability to deal with apparatus, unit operations, and chemical economics. BTL 3
To enable chemical Engineering solutions to meet the needs of process industry while
CO4 BTL 6
conserving environment.
Detailed Syllabus:
Module
Contents Hours
No.
Technology of Water: Classification of water, industrial and municipal purposes,
methods for obtaining fresh water from sea water. Basic Chemical Industries:
Module
Common salt, its uses, economics and manufacture. Soda ash, its uses, raw materials, 12
I
manufacture by Solvay process and its modification. Caustic soda-chlorine types
of cells, raw materials, reactions, uses and manufacture.
Synthetic ammonia: Uses, reactions, manufacturing process, concentration of nitric
acid. Nitrogenous Fertilizers: Ammonium sulphate, ammonium nitrate and urea, their
Module methods of production. Phosphate Industries: Phosphorous, uses and manufacture;
10
II phosphoric acid, uses and types of manufacturing procedures; phosphate fertilizers,
raw materials and uses. Manufacture of super-phosphates, granular super phosphate
and triple super-phosphate
Pulp & Paper: Sulphite and Kraft processes for manufacture of paper.
Module Oils, fats, soaps and detergents: Classification of vegetable oils and fats, production of
10
III edible oil and fats, purification, hydrogenation of oils, Sugar and Starch: Manufacture
of raw sugar crystals from sugar cane, refining operations,
Coal and Coal Tars: Cola chemicals, law temperature and high temperature
carbonization, chemicals from coal tar.
Module
Cement: History, various types of cements, raw materials, manufacture of Portland 10
IV
cement.
Sulphuric acid: Raw materials, method of manufacture by contact process.

Books Recommended:
1. Rao, M.G., Sittig, M., “Dryden’s Outlines of Chemical Technology for the 21st Century”, East-West
Text Press, New Delhi (2002).
Books 2. Austin, G.T., “Shreve’s Chemical Process Industries”, 5thEdn., McGraw Hill Book Company (1984).
3. Moulijn, J. K., Makkee, M., Van Diepen, A., “Chemical Process Technology”, Wiley (2001).

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Chemical Engineering Mathematics (MAT-250)

Subject: Chemical Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Engineering Mathematics Engineering L T P
(MAT-250) 2nd Year & 4th Semester 2 1 0
Mid-Term Continuous Assessment End-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO1 Evaluate Laplace transform of various functions. BTL 5

Evaluate Inverse Laplace transform of various functions and solution of ODE by Laplace
CO2 BTL 5
transform.
CO3 Solve problems related to moments, correlation, regression, conditional probability. BTL 3
CO4 Apply the concepts of various probability distributions to various engineering problems. BTL 3

Detailed Syllabus:
Module
Contents Hours
No.
Laplace transform, Condition for the existence of Laplace transform, Laplace transform
of some elementary functions, Properties of Laplace transform, Differentiation and
Module
Integration of Laplace transform. Laplace transforms of periodic functions and other 10
I
special functions, Unit Impulse function, Dirac-delta function and its Laplace
transform.
Inverse Laplace transform, Convolution theorem and properties of Convolution,
Module
Heaviside’s expansion theorem. Use of Laplace transforms in the solution of ordinary 10
II
linear differential equations with constant and variable coefficients.
Introduction to basic statistics, moments, correlation, regression, method of least
Module
square. Introduction to basic probability, Conditional probability, Independent events, 10
III
Baye’s theorem and Law of Total probability and allied problems.
Random variable, Probability density function, Mode and median of distribution of a
Module random variable, Probability distribution function and its properties, Mathematical
12
IV expectation, Laws of expectation, Mean, Variance, Moments, Moment generating
function, Binomial, Poisson and normal Distributions and their applications.

Books Recommended:
1. Integral Transforms and their Applications, L. Debnath and D. Bhatta, Second Edition, CRC press,
2007.
Text
2. Schaum’s Outlines Laplace Transforms, Murray R. Spiegel, Tata Mc-Graw Hill Edition, 2005.
Books
3. Advanced Engineering Mathematics, R.K Jain and S.R.K Iyengar, Third Edition, Narosa Pub.
House, 2008.
4. Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, Sheldon M. Ross,
Reference 4thEdition, Academic Foundation, ISBN: 978-8-190-93568-5.
Books 5. Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers, Douglas C. Montgomery, 5 th Edition, , Wiley
India, ISBN: 978-8-126-53719-8.

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Engineering Economics and Management (HST-250)

Engineering Economics Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
and Management Engineering 2nd Year & 4th Semester L T P
(HST-250) 2 1 0
Evaluation Policy Mid-Term Continuous Assessment End-Term
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After completing this course, the student must demonstrate the knowledge and ability to:

CO1 Apply the management concepts within the engineering domain. BTL 3
CO2 Analyze the various functions of management BTL 4
CO3 Appraise the importance of economics in the engineering context BTL 5
CO4 Discuss the operation of different forms of markets and their competitive strategies. BTL 6

Detailed Syllabus:
Module Contents Hours
No.
Module Basics of Management: Definition, Functions, Process and Significance of 12
I Management; Evolution of management thought; Theories of Management.

Module Functions of Management: Planning; Organizing; Staffing; Directing and

10
II Controlling. Nature and Significance of functions of management.
Basics of Economics and Consumer Behaviour: Economics- Meaning, Divisions and
Module Importance (Engineering Context); Demand- Concept and Law, Elasticity of demand- 10
III types, measurement, and importance.
Market and Economic Policies: Markets- Features, type; Perfect Competition,
Module
Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition, Duopoly and Oligopoly; Introduction to 10
IV
concepts of inflation, GDP, fiscal policy and monetary policy.

Books Recommended:
1. Ahuja, H. L. (2016). Advanced Economic Theory: Microeconomic analysis (Ed. 21st). S. Chand.
2. Keat, P. G., College, d., Erfle, S., Banerjee, S., & Young, P. K. Y. (2018). Managerial Economics
Text (Ed. 7th). Pearson.
books 3. Dessler, G., & Varrkey, B. (2020). Human Resource Management (16th ed.). Pearson.
4. Koontz, H., Weihrich, H., & Cannice, M. V. (2020). Essentials of Management (Ed. 11th). McGraw
Hill, New Delhi.
Reference 5. Pindyck, R. S., Rubinfeld, D. L., & Banerjee, S. (2022). Microeconomics (Ed. 9th). Pearson
books Education.
6. Koontz, H., Weihrich, H., & Cannice, M. V. (2020). Essentials of Management (11th ed.). McGraw-
Hill.

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Energy Technology Laboratory (CEL-250)

Energy Technology Year & Semester: B.Tech. Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Laboratory Engineering 2nd Year & 4thSemester L T P
(CEL-250) 0 0 2
Total Marks
Evaluation Policy
(100)

Course Objectives
This laboratory aims to perform various experiments on solid and liquid fuels and their characteristics.
Course Outcomes (COs)
CO1. Experiment with different types of energy sources. BTL 3
CO2. Analyse the proximate analysis parameters of fuels. BTL 4
CO3. Identification of various fuel properties. BTL 3
CO4. Experiment with unconventional energy sources like briquetted fuel. BTL 3

Details of the Syllabus (Total Contact hours:28)

1: To determine the Proximate analysis Parameters of coal and other solid fuels.
2. Determination of calorific value of solid fuels.
Experiments 3. Test for cloud and pour point of petroleum products.
4. Determination of flash point, fire point and specific gravity of petroleum products.
5. To find the Smoke point of a liquid fuel.
6. To study the briquetting/pelletization of biomass

Books Recommended
1 Sarkar, S. “Fuel and Combustion” (2000).
2 Griswold, J. , “Fuels, Combustion and Furnaces”
3 S. Van Loo, "Handbook of Biomass Combustion and Co-Firing"

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Fluid Mechanics Lab. (CEL-251)

Subject: Fluid Mechanics Lab. Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 1
(Code: CEL-251) Engineering 2nd Year & 4thSemester L T P
0 0 2
Mid-Term/Class Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(50 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Objective: To develop skills in designing and conducting experiments related to applications of
principles of fluid mechanics and mechanical operations.

Course outcomes (COs): At the end of the course, students will be able to:
CO1. Experiment with velocity measurements using flow meters BTL 3
CO2. Examine the laminar and turbulent flow behavior BTL 4
CO3. Measure the viscosity by Stokes Apparatus BTL 5
CO4. Analyze Bernoulli’s principle and pipe fittings BTL 4

List of Experiments and Equipments (Total Contact hours:28)

S.No. Name of the Experiment Name of the Equipment

1 Measurement of liquid viscosity by Stokes Method Stokes Apparatus
2 Reynolds Experiment to demonstrate laminar and turbulent flow Reynolds Apparatus
3 Verification of Bernoulli’s Principle Bernoulli’s Apparatus
4 Flow through Orifice meter Orifice meter
5 Flow through Venturimeter Venturi meter
6 Flow through Rotameter Rotameter
7 Pipe Fittings ---

Books Recommended:
1. McCabe W. L., Jullian Smith C. and Peter Harriott - Unit operations of Chemical Engineering,
7thEdn., McGraw-Hill international edition, 2005.
2. Coulson J.M and Richardson. J.F, Chemical Engineering Volume I and II, 5thEdn., Elsevier India,
2006.

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5th Semester
Process Equipment Design-I (CET-306)
Subject: Process Equipment Year & Semester: B.Tech. Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Design-I Engineering 3rd year & 5th Semester L T P
(CET-306) 2 1 0
Mid-Term Continuous Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge of design parameters and their applications in the design
of equipment such as pressure vessels, storage tanks, and tall towers used in the process industries along with
the flanges and supports.

Course Outcomes (COs)

CO1. Develop a foundational understanding of the mechanics of materials. BTL 3
CO2. Apply knowledge of pressure vessel codes in practical contexts. BTL 3
CO3. Analyze and construct the mechanical design of pressure vessels, tall towers, and storage
BTL 4
tanks.
CO4. Utilize knowledge of flanges and supports in design and applications. BTL 3

Details of the Syllabus

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Module Mechanics of Materials: Stress, strain, biaxial stress, stress-strain relationship for
I elastic bodies, theories of failure, thermal stresses, membrane stresses in shells of 10
revolution, thin and thick cylinder.
Pressure Vessel: Selection of type of vessels, material of construction selection and
design considerations. Introduction of codes for pressure vessel design, classification
Module
of pressure vessels as per codes. Design of cylindrical and spherical shells under
II 12
internal pressure; Pipe thickness calculation under internal pressure; Selection and
design of closures and heads. Compensation of openings. Inspection and testing of
pressure vessels.
Module Flanges and Supports: Selection of gaskets, selection of standard flanges, optimum
III selection of bolts for flanges, design of flanges. Design of lug, leg and saddle supports. 10

Tall Tower Design: Design of shell used at high wind and seismic conditions.
Module
Introduction of bearing-plate and anchor bolts for tall tower.
IV 10
Storage Tanks: Classification of storage tanks; Filling and breathing losses; optimum
length to diameter ratio, design of liquid storage tanks with and without floating roof.

Books Recommended
1 Brownell, L. E., Young, H. E., “Process Equipment Design”, John Wiley (2004).
Bhattacharya, B. C., “Introduction of Chemical Equipment Design”, CBS
2
Text Publisher (2003).
Books 3 I.S.:2825-1969, “Code for Unfired Pressure Vessels”, (1969).
I.S.:803-1974, “Code of Practice for Design, Fabrication and Erection of
4
Vertical Mild Steel Cylindrical Welded Oil Storage Tanks”, (1984).
Reference
1 Moss, D. R., "Pressure Vessel Design Manual”, 3rd Edn., Gulf (2004).
Books

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Chemical Reaction Engineering-II (CET-307)

Subject: Chemical Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Reaction Engineering-II Engineering L T P
(CET-307) 3rd Year & 5th Semester 2 1 0
Mid-Term Continuous Assessment End-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course outcomes (COs): Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
CO1. Derive the rate law and determine the surface area and pore size of catalyst. BTL 4
CO2. Design reactors for the homogenous and heterogeneous catalysed reactions, and
BTL 6
understand their effect on performance equations of catalytic reactors.
CO3. Determine the internal and overall effectiveness factors. BTL 5
CO4. Analyze the fluid particle reactions BTL 4

Details of the Syllabus:

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Catalytic reactors: Catalysts, steps in a catalytic reaction, synthesizing a rate law,
Module
mechanism and rate limiting step, heterogeneous data analysis for reactor design, 10
I
reactor design.
Solid Catalysts: Determination of surface area, void volume and solid density, pore
Module
volume distribution, theories of heterogeneous catalysis, classification of catalysts, 10
II
catalyst preparation, promoter and inhibitors, catalysts deactivation.
Internal and External Diffusions: Internal diffusion: quantitative aspects of pore
diffusion-controlled reactions (single cylindrical pore), effective diffusivity, mole
balance for the elementary slice of catalyst pore, Thiele Modulus and internal
Module
effectiveness factor, overall effectiveness factor. External diffusion: Concept of 12
III
external diffusion control, external resistance to mass transfer, mass transfer to a single
particle, mass transfer limited reaction in a packed bed, shrinking core model (catalyst
regeneration).
Module Fluid-Particle Reactions: Selection of model, unreacted core model for spherical
particles, diffusion through gas film control and diffusion through ash layer control, 10
IV
chemical reaction control, design.

Books Recommended:
1. Fogler H.S., Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, PHI (2010).
Text
2. Levenspiel O., Chemical Reaction Engineering, Wiley, India (2007).
books
3. Smith J.M., Chemical Engineering Kinetics, McGraw-Hill (1970).

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Mass Transfer-I (CET-308)

Subject: Mass Transfer-1 Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
(CET-308) Engineering L T P
3rd Year & 5th Semester 2 1 0
Mid-Term Continuous Assessment End-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Outcomes (COs):

CO1 Analyze the principles and applications of mass transfer operations BTL 4
Acquire knowledge and apply principles of interphase mass transfer and mass transfer
CO2 BTL 3
coefficients
Exhibiting basic understanding and analysis of gas absorption and understanding of
CO3 BTL 4
equipment’s used.
Analyze humidification and drying processes, including equipment knowledge and
CO4 BTL 4
application to practical problems.

Details of the Syllabus

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Principles of Mass Transfer, Steady and Unsteady States: Molecular diffusion in
Module fluids, diffusivities of fluids, applications of molecular diffusion- analogies and mass
transfer coefficients in laminar flow, concepts of effective diffusivity. Eddy diffusion, 12
I
mass transfer in turbulent flow, models of mass transfer operations.
Interphase Mass Transfer: Interphase mass transfer-diffusion between phases, two
Module
phases mass transfer coefficients, individual and overall coefficients, stage wise 10
II
process. Concurrent and counter current processes.
Gas Absorption: Equilibrium relationships. Material balances for co-current and
counter current multistage equipment. Dilute system. HETP, HTU and NTU individual
Module and overall coefficients.
10
III Equipment: General characteristics of tray towers, efficiencies, wetted wall towers,
packed towers, characteristics of packed towers, mass transfer coefficients in packed
towers.
Humidification: General theory, psychometric chart, fundamental concepts in
Module humidification and dehumidification. Cooling towers and related equipment.
10
IV Drying: Equilibria, drying rate curve definitions. Batch and continues drying.
Mechanism of drying. Calculation of batch and continuous drying. Drying Equipments

Books Recommended
1. Unit Operation of Chemical Engineering, McCabe, W.L., Smith, J.C.,
McGraw-Hill (2011), 7th Edition
2. Mass Transfer Operations, Treybal R.E., McGraw-Hill, 1981, 3rd Edition.
Text
Books 3. Principles of Mass Transfer and Separation Processes, Binay K. Dutta, Prentice-Hall India, 2007,
2nd Edition.
4. Mass Transfer – Theory and Applications, K V Narayanan and B Lakshmikutty, CBS Publishers
& Distributors pvt. ltd., 2014.
1. Mass Transfer and Separation Processes: Principles and Applications Basmadjian, D., CRC Press
(2007).
2. Principles of Unit Operations, Foust, A. S., Wenzel, L. A., Clump, C. W., Maus, L., Andersen, L.
B., Wiley-India (2008), 2nd Edition
Reference 3. Separation Process Principles, Ernest J. Henley, J. D. Seader, D. Keith Roper, Wiley, 2011, 3rd
books Edition.
4. Diffusion – Mass transfer in fluid systems, E. L. Cussler, Cambridge University Press, 2009, 3rd
Edition.
5. Transport processes and Separation Process Principles, Geankoplis C.J., Prentice-Hall India,
2003, 4th Edition.

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Biochemical Engineering (CET-309)

Subject: Biochemical Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Engineering (CET-309) Engineering L T P
3rd Year & 5th Semester 3 0 0
Mid-Term Continuous Assessment End-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Outcomes (COs):

CO1 Develop fundamental understanding of the subject based on various conversion routes. BTL 3
CO2 Acquire basic knowledge about microbiology and biochemistry. BTL 3
CO3 Exhibit knowledge for analysis of the bioprocess and the Module operations used. BTL 3
CO4 Able to analyze the data and their application for bioprocess development. BTL 4

Details of the Syllabus:

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Evolution of modern biochemical processes. Role of biochemical engineer in the
Module
development of modern fermentation processes. Status of biochem. engg. in the 12
I
fermentation industry.
Module Types of Microorganism: Bacteria, fungi, viruses, algae, protozoa. Cell types and
10
II structure (Eucaryotic and Procaryotic).
Chemicals of Life: Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, RNA and DNA (structure, uses and
Module functions). Understanding Enzymes: Naming and classification, specificity of enzyme
10
III action, active cites, factors affecting enzyme-catalyzed reactions. Kinetics of enzyme-
catalysed reactions (Michaelis-Menten equation and Lineweaver Burk Plot).
Sterilization. Aerobic and anaerobic fermentation. Requirement for growth and media
Module formation. Growth cycle phases for batch cultivation. Parameters of growth and
10
IV analysis of growth data. Growth kinetics. Aeration and agitation. Scale-up. Bio-
reactors. Bio separation processes.

Books Recommended
Shijie, L., "Bioprocess Engineering-Kinetics, Sustainability and Reactor Design", 2nd Edn.,
1.
Elsevier (2017).
2. Shuler, M., Kargi, F., “Bioprocess Engineering, Basic Concep”, 2nd Edn., Prentice Hall of India
Text Pvt. Ltd. (2004).
Books 3. Bailey, J. E., Ollis, D. F., “Biochemical Engg. Fundamentals”, 2nd Edn., McGraw-Hill Book
Company, New York (1985).
4. Paul A. Belter, E.L. Cussler, Wei-Shou Hu, "Bioseparations, Downstream Processing for
Biotechnology", 2nd Edn., Wiley-India (1988).
1. Pelczar, M.J., Chan, E.C.S., Krieg, N.R., “Microbiology”, 5th Edn. McGraw-Hill Book Company
(1986).
2. Fairley, J.L., Kilgour, G. L., “Essentials of Biological Chemistry”, 2nd Edn., Van Nestrond
Reinhold Publishing Corporation (1966).
Reference 3. Palmer, T., “Understanding Enzymes”. Ellis Horwood Limited, Halsted Press, a division of John
Books Wiley & Sons (1985).
4. Pirt, S.J., "Principles of Microbe and Cell Cultivation", 1 stEdn., Blackwell Scientific Publications,
1975
5. McCabe, W., Smith, J. and Harriott, P., "Module Operations of Chemical Engineering", 7th
Edn.McGraw-Hill (2017).

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Heat Transfer Lab. (CEL-302)

Subject: Heat Transfer Lab. Year & Semester: B. Tech Total Course Credit: 1
(CEL-302) Chemical Engineering L T P
3rd Year & 5th Semester 0 0 2
Continuous Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(60 Marks) (40 Marks)

Course outcomes (COs): Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
CO1 Demonstrate the modes of heat transfer BTL 3
Estimate the thermal conductivity of a composite slab and verify the Fourier’s law of heat
CO2 BTL 5
conduction
Evaluate the Heat transfer coefficient for Forced convection, Natural Convection and
CO3 BTL 5
parallel and counter flow heat exchangers
CO4 Determine the emissivity of any body and verify Stefan Boltzmann’s Law BTL 5

List of Experiments (Total Contact hours:28)

S.No. Name of the Experiment
1. Study of Heat Transfer by Natural Convection
2. Study of Heat Transfer by Forced Convection
3. Study of Heat Transfer by Filmwise and Dropwise Condensation
4. Determination of Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity of Composite Wall
5. Determination of emissivity of a Grey Surface at different temperatures
6. Performance study of Finned Tube Heat Exchanger
7. Study of Heat Transfer in Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger

Books Recommended:
1. McCabe W. L., Jullian Smith C. and Peter Harriott - Unit operations of Chemical Engineering,
7thEdn., McGraw-Hill international edition, 2005.
Text
2. Theodore L. Bergman, Adrienne S. Lavine, Incropera F. P. and DeWitt. D. P - Fundamentals of
books
Heat and Mass Transfer. 7th Edn., John Wiley and Sons, New York, 2011.
3. Holman. J. P - Heat Transfer. 10th Edn., McGraw–Hill, New York, 2010.
Reference 1. Cengel Y.A. and Ghajar A.J, Heat Transfer: A Practical Approach, 4th Edn., McGraw Hill, 2003.
books 2. Kern D. Q., Process Heat Transfer, 1st Edn., Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd., 2001.

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Computer Simulation Laboratory (CEL-303)

Subject: Computer Simulation Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 1
Laboratory (Code: CEL-303) Engineering 3rd Year & 5thSemester L T P
0 0 2
Mid-Term/Class Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(50 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Objective: The objective of the lab is to introduce students to solving process simulation problems
using software.
Course outcomes (COs): At the end of the course, students will be able to:
CO1 Utilize the basics of software BTL 3
CO2 Model development of the chemical engineering process systems BTL 3
CO3 Solve the model equations of individual equipment through simulation BTL 3
CO4 Analyse and solve the Flow Sheeting problems BTL 4

Details of the Syllabus (Total Contact hours:28)

A basic background in Numerical Methods and Chemical Engineering is expected, though all the key concepts
required for the lab will be reviewed during the course of the semester. Basics of software, key computational
techniques relevant to software and use them for simulation and analysis, Simulation of individual equipment
and Simulation of flow sheets, and Simulation of case studies related to chemical engineering applications.

Books Recommended:
1. Nayef Ghasem, “Modeling and Simulation of Chemical Process Systems”, CRC Press, Taylor &
Francis Group (2019).
2. Amiya K Jana, “Chemical Process Modelling and Computer Simulation”, 2nd Edition, PHI Learning
Private Limited, (2011).
3. http://courses.washington.edu/overney/ChemE435.html.

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B. Tech Honours
Applied Mathematics for Chemical Engineers (MAT-021)
Subject: Applied Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Mathematics for Chemical Engineering 3rd Year & 5th Semester L T P
Engineers (MAT-302) 2 1 0

Mid-Term Continuous Assessment Final-Term

Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)
Pre-requisites: A student should have basic knowledge of calculus.
Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
CO1 Analyse the complex functions for continuity, differentiability and analyticity. BTL 4
CO2 Solve the problems related to complex Integration BTL 3
CO3 Solve problems related to series expansion of complex functions BTL 3
CO4 Classify the singularities and calculation of residues of complex functions. BTL 4

Detailed Syllabus:
Module
Contents Hours
No.
Function of a Complex variable, Limit, Continuity and Differentiability of complex
Module
function. Cauchy-Riemann Equations, Polar Coordinates, Analytic function, Harmonic 12
I
functions and Properties of Analytic functions, Elementary function.
Derivatives of functions w(t), Definite Integrals of functions w(t), Contours and
Module
Contour Integrals, ML Theorem, Cauchy Integral Theorem, Antiderivatives and 10
II
Definite Integrals.
Cauchy Integral Formula, Cauchy Integral formula for Derivatives, Evaluation of
Module
Improper Definite Integrals by Contour Integration, Liouville’s Theorem and its 10
III
consequences.
Taylor Series, Laurant Series, Classification of Singularities, Residues, Cauchy’s
Module
Residue Theorem and its Applications, Zeros of Analytic functions, Rouche’s Theorem 10
IV
and its consequences.

Books Recommended:
1. M. K. Jain, S. R. Iyengar & R.K. Jain, Numerical Methods for Scientists and Engineering, 7th Edition,
Wiley Eastern Ltd New age international publishers, (2019).
Text 2. J. W. Brown and R.V Churchill, Complex Variables and Applications, Eighth Edition, 2009, , Mc-
books Graw Hill International Edition
3. S. R. Iyengar & R.K. Jain, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Third Edition, Narosa Pub. House,
2008.

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6th Semester
Process Equipment Design-II (Process Aspect) (CET-354)
Subject: Process Equipment Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Design-II (Process Aspect) Engineering 3rd Year & 6th Semester L T P
(Code: CET-354) 2 1 0
Mid-Term Continuous Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)
Course Objective: To design and analyze the process equipment of heat and mass transfer

Course Outcomes: After the completion of the course, students will be able to,
CO1 Apply and classify the process equipment based on heat and mass transfer BTL 3
CO2 Design and evaluate the double-pipe heat exchanger BTL 6
CO3 Design and analyze the shell and tube heat exchanger BTL 6
CO4 Design and examine the evaporator, Crystallizer BTL 6

Details of the Syllabus:

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Process Design, Chemical equipment design, Concept of a chemical Industry,
equipment to be designed, classification of heat and mass transfer equipment,
classification of heat exchanger equipment, plate type heat exchanger, basic design
Module
parameters, Overall heat transfer coefficients, Dirt factor, mean temperature difference, 12
I
FT correction factor, temperature approach, and temperature cross. Double pipe Heat
exchanger, series and parallel configuration of hairpins, over the surface and over
design, Design procedure of double pipe heat exchanger, Pressure drop calculations.
Basic design procedure of Shell and Tube heat exchanger equipment, overall heat
transfer coefficient and fouling factors, Scope of shell and tube heat exchanger,
Classification of shell & tube heat exchangers, heat exchanger standards and codes, tube
Module
dimensions, tube arrangements, tube passes, shell diameter, shell arrangements, shell 10
II
baffles, tube sheet, mean temperature difference, general design considerations, tube-
side heat transfer coefficient and pressure drop, shell-side heat transfer coefficient and
pressure drop, design methods.
Introduction to evaporation, Performance of evaporators, Capacity and Economy of the
evaporators, Boiling point elevation, Types of evaporators, Operation of evaporators,
Open cattle or Pan evaporator, Horizontal tube natural circulation evaporator, Vertical
Module type natural circulation evaporator, Long tube vertical type evaporator, Falling film type
10
III evaporator, forced circulation type evaporator, Agitated film evaporator, Difference
between rising and falling film evaporator, Methods of the feeding of evaporators,
Material and energy balance of single effect evaporator, Design of multiple effect
evaporator.
Crystallization, Seven general crystal systems, the process of production of crystals,
Saturation, and Supersaturation, solid-liquid phase equilibrium, Solubility curve,
Module
Nucleation and crystal growth, Primary nucleation, Homogeneous nucleation, 10
IV
Heterogeneous nucleation, secondary nucleation, Types and equipment of crystallizer,
Design of Crystallizer.

Books Recommended:
1. Towler, G., Sinnott, R. K., “Chemical Engineering Design: Principles, Practice and Economics
of Plant and Process Design”, Butterworth-Heinemann (2012).
Text Books 2. Process Heat Transfer, Donald Q. Kern, Tata McGraw-Hill Education, Indian Edition, 2017.
3. Brownell, L. E., Young, H. E., “Process Equipment Design”, John Wiley (2004).
4. Bhattacharya, B. C., “Introduction of Chemical Equipment Design”, CBS Publisher (2003).
1. I.S.:2825-1969, “Code for Unfired Pressure Vessels”, (1969).
Reference
2. I.S: 4503-1967, “Indian Standard Specification for Shell & Tube Type Heat Exchangers”, (1983)
Books
3. Hewitt, G.F., Shires, G. L., Bott T. R., “Process Heat Transfer”, Begell House (1994).
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Chemical Process Safety (CET-355)

Subject: Chemical Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Process Safety Engineering 3rd Year & 6th Semester L T P
(CET-355) 2 1 0
Mid-Term Continuous Assessment End-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course outcomes (COs): Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

CO1 Appraise the strategies for anticipation, recognition, investigation and evaluation of the
hazardous conditions and practices which affect the masses, their properties and the BTL 5
environment.
CO2 Develop and evaluate appropriate strategies designed to mitigate risk by understanding the
importance of plant safety and safety regulations, different types of plant hazards and their BTL 6
measurement, control, principles and procedures of safety audit.
CO3 Discuss the importance of physical, chemical and physico-chemical transformations of the
BTL 3
material in process industries with respect to safety
CO4 Analyze the hazards and assess the risk and undertake appropriate preventive steps to
BTL 4
address the need of safety.

Details of the Syllabus:

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Module Introduction: Introduction, safety program, engineering ethics, concept of loss
prevention, acceptable risks, accident and loss statistics, nature of accident process, 12
I
inherent safety, accident investigations-case histories
Module Toxicology: UN and other classification of chemicals, toxicants entry route, acute and
chronic exposure effects, Dose versus response, models for dose and response curves, 10
II
TLV and PEL, Industrial Hygiene.
Module Basics of Fires and Explosion: Fire triangle, definitions, flammability characteristics
of liquid and vapours, LOC and inerting, types of explosions, Designs for fire 10
III
prevention.
Hazard Identification: Work permit systems, color coding of chemical pipelines,
Module HAZCHEM Code, Hazard survey, checklist, HAZOP, safety reviews, what if analysis
10
IV Risk Assessment: Probability theory, event tree, fault tree, QRA and LOPA, Dow’s
fire and explosion index, Mond’s index, Dow’s Chemical release model.

Books Recommended:
1. D. A. Crowl and J.F. Louvar, Chemical Process Safety: Fundamentals with Applications, Prentice
Text Hall, NJ 1990.
books 2. V.C. Marcel, Major Chemical Hazard, Ellis Hawood Ltd., Chi Chester, UK, 1987.
3. B. Skeleton, Process Safety Analysis, Institution of Chemical Engineers, U.K., 1997.
Reference 1. K.S.N. Raju, Chemical process Industry Safety, McGraw Hill Education Private Limited, India,
books 2014.
2. Roy E. Sanders, Chemical Process Safety learning from case histories, Butterworth-Heinemann,
UK, 2015.

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Process Dynamics and Control (CET-356)

Subject: Process Dynamics Year & Semester: B.Tech. Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
and Control (CET-356) Engineering 3rd year & 6th Semester L T P
2 1 0
Mid-Term Internal Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Pre-requisites: A student should have basic knowledge of the Laplace Transformations.

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
CO1 Develop the basic control problem. BTL 3
CO2 Determine the dynamics of a First order system. BTL 5
CO3 Solve the dynamics of a Second order system. BTL 3
CO4 Differentiate in between the dynamics of various controllers BTL 4

Detailed Syllabus:

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Introductory concepts of process control. The chemical process industrial perspective
Module
of a typical process control problem, variables of a process. Use of Laplace 12
I
transformation in control systems.
Module Feedforward, feedback systems, block diagrams. Linear open loop system transfer
function. Derivation of the Transfer function and study of the transient response of a 10
II
First Order system towards different inputs
Module Study of 1st order systems in series. Transfer function and Study of transient response
10
III and of 2nd order system. Study of parameters of 2nd order under damped response
Components of a control system. Negative versus positive feedback. Study and
behavior of different controllers, such as Proportional controllers, PD Controllers, and
Module
PID Controllers. Derivation of Closed loop transfer functions for physical systems. 10
IV
Transient response of simple control systems for Servo and Regulatory cases. Stability
criterion, Routh test

Books Recommended:
1. Coughanowr, D.R., LeBlanc, S., “Process System Analysis and Control”, 3rd Edn., McGraw-Hill
(2017).
Text 2. Stephanopoulos G. “Chemical Process Control – An Introduction to Theory and Practice”, 1st
books Edition, Prentice-Hall of India (2015).
3. Carlos A. Smith, Armando B. Corripio “Principles and Practices of Automatic Process Control,
3rd Edition, Wiley ,2023.
Reference 1. B.W. Bequette, Process Control: Modeling, Design and Simulation,1 st Edition PHI, 2006.
books 2. S. Bhanot, Process Control: Principles and Applications, Oxford University Press, 1 st Edition
2008.

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Mass Transfer – II (CET-357)

Subject: Mass Transfer – II B.Tech. Chemical Engineering Total Course Credit: 3
(CET-357) 3rd year & 6th Semester L T P
2 1 0
Mid-Term Internal Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)
Course Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide fundamental knowledge of certain mass transfer operations – distillation,
liquid-liquid extraction, adsorption and leaching, leading to the modelling and design of these processes by
solving the operating equations and optimization of various design parameters.
Course Outcomes (COs)
Develop a fundamental understanding of distillation, design and thermodynamics
CO1 BTL 3
involved, tray calculations for binary systems.
Analyze liquid-liquid equilibria, liquid systems, and perform stage-wise calculations for
CO2 BTL 4
liquid extraction.
CO3 Analyze adsorption mechanisms and the operational equipment involved. BTL 4
CO4 Analyze the leaching process, its stage-wise applications, and the equipment utilized. BTL 4

Details of the Syllabus

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Distillation: Vapour-liquid equilibria, solutions deviation from ideality, Enthalpy
concentration diagram, Flash vaporization, Partial condensation, Differential
Module
distillation for binary systems. Fractionation, McCabe-Thiele and Ponchon-Savarit 12
I
methods for multistage operations, Reflux ratio and optimum reflux ratio. Reboilers.
Total and partial condensers. Tray efficiencies and Azeotropic distillation
Module Extraction: Fields of usefulness, Liquid-Liquid equilibria, System of liquids with one
II and two pair possibility, Design calculation of single stage, multistage operations, 10
Extraction equipment's
Module Adsorption: Adsorbents and its application, characteristics and properties, Equilibria,
III Selection, specific area of adsorbents, Adsorption equipment's, Adsorption operations 10
for single and multi stages,
Module Leaching: principles and Applications, continuous counter current Decantation
IV process, classifier, Kennedy and Bollman extractor, Equilibria, single stage and 10
multistage leaching.

Books Recommended:
1 Mass Transfer Operations, Treybal R.E., McGrawHill, 1981, 3rd Edition.
2 McCabe, W.L., Smith, J.C., Harriott, P., “Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering”, 7th Edn.
McGraw-Hill Book Company (2011).
Text Principles of Mass Transfer and Separation Processes, Binay K. Dutta, Prentice-Hall India, 2007,
Books 2nd Edition.
3 Heat and Mass Transfer, Yunus A. Cengel
4 Mass Transfer – Theory and Applications, K V Narayanan and B Lakshmikutty, CBS Publishers
& Distributors pvt. ltd., 2014.
1. Mass Transfer and Separation Processes: Principles and Applications Basmadjian, D., CRC Press
(2007).
2. Principles of Unit Operations, Foust, A. S., Wenzel, L. A., Clump, C. W., Maus, L., Andersen, L.
B., Wiley-India (2008), 2nd Edition
Reference 3. Separation Process Principles, Ernest J. Henley, J. D. Seader, D. Keith Roper, Wiley, 2011, 3rd
books Edition.
4. Diffusion – Mass transfer in fluid systems, E. L. Cussler, Cambridge University Press, 2009, 3rd
Edition.
5. Transport processes and Separation Process Principles, Geankoplis C.J., Prentice-Hall India,
2003, 4th Edition.
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Chemical Reaction Engineering Lab. (CEL-352)

Subject: Chemical Reaction Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 1
Engineering Lab. (CEL-352) Engineering L T P
3rd Year & 6th Semester 0 0 2
Continuous Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(60 Marks) (40 Marks)

Course outcomes (COs): Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

CO1 Demonstrate the performance of Batch, Plug flow and Mixed flow reactors BTL 3
Determine the chemical kinetics of the given reaction by conducting experiments in a
CO2 BTL 5
CSTR, batch and PFR
CO3 Compare theoretical and experimental conversions in a CSTR and PFR BTL 4
CO4 Estimate RTD model parameters in packed bed and CSTR BTL 6

List of Experiments
S.No. Name of the Experiment
1. Determination of the second order reaction rate constant for saponification reaction between
NaOH and ethyl acetate in a plug flow reactor
2. RTD Studies in CSTR using a pulse input
3. Determination of the pseudo first order reaction rate constant for the saponification reaction in a
constant volume isothermal batch reactor
4. Determination of the pseudo first order reaction rate constant for the saponification reaction in a
constant volume adiabatic batch reactor
5. Study of a non-catalytic homogeneous second order liquid phase reaction in a CSTR under
ambient conditions.
6. RTD studies in Packed Bed Reactor

Books Recommended
1 Fogler H.S., Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, 5 th Edn., PHI (2016).
Text
2 Levenspiel O., Chemical Reaction Engineering, 3 rd Edn., Wiley, India (2006).
books
3 Smith J.M., Chemical Engineering Kinetics, 2nd Edn., McGraw-Hill (1970).
1. E. Bruce Nauman., Chemical Reactor Design, Optimization and Scaleup, 2nd Edn., Wiley (2008).
Reference
2. Martin Schmal., Chemical Reaction Engineering: Essentials, Exercises and Examples, CRC Press,
books
1st Edn., (2014).

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Mass Transfer Laboratory (CEL-353)

Subject: Mass Transfer B.Tech. Chemical Engineering Total Course Credit: 1
Laboratory (CEL-353) 3rd year & 6th Semester L T P
0 0 2
Total Marks (100) *Based on written examination and viva-voce.
Evaluation Policy
External examiner from the department to be nominated by H.O.D.

Pre-requisites: None.

Course Objective: The purpose of the course is to impart fundamental understanding with respect to the
experimental determination of physical parameters, such as diffusivity, heat and mass transfer coefficients,
and their significance in mass transfer operations, and in chemical reactions.

Course Outcomes (COs): At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
CO1 Apply fundamental techniques for determining gas and liquid diffusivities. BTL 3
Experimental determination of heat and mass transfer coefficients using wetted wall
CO2 BTL 3
column.
CO3 Experimental determination of heat and mass transfer coefficients using cooling tower. BTL 3
CO4 Create a drying rate curve using wet solids. BTL 3

Details of the Experiments: (Total Contact hours:28)

Exp-I To determine the diffusion coefficient of organic vapor in air.
Exp-II To determine diffusivity of ionic salt in water at different temperatures.
Exp-III To determine the mass transfer and heat transfer coefficient in wetted wall column.
Exp-IV To determine effectiveness/efficiency and heat and mass transfer coefficient of cooling tower.
Exp-V To produce drying rate curve for wet solid being dried with air of fixed temperature and humidity.

Books Recommended:
1. Treybal, R.E., “Mass Transfer Operations” 3rd Edn., McGraw-Hill Book Company (1980).
2. McCabe, W.L., Smith, J.C., Harriott, P., “Module Operations of Chemical Engineering”, 7th Edn., McGraw-
Hill Book Company (2011).
3. Basmadjian, D., “Mass Transfer and Separation Processes: Principles and Applications”, CRC Press (2007).
4. Foust, A. S., Wenzel, L. A., Clump, C. W., Maus, L., Andersen, L. B., “Principles of Module Operations”,
2nd Edn., Wiley-India (2008)

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Industrial/Research Training & Presentation (CEI-350)

Subject: Industrial/Research B. Tech. Chemical Engineering Total Course Credit: 1
Training & Presentation (CEI-350) 3rd Year & 6th Semester L T P
0 0 2
Evaluation Policy (Total Marks: 100)
*Based on presentations by each of the students before a panel of examiners nominated by H.O.D with due
weightage to the report submitted.

Course Objective:
To gain practical experience in Industry or research organization.
Course Outcomes (COs): At the end of the course, students will be able to:
CO1 Correlate classroom learning to real industrial/research applications. BTL 4
CO2 Development of written and oral communication skills. BTL 6
CO3 Ability to be a multi-skilled engineer with good practical knowledge. BTL 3
CO4 Development of management, leadership, and entrepreneurship skill BTL 6

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Seminar (CES-350)
Subject: Seminar B.Tech. Chemical Engineering Total Course Credit: 1
(CES-350) 3rd year & 6th Semester L T P
0 0 2
Evaluation Policy Total Marks (100)
*Based on presentations by each of the students before a panel of examiners nominated by H.O.D with due
weightage to the report submitted
Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO1 Carry out up-to-date and effective literature study on a selected topic BTL 4
Report writing and submission under the guidance of a faculty member of the
CO2 BTL 5
Department
CO3 Enhancement in communication skills through seminar presentation BTL 3
CO4 Able to find research gap of assigned topic BTL 4

Details of the Syllabus

Each student in the batch will be assigned a topic pertaining to the Chemical Engineering field. He /she will
carry out an up-to-date literature survey regarding the topic under the guidance of a faculty member.
Evaluation will be carried out towards the end of the semester by a committee of faculty members nominated
by the HOD. The evaluation will be based on
i) Report writing (format and originality)
ii) Presentation skill
iii) Understanding and finding a solution to the problem/topic assigned.

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B. Tech Honours
Membrane Science and Engineering (CET-022)
Subject: Membrane Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Science and Engineering Engineering 3rd Year & 6th Semester L T P
(CET-358) 2 1 0
Mid-Term Continuous Assessment End-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)
Objective: The course will enable students to develop necessary skills to design appropriate
membrane-based separation technique as per the need.
Course outcomes (COs): Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

CO1. Develop expertise in membrane separation mechanisms, transport models, membrane

BTL 6
types, modules, and their applications
CO2. Develop skills in applying transport models for the calculation of membrane
permeability, flux, and the extent of separation for various membrane separation BTL 3
systems.
CO3. Be able to determine the types of experimental data needed for the calculation of
BTL 4
membrane permeability parameters.
CO4. To be able to calculate membrane process performance and analyze membrane
BTL 4
separation characteristics.

Details of the Syllabus:

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Module Introduction to membranes, types of membranes, membrane processes, and
applications. 12
I
Module General transport theories. Membrane preparation and their characterization.
10
II
Module Principles of various membrane processes such as reverse osmosis, microfiltration,
ultrafiltration, dialysis, liquid membrane, pervaporation, etc. 10
III
Module Applications of various membrane processes in different industries.
10
IV

Books Recommended:
1. Sun-Tak-Hwang and Karl Kammermeyer, "Membranes in Separations", John Wiley & Sons,
Text Coulson J.M. and Richardson J.F., "Chemical Engineering: Particle Technology and Separation
2.
books Processes", Vol. 2, 4th Edition, Asian Books Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, 1998.
Christie J. Geankoplis, "Transport Processes and Unit Operations", 4th Edition, Prentice Hall of
3.
India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2004.
Reference Strathmann H., Giorno L. and Drioli E., "An Introduction to Membrane Science and Technology",
1.
books Institute of Membrane Technology, CNR-ITM, University of Clabria, Italy, 2006.

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7th semester
Pre-Project Work (CEP-401)
Subject: Pre-project work Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 2
(CEP-401) Engineering 4th Year & 7th Semester L T P
0 0 4
Mid-Term Supervisor End-Term
Evaluation Policy
(20 Marks) (40 Marks) (40 Marks)
*Based on presentations by each/group of the student(s) before a panel of examiners nominated by H.O.D as
per UG manual as per the rubrics.

Course outcomes (COs): Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
CO1 Survey the existing literature related to a particular research topic BTL 4
CO2 Categorize and appraise the literature to find the research gaps BTL 4
CO3 List the objectives of the research BTL 4
CO4 Plan and develop the methods and conduct the research on the specific topic BTL 6

Note: There is no course content fixed. The collection of information, survey and appraisal of the existing
literature, finding the research gaps, defining the objectives and the procurement of materials including
chemicals/software during the pre-project work shall be evaluated based on the quality of the report,
presentations and viva-voice examination by the examiners as per UG manual.

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Transport Phenomena (CET-410)

Subject: Transport Phenomena Year & Semester: B. Tech. Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
(CET-410) Engineering 4th year & 7th Semester L T P
2 1 0
Mid-Term Internal Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
To develop the Molecular Transport of momentum, mass and heat with emphasis on
CO1 BTL 3
momentum transport by the use of vectors /tensors.
CO2 To generate the Momentum Transport by shell balance and Equations of Sate. BTL 6
CO3 To determine the Energy Transport by shell Energy balance. BTL 5
CO4 To evaluate the Mass Transport by some suitable examples. BTL 5
Detailed Syllabus:

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Introduction of Transport phenomena (Mass/Heat/Momentum). Emphasing the
Module transport momentum with in depth details of transport Newton's Law of Viscosity
12
I (Molecular Momentum) Transport) Momentum Flux. Generalization of Newton's Law
of Viscosity. Vector and Tensor calculations
Shell Momentum Balances and Velocity Distributions in Laminar Flow, The Equations
Module of Change for Isothermal Systems, The Equation of Continuity Normal Stresses at Solid
Surfaces for Incompressible Newtonian Fluids, The Equation of Motion, The Bernoulli 10
II
Equation for the Steady sate case Use of the Equations of Change to Solve Flow of
Various typical cases
Module Shell Energy Balances and Temperature Distributions. Heat Conduction in various
typical cases like a Nuclear Heat Source, Viscous Heat Source, Chemical Heat source 10
III
and through Composite Walls etc.
Mass Transport Diffusivity and the Mechanisms of Mass Transport Molecular Mass
Module Transport Temperature and Pressure Dependence of Diffusivities Mass and Molar
10
IV Transport by Convection Mass and Molar Fluxes Concentration Distributions in Solids
and Laminar Flow Shell Mass Balances of some selected cases.

Books Recommended:
1. Bird, R.B., Stewart, W.D., Lightfoot, E.W., “Transport Phenomena”, 2nd Edn., John Wiley & Sons
(2006).
Text
books 2. Deen, W. M., “Analysis of Transport Phenomena”, 2nd edition, Oxford University Press (2011).
3. Brodkey R. S. and Hershey H. C., “Basic Concepts of Transport Phenomena”, Vol. 1 and 2nd dn.
Brodkey Publishing (2001).
Reference 1. Convective Heat and Mass Transfer; Kays, Crawford, Weigand; 4th Edn. McGraw Hill (2017)
books 2. Boundary Layer Theory; Schlichting and Gersten; Ed. 9 Springer (2016)

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Process Economics and Plant Design (CET-411)

Subject: Process Economics B.Tech. Chemical Engineering Total Course Credit: 3
and Plant Design (CET-411) 4th year & 7th Semester L T P
2 1 0
Mid-Term Internal Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Objective: The objective of the course is to provide basic concepts in engineering economics, plant
design, safety features and its importance for chemical engineering.

Course Outcomes (COs): At the end of the course, student will be able to:

CO1 Explanation of time value of money in process economics in terms of profit. BTL 3
CO2 Assessment of cost estimation and various depreciation methodologies, BTL 5
Apply various optimization techniques for plant design for analyzing cost and
CO3 BTL 3
production.
CO4 Selection of site and plant location with layout and scale up of plant. BTL 5

Details of the Syllabus:

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Time Value of Money: Interest and its related terms, Types of Interests: Simple,
compound and continuous. CFD: Cash Flow Diagram and types with mathematical
Module
expressions. Profitability: Methods that do not consider time value of money and 12
I
methods that consider time value of money, Annualized cost method. Inflation and its
types, Favourable and unfavourable effects of inflation on profitability.
Cost Estimation: Capital Investment and classification, capitalized cost, Factors
Affecting Investment and Production Costs, Cost indices, Estimation of Total Product
Module
Cost, Net Profit and Annual Cash Flow. Depreciation: Basic definitions and important 10
II
terms, Straight Line Method, Declining Balance method, Double Declining Balance
Method, Sum-of-the years-digit method, Sinking Fund Method.
Optimum Design and Strategy: Procedure with one, two and more variables;
Module
Optimum Production Rates in Plant Operation; Application of Lagrange Multipliers; 10
III
Method of Steepest Ascent or Descent. Factors affecting economic design of plant.
Plant Location: Factors for Selection of Plant Location; factor rating methods, cost-
volume profit analysis. Plant Layout: Basics, objectives, determinants, principles, and
Module
types. Pilot plant and Scale-Up: Basics, objectives, requirements, Similarity: 10
IV
Principle of Similarity; Regime Concept: Static Regime, Dynamic Regime; Similarity
Criteria.

Recommended Books:
1. Peters, M. S., Timmerhaus, K. D. and West, R. E., "Plant Design and Economics for Chemical
Engineers", McGraw Hill, (2002).
Text
2. Towler, G., Sinnott, R. K., "Chemical Engineering Design: Principles, Practice and Economics
Books
of Plant and Process Design", Butterworth-Heinemann, (2012).
3. Couper, J. R., "Process Engineering Economics (Chemical Industries)", CRC Press, (2003).
Reference 4. Zlokarnik, M., "Scale-up in Chemical Engineering", Wiley-VCH, (2006).
Books 5. Silla H., "Chemical Process Engineering: Design and Economics”, Marcel Dekker (2003).

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Process Dynamics and Control Laboratory (CEL-404)

Subject: Process Dynamics Year & Semester: B. Tech. Total Course Credit: 1
and Control Laboratory Chemical Engineering L T P
(CEL-404) 4th year & 7th Semester 0 0 2
Continuous Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(60 Marks) (40 Marks)
Pre-Requisites: Process Dynamics and Control
Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
Identify the dynamics of first order, second order, interacting and non-interacting
CO1 BTL 4
processes
Implement PID controller on a level control, pressure control and temperature control
CO2 BTL 3
trainer
CO3 Evaluate the characteristics of I-P and P-I converters BTL 4
CO4 Determine control valve characteristics BTL 4

List of Experiments: (Total Contact hours:28)

S. No. Name of the Experiment
1. Dynamics of non-interacting process
2. Dynamics of interacting process
3. Dynamics of first and second order processes
4. Study the different types of temperature sensor for characteristics and time constants.
5. Study the temperature control trainer
6. Study the level control trainer
7. Study the pressure control trainer
8. Study the multi process control trainer
9. Characteristics of I&P and P&I converters
10. Control valve characteristics

Books Recommended
1. Coughanowr D.R., Process System analysis and Control, McGraw Hill, 2012, 3rd Edition.
Text 2. Jean-Pierre Corriou, Process Control: Theory and Applications, Springer, 2018. 2 nd Edition.
books 3. Seborg, D. E., Edgar, T. F., Millechamp, D. A., Doyle III, F. J., Process Dynamics and Control,
Wiley, 2014, 3rd Edition.
Reference 1. Raghunathan Rengaswamy, Babji Srinivasan, Nirav Pravinbhai Bhatt, Process Control
books Fundamentals: Analysis, Design, Assessment, and Diagnosis, CRC Press, 2020.
2. Bequette, B.W., Process Control: Modeling, Design and Simulation, 2007.

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BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING LAB (CEL-405)

Subject: Biochemical B.Tech. Chemical Engineering Total Course Credit: 1
Engineering Lab (CEL-405) 4th year & 7th Semester L T P
0 0 2
Evaluation Policy Total Marks (100)

Course Outcomes (COs)

Develop basic understanding of various equipments used in biochemical engineering
CO1 BTL 3
lab.
Apply techniques with respect to sterilization, preparation of solid and liquid media,
CO2 BTL 3
culture growth and preservation.
CO3 Methods to estimate biomass, substrate and product concentrations. BTL 4
CO4 Generate and analyze data for design and development of bioprocess. BTL 4

List of Experiments (Total Contact hours:28)

S.No. Experiments
Study the fundamentals of bioreactor, shaking incubator, spectrophotometer, HPLC, laminar
1. flow chamber, autoclave, centrifuge. w.r.t. its construction, function (application) and
principle of operation.
2. To prepare basic solid media as agar slants and agar plates.
3. Study of sterilization by application of a steam autoclave.
4. Quantitative estimation of glucose concentration by DNS colorimetric method or by phenol-
sulfuric acid method.
5. Estimation of cell concentration.
6. Determination of volumetric mass-transfer co-efficient of O2 by static method.
7. Determination of volumetric mass-transfer co-efficient of O2 by dynamic method.
8. To study the kinetics of alcohol (ethyl alcohol) fermentation by using baker’s yeast
(Saccharomyces cerevisae) in a batch bioreactor.

Books Recommended:
1. Shuler, M., Kargi, F., “Bioprocess Engineering, Basic Concep”, 2ndEdn., Prentice
Hall of India Pvt. Ltd. (2004).
2. Bhattacharya, R.N., “Experiments with Microorganisms”, Emkay Publications,
Text Delhi (1986).
Books 3. Aneja, K.R., “Experiments in Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Tissue Culture and
Mushroom Cultivation”, VishwaPrakashan (New Age International (P) Limited), New
Delhi (1996).
4. Experiments Handouts (Departmental)

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B. Tech Honours
Risk Analysis and Hazards (CET-023)
Subject: Risk Analysis Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
and Hazards Engineering L T P
(CET-412) 4th Year & 7th Semester (Honors) 3 0 0

Mid-Term Class Assessment End-Term

Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course outcomes (COs): Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
CO1 Analyze the risk, targets, contingencies and risk mitigation strategies. BTL 4
CO2 Identify hazards and affects in chemical industries. BTL 4
Develop the skills to estimate risks and apply a control measure hierarchy to control
CO3 BTL 3
risks.
Assess and produce safe operational working procedure in industries and research
CO4 BTL 5
laboratories.

Details of the Syllabus:

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Introduction, quantitative risk assessment, rapid risk analysis, comprehensive risk
Module analysis, emission and dispersion, leak rate calculation, single- and two-phase flow
dispersion model for dense gas, flash fire, plume dispersion, toxic dispersion model and 12
I
evaluation of risk, radiation tank on fire flame length, radiation intensity calculation and
its effect on plant, people and property, radiation VCE,
Module Overall risk analysis, generation of meteorological data, ignition data, population data,
consequence analysis and total risk analysis, overall risk analysis, overall risk contours 10
II
for different failure scenarios,
Module Disaster management plan, emergency planning, onsite and off, site emergency
planning, risk management, ISO 14000, EMS models case studies, marketing terminal, 10
III
gas processing complex, refinery.
Hazard identification safety audits, checklist, ‘what if’ analysis, vulnerability models
Module event tree analysis, fault tree analysis, hazard past accident analysis, Flixborough,
Mexico, Madras, Vizag, Bhopal analysis, hazop guidewords, parameters, deviation, 10
IV
cause, consequences, recommendation, coarse hazop study, case studies, pumping
system, reactor, mass transfer system.

Books Recommended:
1. K.V. Raghavan and A.A. Khan, Methodologies in Hazard identification and assessment,
Manual, CLRI publication 1990.
Text 2. V.C. Marcel, Major Chemical Hazard, Ellis Hawood Ltd., Chi Chester, UK, 1987.
books 3. B. Skeleton, Process Safety Analysis, Institution of Chemical Engineers, U.K., 1997.
4. D. A. Crowl and J.F. Louvar, Chemical Process Safety: Fundamentals with Applications,
Prentice Hall, NJ 1990.

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Innovation Management (HST-024)

Subject: Innovation Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Management (HST-402) Engineering, 4th Year & 7th Semester L T P
(Honors) 3 0 0
Mid-Term Continuous Assessment End-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After completing this course, the student must demonstrate the knowledge and ability to:

CO1 Demonstrate knowledge of the types and models of Innovation. BTL 3

CO2 Analyze management tools for innovation. BTL 4
CO3 Evaluate innovation radar and triggers of innovation. BTL 4
CO4 Design patents using R&D and innovation tools. BTL 6

Detailed Syllabus:
Module
Contents Hours
No.

Introduction to Innovation, Types of Innovation, Models of Innovation, Innovation

Module
Process, Managed Innovation, Innovation Diffusion Theory, Managing Innovation 12
I
within Firms-Managing Uncertainty, Managing Project Portfolio.

Innovative Organizations- Management Tools for Innovation, Innovation and

Module
Operations, Management Design principles, Manufacturing Principles of 10
II
Innovation.

Module Innovation radar- 360 Innovation, Supply Chain Innovation, Triggers of Innovation-
10
III Innovation Tools, Managing IP- Development of IP Strategy.

Introduction to Patents, How to Evaluate and use Patents- “Freedom to Use”

Module
concept, how to handle Confidential Information, New approach to R&D 10
IV
Organizations and Innovation, Managing, R&D Project Portfolio.

Books Recommended:
1. Maital, S., & Seshadri, D. V. R. (2012). Innovation management: Strategies, Concepts and Tools
for Growth and Profit. SAGE Publications India.
2. Dodgson, M., Gann, D. M., & Phillips, N. (Eds.). (2013). The Oxford handbook of innovation
Text
management. OUP Oxford.
books
3. Goffin, K., & Mitchell, R. (2016). Innovation Management: Effective Strategy and
Implementation. Macmillan International Higher Education.
4. O'Sullivan, D., & Dooley, L. (2008). Applying Innovation. SAGE publications.
5. McDonald, G. (2014). Business Ethics: A Contemporary Approach. Cambridge
Reference University Press.
books 6. Tushman, M. L., & Moore, W. L. (2008). Readings in the Management of Innovation.
Ballinger Publishing Co/Harper & Row Publishers.

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8th Semester
Project Work (CEP-450)
Subject: Project Work Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 6
(CEP-450) Engineering L T P
4th Year & 8th Semester 0 0 12
Mid-Term Supervisor End-Term
Evaluation Policy
(20 Marks) (40 Marks) (40 Marks)
*Based on presentations by each/group of the student(s) before a panel of examiners nominated by H.O.D as
per UG manual and the rubrics.

Course outcomes (COs): Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

CO1 Survey, appraise, and categorize the existing literature to find the research gaps and
BTL 4
define the objectives
CO2 Apply the theoretical knowledge in conducting the research BTL 3
CO3 Discuss and develop the models/set-ups/materials to enhance productivity to contribute
BTL 6
to the sustainable development
CO4 Conclude the research findings in the form of a comprehensive report and defend the
BTL 5
outcomes of the project

Note: No course content has been fixed. Based on a collection of information, survey, and appraisal of the
existing literature on the specified research topic, finding the research gaps, defining the objectives the
procurement of materials including chemicals/software during the pre-project work, the project work is carried
out in the eighth semester by focusing mainly on the experimental/simulation/modeling part. The final
evaluation is based on the quality of the report, presentations, and viva-voice examination by the examiners
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B. Tech Honours
Multi Component Distillation (CET-025)
Subject: MULTI Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
COMPONENT Engineering L T P
DISTILLATION (CET-459) 4th Year & 8th Semester (Honors) 2 1 0

Mid-Term Continuous Assessment End-Term

Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)
Pre-requisites: Mass Transfer
Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
Solve the bubble point and dew point for multi-component mixture using K-values and
CO1 BTL 6
relative volatility.
Examine the minimum reflux ratio, minimum no. of stages, feed tray location and
CO2 BTL 4
distribution of key components.
CO3 Estimate the various design options for energy conservation in distillation column. BTL 5
CO4 Design the multi-component distillation column. BTL 6

Detailed Syllabus:
Module
No. Contents Hours

Multi-component Distillation: Degrees of freedom in multi-component distillation,

Module Key components, Column operating conditions, Approximate methods of distillation,
I The FUG technique, Fenske equation, The Underwood equation for minimum reflux. 12
Gilliland correlation for the number of Trays. Separation of Azeotropic mixtures,
Extractive distillation, Azeotropic distillation, Reactive distillation.
Separation processes: Separating agent, Categorizations of separation processes,
Module Separation factor, Inherent separation factor. Equilibrium Processes: Vapor-Liquid
II system, Liquid-Liquid system, Liquid –Solid system, Multi-component systems, 10
Equilibrium calculation, Phase conditions for a mixture. Analysis of simple
equilibrium separation processes: Algebraic approaches and Graphical approaches.
Factors Influencing Product Purities: Entrainment, Washing, Leakage, Flow
Module configuration and mixing effects, Co-current, Crosscurrent and Counter-current Flow.
III 10
Multistage Separation Processes: Increasing product purity, Reducing consumption of
separating agent.
Module Design calculations: Design procedures for Multi-component mixtures, Azeotropic
IV 10
and extractive distillation, Distillation equipment, Plate and packed towers.

Books Recommended:
1. Fundamentals of Multi-component Distillation, Holland, C. D., Mc-Graw-Hill, 1981.
Text 2. Mass-Transfer Operations, Treybal, R. E., Mc-Graw-Hill, 1981, 3rd Edition.
books
3. Distillation design, H.Z. Kister, McGraw-Hill, 1992.
Reference 1. Perry’s chemical engineer’s handbook, Mc-Graw-Hill, USA, 2000, 7th Edition.
books 2. Introduction to Process Engineering & Design by S.B.Thakore & B.I. Bhatt. Tata Mc-Graw-Hill,
2007.
3. Separation Process Principles, Ernest J. Henley, J. D. Seader, D. Keith Roper, Wiley, 2011, 3rd
Edition.

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Heterogeneous Catalysis and Catalytic Processes (CET-026)

Subject: Heterogeneous Year & Semester: B.Tech. Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Catalysis and Catalytic Engineering L T P
Processes (CET-460) 4th Year & 8th Semester (Honors) 3 0 0
Mid-Term Continuous Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Objectives
The focus of the course is to impart fundamental knowledge of heterogeneous catalysis, understanding of the
deactivation kinetics, evaluation of transport processes involved in order to model and design catalysts and
catalytic reactors for industrially important processes.
Course Outcomes (COs)
CO1. Develop the understanding of basics of heterogenous catalysis, industrially important
BTL 3
catalysts and catalytic processes.
CO2. Identification of the external transport processes governing the heterogenous catalytic
BTL 4
reactions.
CO3. Model and design of catalytic reactors. BTL 6
CO4. Utilize the chemistry governing catalytic processes to problems faced industrially, and
BTL 3
solve them.

Details of the Syllabus

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Module Basic concepts in heterogeneous catalysis, catalyst preparation and characterization,
I poisoning and regeneration. 12

Module Industrially important catalysts and processes such as oxidation, processing of

II petroleum and hydrocarbons, synthesis gas and related processes. 10

Module Heat and mass transfer and its role in heterogeneous catalysis. Calculations of
III effective diffusivity and thermal conductivity of porous catalysts. 10

Commercial reactors and reactor modeling. Chemistry and engineering aspects of

Module
catalytic processes along with problems arising in industry. Catalyst deactivation 10
IV
kinetics and modelling.

Books Recommended:
1. Fundamental Concepts in Heterogenous Catalysis, J.K. Norskov, Felix Studt, Frank Abild-Pedersen
and Thomas Bligaard, 1st edition, Wiley, 2014.
Text
2. Concepts of Modern Catalysis and Kinetics, I. Chorkendorff and J.W. Niemantsverdriet, 1 st
books
edition, Wiley, 2003
3. Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, H. Fogler, 5 th edition, Pearson Education, 2016
Reference 1. Chemical Reaction Engineering, Octave Levenspiel, 3rd edition, Wiley, 2016
books 2. Catalytic Chemistry, Bruce C. Gates, 1st edition, Wiley, 1992

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Advanced Computational Laboratory (CEL-027)

Subject: Advanced Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 1
Computational Laboratory Engineering 4th Year & 8th Semester L T P
(Code: CEL-454) 0 0 2
Mid-Term/Class Assessment End-Term
Evaluation Policy
(60 Marks) (40 Marks)

Course Objective: Equip students with the advanced skills necessary to proficiently apply numerical
methods, software tools, and simulation techniques in the analysis and optimization of chemical engineering
processes, encompassing individual equipment simulations, flow sheet integration, and real-world case
studies.
Course outcomes (COs): At the end of the course, students will be able to:

CO1. Proficiently use the software for solving chemical engineering problems BTL 3
Apply computational methods to model and simulate complex chemical engineering
CO2. BTL 3
processes
CO3. Improve their skills in analyzing and visualizing data using computational tools BTL 6
Develop creative and critical thinking skills in approaching engineering challenges
CO4. BTL 6
through computational methods

Details of the Syllabus (Total Contact hours:28)

Introduction to relevant software tools, Hands-on exercises for software proficiency, In-depth exploration of
key computational techniques, Application of techniques to solve chemical engineering problems, Hands-on
experience in simulating and analyzing individual chemical engineering equipment, Understanding the impact
of different parameters on equipment performance, Integration of equipment simulations into comprehensive
flow sheets, Analysis of system behavior and optimization strategies, Investigation of real-world case studies
in chemical engineering, Application of simulation tools to solve complex engineering problems.

Books Recommended

1. Nayef Ghasem, “Modeling and Simulation of Chemical Process Systems”, CRC Press, Taylor &
Francis Group (2019).
2. Amiya K Jana, “Chemical Process Modelling and Computer Simulation”, 2nd Edition, PHI Learning
Private Limited, (2011).
3. Mark E. Davis, “Numerical methods and modeling for Chemical Engineers”, Dover Publications,
1984
4. William L Luyben, “Process Modeling, Simulation, and Control for Chemical Engineers, McGraw-
Hill Publishing Company, International edition 1996
5. http://courses.washington.edu/overney/ChemE435.html.

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Instrumentation Laboratory (CEL-028)

Subject: Instrumentation Year & Semester: B.Tech. Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Laboratory (CEL-455) Engineering 4th Year & 8th Semester L T P
0 0 2
Total Marks (100) *Based on written examination and viva-voce.
Evaluation Policy
External examiner from the department to be nominated by H.O.D.
Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
Students will develop practical skills in using a wide range of instruments and equipment
CO1 BTL 3
commonly found in industrial, scientific, and engineering settings.
Students will learn how to calibrate various instruments, ensuring accurate measurements
CO2 BTL 3
and data collection.
Students will be proficient in collecting and analyzing data using instrumentation,
CO3 BTL 3
including sensors and data acquisition systems.
Students will be able to process and interpret data obtained from instruments and use
CO4 statistical methods for analysis. Understanding and practicing safety protocols in the BTL 4
laboratory to ensure the well-being of themselves and others.

Detailed Syllabus: (Total Contact hours:28)

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Introduction to Laboratory Safety and Protocols:
Module
Safety guidelines, emergency procedures, Laboratory equipment and their safe 12
I
operation, Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Module Introduction to Common Measurement Instruments:
Thermometers, Conductivity Measurement, pH meters, Pressure measurement, 10
II
Heating tools, Oven, Furnace,
Module Introduction to Common Analytical Instruments:
10
III Spectroscopy: FTIR, UV Spectrophotometer, HPLC, Gas Chromatograph, etc.
Calibration and Data acquisition
Module
Importance of calibration. Hands-on calibration exercises, Setup and configuration, 10
IV
Data acquisition and processing, Statistical analysis of data
Books Recommended:
Skoog, Holler and Crouch, Principles of Instrumental Analysis, Brooks Cole, 6th edition, 2006.
1.
Text Rouessac and Rouessac, Chemical Analysis: Modern Instrumentation Methods and Techniques, Wiley,
2.
2nd edition, 2007.
books Willard H.H., Merritt J.L., Dean, J.A., Settle, F.A., “Instrumental methods of analysis” CBS Publishers
3.
& Distributors Pvt. Ltd. 7th Edition, 2009.

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Professional Electives
5th Semester
Operations Research (MAT-001)
Subject: Operations Research Year & Semester: B.Tech. Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
(MAT-001) Engineering 3rd year & 5th Semester L T P
2 1 0
Mid-Term Internal Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)
Pre-requisites: None.

Course Outcomes (COs): At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
CO1 Analyze the problem and provide its solution by using graphical method. BTL 4
CO2 Determine the optimal solution of LPP by using simplex and dual simplex method. BTL 4
CO3 Determine the solution of a transportation problem by various methods. BTL 4
CO4 Solve the Assignment model by using Hungarian method. BTL 6

Detailed Syllabus:
Module
Contents Hours
No.
Formulation of Linear Programming Problems, General Statement of LPP,
Module Assumptions Underlying LP, Solution of Linear Programming Problems: Graphic
12
I Method. Some Special Cases of Graphic Method, Convex Set: Extreme points of
Convex Set, Convex hull.
LP Model in Equation Form, Transition from Graphical to Algebraic Solution,
Simplex Algorithm, Artificial starting solution: Big M-Method, Two-phase Method,
Special cases in Simplex Method: Degeneracy, Alternative Optima, Unbounded
Module solution, infeasible solution.
10
II Duality in LP, Primal-Dual Relationships, General Rules for Converting any Primal
into its Dual, Optimal Dual Solution, Dual Simplex Method, Comparison of
solutions to the primal and its Dual.
Module Mathematical Model of Transportation Problem, Methods of finding Initial basic
feasible solution by NWC Rule, LCM, VAM, Test for optimality by Stepping Stone 10
III
and MODI method, Balanced and Unbalanced Transportation Problems, Degeneracy.
Module Assignment Model: Mathematical Model of Assignment Problem, The Hungarian
10
IV Method, Simplex Explanation of the Hungarian Method.

Books Recommended:
1. Operations Research: An Introduction by Taha, H.A, Prentice Hall of India Private Limited, New
Delhi.
Text
2. Operations Research, An Introduction 10th Edition by Hamdy A Taha, PEARSON INDIA.
Books
3. Operations Research: An Introduction 1st Edition by P Mariappan, Pearson India.
4. Operations Research 2nd Edition by A Tamilarasi and A M Natarajan, Pearson India.

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Material Science and Technology (CET-002)

Subject: Material Science and Year & Semester: B.Tech. Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Technology (CET-002) Engineering 3rd year & 5th Semester L T P
2 1 0
Mid-Term Internal Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)
Pre-requisites: None.

Course Outcomes (COs): At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
Analyze the micro structure of crystalline materials like lattice systems, unit cells and
CO1 BTL 4
theoretical density
Explain the concept of mechanical behavior of materials through calculations and appropriate
CO2 BTL 5
equations along with their failure mechanics including corrosion.
CO3 Examine the concept of phase diagrams and their construction, usage and applications. BTL 4
Build and analyze the heat treatment processes and their types involving solid state diffusion
CO4 BTL 3
processes

Detailed Syllabus:
Module
Contents Hours
No.
Introduction :
Properties of materials of importance to chemical equipment. Materials of construction
for chemical industries (metallic and non-metallic). Principles of usage of materials.
Module
FCC, BCC, HCP crystal planes. Microscopic and macroscopic structure of metallic 12
I
crystals.
Imperfection in crystals: Point imperfection, line imperfection and surface
imperfection.
Failure of Materials:
Single phase metals, properties of single phase metals. Plastic deformation, re-
Module crystallization. Plastic deformation of metal crystals, properties of plastically
10
II deformed metals, mechanism of slip. Creep, mechanized creep, ductile fracture,
cleavage fracture, fracture in glass and theory of fracture, fatigue and
mechanism of fatigue.
Iron-Carbon Alloys:
Module Definition of alloys, Substitution and interstitial solid solutions, eutectic and eutectoid
10
III reactions, peritectic transformation, peritectic and pertectoid reaction, constituent
diagram for iron-carbon system, time-temperature-transformation curves.
Inorganic Materials:
Ceramic, example of ceramic phases. Structure of silicates. Dielectric ceramic
semiconductors. Mechanical behavior of ceramic materials. Introduction to Composite
Materials
Module
Corrosion: Corrosion by solution, electrochemical oxidation. Electrode potential, 10
IV
galvanic couples. Types of galvanic cells. Corrosion prevention. Protective surfaces,
avoidance of galvanic couples, use of galvanic protection. Use of organic, inorganic
and metallic linings.
Polymers: Structure, deformation, plastic deformation.
Books Recommended:
1. William D. Callister, Jr. " Material Science and Engineering, An introduction" 8th Edn., (2010),
Text John Wiley and Sons Inc
books 2. Raghavan, V., " Materials Science and Engineering- A First Course", 5th Edn., Prentice-Hall
India (2009).
3. Van Vlack, L.H., “Elements of Material Science and Engineering”, 6th Edn., Pearson
Reference Education (1989).
Books 4. D. R. Askaland, P.P Fulay, “Essentials of Material Science & Engineering” 2nd Edn.,
Cengage Learning (2009).

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Cement Technology (CET-003)

Subject: Cement Technology Year & Semester: B.Tech. Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
(CET-003) Engineering 3rd year & 5th Semester L T P
2 1 0
Mid-Term Internal Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

Identify and analyze the various raw materials used in cement production, such as
CO1 limestone, clay, shale, and iron ore. They should understand the chemical composition BTL 4
and properties of these materials.
Analyze and differentiate between various types of cement (e.g., Portland cement,
CO2 BTL 4
blended cement), and understand their specific properties and applications.
CO3 Gain knowledge of the machinery and equipment used in cement manufacturing, BTL 3
including crushers, kilns, mills, and quality control instruments.
CO4 Have awareness of the environmental impact of cement production and be familiar BTL 3
with sustainable practices and technologies in the cement industry.

Detailed Syllabus:
Module
Contents Hours
No.
Introduction to Cement and cement manufacturing process:
Cement and its importance in construction, History of cement and Cement
Module
manufacturing process, flow sheet & material composition of cement, various Module 12
I
operation of cement manufacture, the present status and future of cement industry in
India.
Types of Cement and their brief description and application. Calcareous Raw Materials:
Source of Lime, Limestone, Chalk, Marl, Industrial waste, geological distribution of
Module limestone deposits in India, Argillaceous Raw Materials: Source of Silica, Alumina,
10
II Iron Oxide, Shale and effect of coal ash and additives use as corrective materials, Fly
ash, Slag, lime sludge as cement raw materials. Reactivity of Raw materials,
Proportioning of Raw materials and preparation of kiln feed.
Pyroprocessing and clinker formation. Characterization of Portland Cement Clinker.,
Module
Mineralizer, Role of additive in clinker formation, various mineralizer and fluxes, their 10
III
role in manufacture of clinker. Properties of Cement Paste.
Cement milling, Finess of cement, Setting times, workability, Compressive strength,
Module
Heat of hydration. Environmental impact of Cement manufacture. Air and Water 10
IV
emissions,

Books Recommended:
1. Properties of concrete / A.M.Neville / Pearson 5th edition
2. Concrete Technology, (4th edition) by Gambhir, M.L., Tata McGraw-Hill, New
Textbooks Delhi, 2009.
3. Rao, M.G., Sittig, M., “Dryden’s Outlines of Chemical Technology- for the
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Energy Technology (CET-004)

Subject: Energy Technology Year & Semester: B.Tech. Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
(CET-004) Engineering 3rd year & 5th Semester L T P
2 1 0
Mid-Term Internal Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to provide the fundamental knowledge regarding the utilization and characteristics
of various energy resources available (natural or transformed) which usually pertain to Chemical Engineering
field.
Course Outcomes (COs)
CO1. Develop the fundamental understanding of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and their
BTL 3
properties.
CO2. Inspect the various conventional energy sources. BTL 4
CO3. Analyze the governing stoichiometry, chemistry as well as thermodynamics of the
BTL 4
combustion of fuels.
CO4. Inspect the various non-conventional energy sources. BTL 4

Details of the Syllabus

Module Contents
Hours
No.
Module Concept of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels, basic understanding of various properties:
I heating value, ultimate analysis, proximate analysis, heating value, density, specific 12
gravity, viscosity, flash point, ignition temp, pour point, ash composition
Module Conventional energy sources and their utilization: Coal, petroleum, natural gas, syngas,
II LPG, refinery gas, producer gas, water gas. Combustion calculations of coal and 10
petroleum fractions.
Module Non-conventional energy sources and their utilization: Geothermal energy, solar
III energy, wind energy, hydrogen energy, nuclear energy 10

Module Generation of energy from biomass-based feedstock and wastes: biogas, landfill gas,
IV biodiesel 10

Books Recommended:
1 Sarkar, S. “Fuel and Combustion” (2000).
Text 2 Griswold, J. , “Fuels, Combustion and Furnaces”
books 3 Larry C White, “Industrial Energy Management & Utilization”
4 Himus, G.W., “The Elements of Fuel Technology”

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Polymer Science and Engineering (CET-005)

Subject: Polymer Science and Year & Semester: B.Tech. Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Engineering Engineering 3rd year & 5th Semester L T P
(CET-005) 2 1 0
Mid-Term Internal Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Objective
To impart knowledge about polymers, polymerization reactions and their kinetics, polymerization processes,
and the mathematical understanding with respect to the rheological behaviour of polymers

Course outcomes (COs): At the end of the course, student will be able to:
CO1 Analyze polymerization reactions and their kinetics BTL 4
CO2 Critically evaluate various methods used for estimating molecular weight. BTL 5
CO3 Identify key processes and principles involved in polymerization reactions. BTL 3
CO4 Conceive understanding of mathematical expressions reflecting rheological behaviour
BTL 3
of

Details of the Syllabus

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Module Chemistry of Polymerisation Reaction: Functionality, polymerization reactions,
I polycondensation, addition free radical and chain polymerization, copolymerization, 12
block and graft polymerizations, stereo specific polymerization
Module Polymerisation Kinetics: Kinetics of radial, chain and ionic polymerization and
II copolymerisation systems. 10

Module Molecular Weight Estimation: Average molecular weight, number average and
III weight 10
average, theoretical distributions, methods for the estimation of molecular weight.
Polymerisation Processes: Bulk, solution, emulsion and suspension polymerization.
Module Thermoplastic composites, fibre reinforcement fillers, surface treatment, reinforced
IV thermoset composites-resins, fibers additives, fabrication methods. 10
Rheology: Simple rheological equations, simple linear viscoelastic models-Maxwell,
Voigt, materials response time, temperature dependence of viscosity.

Books Recommended:
1 Kumar, A., Gupta, R., “Fundamentals of Polymer Engineering”, CRC (2003).
2 Fried, J., “Fundamentals of Polymer Science”, Prentice Hall (2004).
Text
3 Williams, D.J., “Polymer Science & Engg.” Prentice Hall (1971).
books
4 Billmayer, Jr., W., “Textbook of Polymer Science” Wiley Tappers (1984).
5 Rodriguez, F., “Principles of Polymer Systems”, 5thEdn., CRC Press (2003).

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6th Semester
Industrial Pollution Abatement (CET-006)
Subject: Industrial Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Pollution Abatement Engineering L T P
(CET-006) 3rd Year & 6th Semester 2 1 0
Mid-Term Class Assessment End-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course outcomes (COs): Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
CO1. Analyze the sources, effects and prevention of pollution and recycling of water and
BTL 4
waste.
CO2. Measure the industrial pollution. BTL 5
CO3. Design air pollution control systems from the principles of industrial pollution
BTL 6
control.
CO4. Apply the basic chemical engineering concepts in design of industrial wastewater
BTL 3
treatment systems.

Details of the Syllabus:

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Module Introduction: Environment and environmental pollution from chemical process
industries, characterization of emission and effluents, environmental Laws and rules, 12
I
standards for ambient air, noise emission and effluents.
Pollution Prevention: Process modification, alternative raw material, recovery of
Module by/co-products from industrial emissions/effluents, recycle and reuse of waste, energy
recovery and waste utilization. Material and energy balance for pollution minimization. 10
II
Water use minimization, Fugitive emission/effluents and leakages and their control-
housekeeping and maintenance.
Module Air Pollution Control: Particulate emission control by mechanical separation and
electrostatic precipitation, wet gas scrubbing, gaseous emission control by absorption 10
III
and adsorption; Design of cyclones, ESP, fabric filters and absorbers.
Water Pollution Control: Physical treatment, pre-treatment, solids removal by setting
and sedimentation, filtration centrifugation, coagulation and flocculation.
Module Biological Treatment: Anaerobic and aerobic treatment biochemical kinetics, trickling
10
IV filter, activated sludge and lagoons, aeration systems, sludge separation and drying.
Solids Disposal: Solids waste disposal – composting, landfill, briquetting /
gasification and incineration.

Books Recommended:
Tchobanoglous, G., Burton, F. L., Stensel, H.D., “Waste Water Engineering: Treatment and Reuse”,
1. Tata McGraw Hill, (2003)
Text
books 2. Vallero, D., “Fundamentals of Air Pollution”, Academic Press, (2007)
3. Eckenfelder W. W., “Industrial Water Pollution Control”, McGraw Hill, (1999)
Reference 4. Kreith F. and Tchobanoglous G., “Handbook of Solid Waste Management”, Mc Graw Hill, (2002)
Books 5. Pichtel, J., “Waste Management Practices: Municipal, Hazardous and Industrial”, CRC (2005)

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Petroleum Refining (CET-007)

Subject: Petroleum Refining Year & Semester: B.Tech. Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
(CET-007) Engineering 3rd year & 6th Semester L T P
2 1 0
Mid-Term Internal Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)
Pre-requisites: None.

Course Outcomes (COs): At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
Develop a comprehensive understanding of crude oil production, properties, and
CO1 BTL 3
characterization methods.
CO2 Identify various treatments processes associated with good quality petroleum. BTL 4
CO3 Classify different fractionation processes and their best utilization. BTL 4
CO4 Make use of refining processes pertaining to crude oil refinery engineering. BTL 3

Detailed Syllabus:
Module
Contents Hours
No.
Introduction: Petroleum Industries: An overview, Crude oil, Properties and
Module
composition of Crude oil, Origin and occurrence of petroleum crude, Physical 12
I
properties of petroleum.
Crude Oil Distillation Processes: Pretreatment of crude, atmospheric and vacuum
Module
distillation process, effects of crude characteristics and operating variables on Crude oil 10
II
distillation. Processing of high TAN crude oil.
Module Thermal Conversion Process: Thermal Cracking Reactions, Thermal Cracking,
10
III Visbreaking, Coking Process, Delayed coking.
Catalytic Conversion Process: Catalytic Conversion Process: Fluid Catalytic
Module
Cracking (FCC), Hydrocracking, Catalytic Reforming, Alkylation, Isomerization and 10
IV
Polymerization.

Books Recommended:
1. O.P. Gupta, “Elements of Petroleum Refinery Engineering”, 2nd Edition, Khanna Publication,
Text (2021).
Books 2. Nelson W. L., “Petroleum Refinery Engineering” McGraw Hill. (1987).
3. Wauquier J. P., “Petroleum Refining 2 Separation Processes”, Vol:1-5, (1998).
4. Bhaskar Rao, B.K. “Modern Petroleum refining processes” Oxford &IBH Publishing Co Pvt. Ltd.,
Reference (2005).
Books 5. Meyers R. A., “Hand book of Petroleum Refining Processes”, 3rd Ed., The McGraw-Hill
Publication. (2004)

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Instrumental Methods of Analysis (CET-008)

Subject: Instrument Method Year & Semester: B.Tech. Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
of Analysis Engineering 3rd year & 6th Semester L T P
(CET-008) 2 1 0
Mid-Term Continuous Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)
Course Objective:
The aim of this course is to study the application of instrumental methods in qualitative and
quantitative analysis.

Course Outcomes (COs): At the end of the course, student will be able to:
CO1 Selection of suitable instrumentation method for analysis. BTL 5
CO2 Analyzing Spectrophotometry methods for evaluation of required results. BTL 4
CO3 Analyze electrometric methods to achieve specific electrical outcomes. BTL 4
CO4 Discuss qualitative analysis of radiometry methods with chromatography methods. BTL 6

Details of the Syllabus:

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Instrumentation: Selection of suitable method, Sources of radiation, wavelength
Module
selectors, sample cells, Detectors-Photo tube, Photomultiplier tube, Photo voltaic cell, 12
I
Silicon Photodiode.
Spectrometric methods: Spectrophotometry, Flourometry, emission spectroscopy,
Module
flame 10
II
photometry and atomic absorption spectrometry.
Module Electrometric methods: Conductometry, Potentiometry, Polarography, Amperometry
10
III and Coulometry.
Module Radiometric methods: Activation analysis and isotopic dilution.
10
IV Gas chromatography (GC), High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).

Books Recommended:
1. Lyalikov, Y., “Problems in Physico Chemical Methods of Analysis”, Mir Publishers, (1974).
Howard, A., Strobel, William, R., Heineman, “Chemical Instrumentation: A Systematic
Text 2.
Approach.”, John Wiley & Sons, New York, (1989)
Books
Robinson, J.W., “Undergraduate Instrumental Analysis,”, Marcel Decker, New York,
3.
(1982)
Ewing, G.W., “Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis”, McGraw-Hill. New York,
4.
Reference (1985).
Books Willard, H.H., Merritt, L.L., Dean, J.A., “Instrumental Methods of Analysis,Van Nostrand,
5.
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Clean Technology in Process Industries (CET-009)

Subject: Clean Technology in Year & Semester: B.Tech. Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Process Industries Engineering 3rd year & 6th Semester L T P
(CET-009) 2 1 0
Mid-Term Continuous Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Objectives This course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of clean
technology principles and their application in industrial processes.
Course Outcomes (COs): At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
Build an understanding of the importance of clean technology and critically evaluate
CO1 BTL 6
conventional technologies in this context.
CO2 Select and apply alternate technologies to facilitate clean technology practices. BTL 5
CO3 Develop strategies for process modification and waste minimization. BTL 3
CO4 Utilize advanced technologies in the pursuit of clean industrial processes. BTL 3

Details of the Syllabus

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Module Introduction: Environmental impact of chemicals and chemical production, life cycle
I assessment, waste minimization techniques, sustainable development. 12

Evaluation of Conventional Technologies: Evaluation of present process

Module
technologies for ammonia, sulphuric acid, caustic soda, pulp and paper, plastics and
II 10
polymers synthesis. Analysis of raw materials, intermediates, final products, by-
products and wastes.
Minimization of water and heat consumption: Process Integration and water pinch
technology for minimizing water and heat consumption; data extraction, minimum
Module
fresh water target with and without reuse: limiting water profile, concentration-
III 10
composite curve, concentration-interval diagram, block diagram, grid diagram, mass-
content diagram, network design, network evolution: lop identification and loop
breaking.
Process Modification and energy production from waste: Process modification
Module waste utilization and energy production from solid waste, recycling and reuse of solid
IV waste management. 10
Advanced Technologies: Development of biodegradable and end-products of
polymers and plastics, CO2 capture, sequestration and utilization.

Books Recommended:
Jacob A. Moulijn, Michiel Makkee, Annelies E. van Diepen, “Chemical Process Technology”, John
1
Text Wiley and Sons Ltd. (2013)
Books 2 George T. Austin, “Shreve‟s Chemical Process Industries”, Tata McGraw Hill, (2012)
3 Gerard Kiely, “Environmental Engineering‟‟, Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2007.
J. Mann, Y.A. Liu, “Industrial Water Reuse and Wastewater Minimization”, McGraw-Hill
4
Professional”, (1999)
Reference Mahmoud, M., Halwai,” Sustainable Design Through Process Integration: Fundamentals
Books 5 and Application to Industrial Pollution Prevention, Resource Conservation, and Profitability
Enhancement”, Elsevier Science & Technology, (2011)
6 Roberto Solaro, Emo Chiellini, “Biodegradable Polymers and Plastics”, Springer, (2003)

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7th Semester
Nano-Science and Technology (CET-011)
Subject: Nano-Science and Year & Semester: B.Tech. Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Technology Engineering 3rd year & 7th Semester L T P
(CET-011) 2 1 0
Mid-Term Continuous Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

CO1 Develop a comprehensive understanding of nanomaterial properties and applications. BTL 3

CO2 Apply chemical engineering principles to nanoparticles production and scale-up. BTL 3
Solve the quantum confinement equations and analyze the nanomaterials
CO3 BTL 4
characterization.
CO4 State the applications of nanotechnology in electronics and chemical industries BTL 3

Detailed Syllabus:
Module
Contents Hours
No.
Introduction: Nanotechnology and its historic perspective; Foundation of
Nanotechnology in Chemistry, Physics and Biology; Nanostructures in Nature. Nano-
scale Characterization Techniques: X-Ray Diffraction; Brunauer-Emmett-Teller
Module
(BET), Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), 12
I
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM),
Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES), X-Ray Photo-electron Spectroscopy (XPS),
Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy (EELS).
Nano-scale Manufacturing Techniques: Bottom-up Approach: Sol-Gel Synthesis,
Module Hydrothermal Growth, Thin-Film Growth, Physical Vapour Deposition, Chemical
10
II Vapour Deposition; Top-Down-Approach: Ball Milling, Micro-fabrication,
Lithography, Ion-Beam Lithography.
Properties of Nano-structures: Crystal defects, surfaces and interfaces in
nanostructures, ceramic interfaces, Super-hydrophobic surfaces; Thermodynamics of
Module
Nanostructures; Diffusion Kinetics; Properties: Optical, Emission, Electronic transport, 10
III
Photonic, Refractive Index, Dielectric, Mechanical, Magnetic, Non-linear optical,
Catalytic and Photo-catalytic.
Chemical Engineering Aspects: Flow of Nano-fluids in Micro-channel; Heat Transfer
from Nano-fluids: Convective and Radiative; Surface energy, Colloidal and Catalytic
Module
Behaviour of Nano-particles: Gold Nano-particles; Nano-particulate Suspensions; 10
IV
Membrane Nanotechnology; Nano-engineered Catalysts and Polymers; Nano-material
Filters.

Books Recommended:
1. Rao, M. S. R., Singh, S., "Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: Fundamentals to Frontiers", Wiley
India Pvt. Ltd. (2013)
Text
2. Ashby, D. M., Ferreira, P., Schodek, D. L., "Nanomaterials, Nanotechnologies and Design: an
Books
Introduction to Engineers and Architects", Butterworth-Heinemann. (2009)
3. Bhushan, B., "Handbook of Nanotechnology", Springer,(2010)
4. Minkowwycz, W. J., Sparrow, E. M., Abraham, J. P., "Advances in Numerical Heat Transfer:
Reference Nanoparticle Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow", Vol.4, Eds: CRC Press. (2013)
Books 5. Ferry, D. K., Goodnick, S. M. and Bird, J., "Transport in Nanostructure", Cambridge University
Press, 2nd Edition. (2009)

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Microfluidics (CET-012)
Subject: Microfluidics Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
(Code: CET-012) Engineering 4th Year & 7th Semester L T P
2 1 0
Mid-Term Continuous Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Objective: Comprehensive understanding of microfluidics and its relevance to chemical engineering
applications.

Course Outcomes (COs): At the end of the course, students will be able to:

CO1 Identify and discuss the fundamentals of microfluidics BTL 4

CO2 Discuss fluid flow behavior in microchannels and microscale channels BTL 6
CO3 Elaborate the fabrication techniques BTL 6
CO4 Apply microfluidics in chemical engineering systems BTL 3

Details of the Syllabus:

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Introduction to Microfluidics, Definition, and scope of microfluidics, Historical
Module
development, and applications, Importance in chemical engineering and broader 12
I
scientific contexts
Module Microscale fluid behavior, Fluid flow in microchannels, Pressure, flow rate, and flow
10
II characteristics in microfluidic systems
Module Microfabrication techniques, photolithography, soft lithography, micro-machining
10
III techniques, polymer and glass microfabrication methods, etc.
Applications of Microfluidics, Lab-on-a-chip technologies, Microreactors for
Module chemical synthesis, Recent advancements in microfluidic technologies, Challenges
10
IV and opportunities in the field of microfluidics, Potential impact on chemical
engineering and related industries

Books Recommended
1. Microfluidics and Microscale Transport Processes by S. M. A. Salehizadeh and S. Whitaker, 1 st
Text edition, Springer, 2007
Books 2. Microfluidics: Theory and Applications by Suman Chakraborty, 1 st edition, CRC Press, 2019
3. Introduction to Microfluidics by Patrick Tabeling, 1st edition, Oxford University Press, 2005
Microfluidics for Biological Applications by Stephen R. Quake and Todd Thorsen, 1 st edition,
1.
Springer, 2016
Reference Microfluidics: Fundamentals and Selected Applications by A. van den Berg, W. Olthuis, and P.
Books 2.
Bergveld, 1st edition, CRC Press, 2005
Lab-on-a-Chip Technology: Fabrication and Microfluidics" by Soo-Ik Chang, 1st edition, Caister
3.
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Advanced Separation Processes (CET-013)

Subject: Advanced separation Year & Semester: B.Tech. Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Processes Engineering 3rd year & 7th Semester L T P
(CET-013) 2 1 0
Mid-Term Continuous Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Objective:
The aim of this course is to study the basic concepts of some separation processes usually not covered in other
core subjects

Course Outcomes (COs): At the end of the course, student will be able to:
CO1 Analysis and classification of novel separation techniques with selection criteria. BTL 4
CO2 Analyze adsorption techniques for chemical process separation. BTL 4
CO3 Utilization of various membrane separation processes with their suitable applications. BTL 3
Discussion on some special novel separation processes to provide glance on advance
CO4 BTL 6
level.

Details of the Syllabus:

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Fundamentals: Fundamentals of transport processes, Mechanism of separation,
Module
Selection of feasible separation processes, RIPP scheme, Separation factor, Equilibrium 12
I
and rate governed separation processes.
Separations by adsorption techniques:
Module
Separation by adsorbents and foam separation. Foam fractionation techniques: Batch 10
II
and continuous, Hydro-cyclones, Plate columns, Electro-static precipitators.
Membrane separations:
Module Basics and Types of membranes, Applications, Membrane, Fundamentals of Dialysis,
10
III Microfiltration, Ultrafiltration, Nanofiltration & Reverse Osmosis, Liquid membrane
separation.
Special Novel Separation Processes:
Module
Gas Separation, Supercritical Extraction, Pressure Swing Adsorption, Crystallization, 10
IV
Flash Vaporization, Pervaporation and Permeation.

Recommended Books:
1. R. E. Treybal, Mass Transfer Operations, 3rd Ed., McGraw Hill, 1983
Text 2. Ernest J. Henley, J. D. Seader Separation Process Principles, 2 nd Edition” (2010)
Books
3. Baker, R.W., Membrane Technology and Applications, 2nd ed., John Wiley 2004

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Process Heat Integration (CET-014)

Subject: Process Heat Year & Semester: B.Tech. Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Integration (CET-014) Engineering 3rd year & 7th Semester L T P
2 1 0
Mid-Term Internal Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
CO1 Construct composite and grand composite grand curves BTL 3
CO2 Evaluate the pinch point & determine the minimum heating and cooling requirements. BTL 4
Explain the concept of the appropriate placement of distillation column, evaporator,
CO3 BTL 5
heat engine and heat pump in a heat integration.
CO4 Design a heat exchanger network for the maximum energy recovery BTL 6

Detailed Syllabus:
Module
Contents Hours
no.
Module Process Integration and its Building Blocks: Definition of Process Integration
(PI), School of thoughts, Areas of application and Techniques available for PI, 10
I
Onion diagram.
Pinch Technology – An Overview: Introduction, Basic concept, how it is
different than energy auditing, Role of thermodynamic laws, Problem
addressed by Pinch technology
Module Pinch Technology: Data extraction, Targeting, Designing, Optimization-Super
12
II targeting. Grid diagram, Composite curve, Problem table algorithm, Grand composite
curve.
Targeting of Heat Exchanger Network (HEN): Energy targeting, Area
targeting, Number of Modules targeting, Shell targeting, cost targeting.
Module Designing of HEN: Pinch design methods, Heuristic rules, Stream splitting, Design of
maximum energy recovery (MER), Design of multiple utilities and pinches, Design for 10
III
threshold problem, Loops and Paths.
Module Heat Integration of Equipments: Heat engine, Heat pump, Distillation column,
Reactor, Evaporator, Drier, Refrigeration systems. 10
IV
Heat and Power Integration: Co-generation, Steam turbine, Gas turbine.

Books Recommended:
1. Kemp I. C., “Pinch Analysis and Process Integration: A user Guide on Process Integration for the
Efficient Use of Energy”, Butterworth-Heinemann. (2007).
Text
2. Smith R.., “Chemical Process Design and Integration”, 2nd Ed., Wiley. (2005).
Books
3. Shenoy U. V., “Heat Exchanger Network Synthesis”, Gulf Publishing Company (1995).
4. Halwagi, M. M., “Process Integration”, 7th Ed., Academic Press. (2006).

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8th Semester
Environmental Engineering (CET-016)
Subject: Environmental Year & Semester: B.Tech. Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Engineering Engineering 4th year & 8th Semester L T P
(CET-016) 2 1 0
Mid-Term Internal Assessment End-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
Realize the importance of ecological engineering in addressing the issues and challenges
CO1 BTL 3
in environmental management
Apply technology to manage ecosystems efficiently by understanding the essential
CO2 BTL 3
workings of natural ecological systems
Understand and develop the mathematical concepts and models to use for the
CO3 BTL 6
environmental systems such as wetlands, lakes, reservoirs etc.
CO4 Ability to introduce environmental friendly materials in the built environment. BTL 5

Detailed Syllabus:
Module
Contents Hours
No.
Environmental disturbances, interaction of systems, public awareness and action,
Module Microbiology & Epidemiology (Fundamentals, Water borne diseases and water
12
I quality, Airborne diseases, inorganic and organioc concentrations, safe limits).
Changing role of Technology (Sustainable Development, Preventive Technology).
Particle dispersion (Particle shape & size, Colloidal dispersion, methods of expressing
particle concentrations)
Module Solutions: Solubility, Methods of expressing the concentration of solutions, Acid-base
12
II reactions.
Gases and gaseous mixtures: Concept & calculations of material balance in
environmental problems,
Quantification of Environmental Issues:
Module Environmental impact, Environmental effect of energy development, Extreme events
10
III and Environmental change, Greenhouse effect & Ozone depletion, Acid rain.
Environmental Chemistry
Solid Waste and its characteristics, Considerations in solid waste management,
Module
Conversion of MSW, Hazardous waste and its disposal, Treatment & disposal of 8
IV
leachate.

Books Recommended:
1. Environmental Science and Engineering, Second Edition, J. Glynn Henry, Gary W. Heinke. Pearson
Text
Education, Inc.
Books
2. Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science, Gilbert M. Masters. Pearson Education, Inc.

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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CET-017)

Subject: Computational Fluid Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Dynamics (CET-017) Engineering 4thYear & 8th Semester L T P
2 1 0
Mid-Term Class Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Objective: To learn the fundamental concepts of computational fluid dynamics along with basic
numerical techniques and discretization techniques using Finite difference method.

Course outcomes (COs):

CO1. Fundamental understanding and interpretation of governing equations involved in heat
BTL 5
and fluid flow problems.
CO2. Develop a thorough understanding of fundamental numerical techniques. BTL 3
CO3. Developing an understanding of grid formation. BTL 3
CO4. Developing an understanding of discretization technique’s using FDM. BTL 3

Details of the Syllabus

Module Contents Hours
No.
Basic Concepts of Fluid Flow: Philosophy of computational fluid dynamics (CFD),
Module review 12
I of equations governing fluid flow and heat transfer, simplified flow models such
as incompressible, inviscid, potential and creeping flow.
Overview of numerical methods: understanding of numerical methods involved like
Module Gauss-
10
II
Seidel, Rungekutta and Crank Nicolson method.
Grid Generation: Structured and unstructured grids, choice of suitable grid, Grid
Module transformation of equations, Grid Independence test. 10
III
Finite Difference Method (FDM): Discretization of ODE and PDE, approximation for
Module first, second and mixed derivatives, implementation of boundary conditions, 10
IV discretization errors, applications to the engineering problems.

Books Recommended:
1. Ghosh, P.S., “Computer Simulation of Flow and Heat Transfer”, Tata McGraw-Hill (1998).
Text 2. Patankar, S.V., “Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow”, Taylor and Francis (2004).
Books Fletcher, C.A.J., “Computational Techniques for Fluid Dynamics, Vol. 1: Fundamental and General
3.
Techniques”, Springer-Verlag (1998).
Fletcher, C.A.J., “Computational Techniques for Fluid Dynamics, Vol. 2: Specific Techniques for
Reference 4.
Different Flow Categories”, Springer-Verlag (1998).
Books Anderson, J.D., “Computational Fluid Dynamics”, McGraw Hill (1995).
5.

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Modeling & Simulation of Chemical Process Systems (CET-018)

Subject: Modeling & Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Simulation of Chemical Engineering 4th Year & 8th Semester L T P
Process Systems 2 1 0
(Code: CET-018)
Mid-Term Class Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Objective: To provide adequate information to the modeling of chemical engineering process systems
and familiarize the numerical simulation of model equations.

Course Outcomes (COs): At the end of the course, students will be able to:

CO1 Identify and discuss the basic concepts involved in modeling and simulation BTL 4
CO2 Analyse conservation of mass, momentum, and energy equations to engineering
BTL 4
problems
CO3 Develop model equations for chemical engineering systems BTL 6
CO4 Solve the model equations and chemical engineering problems using numerical
BTL 3
techniques

Details of the Syllabus:

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Introduction: Introduction to process modeling and simulation, terminology of Process
modeling and simulation, Steps for building a mathematical model, Inventory rate
Module
equation of the conserved quantities, Mathematical formulation of the conserved 12
I
quantities (Mass, Momentum and Energy equations), Molecular and Convective
Transport.
Rate of generation term and steady state macroscopic balance: Rate of Generation
Module in Momentum, Energy and Mass Transfer, Steady-State Macroscopic Balances,
10
II comparison of microscopic and macroscopic balances, steady state macroscopic
balance problem solving using least square method.
Unsteady state macroscopic balance: Building blocks of unsteady state macroscopic
balance, Pseudo-Steady-State-Approximation, Conservation of Chemical Species,
Module
Momentum, Energy and total Mass, Unsteady state Energy balance around a 10
II
Continuous Stirred Tank, unsteady state macroscopic balance problem solving using
Euler’s method.
Modeling of chemical process systems: Models, need of models and their
classification, models based on transport phenomena principles, alternate classification
Module of models, Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) with constant holdup, Continuous
10
IV Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) with Variable holdup, Two Heated Tank, Gas phase
Pressurized CSTR, Multi-Component Flash Drum, Gravity Flow Tank, Non-isothermal
CSTR, Ideal Binary Distillation Column, Batch reactor.

Books Recommended
Luyben, W. L., “Process Modeling, Simulation and Control for Chemical Engineers”. McGraw Hill
1.
(1990).
Text Nayef Ghasem, “Modeling and Simulation of Chemical Process Systems”, CRC Press, Taylor &
2.
Books Francis Group (2019).
Ismail Tosun, Modeling in Transport Phenomena – A Conceptual Approach, 2nd Edn, Elsevier
3.
Publications 2007.
1. Davis M.E., Numerical Methods and Modeling for Chemical Engineers, Wiley, New York, 1984
Ashok Kumar Verma, Process Modelling and Simulation in Chemical, Biochemical and
Reference 2.
Environmental Engineering, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group (2015).
Books
Amiya K Jana, “Chemical Process Modelling and Computer Simulation”, 2nd Edition, PHI Learning
3.
Private Limited, (2011).

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Bioresource Technology (CET-019)

Subject: Bioresource Year & Semester: B.Tech. Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Technology (CET-019) Engineering 3rd year & 8th Semester L T P
2 1 0
Mid-Term Internal Assessment Final-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Objective:
The aim of this course is to provide fundamental knowledge for bioenergy generation and product formation
with the help of various conversion processes adequate to diverse bioresource characteristics.
Course Outcomes (COs):
CO1 Fundamental understanding of the bioresources and its applications for attainment of
BTL 3
social objectives (energy, environment, product, sustainability).
CO2 Develop knowledge with respect to the properties of the bioresources and the
BTL 3
conversion technologies.
CO3 Exhibit knowledge of the systems used for bioresource technology. BTL 3
CO4 Analysis of data and their applications in design of the systems and development of the
BTL 4
bioprocess.

Details of the Syllabus:

Module
Contents Hours
No.
Bioresources- natural and anthropogenic; importance of bio-resources and their
utilization. Natural bio-resources: agricultural, forestry and aquatic biomass. Biomass
Module
availability, production and food security, non- edible biomass characteristics. 12
I
Anthropogenic bio-resources: Organic wastes-domestic and industrial; characteristics
of municipal sewage / sludge and industrial sludges.
Conversion processes: biochemical, thermo-chemical and physico-chemical conversion
processes. Biochemical processes: Microbial anaerobic and aerobic processes,
enzymatic processes; fermentation for alcohols and acids; penicillin and other
Module
therapeutic products. Production of single cell protein (SCP); bio-pulping, 10
II
biogasification. Thermo-chemical processes: pyrolysis (coke and pyro-oils), oxidation-
combustion, gasification (downdraft, updraft and fixed bed gasification, fluidized bed
and entrained bed gasification). Various methods of manufacture of activated carbons
Module Physico-chemical processes: Pretreatment, steam/acid/alkali hydrolysis, effect of
10
III temperature on hydrolysis.
Special topics: biofuels, biomaterials, specialty chemicals (gylcol, acetic acid and
Module
downstream chemicals), anhydrous alcohols-ethanol and butanol; biodiesel, bio- 10
IV
aviation turbine fuel (BATF).

Books Recommended:
Shuler, M., Kargi, F., “Bioprocess Engineering, Basic Concep”, 2nd Edn., Prentice Hall of India
1.
Pvt. Ltd. (2004).
Chakraverty, A., “Biotechnology and other Alternative Technologies”, Oxford and IBH
Text 2.
Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd. (1995).
Books
Rao, M.G., Sittig, M., “Dryden’s Outlines of Chemical Technology- for the 21stCentury.East-
3.
West Press (1997).
4. Austin, G.T., “Shreve’s Chemical Process Industries”, McGraw-Hill Book Company (1984).
1. Pandey, A., "Concise Encyclopaedia of Bioresource Technology", CRC Press (2004).
Glaucia, M.S. et al. (eds), "Bioenergy & Sustainability: Bridging the Gaps", SCOPE 72,
2.
Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil (2015).
Reference 3. Eckert & Trihn (eds), " Biotechnology for Biofuel Production and Optimization", Elsevier (2016).
Books 4. Cock, "Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS)", UNESCO, (2011)
5. S. Van Loo, "Handbook of Biomass Combustion and Co-Firing”, Twente University Press, 2002.
Wang, W.C. et al., " Review of Biojet Fuel Conversion Technologies", National Renewable
6.
Energy Laboratory (USDE), Technical Report, 2016.

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Fuel Cell Technology (CET-020)

Subject: Fuel Cell Year & Semester: B. Tech Chemical Total Course Credit: 3
Technology Engineering L T P
(CET-020) 4th Year & 8th Semester 1 1 0
Mid-Term Continuous Assessment End-Term
Evaluation Policy
(26 Marks) (24 Marks) (50 Marks)

Course Outcomes
CO1 Develop a comprehensive understanding of fuel cell technology in modern energy
BTL 3
applications.
CO2 Analyzing the working and applications of various fuel cells. BTL 4
CO3 Developing an understanding of the thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of fuel cell
BTL 3
systems.
CO4 Assessment of various fuel cells by several characterization techniques. BTL 5

Details of Syllabus
Module
Content Hours
No.
Introduction: Fuel cell definition, Fuel cells versus batteries, type of fuel cell, basic
Module fuel cell operation, fuel cell performance, advantages and disadvantages of fuel cell,
12
I overview of fuel cell system, fuel cell stack, thermal management subsystem, fuel
delivery and processing subsystem, hydrogen storage, generation and delivery
Working principle and application: Phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC), polymer
Module electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), alkaline fuel cell (AFC), molten
10
II carbon fuel cell (MCFC), solid- oxide fuel cell (SOFC), performance
characterization of fuel cell system.
Fuel cell thermodynamics: Thermodynamic potential, heat potential of a fuel,
enthalpy of reaction, temperature dependency of enthalpy, working potential of
Module fuel, relationship between Gibbs free energy and electrical work, relationship
10
III between Gibbs free energy and voltage, standard electrode potential, reversible
voltage variation of reversible voltage with temperature, pressure and
concentration, real and ideal fuel cell efficiency.
Reaction kinetics in fuel cell: Electrode kinetics, electrochemical reaction,
heterogeneous electrochemical process, current rate, current amount and current
density, activation energy in current transfer reaction, net rate of reaction
Module
calculation, potential and rate: Butler-Volmer equation, how to improve kinetic 10
IV
performance, catalyst electrode design. Transport in fuel cell system: Ion
transport in an electrolyte, electron transport, gas-phase mass transport, diffusive
transport in electrode, convective transport in flow structures.

Books Recommended:
1. Ohayre, R.P., Cha Suk-Won, Colella, W. G., Prinz, F. B., “Fuel Cell
Text 2. Fundamentals”, John Wiley & Sons Inc. (2009).
Books
3. Larminie J., Dicks A., Fuel Cell System Explained”, John Wiley & Sons (2003).
4. Mench M. M., “Fuel Cell Engines”, John Wiley & Sons Inc. (2008).
Reference 5. Zhao, T.S.; Kreuer, K.D., “Advances in Fuel cells”, Elsevier (2007).
Books
6. Linden, D., “Handbook of Batteries and Fuel Cells”, McGraw-Hill (1984).

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