CURRICULUM

Academic Year 2020 – 2021

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING

VII &VIII B. E. Semester

RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

(Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to VTU)
BANGALORE – 54

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About the Institute:
Ramaiah Institute of Technology (RIT) (formerly known as M. S. Ramaiah Institute
of Technology) is a self-financing institution established in Bangalore in the year
1962 by the industrialist and philanthropist, Late Dr. M S Ramaiah. The institute is
accredited with A grade by NAAC in 2014 and all engineering departments offering
bachelor degree programs have been accredited by NBA. RIT is one of the few
institutes with prescribed faculty student ratio and achieves excellent academic
results. The institute was a participant of the Technical Education Quality
Improvement Program (TEQIP), an initiative of the Government of India. All the
departments have competent faculty, with 100% of them being postgraduates or
doctorates. Some of the distinguished features of RIT are: State of the art
laboratories, individual computing facility to all faculty members. All research
departments are active with sponsored projects and more than 140 scholars are
pursuing PhD. The Centre for Advanced Training and Continuing Education
(CATCE), and Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) have been set up on
campus. RIT has a strong Placement and Training department with a committed
team, a good Mentoring/Proctorial system, a fully equipped Sports department, large
air-conditioned library with over 1,00,000 books with subscription to more than 300
International and National Journals. The Digital Library subscribes to several online
e-journals like IEEE, JET etc. RIT is a member of DELNET, and AICTE INDEST
Consortium. RIT has a modern auditorium, several hi-tech conference halls and all
are air-conditioned with video conferencing facilities. It has excellent hostel
facilities for boys and girls. RIT Alumni have distinguished themselves by
occupying high positions in India and abroad and are in touch with the institute
through an active Alumni Association. RIT obtained Academic Autonomy for all its
UG and PG programs in the year 2007. As per the National Institutional Ranking
Framework, MHRD, Government of India, Ramaiah Institute of Technology has
achieved 59h rank in 2020 among the top 100 engineering colleges across India.

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About the Department:
Instituted in 1978, the Department was the first to offer a course in Chemical
Engineering by a self-financing engineering institution in Bangalore and the fifth in
RIT. Since its inception the department has moved steadily towards the fulfilment
of its mission and is emerging as a significant player in the academic landscape of
Chemical Engineering education in our country. The Department is certified four
times in succession by the National Board for Accreditation. Over 2000 students
have graduated in 34 batches. The Department offers excellent infrastructure and
students have won various prestigious awards, international internships and high
accolades for innovative projects. The Department has secured majority of the
university ranks. The expertise of the faculty covers a wide range of disciplines and
they are engaged in cutting edge technological research. The average experience of
faculty in the department is more than twenty years and they are alumni of IISc, IIT
and NITs. Enriching insights by eminent dignitaries from the practicing world are
arranged under the activities of Society of Chemical Engineers & IIChE Student
Chapter at the Institute. The Department is approved as Research Centre by VTU for
higher qualifications like M.Sc. Engg. (By Research) and Ph.D. degrees. Research
Projects from DRDO, AICTE and DST have been successfully completed. The
Annual Technical Symposium organized by the department for students –
RASAYAN encompasses a plethora of events such as Paper presentations, Poster
presentations, M.S. Ramaiah Memorial Technical Quiz etc. to challenge the young
minds. The Bangalore Regional Centre of the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers
is functioning from this department for more than a decade. The country’s most
prestigious event in Chemical Engineering - Indian Chemical Engineering Congress
- CHEMCON-2011 was organized here. The event invited the top chemical
engineers of the nation to our Institute. A joint session with Canadian Universities
in the area of Energy and Environment was also a part of this event.

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 VISION OF THE INSTITUTE
To be an Institution of International Eminence, renowned for imparting quality
technical education, cutting edge research and innovation to meet global socio
economic needs

MISSION OF THE INSTITUTE

MSRIT shall meet the global socio-economic needs through

 Imparting quality technical education by nurturing a conducive learning

environment through continuous improvement and customization

 Establishing research clusters in emerging areas in collaboration with

globally reputed organizations

 Establishing innovative skills development, techno-entrepreneurial

activities and consultancy for socio-economic needs

QUALITY POLICY
We at M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology strive to deliver comprehensive,
continually enhanced, global quality technical and management education through
an established Quality Management System complemented by the synergistic
interaction of the stake holders concerned

VISION OF THE DEPARTMENT

To be a leading chemical engineering department for imparting quality technical

education and progressive research at global level.

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 MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT

1. To provide a state of art environment and a rigorous academic program that

train students to excel in fundamental sciences, chemical and allied
engineering fields.
2. To offer a programme that inculcates creative thinking and lifelong learning
contributing to the advancements in chemical sciences and its application.
3. To foster principles of sustainability and promote environmentally benign
technologies for the benefit of society.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs):

The B.E. Chemical Engineering Program at Ramaiah Institute of Technology aims
to provide a strong foundation of scientific and technical knowledge in a state of art
learning ambience. It equips the graduates with problem solving abilities, teamwork,
and communication skills necessary throughout their careers. They are consistent
with the following Educational Objectives:

1. To produce graduates with a strong foundation and understanding of the

fundamental principles of mathematics, science and engineering enabling
graduates to pursue their careers as practicing chemical engineers in Chemical
and Allied Engineering fields.
2. To produce graduates who are prepared to pursue their post-graduation and
Research in the emerging and allied areas of Chemical Engineering and
Business.
3. To produce graduates who possess skills with professional integrity and ethics
to assume professional leadership roles and administrative positions.
4. To provide students with opportunities to integrate with multidisciplinary
teams to develop and practice written and oral communication skills.

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PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs):
PO1: Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science,
engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of
complex engineering problems.
PO2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and
analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using
first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
PO3: 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.
PO4: 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.
PO5: 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.
PO6: 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.
PO7: 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.
PO8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and
responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
PO9: Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as
a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
PO10: Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering
activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being

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able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make
effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
PO11: 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.
PO12: 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):

The Chemical Engineering graduate will be able to
PSO1: Acquire in-depth knowledge of chemical engineering, process economics,
management, safety and environmental aspects required to pursue their
career in chemical industry and allied engineering areas.
PSO2: Apply computational and simulation tools to solve, design and optimize
chemical engineering problems/ processes.
PSO3: Design processes, perform experiments, prepare technical and management
modules, economic evaluation and demonstrate professional engineering
competence.

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 Curriculum Course Credits Distribution
Batch 2017-2021

Semester Humanities Basic Engineering Professional Professional Other Project Internship/ Total
& Social Sciences/ Sciences/ Courses- Courses - Electives Work other semester
Sciences Lab Lab Core (Hard Electives (OE) (PW) activities load
(HSS) (BS) (ES) core, soft (PC-E) (IS/ECA)
core, Lab)
(PC-C)

First 2 9 14 25
Second 4 9 12 25
Third 9 16 25
Fourth 4 21 25
Fifth 2 19 4 25
Sixth 15 4 6 25
Seventh 14 8 4 26
Eighth 4 14 6 24
Total 8 31 26 85 20 4 20 6 200

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 SCHEME OF TEACHING
VII SEMESTER

Contact
Sl. Course Credits
Course Name Category Hours
No. Code
L T P S Total
1. CH71 Process Integration PCC 3 1 0 0 4 05
2. CH72 Process Control PCC 3 1 0 0 4 05
3. CH73 Transport Phenomena PCC 3 1 0 0 4 05
4. OE7X Open Elective-I OE 4 0 0 0 4 04
5. CHE7X Elective – Group C PCE 4 0 0 0 4 04
6. CHE7X Elective – Group D PCE 4 0 0 0 4 04
Chemical Process
7. CHL75 PCC 0 0 1 0 1 02
Simulation Laboratory
8. CHL76 Process Control Laboratory PCC 0 0 1 0 1 02
Total 21 3 2 0 26 31

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 Elective –Group C Elective-Group D
Principles of Food Processing and
CHE71 CHE76 Polymer Processing Technology
Preservation
Interfacial Phenomenon and Surface
CHE72 Advance Bioprocess Engineering CHE77
Engineering
CHE73 Electrochemical Technology CHE78 Separation Techniques
CHE74 Process Optimization CHE79 Multicomponent Distillation
Applied Mathematics in Chemical
CHE75 Modelling of Chemical Processes CHE710
Engineering

Open Electives Offered

CHOE01 Green Technology

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 SCHEME OF TEACHING
VIII SEMESTER

Contact
Sl. Course Credits
Course Name Category Hours
No. Code
L T P S Total
1. CHE8X Elective – Group E PCE 4 0 0 0 4 04
2. CHIN In plant training/ Industry Course IS/ECA 0 0 4 0 4
3. CHP Project Work PW 0 0 14 0 14 28
4. ECA Extracurricular activities ECA 0 0 2 0 2
Total 4 0 20 0 24 32
+
5. CHL81 Seminar 0 0 1 0 1 02
+
6. CHL82 Technical report writing 0 1 1 0 1 04

+ Optional for Old Scheme Students with credit shortage

Elective –Group E
CHE81 Solid Waste Management
CHE82 Scale Up of Chemical Processes
CHE83 Principles of Management
CHE84 Introduction to Nanotechnology
CHE85 Research Methodology and Report Writing

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 Semester VII

PROCESS INTEGRATION
Course Code:CH71 Credits: 3:1:0:0
Pre-requisites: Process Heat Transfer Contact Hours: 42L+14T
Mass Transfer I and II
Course coordinator: Dr. G. M Madhu

Course content
Unit I
Introduction to Process Integration: Graphical Techniques. Overall mass
targeting.
Unit II
Synthesis of Mass Exchange Network: Graphical approach. Direct recycle
strategies.
Unit III
Visualization Strategies: For development of mass integrated system. Algebraic
approach to targeting direct recycles

Unit IV
Algebraic Approach: To targeting mass exchange. Network. Recycle strategies
using property integration.

Heat Integration: Synthesis of Heat Exchange Networks (HENs), Heat Exchange

Pinch Diagram, Screening of Multiple Utilities Using the Grand Composite
Representation
Unit V
Combined heat and power integration.
Optimization: Mathematical approach to direct recycle.

Text Books:
1. Robin Smith, Chemical Process Design & Integration, Wiley, 2005.
2. Mahmoud. M., El – Hawalgi, Process Integration, Elsevier, 2006.

Reference Book:
1. Kemp I.C, Pinch Analysis and Process Integration - A user guide on process
integration for efficient use of energy, 2 nd Edition, Butterworth – Heinneman,
2006.

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Course Outcomes (COs): On successful completion of this course students will be
able to

1. Explain the need for Mass and Heat integration in chemical industries and basic
principles involved in process integration.(PO-1,4,6,7,8, PSO-1)
2. Calculate the minimum amount of heat required in heat integration.
(PO-1, 2, 4,6,7,8, PSO-1, 2)
3. Calculate the minimum fresh solvent required in mass exchange networks by
graphical and algebraic methods. (PO-1,2,3,4,6,7,8, PSO-1,2)
4. Calculate the minimum heating and cooling requirements for given process
using pinch analysis by graphical and algebraic methods. (PO-1,2,3,4,6,7,8,
PSO-1,2)
5. Able to find the quality heating requirements in process flow diagram and able
to optimize mass and heat integration problems by Linear programming
method.(PO-1,2,3,4, PSO-1,2)

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 PROCESS CONTROL
Course Code: CH72 Credits: 3:1:0:0
Pre-requisites: Engineering Mathematics II Contact Hours: 42L+14T
Course coordinator: Mr. Neelesh Singhal

Course content

Unit I
Laplace transforms: Transforms of simple functions, transforms of derivatives,
solution of differential equations, inversion by partial fractions, partial fractions.
First and second order systems: Thermometer, level, mixing tank, STR:
Linearization: I order systems in series. Response for various input forcing functions.
Second order transfer functions. Characteristics. Response for various input forcing
functions. Transportation lag.

Unit II
Control Systems and Controllers: Basic components, Servo and Regulator control.
P.I.D and on-off modes. Controller combinations.
Close Loop: Block diagrams. Closed loop transfer function.
Transient response of servo and regulator control systems with various
controller modes and their characteristics.
Unit III
Final Control Elements: Valves, actuators, valve positioners, valve characteristics.
Stability of loops: Stability of open and closed loop linear control systems. Routh
Test, Root locus plotting.
FOPTD Models: Skogestad’s half rule for approximate first order plus dead time
models

Unit IV
Frequency Response – Amplitude ratios, phase lags, Gain and Phase Margins. Bode
diagrams, Bode criterion.
Control system Design: Ziegler – Nichols tuning by frequency response. Cohen-
Coon tuning by process reaction curve.
Unit V
Advanced Control Strategies: Cascade Control, Feed Forward Control. Ratio
Control. Introduction to digital control, analysis of basic transfer functions in z-
domain.

Text Books:
1. Coughanowr, D.R., Process System Analysis and Control, 3 rd Edition, McGraw
Hill, 1991.
2. Stephanopolous, G., Chemical Process Control- An Introduction to Theory and
Practice, Eastern Economy Edition, 2008.

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3. D.E. Seborg, Thomas F. Edgar, D. A. Mellichamp, Process Dynamics and
Control, 3rd Edition, Wiley, 2013

Reference Book:
1. Harriott, Process Control, Tata McGraw Hill, 1982.

Course Outcomes (COs): On successful completion of this course students will be

able to

1. Learn Laplace transforms, analyze simple I and II order systems. PO-1, 2, PSO-
1)
2. Analyze control system and controllers & analyze the transient response of
feedback systems. (PO-1,2,3, PSO-1)
3. Design stable control systems for processes. (PO-1,2, PSO-1)
4. Understand Frequency Response and tune controllers. (PO-1,2,3, PSO-1)
5. Learn different advanced control strategies (PO-1,5, PSO-1)

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 TRANSPORT PHENOMENA
Course Code:CH73 Credits: 3:1:0:0
Pre-requisites: Momentum Transfer Contact Hours: 42L+14T
Process Heat Transfer, Mass transfer
Course coordinator: Dr. Rajeswari M Kulkarni

Course content

Unit I
Velocity Distribution in Turbulent Flow: Comparison of laminar and turbulent
flows; time smoothed equations of change for incompressible fluids; time- smoothed
velocity profile near a wall; Turbulent flow in ducts; numerical problems
Temperature distribution in turbulent flow: Time-smoothed equations of change
for incompressible non isothermal flow; the time-smoothed temperature profile near
a wall; Empirical expressions for the turbulent heat flux; Temperature distribution
for turbulent flow in tubes

Unit II
Energy transport: Free convection heat transfer and forced convection heat
transfer. Equations of change for non-isothermal systems; Energy transport by
radiation; Numerical problems.

Unit III
Transport Phenomena in Bioprocess Systems: Gas Liquid Mass transfer in
cellular systems, determination of oxygen transfer rates, mass transfer for freely
rising or falling bodies, forced convection mass transfer, overall Kla estimates and
power requirements for sparged and agitated vessels, Mass transfer across free
surfaces, other factors affecting Kla

Unit IV
Concentration Distributions in Laminar Flow: Concepts and definitions on
transport velocities in a multicomponent system, Steady state Shell mass balances.
Diffusion through stagnant gas and liquid films (isothermal and non-isothermal
films). Equimolar counter diffusion. Diffusion with homogeneous and
heterogeneous reaction. Diffusion into falling film – Forced convection mass
transfer.

Unit V
Distributions with more than one independent variable: Time-dependent flow of
Newtonian fluids; unsteady heat conduction in solids; Time-dependent diffusion.

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Text Book:
1. Bird, Stewart and Lightfoot, Transport Phenomena, John Wiley, 1994.
2. Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals by James E. Bailey, David F. Ollis,
Publisher: McGraw Hill Inc., US, 2nd Edition.
Reference Books:
1. Welty, Wicks and Wilson, Fundamentals of Momentum, Heat and Mass
Transport, 3rd Edition, John Wiley, 1983.

Course Outcomes (COs): On successful completion of this course students will be

able to

1. Explain velocity distributions in turbulent flow. (PO-1, 2, 3, PSO-1)

2. Explain free convection heat transfer and forced convection heat transfer. (PO-
1, 2, 3, PSO-1, 2)
3. Explain temperature distribution in turbulent flow. (PO-1, 2, 3, PSO-1, 2)
4. Derive mathematical equations by shell balance technique for different practical
mass transfer situations. (PO-1, 2, 3, PSO-1, 2)
5. Explain Distributions with more than one independent variable. (PO-1, 2, 3,
PSO-1, 2)

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 OPEN ELECTIVE
Course Code:OE7X Credits:4:0:0:0
Pre-requisites: NIL Contact Hours: 56L
Course coordinator: Other Departments

The students will select an elective offered by other departments.

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 PRINCIPLES OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION

Course Code: CHE71 Credits: 4:0:0:0

Pre-requisites: Nil Contact Hours: 56L
Course coordinator: Chemical Engineering Faculty

Course content

Unit I
Basic consideration: Quality attributes of food, aim and objectives of preservation
and processing of foods, food deterioration, and causes of quality deterioration and
spoilage of foods, unit operations in food processing.

Unit II
Low temperature Preservation and Processing of foods: Chilling
temperatures: Considerations relating to storage of foods at chilling temperature,
applications and procedures, controlled and modified atmosphere storage of foods,
post-storage handling of foods.
Freezing temperature: Freezing process, slow and fast freezing of foods and its
consequences, other occurrences associated with freezing of foods. Technological
aspects of pre-freezing, Actual freezing, frozen storage and thawing of foods.

Unit III
High temperature preservation and processing of foods: Basic concepts in
thermal destruction of microorganisms-D, Z, F, values Heat resistance and
thermophilisms in micro-organisms. Cooking, blanching, pasteurization and
sterilization of foods. Assessing adequacy of thermal processing of foods, general
process of canning of foods, spoilages in canned foods.

Unit IV
Preservation by Dehydration and concentration: Principles, technological
aspects and applications of concentration processes, drying and dehydration of food.
Other techniques in preservation: Food irradiation, microwave heating, ohmic
heating

Unit V
Processing and preservation of food products: Processing and preservations of
milk and milk products, vegetables and food, beverages, meat and meat products.

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Text Books:
1. Potter, N.N. and Hotchkiss, J.H., Food Science, 5th Edition, CBS Publishers and
Distributors, 2006.
2. Sivasankar, B., Food Processing and Preservation, Eastern Economy Edition,
2005.

Reference Books:
1. Shakuntala, N., Manay and Shadaksharamurthy, M., Foods: Facts and
Principles, 3rd Edition, New Age International, 2008.
2. Subbulakshmi, G., and Udupi, S.A., Food Processing and Preservation, 1st
Edition, New Age International, 2006.
3. Sahu, J.K., Fundamentals of Food Process Engineering, Narosa Publishing,
2014.

Course Outcomes (COs): On successful completion of the course students will be

able to

1. Know different characteristics of food along with the processing and

preservation methods. (PO-1, PSO-1)
2. Explain low temperature preservation and processing systems and for storage of
foods.(PO-1, 3, PSO-1)
3. Explain high temperature preservation and processing of foods.
(PO-1, 3, PSO-1)
4. Explain other preservation techniques for food.(PO-1, 3, PSO-1, 2)
5. Understand processing and preservation of some important food products.
(PO-1, 6, 7, 10, PSO-1)

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 ADVANCE BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING
Course Code: CHE72 Credits: 4:0:0:0
Pre-requisites: Biochemical Engineering Contact Hours: 56L
Course coordinator: Chemical Engineering Faculty

Course content

Unit I
Design and analysis of biological reactors: Review of bio reactors-chemostat with
& without recycle, multistage operation. Sterilization of Reactors. Sterilization of
Medium (Batch and continuous).

Cell Growth Kinetics: Review of Unstructured Models and Introduction to

Structured models of Cell Growth.
Unit II
Transport phenomena in bioprocess systems: Overall Kla Estimation, and power
requirements (review) for sparged and agitated vessels. General heat and mass
transfer correlations applicable to biological systems.

Enzyme Immobilization: Review of methods of immobilization. Immobilized

enzyme kinetics, Effects of diffusion, reaction kinetics of immobilized enzymes,
Effect of other environmental parameters like pH and temperature, Immobilized
Cells: Formulations, Characterization and Applications.

Unit III
Multiphase bioreactors: Packed, fluidized and trickle bed reactor. Bubble column
reactor, design equations with their applications.
Fermentation Technology: Animal and Plant Cell Reactor Technology.
Mixed Cultures: Introduction. Major Classes of Interactions: Simple Models
describing mixed cultures, Industrial utilizations of mixed cultures.

Unit IV
Biological Waste Treatment: Methods, Conversion of waste water to useful
products.
Industrial Bioprocess: Anaerobic process for the production of lactic acid, acetone-
butanol. Aerobic Processes for the production of Citric Acid, Baker’s Yeast, High
fructose corn syrup.
Unit V
Introduction to Genetic Engineering (GE): Aim. Techniques. Achievements and
prospects of GE; Translation & Transcription of genetic code. DNA Replication and
Mutation and Alteration of cellular DNA. Viruses and Phages. Genetic
manipulation: Plasmids. Recombinant DNA Technology.

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Text Book:
1. Bailey and Ollis, Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals, 2nd Edition, McGraw
Hill, 1976.
2. Shuler M L and Kargi F, Bioprocess Engineering, 2 nd Edition, Prentice Hall,
2002.

Reference Books:
1. Aiba, S., Biochemical Engineering, Academic Press, London, 1965.
2. Atkinson, A., Biochemical Reactors, Pion Ltd, London. 1975.
3. Pelczar, Microbiology Concept and Application, 5th Edition, McGraw Hill,
2001 Reprint.
4. Doran, P.M., Bioprocess Engineering Principles, Academic Press.

Course Outcomes (COs): On successful completion of this course students will be

able to

1. Explain the design principles of biological reactors, like chemo stat with &
without recycle including multistage operation and cell growth kinetics. (PO-
1,2,3,PSO-1)
2. Develop transport models for bioprocess systems and techniques of enzyme
immobilization. (PO-1,2,3,PSO-1)
3. Explain multiphase bioreactor systems used in bioprocess industry including
plant and animal cells and also mixed culture systems. (PO-1,2,3,PSO-1)
4. Apply the methods of biological waste treatment and technology of some
important Industrial Bioprocesses. (PO-1,2,3,6,PSO-1)
5. Explain Genetic Engineering concepts.(PO-1,2,12,PSO-1)

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 ELECTROCHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
Course Code: CHE73 Credits: 4:0:0:0
Pre-requisites: Engineering Chemistry Contact Hours: 56L
Course coordinator: Chemical Engineering Faculty

Course content

Unit I
Introduction to theoretical aspects: Faradays laws, mechanism of conduction in
solids, liquids and gases and in ionic melts. Conduction in metals and
semiconductors.

Unit II
Reversible electrodes and potentials, electrode processes and electrode kinetics.
Various types of over potentials. Polarization. Butler-volmer for one electron and
mute electron steps. Models of electrical Double layer.

Unit III
Applied aspects: Potentiometry and ion-selective electrodes. Amperometric and
Volta metric electro analysis, Polarography.

Unit IV
Electrode deposition of metals and alloys. Primary, Secondary and Fuel Cells.

Unit V
Corrosion and its prevention. Electro winning. Electro organic and inorganic
synthesis (and some typical examples). Environmental electrochemistry. Bio-electro
chemistry.

Text Books:
1. Bockris, J.O.M., & Reddy, A.K.N., Modern Electrochemistry, Vol.1 & 2,
Plenum, New York.
2. Kuhn, Industrial Electrochemical Processes, Elsevier, Amsterdam.
3. James A. Plam Beck, Electroanalytical chemistry- Basic Principles and
applications, John Willey & Sons, Wiley Publication, 1982.

Reference Books:
1. Lingane, J.J., Electro Analytical Chemistry, John Wiley, New York.
2. Potter, E.C., Electrochemistry, Principles and Applications, Cleaver Hume
Press, London.
3. Baizer, M.M., Marcel Dekker, Organic Electrochemistry, John Wiley, New
York.

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Course Outcomes (COs): On successful completion of this course students will be
able to

1. Explain different fundamental laws of electro chemical technology.

(PO-1.PSO-3)
2. Derive different kinetic theories of electrode processes. (PO-1, 2, PSO-1)
3. Apply potentiometric and polarographic principles to practical systems.
(PO-1, PSO-3)
4. Design a simple methodology for metals and alloys deposition on surfaces put
into practice Primary, Secondary and Fuel Cells. (PO-1, 2, 12, PSO-1)
5. Apply the principles of corrosion and its prevention to different environmental
conditions in a chemical process industry. (PO-1, 2, 3,7,12, PSO-1)

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 PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
Course Code: CHE74 Credits: 4:0:0:0
Pre-requisites: Engineering Mathematics IV Contact Hours: 56L
Course coordinator: Chemical Engineering Faculty

Course content

Unit I
The Nature and Organization of Optimization Problems: Scope and Hierarchy,
Applications, General procedure, obstacles.
Developing models for optimization: Classifications of models, building models,
selecting functions to fit empirical data, factorial experimental design, and degrees
of freedom.
Basic concepts of optimization: Function continuity, NLP programming, convexity
and its application, quadratic approximation, conditions for extremum of an
unconstrained function.

Unit II

Optimization of unconstrained function: One dimensional search: Numerical

methods for optimization a function with one variable, Region elimination methods,
scanning and bracketing procedure, Methods using derivatives – Newton’s method,
Bisection method, Secant method, polynomial approximation methods.

Unit III
Unconstrained multivariable optimization: Methods using functions values only-
Random search, grid search, univariate search, Simplex Search, Hooke-Jeeves
Pattern Search, and Powell’s Conjugate Direction Search.
Gradient- Based Methods – Cauchy’s Steepest Descent Method, Conjugate Gradient
Method. Newton’s method, Quasi Newton’s method, Marquardt’s Method.

Unit IV
Linear Programming and its applications: Formulation of linear programs,
Graphical solution, Simplex algorithm, Transportation problem.

Unit V
Nonlinear Programming with constraints: Direct Substitution. First Order
necessary condition for a local extremum, Lagrange Multiplier Method, KKT
Conditions, Quadratic Programming, Generalized Reduced Gradient Method.

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Text Book:
1. Edgar, T.F., Himmelblau, D.M., Ladson, L.S., Optimization of Chemical
Processes, McGraw Hill, 2nd Edition, 2001.
2. A Ravindran, KM Ragsdell, GV Reklitis, Engineering Optimization –
Methods and Applications, John Wiley & Sons, 2 nd Edition, 2006.

Reference Book:
1. SS Rao, Engineering Optimization – Theory and Practice, New Age
International (P) Limited, 4th Edition.
2. Kenneth Lange, Optimization, Springer-Verlag, 2004.

Course Outcomes (COs): On successful completion of this course students will be

able to
1. Develop objective function and constraint equations for chemical engineering
problems. (PO-1, 2, PSO-2)
2. Optimize functions with single variable using numerical methods. (PO-1, 2,
PSO-2)
3. Optimize unconstrained functions. (PO-1, 2, 12, PSO-2)
4. Optimize multivariable problems using numerical methods. (PO-1, 2, 12, PSO-
2)
5. Apply linear programming methods in optimization. (PO-1, 2, 12, PSO-2)

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 MODELING OF CHEMICAL PROCESSES
Course Code: CHE75 Credits: 4:0:0:0
Pre-requisites: Engineering Mathematics I and II, Contact Hours: 56L
Momentum Transfer, Process Heat Transfer,
Chemical Reaction Engineering-I, Chemical Process Calculations
Course coordinator: Chemical Engineering Faculty

Course content

Unit I
Modelling: Models and model building, principles of model formulations,
precautions in model building, Fundamental laws: Review of shell balance
approach, continuity equation, energy equation, equation of motion, transport
equation of state equilibrium and Kinetics, classification of mathematical models.

Unit II
Mathematical Modelling and Solutions to the Following: Basic tank model –
Level V/s time. Multi component flash drum. Batch Distillation – Vapour
composition with time. Batch Reactor. Solvents extraction (steady & unsteady state),
stirred tank (steady state and unsteady state), multistage gas absorption, multistage
distillation.
Unit III
Models in heat transfer operation: Heat conduction through cylindrical pipe
(steady & unsteady state), cooling of tanks, and unsteady state heat transfer by
conduction.
Models in fluid flow operation: Fluid through packed bed column, flow & film on
the outside of a circular tube.

Unit IV
Models in Reaction Engineering: Chemical reaction with diffusion in a tubular
reactor, chemical reaction with heat transfer in a packed bed reactor, reactor in series.

Unit V
Introduction to flow sheeting: Property estimation, tearing and flow sheeting,
Modular and Equation-solving approach (Elementary treatment only).

Text Books:
1. Luyben , W.L., Process Modelling Simulation and Control for Chemical
Engineering, 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill, 1990.
2. Babu, B.V., Process Plant Simulation, Oxford Press.
Reference Books:
1. Fogler, H.S., Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, 2 nd Edition,
Prentice Hall, 2001.

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2. Smith, J. M. and Vanness, H.C., Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics, 5th Edition, MGH 1996.
3. Himmelblau, D.M., Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical
Engineering, Pearson, 7th Edition.

Course Outcomes (COs): On successful completion of this course students will be

able to

1. Apply the shell balance method and application of various equations to simple
chemical engineering problems. (PO-1, 2, 3, PSO-1)
2. Develop the models for practical engineering problems of mass transfer.
(PO-1, 2, 3, PSO-2)
3. Develop the strategies for development of models for momentum and heat
transfer applications. (PO-1, 2, 3, PSO-2)
4. Apply the methods for the transport problems involving reactions also.
(PO-1, 2, 3, PSO-2)
5. Apply tools for flow sheeting, parameter estimation and modular approach. (PO-
1, 2, 3, PSO-2)

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 POLYMER PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
Course Code: CHE76 Credits:4:0:0:0
Pre-requisites: Nil Contact Hours: 56L
Course coordinator: Chemical Engineering Faculty

Course content

Unit I
Principles of processing of polymers: Melt processing of thermoplastics.
Classification of processes. Thermoset plasting processing, crystallization,
orientation & shrinkage, co polymers blending, compounding for engineering
application, stress – strain behaviour, WLF equation, practical assessment for long
term behaviour.

Unit II
Polymer extrusion: Requirements of Polymer for extrusion. Single screw and
double screw plasticising extruder zones in extrusion, breaker plates, extruder screw,
power calculation. PVC extruder. Die and calibration equipment prime mover for
extrusion, co extrusion, extrusion coating, extrusion film blowing reactive extrusion.
Extrusion blow moulding for PET bottles, wire drawing-PVC, spinning – various
types and applications. Application of various extruded products. Rheological
aspects of extrusion and extrusion defects. Operational and maintenance of extrusion
equipment.

Unit III
Injection moulding: Polymer characteristics for injection moulding. Reciprocating
screw injection moulding. Single impression mould. Multi impression moulds.
Cooling requirements in moulds. Hot runner moulds, gate, mould clamping force
calculations. Control of pressure, temperature and time of injection thermostat and
fibre reinforced polymer injection moulding, sandwich moulding and injection blow
moulding. Rheological aspects and defects of injection. Comparison of injection
moulding and extrusion of injection. Operational and maintenance of injection
moulding equipment’s. Reaction injection moulding. Applications.

Unit IV
Compression moulding: Applications. Principles. Comparison with other
processing methods. Derivation of compression mould thickness or compaction
force. Transfer moulding.
Calendaring: Characteristics of polymer for calendaring. Principles and operation
of calendaring. Derivation of film thickness and pressure required for rollers. Guage
control during calendaring. Application of PVC calendared products.

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 Unit V
Thermoforming: Basic principles. Vacuum forming. Pressure forming. Description
of operations. Product design. Application. Derivation of thermoformed product
thickness.
Rotational moulding: Principles. Operation & applications. Thickness. Cooling
calculations.
Testing of plastics: Thermal, electrical, optical, mechanical properties testing.

Text Books:
1. Johnes, M., Principles of Polymer Processing, Chapman and Hall, 1989.
2. Crawford, R.J., Plastic Engineering, 3rd Edition, Butterworth-Hienemann,
1998.

Reference Books:
1. McCrum, N.G., Buckley, C.P., Principles of Polymer Engineering, Oxford
Press, 1988.
2. Manas Chandha, Polymer Materials –Vol 1,2 & 3, Springer.

Course Outcomes (COs): On successful completion of this course students will be

able to

1. Assess and use equipment’s and choose a suitable polymer for specific
fabrication. (PO-1, 2, 3, PSO-1)
2. Understand a product design, production rate and choose an appropriate shaping
operation. (PO-1, 2, 3, PSO-1)
3. Test the manufactured product for suitability.(PO-1, 2, PSO-1)
4. Make modifications to moulds and dies for product development.
(PO-1, 2, 3, PSO-1)
5. Suggest packaging solutions. (PO-1, 2, 3, PSO-1)

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 INTERFACIAL PHENOMENA AND SURFACE ENGINEERING
Course Code: CHE77 Credits:4:0:0:0
Pre-requisites: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics Contact Hours: 56L
Course coordinator: Chemical Engineering Faculty

Course content

Unit I
Introduction: Concept of Interface and its formation with examples. Mechanical
and Thermodynamic approaches to Interface. Equivalence in the concepts of surface
energy and surface tension. Applications.

Excess Pressure: Generalized equation for excess pressure across a curved surface-
the equation of Young and Laplace. Pressure jump across cylindrical surface, flat
surface. Vapour pressure of a drop Solubility of drops. Ostwald ripening. Capillary
condensation. Super saturation. Nucleation.

Unit II
Measurement of Interfacial tension: Capillary rise method. Drop weight method,
Wilhemy plate method, du nuoy method. Methods based on shape of static drops or
bubbles. Dynamic methods-Flow and capillary waves.

Thermodynamics of Interfaces: Thermodynamic treatment of interfaces. Free

energy at interface. Temperature dependence of the surface tension. Effect of
pressure on interfacial tension. Effect of curvature on surface tension.
Thermodynamics of binary systems-Gibbs Equation. Surface excess concept.
Verification of Gibbs equation. Gibbs monolayers.

Unit III
Wetting fundamentals and contact angles: Work of adhesion, cohesion. Criteria
for spreading of liquids. Kinetics of spreading. Lens formation- three phase systems.
Young’s equation. Neumann triangle. Theories of equilibrium contact angles.
Contact angle hysteresis.

Unit IV
Electrical aspects of surfaces: The electrical double layer. Stern treatment of
electrical double layer. Free energy of a diffused double layer. Repulsion between
two plane double layers. Colloidal dispersions. Combined attractive and electrical
interaction-DLVO theory. Kinetics of coagulation.

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 Unit V
Surfactants: Anionic and non-ionic. Other phases involving surfactant aggregates.
Surface films of insoluble surfactants. Thermodynamics of micro emulsions. Phase
behaviour of oil-water-surfactant systems. Effect of composition changes.
Applications of surfactants-emulsions and detergency.

Introduction to interfaces in motion: Linear analysis of interfacial stability.

Damping of capillary wave motion by insoluble surfactants. Stability and wave
motion of thin liquid films-foams. Interfacial stability for fluids in motion.

Text Books:
1. Miller, C.A. & Niyogi, P., Interfacial Phenomena, Equilibrium and Dynamic
Effects, Marshel Deckder, 1985.
2. Adamson, A.W., Physical Chemistry of Surfaces, John Wiley, 5 th Edition, 1981.

Reference Books:
1. Millet, J.L., Surface Activity, 2nd Edition, Van Nostrad, 1961.
2. Gorrett, H.E., Surface Active Chemicals, Pergemon Press, 1974.

Course Outcomes (COs): On successful completion of this course students will be

able to

1. Explain mechanical and thermodynamic approaches to interface and Derive the

equation for excess pressure across different surfaces. (PO-1, PSO-1)
2. Explain different methods of interfacial tension measurement. (PO-1, PSO-1)
3. Explain concepts of kinetics of spreading, contact angle hysteresis. (PO-1, 2,
12, PSO-1)
4. Explain electrical aspects of surfaces. (PO-1, 2, 12, PSO-1)
5. Explain thermodynamic and mass transfer considerations of surfactants. (PO-1,
2, 12, PSO-1)

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 SEPARATION TECHNIQUES
Course Code: CHE78 Credits: 4:0:0:0
Pre-requisites: Mass Transfer I and II Contact Hours: 56L
Course coordinator: Chemical Engineering Faculty

Course content

Unit I
Adsorptive separations: Review of fundamentals. Mathematical modelling of
column factors. Pressure swing & thermal swing adsorption. Counter current
separations.
Unit II
Chromatography: Chromatography fundamentals. Different types. Gradient &
affinity chromatography. Design Calculations for chromatographic columns.

Unit III
Membrane separation processes: Thermodynamic considerations. Mass transfer
considerations. Design of RO &UF. Ion selective membranes. Micro filtration.
Electro dialysis. Pervaporation. Gaseous separations.

Unit IV
Surfactant based separations: Fundamentals. Surfactants at inter phases and in
bulk. Liquid membrane permeation. Foam separations. Micellar separations.
Super critical fluid extraction: Thermodynamics and physico chemical principles.
Process description. Application. Case Study.

Unit V
External field induced separations: Electric & magnetic field separations.
Centrifugal separations and calculations.
Other Separations: Separation by thermal diffusion, electrophoresis and
crystallization.

Text Books:
1. Rousseu, R.W., Handbook of Separation Process Technology, John Wiley &
Sons.
2. Seader JD, Henley EJ, Roper, Separation process principles, John Wiley & Sons,
3rd edition.

Reference Books:
1. Kirk-Othmer, Encyclopaedia of Chemical Technology, 5th Edition, 2007.
2. Wankat, P.C., Rate Controlled Separations, Springer, 2005.
3. Wankat, P. C., Large Scale Adsorption Chromatography, CRC Press, 1986.

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Course Outcomes (COs): On successful completion of this course students will
be able to
1. Explain different types of adsorptive separations and design the adsorption
column. (PO-1,2,PSO-1)
2. Analyze the separation system for multi-component mixtures and design the
chromatographic columns. (PO-1,2,PSO-1)
3. Analyze the rate of permeate flux of membranes for separation processes
reverse osmosis, dialysis, ultra-filtration, and electro dialysis.(PO-1,2,PSO-1)
4. Explain concepts of surfactant based separations, physico-chemical aspects and
applications of super critical fluid extraction. (PO-1,2, PSO-1)
5. Analyze the applicability of electric, magnetic and centrifugal separation
processes.(PO-1,2,PSO-1)

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 MULTICOMPONENT DISTILLATION
Course Code: CHE79 Credits: 4:0:0:0
Pre-requisites: Mass Transfer-II, Chemical Engg. Contact Hours: 56L
Thermodynamics, Engineering Mathematics IV
Course coordinator: Chemical Engineering Faculty

Course content

Unit I
Phase Equilibria: For Multi component distillation. Thermodynamic relationships
for multi component mixture, prediction of phase equilibria. Use of fugacity’s and
activities. Introduction to the method of convergence characteristics. The Theta
method for converging temperature. Profile-Development & application to
conventional distillation columns. The 2N Newton-Raphson method- Introduction
and the Algorithm. The method of successive approximations.

Unit II
Methods of multicomponent distillation: Azeotropic and extractive distillation
process- qualitative characteristics and applications.

Unit III
Phase behaviors at constant pressure: Homogeneous and Heterogeneous
Azeotropes.
Unit IV
Reactive Distillation: Distillation accompanied by chemical reaction. Application
of the theta method of convergence in reactive method. Formulation of
N[r+2] Newton Raphson method.

Unit V
Complex Mixture: Determination of minimum number of stages required to effect
a specified separation.
Optimum and economic design of distillation column for the complex mixtures.

Text Books:
1. Holland, C.D., Fundamentals of Multicomponent Distillation, Prentice Hall,
1969.

Reference Books:
1. King, C.J., Separation Processes, McGraw Hill, 1980.
2. Kai Sundmacher, AchimKienle, Reactive Distillation, Wiley, 2003.
3. Billet, R., Distillation Engineering, Chem. Publ. Co. NY, 1979.

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Course Outcomes (COs): On successful completion of this course students will
be able to
1. Predict phase equilibrium and determine thermodynamic properties.
(PO-1, 2, PSO-1)
2. Apply numerical methods to determine parameters for multicomponent
distillation. (PO-1, 2, 3, PSO-1)
3. Explain different types of multicomponent distillation. (PO-1, 2, PSO-1)
4. Explain reactive distillation and applications. (PO-1, 2, 3 PSO-1)
5. Determine the number of stages for multicomponent distillation.
(PO-1, 2, 3 PSO-1, 2)

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 APPLIED MATHEMATICS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Course Code: CHE710 Credits: 4:0:0:0
Pre-requisites: Engineering Mathematics I, II, III Contact Hours: 56L
Course coordinator: Chemical Engineering Faculty

Course content

Unit I
Formulation of problems in chemical engineering, with applications of laws of
conservation. Linear algebraic equations, vectors, vector functions and vector
spaces. Theory of Linear operators. Existence and uniqueness of solutions. Eigen
values, Eigen vectors, Eigen functions. Linear transformations. Diagonalization of
matrices. Applications to problems in chemical engineering.

Unit II
Ordinary differential equations involving engineering problems: formulations and
solution procedures. Systems of linear differential equations, decoupling of a system
of homogenous first order differential equations. Linear transformations of variables
for decoupling.
Unit III
Partial differential equations involving engineering problems: formulations and
solution procedures. Gradient, divergence, curl, Laplacian, vector calculus and their
applications in chemical engineering. Coordinate systems and their interconversions.
Applications of probability and statistics in chemical engineering systems.

Unit IV
Introduction to non-linear dynamics and its importance in chemical engineering. One
dimensional systems, fixed points and their stabilities. Oscillations and potentials.
Logistic equation and other non-linear systems. Bifurcations in one dimensional
systems and their applications. Applications of complex analysis in engineering
systems.

Unit V
Two-dimensional systems, linear systems and linearization. Phase space analysis,
conservative systems, bifurcations in two dimensions and their applications.
Introduction to limit cycles and chaos.
Sequences and series in real number systems and their applications to engineering
problems. One dimensional logistic maps, convergence and stability.

Text Books:
1. Gilbert Strang, Linear Algebra, Wiley Publications 2008.
2. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Wiley

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 Publications, 2013
3. Strogatz, S., Non-Linear Dynamics and Chaos, CRC Press, 2018
4. Michael T. Heath, A survey of scientific computing, McGraw Hill, 2006
(second edition)
5. Varma & Morbidelli, Mathematical methods in chemical
engineering, Indian edition, 2008
Reference Books:
1.H.S. Mickley, T.K. Sherwood and C.E. Reed, Applied Mathematics in Chemical
Engineering, 3rd Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 1999.
2. S. Pushpavanam, Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering, Eastern
Economy Edition, 2004
3. V.G. Jenson & G.V. Jeffreys, Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering,
Academic Press, London, 1977.
4. L.M. Rose, Applications of Mathematical Modelling to Process Development and
Design, Applied Science Publishers Ltd., London, 1998.
5. S. Chapra, R. Canale, Numerical methods for Engineers, McGraw Hill, 2015 (7th
Edition)

Course Outcomes (COs): On successful completion of this course students will be

able to

1. Explain basic laws for formulation of mathematical models. (PO-1, PSO-1)

2. Apply methods of solving ordinary differential equations related to chemical
engineering. (PO-1, 2, PSO-1)
3. Apply partial differential equations to solve problems in chemical engineering
(PO-1, 2, PSO-1)
4. gather basic understanding of nonlinear dynamics on engineering (PO-1, 2,
PSO-1).
5. Apply the concept of bifurcations in two dimensions for solving engineering
problems. (PO-1, 2, PSO-1)

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 CHEMICAL PROCESS SIMULATION LABORATORY
Course Code: CHL75 Credits: 0:0:1:0
Pre-requisites: Nil Contact Hours: 14P
Course coordinator: Dr.Rama sivakiran reddy

Course content

List of simulations suggested:

a. Flowsheet simulation and Optimization of parameters

b. Sensitivity analysis
c. Azeotropic distillation
d. Reactive distillation
e. Batch distillation
f. Bioprocess simulation
g. Crude refining
h. Heat exchanger design HTFS/EDR
i. Dynamic simulation
j. Solids operations
k. User model and MS EXCEL integration

Software Suggested: ASPEN ONE, ASPEN HYSYS, CHEMCAD, DESIGN-II,

gPROM, UNISIM

Course Outcomes (COs): On successful completion of this course students will be

able to

1. Use any chemical process simulation software. (PO-2,3,5,12,PSO-2)

2. Simulate a chemical engineering process.(PO-2,3,5,12,PSO-2)
3. Optimize the parameters in a process using simulation software.(PO-
2,3,5,12,PSO-2)

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 PROCESS CONTROL LABORATORY
Course Code:CHL76 Credits: 0:0:1:0
Pre-requisites: Nil Contact Hours: 14P
Course coordinator: Mr. Neelesh Singhal

Course content

List of experiments:

1. Thermometer
2. Single tank - Step Response
3. Non Interacting Tanks – Step Response
4. Interacting Tanks – Step Response
5. Pressure Tank
6. U – Tube Manometer
7. Single tank - Impulse Response
8. Non Interacting Tanks – Impulse Response
9. Interacting Tanks – Impulse Response
10. Level/Flow/Pressure/pH/Temperature control – P controller
11. Level/Flow/Pressure/pH/Temperature control – PI controller
12. Level/Flow/Pressure/pH/Temperature control – PD controller
13. Level/Flow/Pressure/pH/Temperature control – PID controller
14. Valve characteristics.
15. Flapper Nozzle System
16. Valve Positioner.

Course Outcomes (COs): On successful completion of this course students will be

able to
1. Analyse various control systems. (PO-2,4,10,PSO-1,3)
2. Evaluate their performance. (PO-2,3,4,10,PSO-1,3)
3. Suggest their applications in process industry.(PO-1,10,PSO-1)

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 Semester VIII

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Sub Code: CHE81 Credits: 4:0:0:0
Pre-requisites: Environmental Engineering Contact Hours: 56L
Course coordinator: Chemical Engineering Faculty

Course content

Unit I
Introduction: Definition, characteristics and perspectives of solid waste. Types of
solid waste. Physical and chemical characteristics. Variation of composition and
characteristics. Municipal, industrial, special and hazardous wastes.
General aspects: Overview of material flow in society. Reduction in raw material
usage. Reduction in solid waste generation. Reuse and material recovery. General
effects on health and environment. Legislations.

Unit II
Engineered systems: Typical generation rates. Estimation and factors effecting
generation rates. On site handling. Storage and processing. Collection systems and
devices. Transfer and transport.

Unit III
Processing Techniques: Mechanical volume reduction. Thermal volume reduction.
Component separation. Land filling and land forming. Deep well injection.

Unit IV
Material recovery: Mechanical size alteration. Electromagnetic separation. Drying
and dewatering. Other material recovery systems. Recovery of biological conversion
products. Recovery of thermal conversion products.
Energy recovery: Energy recovery systems and efficiency factors. Determination
of output and efficiency. Details of energy recovery systems. Combustion
incineration and heat recovery. Gasification and pyrolysis. Refuse derived fuels
(RDF).
Unit V
Case studies: Major industries and management methods used in typical industries
– Coal fired power stations, textile industry, oil refinery, distillery, sugar industry,
and radioactive waste generation units.

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Text Books:
1. Howard S. Peavy, Environmental Engineering, McGraw Hill International
Edition, 1986.
2. Dutta, Industrial Solid Water Management and Land Filling Practice, Narose
Publishing House, 1999.

Reference Books:
1. Sastry C.A., Waste Treatment Plants, Narose Publishing House, 1995.
2. Lagrega, Hazardous Waste Management, McGraw Hill, 1994.

Course Outcomes (COs): On successful completion of this course students will be

able to

1. Apply knowledge to characterize the solid waste. (PO-1, 2, 4, 9, PSO-1)

2. Understand various components of solid waste and perform calculations.
(PO-1, 2, 4, 9, PSO-1)
3. Apply various processing techniques and suitable design considerations for land
filling sites.(PO-1, 2, 4, PSO-1)
4. Apply techniques of material recovery and energy recovery from solid
waste.(PO-1, 2, 3, 4, PSO-1)
5. Develop a management plan for handling solid waste for various process
industries and municipalities.(PO-1, 2,3,4,9, PSO-1)

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 SCALE UP OF CHEMICAL PROCESSES
Course Code: CHE82 Credits: 4:0:0:0
Pre-requisites: Nil Contact Hours: 56L
Course coordinator: Chemical Engineering Faculty

Course content

Unit I
Introduction: Concept of prototypes, models, scale ratios, element. Principles of
similarity: Geometric similarity. Distorted similarity. Static, dynamic, kinematics,
thermal and chemical similarity with examples.

Unit II
Dimensional analysis: (Review of Rayleigh’s, Buckingham ∏ methods),
Differential equation for static systems, flow systems, thermal systems, mass
transfer processes, chemical processes-homogeneous and heterogeneous.

Unit III
Regime concept: Static regime. Dynamic regime. Mixed regime concepts. Criteria
to decide the regimes. Equations for scale criteria of static, dynamic processes,
Extrapolation. Boundary effects.

Unit IV
Scale up: Mixing process, agitated vessel, Chemical reactor systems-Homogeneous
reaction systems. Reactor for fluid phase processes catalysed by solids. Fluid-fluid
reactors.

Unit V
Stage wise mass transfer processes. Continuous mass transfer processes. Scale up of
momentum and heat transfer systems. Environmental challenges of scale up.

Text Books:
1. Attilio Bisio, Robert L. Kabel., Scale up of Chemical Processes, John Wiley &
Sons, 1985
2. Johnstone and Thring, Pilot Plants, Models and scale up method in Chemical
Engineering.

Reference Book:
1. Ibrahim and Kuloor, Pilot Plants and Scale up Studies, IISc.

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Course Outcomes (COs): On successful completion of this course students will be
able to

1. Apply similitude principles. (PO-1,2,3,4,5,PSO-1)

2. Develop relations in terms of dimensionless parameters. (PO-1,2,3,4,5,PSO-1)
3. Identify process regimes and develop equations for static and dynamic
processes. (PO-1,2,3,4,5,PSO-1)
4. Develop scale up criteria for mixing processes and reactors.
(PO-1,2,3,4,5,10, PSO-1, 2, 3)
5. Develop scale up relations for mass transfer operations and assess
environmental challenges. (PO-1,2,3,4,5,10, PSO-1,2,3)

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 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
Course Code: CHE83 Credits: 4:0:0:0
Pre-requisites: Nil Contact Hours: 56L
Course coordinator: Humanities/ Chemical Engineering Faculty

Course content

Unit I
Management: Introduction: Meaning – nature and characteristics of Management,
Scope and functional areas of management – Management as a science, art or
profession – Management & Administration – Roles of Management, Levels of
Management.

Unit II
Planning: Nature, importance and purpose of planning process – Objectives – Types
of plans (Meaning only) – Decision making – Importance of planning – Steps in
planning & planning premises – Hierarchy of plans.

Unit III
Organizing And Staffing: Nature and purpose of organization – Principles of
organization – Types of organization – Depart mentation – Committees –
Centralization Vs Decentralization of authority and responsibility – Span of control
– MBO and MBE(Meaning only). Nature and importance of Staffing – Process of
Selection & Recruitment (in brief).

Unit IV
Directing & Controlling: Meaning and nature of directing – Leadership styles,
Motivation Theories, Communication – Meaning and importance.

Unit V
Directing & Controlling: Coordination, meaning and importance and Techniques
of Co – ordination. Meaning and steps in controlling – Essentials of a sound control
system – Methods of establishing control (in brief).

Text Books:
1. Tripathi, P.C., Reddy, P.N., Principles of Management, Tata McGraw Hill.
2. Koontz , H., Principles of Management, McGraw Hill, 2004.

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Reference Books:
1. Lusier, R., Thomson, Management Fundamentals – Concepts, Application, Skill
Development.
2. Robbins, S., Management, Pearson Education/PHI, 17 th Edition, 2003.

Course Outcomes (COs): On successful completion of this course students will be

able to

1. Understand the role of management and its functions. (PO-6,8,10,PSO-3)

2. Explain importance of the various steps in planning.(PO-6,8,10,PSO-3)
3. Explain authority and responsibility, process of recruitment and explain
leadership and motivation theories.(PO-6,8,10,PSO-3)
4. Analyze modes and barriers in communication.(PO-6,8,10,PSO-3)
5. Apply various methods of directing and controlling.(PO-6,8,10,PSO-3)

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 INTRODUCTION TO NANOTECHNOLOGY
Course Code:CHE84 Credits:4:0:0:0
Pre-requisites: Material Science, Contact Hours: 56L
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Course coordinator: Chemical Engineering Faculty

Course content

Unit I
Overview to Thermodynamics: The first and second laws of thermodynamics.
Thermodynamic functions, heat capacity, enthalpy and entropy. Phase equilibrium
in one component system, real gases, and the interactions between gases. Ehrenfest
classification of phase transition, the physical liquid surface; surface tension, curved
surfaces, capillary action.

Theory of Solution and related topics: Liquid mixtures: free energy as a function of
composition, ideal solutions and excess functions.

Equilibrium Electrochemistry; electrochemical cells, Methods for calculation of

thermodynamic equilibrium. Electrochemical processes.

Unit II
Fabrication of Nanomaterials by Physical Methods: -Inert gas condensation, Arc
discharge, RF plasma, Plasma arc technique, Ion sputtering, Laser ablation, Laser
pyrolysis, Ball Milling, Molecular beam epitaxy, Chemical vapour deposition
method and Electro deposition.

Unit III
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM), TEM
and EDAX analysis, X-ray diffraction.

Unit IV
Optical Microscope and their description, operational principle and application for
analysis of nanomaterial’s, UV-VIS-IR Spectrophotometers, Principle of operation
and application for band gap measurement.

Unit V
Nanolithography and Nano manipulation, E beam lithography and SEM based
nanolithography and Nano manipulation, Ion beam lithography, oxidation and
metallization. Mask and its application. Deep UV lithography, X-ray based
lithography.

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 Reference Books:
1. Mark James Jackson, Microfabrication and Nano manufacturing, CRC Press,
2005.
2. Principe, E. L., Gnauck, P. and Hoffrogge, P., A Three Beam Approach to TEM
Preparation Using In-situ Low Voltage Argon Ion Final Milling in a FIB-SEM
Instrument Microscopy and Microanalysis, 11: 830-831 Cambridge University
Press, 2005.
3. Shaw, L.L., Processing & properties of structural Nano materials, John Wiley
and Sons, 2010.
4. Narayanan, K.V., Textbook of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics,
Prentice Hall of India Private Limited, New Delhi, 2001.

Course Outcomes (COs): On successful completion of this course students will be

able to

1. Explain the underlying thermodynamic principles. (PO-1,2, PSO-1)

2. Determine the thermodynamic equilibrium.(PO-1,2, PSO-1)
3. Apply the methods of fabrications and applications of nanomaterial’s.(PO-
1,2,5, PSO-1)
4. Use applied analytical instruments.(PO-1,2,5, PSO-1)
5. Explain lithography and its applications.(PO-1,2,5, PSO-1)

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 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND REPORT WRITING
Course Code: CHE85 Credits: 4:0:0:0
Pre-requisites: Engineering Mathematics IV Contact Hours: 56L
Course coordinator: Chemical Engineering Faculty

Course content

Unit I
Research Methodology: Introduction, Defining the research problem, research
design.

Unit II
Method of data collection: Sampling design. Measurement and scaling techniques,
methods of data collection, sampling fundamentals.

Unit III
Data Analysis: Processing and analysis of data, Testing of Hypotheses parametric),
Chi-square test, Analysis of variance and covariance.

Unit IV
Data Analysis: Testing of hypotheses (non-parametric), Techniques of multivariate
analysis.

Unit V
Report writing and Presentation: Interpretation of results and report writing.

Text Books:
1. Kothari, C.K., Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques, 2nd Edition,
2012 Reprint.
2. Bhattacharya, D.K., Introduction to Research Methodology, Excel Books India,
2009.

Reference:
1. Suresh Chandra, Mohit Sharma, Research Methodology, Narosa Publishing,
2013.

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Course Outcomes (COs): On successful completion of this course students will be
able to

1. Apply techniques for defining a research problem.(PO-6,8,9,11,PSO-3)

2. Explain the methods for sampling, scaling techniques and methods of data
collection.(PO-4,10,11,PSO-3)
3. Perform investigation using mathematical methods, explain and take position on
the results as well as summarize related work. (PO-10, 11,PSO-3)
4. Test non-parametric hypothesis using multivariate techniques.(PO-4 PSO-3)
5. Interpret the research findings and use the knowledge to write a scientific
report.(PO-10,PSO-3)

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 INPLANT TRAINING/ INDUSTRY COURSE
Course Code: CHIN Credits: 0:0:4:0
Pre-requisites: Nil Contact Hours: -
Course coordinator: Chemical Engineering Faculty

Course content

Students are required to carry out training in a chemical industry or research in any
organisation for not less than four weeks after 4th or 6th semester OR attend industry
course organised at the department between sixth and seventh semester. Students are
required to submit a report on the same in the format provided by the industrial
training committee. The students will be evaluated by the industrial training
committee based on the rubrics informed to students by the committee.

Students who fails to complete Inplant training has to take up an industry course
offered by the department for 04 credits. [Scale up of chemical process OR Hazard
analysis and risk management]

Course Outcomes (COs): On successful completion of this course students will be

able to

1. Understand functioning of chemical process industry, gain knowledge on the

recent developments in the area and integrate his theoretical knowledge with
practical processes.(PO-2,4,7,11,12,PSO-1,2,3)
2. Enhance his communication skills to work in interdisciplinary teams in industry.
(PO-9, 10)
3. Realize his professional and ethical responsibility. (PO-6, 7, 8)

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 PROJECT WORK
Course Code: CHP Credits:0:0:14:0
Pre-requisites: NIL Contact Hours:-
Course coordinator: Chemical Engineering Faculty

Course content

A group of students will be assigned an experimental work, case study, or an

analytical problem to be carried out under the supervision of a guide. The group shall
not contain more than four students. Guides are allocated in the beginning of sixth
semester. The students are required to give three comprehensive presentations in the
on the progress of their project work during the eighth semester and submit the report
at the end of the semester. During the semester, performance of the students is
evaluated by the guide and project co-ordination committee to award the CIE marks
as per the rubrics defined by the committee. The final project report will be evaluated
and examined at the end of the eighth semester for SEE.

Course Outcomes (COs): On successful completion of this course students will be

able to

1. Carry out literature review on selected topics from peer review journals and
magazine. (PO-2,3,6,7,8,PSO-3)
2. Write protocols and perform the experiments and theoretical analysis.
(PO-1,2,3,4,6,7,12, PSO-1,3)
3. Carry out computational analysis and analyze the results obtained.
(PO-2,3,4,5,12, PSO-1,2,3)
4. Write precise project reports with appropriate references.
(PO-8,10,11,12, PSO-3)
5. Present the work progress from time to time with the results obtained and
contribute as a team member. (PO-8,9,10, PSO-3)

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 SEMINAR
Course Code: CHL81 Credits: 0:0:1:0
Pre-requisites: NIL Contact Hours: -
Course coordinator: Chemical Engineering Faculty

Course content

+ Optional for Old Scheme Students with credit shortage

The students are required to give a presentation and submit a brief report on any
topic related to upcoming areas of chemical engineering.

Course Outcomes (COs): The student will be able to

1. Communicate orally, give presentation. (PO-10,PSO-3)
2. Address certain societal issues. (PO-1, 6)
3. Present recent solutions for sustainable development. (PO-2,7, PSO-3)

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 TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING
Course Code: CHL82 Credits: 0:1:1:0
Pre-requisites: NIL Contact Hours: 14T+14P
Course coordinator: Chemical Engineering Faculty

Course content

+ Optional for Old Scheme Students with credit shortage

The students are required to give a presentation and submit a detailed technical report
on a research topic assigned by the faculty in-charge of the course.

Course Outcomes (COs): The student will be able to

1. Communicate orally, give presentation. (PO-10,PSO-3)
2. Address certain societal issues. (PO-1, 6)
3. Present recent solutions for sustainable development. (PO-2,7, PSO-3)

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 OPEN ELECTIVE OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT
GREEN TECHNOLOGY
Course Code: CHOE01 Credits: 4:0:0:0
Pre-requisites: Engineering Chemistry Contact Hours: 56L
Course coordinator: SriSagar J S

Course content

Unit I
Introduction: Green chemistry and technology for sustainable development,
Environmental laws, carbon credits, environmental management system standards-
ISO 14000 series.

Unit II
Green Chemistry: Principles of Green Chemistry, Atom efficiency, Energy
conservation, Waste minimization, Substitution.

Unit III
Life-Cycle Assessment: History, Process, Methodology, Streamlining and
Application.
Unit IV
Pollution prevention planning: Structure of the pollution prevention process,
Environmental Audits, toxic release inventory

Unit V
Design for the environment and improvement in manufacturing operations, design
for disassembly/DE manufacturing, Packaging, case studies.

Text Books:
1. Paul L. Bishop, Pollution Prevention: Fundamentals and Practice, McGraw
Hill, 2000.
2. Anastas P.T., Warner J.C., Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice. Oxford
Science Publications, Oxford, 1998.

Reference Books:
1. Mike Lancaster, Green Chemistry- An Introductory Text, Royal Society of
Chemistry Publishing, 2010
2. Boyle, Godfrey, Bob Everett, Janet Ramage, Energy Systems and
Sustainability: Power for a Sustainable Future, Oxford University Press, 2004.

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Course Outcomes (COs): On successful completion of this course students will be
able to

1. Explain environment laws, carbon credits, ISO 14000 series.

(PO-1, 4, 6, 7, PSO-1)
2. Understand the principles of green chemistry. (PO-3, 4, 6,7,12, PSO-1)
3. Explain the importance of green technology in sustainable development. (PO-3,
4, 6,7,12, PSO-1)
4. Apply tools of green technology and life cycle assessment. PO-3, 4, 6, 7, 12,
PSO-1)
5. Conduct pollution prevention planning and environment friendly design.
(PO-3, 4, 6,7,12, PSO-1)

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