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UNIVERSITY OF

CALCUTTA DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Syllabi for courses required for Six Semester B.Tech. Examination in Chemical Engineering,

University of Calcutta

Contact Hour: It is per week; 1 Lecture/Tutorial/Practical = 1 hr.

B. Tech. 1st Semester

THEORETICAL PAPERS

ChE 101: Fluid Mechanics - I [Physics, Mathematics (B. Sc. level)]

(2L + 1 T+ 0P) Full Marks 100

Properties of fluids. Fluid statics and its applications. Pressure measurement. Forces on submerged

bodies. Buoyancy and stability. Description of velocity fields. Equations of continuity and motion.

Bernoulli's equation. Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids. Laminar and turbulent flows. pressure

drop calculations and use of friction factor charts. losses in pipe fittings. Formation of and flow in

boundary layer. Flow past immersed bodies; drag and lift forces. Motion of solids through a fluid.

Flow of fluid through packed beds. Fluidization. Metering and control of flowing fluids: principle of

operation of venturi meter. orifice meter, pitot tube, rotameter, notches and weirs. Flow of

compressible fluids.

Text Book

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Fox, R. W. & A. T. McDonald, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

Reference

Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, McCabe W. L., J. C. Smith & P. Harriot, McGraw Hill, NY.

ChE 102 : Process Heat Transfer I [Physics, Mathematics (B. Sc. level)]


Fundamental principles of heat transfer- steady state and unsteady state conduction in one and two

dimensional systems. Heat transfer by convection - natural and forced convection. Laminar and

turbulent flow heat transfer without phase change. Simple analogies. Heat transfer with phase change

- boiling and condensation. Heat transfer to molten metals. Heat transfer by radiation.

Textbook

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Heat Transfer - Principles and Applications, Dutta, B. K., PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., Delhi

References

Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, McCabe W. L., J. C. Smith & P. Harriot, McGraw Hill, NY.

Heat Transmission, Mc Adams, W. H., McGraw Hill Book Co., NY.

Process Heat Transfer, Kern, D. Q., Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.

Engineering Heat Transfer, 6th

Ed., Gupta, C. P. & R. Prakash, Nom Chand & Bros., Roorkee.

ChE 103 Process Calculations I [Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (B. Sc. level)]


Units and dimensions. temperature, pressure, chemical equations and stoichiometry, vapour pressure,

humidity and saturation, material balance with and without chemical reactions

, recycle, bypass and purge calculations.

Energy balance-concepts and units, heat capacities, heats of reaction, theoretical flame temperature

Text book

Stoichiometry, Bhatt, B.I. & S.M. Vora, McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

References

Chemical Process Principles, Vol.I, Hougen, O. A., K. M. Watson & R. A. Ragatz, CBS Pulishers &

Distributors, New Delhi

Stoichiometry & Process Calculations, Narayanan, K.V. & B. Lakshmikutty, PHI Learning, New Delhi

ChE 104 Chemical Technology I [Chemistry (B. Sc. level)]


Important Inorganic (heavy, medium and small scales) Industries in India. Study of selected Inorganic

chemical Industries with reference to mineral acids, fertilizers, caustic soda and chlorine industry,

marine chemicals, soda ash, glass, cement, refractories, porcelain. Electrothermal products, nuclear

materials. Industrial water treatment, Treatment of industrial waste. Pollution and its abatement.

Concept of wasteless processing.

Text Book

Dryden’s Outlines of Chemical Technology, Edited & Revised by Gopal Rao, M. & M. Sitting,

Affiliated East-West Press Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

References

A Textbook of Chemical Technology, Shukla, S. D. & G. N. Pandey,

Shreeve’s Chemical Process Industries, George, A. T., McGraw-Hill Book Co., Singapore

CHEMTECH, Vol. 1, Chem. Engg. Education Dev. Centre, IIT, Madras

ChE 105 : Energy Sources and Conservation [Chemistry (B. Sc. level)]


Fuel resources of India and the world. Essential properties of fuels. Solid fuels: Origin, classification

and grading of coals, mineral matter and ash; storage, cleaning, carbonisation and combustion of

coal ; pulverized fuel. Liquid fuels: Crude composition, classification, physical property representation.

Products composition, characteristics, specification . Analysis and testing of crude and products refining

of crude oil, synthetic/substitute liquid fuels. Gaseous fuels: Natural gas; gasification of coal,

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industrial fuel gases. Nuclear energy. and non-conventional sources of energy. combustion

calculations. Introduction to furnaces.

Text Book

Fuels and Combustion, Sarkar, S., Universities Press (India) Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, India

References

The Elements of Fuel Technology, Himus, G. W., Leonard Hill [Books] Ltd., London

Fuel Solid, Liquid and Gaseous, Brame, J. S. S. and J. G. King, Edward Arnold (pub.) Ltd., London.

Elements of Fuels, Furnaces and Refractories, Gupta, O. P. Khanna Publishers, Delhi

ChE 106 Material Science and Materials of Construction [Chemistry, Physics (B. Sc. level)]


Principles underlying the properties and behaviour of materials which make them useful in structure

and devices in chemical industries.

Solid phase diagram. Phase transformation. Diffusion in solids, Methods of improving strength of

materials.

Materials of construction for various chemical process equipments - metals and alloys, Ceramic and

polymeric materials, semiconductors, and electronic materials.

Corrosion phenomena, types of corrosion and its prevention.

Text book

Material Science & Engineering - A First Course, Raghavan, V., PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., Delhi

References

Elements of Material Science and Engineering, Van Vlack L. H., Addison Wesley

Materials Science, Vijaya M. S., & G. Rangarajan, Tata McGraw-Hill

Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers, 6th

Ed., Shackelford, J. F. & M. K. Muralidhara,

Pearson

Materials Science, Rajendra, V. & A. Marikani, Tata McGraw-Hill

Materials Science and Engineering, Callister, W. D., John Wiley & Sons.

Materials Science & Engineering, Smith, McGraw Hill.

Processes and Material of Manufacture, Lindberg, PHI.

Corrosion & Corrosion Control, Uhlig, H.H. John Wiley & Sons.

PRACTICAL PAPERS

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ChE 107 : Technical Analysis Laboratory [Chemistry (B. Sc. level)] (0L+0T+3P) Full Marks 100

Analysis of industrial materials - ores, minerals, alloys, ceramic materials, industrial water, sugar,

cellulose, proteins, lipids, food products, pharmaceuticals, detergents, industrial organic chemicals.

Use of vroius analytical instruments

ChE 108 : Computer Programming I (1L+0T+3P) Full Marks 100

Handling of PC , Operating System, Learning FORTRAN - 77

ChE 109 Fuel Technology Laboratory [Chemistry, Energy Sources & Utilization]

(0L+0T+3P) Full Marks 100

Proximate Analysis of coal and coke. Calorific values of coal and coke Washability test of coal.

Viscosity, flash point and calorific values of liquid fuels. Orsat Analysis. Calorific values of gaseous

fuels. Pyrometry, Calibration of a thermocouple

ChE 110 Workshop Practice (0L+0T+3P) Full Marks 100

Demonstration and instruction on tools used in fitting shop. Jobs in fitting shop involving fitting,

drilling, threading, plumbing etc.

B. Tech. 2nd

Semester

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THEORETICAL PAPERS

ChE 201 Fluid Mechanics – II [Fluid Mechanics – I] (2L+1T+3P) Full Marks 100

Demonstration and instruction and job work in different machines like lathe, shaping machines etc.

Application of dimensional analysis to fluid flow problems. Two-phase flow - flow regimes in

horizontal and vertical flow, Lockhart-Martinelli and other equations. Fluid transportation equipment

and accessories. pipes fabrication/casting, pipe fittings. Process pumps; reciprocating, rotary and

centrifugal pumps. Basic parts of different types of pumps. Liquid head and specific speed of a

centrifugal pump. pump selection and specification. Performance curves. Trouble shooting of

pumps. Construction, application and selection of valves. Construction and performance

characteristics of blowers and compressors.

Text Books

Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers, De Nevers, N., McGraw Hill, N. Y.

Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, McCabe W. L., J. C. Smith & P. Harriot, Mc Graw Hill, N.

Y.

References

Unit Opearations, Brown, G. G., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., NY.

A Text book of Fluid Mechanics & Hydralic Machines, Bansal, R. K., Laxmi Publication (P) Ltd., New

Delhi

ChE 202 : Process Heat Transfer II [Process Heat Transfer – I]


Design principles and specifications of heat exchange equipment - double pipe heat exchanger,

shell and tube heat exchanger. finned tube heat exchanger, compact heat exchanger. Heat

exchanger fabrication techniques. Evaporation and evaporator design - single effect and multiple

effect evaporators, introduction to boilers

Textbook

Heat Transfer - Principles and Applications, Dutta, B. K., PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., Delhi

References


Chemical Engineering, Coulson, J. M. & J. F. Richardson, Vol. 1,

Heat Transfer, Holman, J. P.,

Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, McCabe W. L., Smith J. C. & Harriot, P., McGraw Hill, N

Y.

ChE 203 : Chemical Reaction Engineering I [Chemistry, Mathematics, Fluid mechnics-I, Heat

Transfer-I] (2L + 1 T+ 0P) Full Marks 100

Elements of homogeneous reaction kinetics. Interpretation of Kinetic data in batch and flow reactors.

Types of reactors- CSTR and PFR, performance equations, reactors in series and parallel, design

principles of homogeneous reactors. Analysis of Multiple reactions. Non-ideal flows in reactors,

Residence time distribution

Textbook

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Chemical Reaction Engineering, Levenspiel, O., Wiley International.

Reference

Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, Fogler, H. S., Prentice Hall India, New Delhi.

Chemical Process Principles, Part – 3: Kinetics & Catalysis, Hougen, O. A. & K. M. Watson, John

Wiley & Sons, Inc., NY

ChE 204 Chemical Technology II [Chemistry, Chemical Technology-I]


Unit processes in organic synthesis - sulfonation, nitration, chlorination alkylation hydrogenation,

oxidation, hydrolysis, esterfication, polymerization. Study of selected organic chemical industries with

emphasis in the principles underlying unit processes, unit operations, materials of construction and

economic factors and Indian scenario with reference to: paper and pulp, starch, sugars and

fermentation products, oils and fats, soaps and detergents, rubber, plastics and synthetic fibres, drugs

and pharmaceuticals, industrial solvents, and agricultural organic chemicals. Raw material trend for

petrochemical industries. Preparation and purification of raw materials for petrochemical plants.

manufacture of synthesis gas and products from synthesis gas.

Text Book

Groggins, P. H., Unit Processes in Organic Synthesis, McGraw-Hill Book Co., NY

Reference

CHEMTECH, Vols. 2 & 4, Chem. Engg. Education Dev. Centre, IIT, Madras

ChE 205 Chemical Engineering Mathematics-I [Mathematics (B. Sc. level)]


Solution of ordinary differential equations. Boundary value problems. Special functions : Beta, Gamma

and Error functions Series solution of ordinary Differential Equations - Bessel functions. Legendre

functions and polynomials. Vectors and vector spaces. Elementary matrices, Linear combination,

linear dependence, basis. Derivatives of a vector function, curve and arc length. Line, surface and

volume integrals. Fourier series and Fourier integrals, Integral transforms, convolution theorem.

Basics of complex variables, Mathematical modeling of simple physical and chemical engineering

problems - Ordinary differential equations - introduction to partial differential equations.

Text Book

Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 8th

Ed., Kreyszig, E., Wiley India

Reference

Advanced Engineering Mathematics, O’Neil, P. V., Cengage Learning, New Delhi

Higher Engineering Mathematics, Grewal, B. S., Khanna Publishers, New Delhi

ChE 206 Mechanical Engineering I [Mathematics, Physics] (2L + 1 T+ 0P) Full Marks 100

Simple stresses and strains, Defintions of stress, strain, Poissons ratio etc, and their relations. Stress-

strain diagrams. Complex and Principal stresses, Mohr's circle diagram. , Forces in members of simple

structure. Shear force and Bending moment diagrams in beams like simply supported beam,

cantilever etc. under different ypes of loads, centre of gravity, moment of inertia. Theory of simple

bending, bending stresses, slope and deflection of of beams. Thin Cylindrical and thin spherical vessels

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Text Book

Theory of Machines, Kurmi, R. S. & J. K. Gupta, Eurasia Publishers, New Delhi

References

Engineering Mechanics, Timoshenko, S. & D. H. Young, Mcgraw-Hill Book Co., Inc. NY

PRACTICAL PAPERS

ChE 207 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory [Fluid mechanics I & II] (0L+0T+3P) Full Marks 100

Pipe fittings, Mechanical features of valves, pumps, compressors and blowers. Characteristics of

pumps. compressors and blowers, Pressure drop for flow through pipe lines, fittings and valves.

Calibration of flow meters for gases and liquids. Pressure drop for flow through packed and fluidised

beds.

ChE 208 Heat Transfer Laboratory [Heat Transfer I & II] (0L+0T+3P) Full Marks 100

Determination of Thermal Conductivity of solids, liquids and gases. Determination of heat transfer

coefficients for natural and forced convection. Un-steady state heat transfer. Heat transfer co-efficient

in packed and fluidised bed. Performance of heat exchangers.

ChE 209 Engineering Drawing I (0L+0T+3P) Full Marks 100

Plane geometry. Use of Drawing instruments, Lettering, Lines, Scales, ISI convention , dimensioning

of solids. Construction of curves such as ellipse, parabola, hyperbola, involute, cycloid etc.

Solid Geometry : Orthographic Projection, Projection of points, lines and planes, projections of simple

solids such as cylinder, cone, prism etc. Development of surfaces. Section of solids by planes.

intersection of surfaces, isometric projection of simple solids..

ChE 210 Communication skills and Seminar I (0L+0T+3P) Full Marks 100

Report writing, basic communication skills, Power point presentation and Group discussions, Listening

comprehension

Text Books

Organisational Behaviour, Keith, D., McGraw-Hill.

Organisational Behaviour, Aswathappa, K., Himalaya Publishing House.

References

Organisational Behaviour, Robbins, S. P., Prentice Hall of India

Organizational Behaviour, Khandelwal, P. N., Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi.

Organizational Behaviour, Sekaran, Uma, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi.

Organizational Behaviour, McShane, S. L., M. A. VonGlinow & R. R. Sharma, Tata McGraw-Hill.

Organizational Behaviour, Bhattachayya, D.K., Oxford University Press

Organizational Behaviour, Srivastava, K. B. L. & A.K.Samantaray, India Tech.

B. Tech 3rd

Semester

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THEORETICAL PAPERS

ChE 301 Diffusional Processes [Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics (B. Sc. level)]


Principles of diffusion. Fick's law, continuity equation, diffusion in a flow field, determination and

estimation of diffusion coefficients. Concept of mass transfer coefficient, mass transfer models, mass

transfer in a laminar boundary layer, turbulent mass transfer, analogies between mass, momentum and

heat transfer. Interphase mass transfer, overall mass transfer coefficients.

Text Book

Principles of Mass Transfer and Separation Processes, Dutta, B. K., PHI Pvt. Ltd., Delhi

References

Diffusion: Mass Transfer in Fluid Systems, Cussler, E. L., Cambridge Univ. Press, NY

Mass Transfer - Principles and Operations, Sinha, A. P. & P. De, PHI Pvt. Ltd., Delhi

Mass Transfer Operations, Treybal, R. E., McGraw Hill, Singapore

Transport Processes and Unit Operations, Geankoplis, C. J., Prentice-Hall-India, Delhi

Mass Transfer – Fundamentals and Applications, Hines, A. L. & R. N. Maddox, Prentice-Hall Inc.

Separation Process Principles, Seader, J. D. & E. J. Henley, John Wiley and Sons Inc.

ChE 302 Process Calculations II [Process Calculations-I] (2L + 1 T+ 0P) Full Marks 100

General energy balance with and without chemical reactions, heat of solution and mixing, analysis of

degrees of freedom in steady state processes, simultaneous solution of material and energy balances,

recycle processes. Unsteady state material and energy balances.

Introductory concepts on use of simulation programmes for material and energy balance of a chemical

plant.

Text books

Chemical Process Principles, Vol.I, Hougen, O. A., K. M. Watson & R. A. Ragatz, CBS Pulishers &

Distributors, New Delhi

Stoichiometry, Bhatt, B. I. & S. M. Vora, McGraw-Hill Edu. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

Reference

Stoichiometry & Process Calculations, Narayanan, K.V. & B. Lakshmikutty, PHI Learning, New Delhi

ChE 303 Mechanical Operations [Physics, Mathematics] (2L + 1 T+ 0P) Full Marks 100

Size reduction - laws of crushing and grinding. Equipment description. Open and closed circuit

grinding. dry and wet grinding. ultrafine grinding. Size separation, particle size analysis and

distribution. industrial screening, screen effectiveness. Solid-fluid separation - filtration, sedimentation,

centrifuging, classification, cyclone separators, electrostatic and magnetic precipitation. Jigging and

heavy fluid separation. Mixing and agitation - types of impellers, agitator design and power

calculation. Froth floatation.

Text Book

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Transport Processes & Unit Operations, Geankoplis, C. J., Allyn and Bacon, Inc.

References

Unit Operations in Chemical Engineering, W. L. McCabe, J. C. Smith & P. Harriot, McGraw Hill Co.

Principles of Unit Operations. Foust, A.S., L.A.Wenzel, C.W.Clump, L.Maus, L.B.Andersen

Chemical Engineering, Vol - II, Coulson, J. M. and J. F. Richardson with J R Backhurst & J H Harker,

Asian Books Pvt Ltd.

ChE 304 : Electrical Engineering [Physics, Mathematics] (2L + 1 T+ 0P) Full Marks 100

Network (DC/AC, polyphase) analysis. Construction and operation of DC motors and generators.

Construction and operation of single phase and three phase transformers. Construction and

operation of AC three phase induction motor and fractional horsepower motor. Principles of power

generation and distribution.

Text Book

A Textbook of Electrical Technology, Vol 2, Theraja, B. L. & A. K. Theraja, Nirja Construction and

Development Co. (P) Ltd., New Delhi

ChE 305 : Electronics Engineering [Physics, Mathematics] (2L + 1 T+ 0P) Full Marks 100

Engineering Basic electronic devices ; rectifier, transistor, thyristor. Basic Electronic Circuits :

amplifier, oscillator. Digital Electronics : logic gates, adder subtractor, flip flop. Sensors and simple

transducer for thermal, mechanical force etc. System concepts.

Text Book

Electronics - Fundamental & Application, Chattopadhyay, D. & P. C. Rakshit, New Age Internayional

(P) Ltd. Publisher, New Delhi

ChE 306 Mechanical Engineering II [Physics, Mathematics, Mech. Engg. I]


Torsion of shafts, Springs - closed coiled helical springs, leaf spring, Combined stresses like axial,

bending and torsional stresses.

Columns & struts : Euler's formula, Rankine Gordon's Empirical relations

Riveted and Welded joints.

Vibration: definitions, theory of damped vibrations, vibration isolation, transmissibility etc. Balancing.

Gear and gear trains, foundations of equipments, stress concentration, theory of failure.

Text Book

Strength of Materials, Khurmi, R. S., S. Chand Limited, New Delhi

Reference

Theory of Machines, Kurmi, R. S. & J. K. Gupta, Eurasia Publishers, New Delhi

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PRACTICAL PAPERS

ChE 307 : Mechanical Operations Laboratory [Mechanical Operation}


Operating characteristics of crushing and grinding equipment like Jaw-crusher, Roll-crusher, Ball

mill, Hammer mill. Screening and size analysis. Sedimentation. Filtration - plate and frame, rotary drum

and leaf filters. Mineral dressing equipment - classifiers, thickener, froth floatation cell. jig.

Pneumatic transport of solids. Determination of specific surface area by water permeability and air

permeability methods.

ChE 308 : Computer Programming II [Computer Programming I]


Programming in C and C ++.

Text Books Object Oriented Programming with C++, Balagurusamy, E., McGraw-Hill Education (India)

ANSI and Turbo C++, Kamthane, Ashoke N., Pearson Education

References

Big C++, Wiley India

C++: The Complete Reference, Schildt, McGraw-Hill Education (India)

C++ and Object Oriented Programming, Jana, PHI Learning.

Object Oriented Programming with C++, Sahay, R., Oxford

Mastering C++, Venugopal, McGraw-Hill Education (India)

Object Oriented Programming with C++, Parsons, D., Cengage Learning.

ChE 309 Engineering Drawing II [Engineering drawing I] (0L+0T+3P) Full Marks 100

Using AUTOCAD, drawings of section of various materials, screw threads, nut , bolt etc. Riveted and

welded joints, keys, knuckle and cotter joints, shaft coupling, pulleys,pipe fittings, gland and stuffing

box expansion joints, valves, pumps, keys, knuckle and cotter joints , shaft coupling, brackets,

pulleys, pipe fittings , expansion joints for pipes, stuffing boxes with glands, valves, pumps

(Centrifugal and gear) detailed drawing of chemical process equipments like heat exchanger, distillation

towers etc., PFD, P&IDs of a chemical plant

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ChE 310 : Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory[Electronics and Electrical Engineering]


Handling of measuring instruments, simple electrical and electronic circuit characteristics, Familiarity

with commonly used IC's, timers, etc.

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B. Tech. 4th

Semester

THEORETICAL PAPPERS

ChE 401 : Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics-I [Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (B. Sc.

level), Computer Prog. –II] (2L + 1 T+ 0P) Full Marks 100

Review of basic thermodynamics - microscopic and macroscopic view. Equations of state for real

gases, mixing rules - thermodynamic analysis of simple systems, application of first and second

laws to chemical engineering problems. Properties of pure substances, changes in thermodynamic

properties and their inter-relationships.

Text Book

Chemical Engg. Thermodynamics, Rao, Y. V. C., University Press

References

Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Smith, J. M. and H.C. Van Ness and M. M.

Abbott, Tata McGraw Hill education Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

A Text Book of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Narayan, K.V., PHI Learning Private Limited,

New Delhi

ChE 402 Separation Processes- I [Diffusional processes, Mathematics, Fluid Mechanics –I]


Material Balance in Counter Current and Cocurrent contact, equilibrium stages, stage efficiency.

principles, construction and operation of gas-liquid mass transfer equipment. Gas absorption , transfer

units, non-isothermal gas absorption. Design principles of absorption tower. Mass Transfer with

chemical reaction, adsorption, ion-exchange. new separation processes like membrane separation,

Pressure swing adsorption, chromatography, dialysis, electrophoresis. Detailed design procedure,

selection, specification and cost estimation of mass transfer equipment.

Textbook

Principles of Mass Transfer and Separation Process, Dutta, B. K., PHI Pvt. Ltd., Delhi

References

Mass Transfer: Principles and Operations, Sinha, A. P. & P. De, Prentice Hall of India, Delhi

Chemical Engineering, Vol - II, Coulson, J. M. and J. F. Richardson with J R Backhurst & J H Harker,

Particle Technology & Separation Processes, Asian Books Pvt Ltd.

Mass Transfer Operations, Treybal, R. E., McGraw Hill Inc.

Transport Processes and Unit Operations, Geankoplis, C. J., Prentice-Hall India

Principles of Unit Operations, Foust, A.S., L. A. Wenzel, C. W. Clump, L. Maus & L. B. Andersen,

John Wiley & Sons.

Mass Transfer: Fundamentals & Applications. Hines, A. L. & R. N. Maddox, Prentice-Hall, Inc.

Fundamentals of Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer. Welty, J. R., R. E.Wilson, C. E.Wicks, John

Wiley & Sons.

Membrane Technology & Applications, Baker, R. W., John Wiley and Sons Ltd.

ChE 403 Process Control [Chemical Technology I&II, Electronics Engineering, Electrical

Engg., Chem Engg. Mathematics] (2L + 1 T+ 0P) Full Marks 100

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Analysis of simple control systems, Laplace Transformation. Block diagram. Forcing function,

Linearisation. Transfer function, Transient response of first, second and higher order system.

Transportation lag. Lumped and distributed parameter systems. Feedback control - control loop and

its components. Servo and regulatory control. Pneumatic and electronic controls. Closed loop response.

Principle of automatic control with reference to proportional, integral and derivative modes. Stability

concepts - Routh-Hurwitz method. root-locus and Bode diagrams. Elementary idea of feed forward,

cascade, ratio, adaptive and digital computer control. Dynamics and control of chemical equipment

such as heat exchangers and distillation column.

Textbook

Chemical Process Control, Stephenopoulos, G., Prentice Hall India, New Delhi.

References

Process Systems Analysis and Control, Coughnowr, D. R., McGraw Hill Book Co., N. Y.

Process Dynamics and Control, Douglas, J. M., Prentice Hall, New Jersey.

ChE 404 :Numerical Methods in Chemical Engineering [Mathematics (B. Sc. level), Chem. Engg.

Mathematics] (1L + 2 T+ 0P) Full Marks 100

Interpolation, Numerical integration, Numerical differentiation, Numerical solution of linear and

nonlinear algebraic equations, simultaneous algebraic equations, Numerical solutions of ordinary and

partial differential equations - computer application and use of softwares.

Text Book

Gupta, S. K., Numerical Methods for Engineers,

References

Numerical methods for Engineers, Chapra, C. S. and R. P. Canale, 5th

Ed., McGraw Hill Education

Applied Numerical Analysis Using MATLAB, Fausett, L.V., Pearson Education

Numerical Mathematics and Computing, Cheney, W. and D. Kincaid, 5th

Ed., Thomson/Cengage

Learning

Applied numerical methods with MATLAB, Chapra, S. C., 2nd

Ed., Tata McGraw Hill

Applied Numerical Methods for Engineering, Schilling, R.J. and S.L.Harris, Cengage Learning

ChE 405 Process Instrumentation [Chemical Technology I&II, Electronics Engineering,

Process Control] (2L + 1 T+ 0P) Full Marks 100

Principle of measurement. Instruments as an element of the control system. Error analysis. Static and

Dynamic characteristics of instruments. Response of first and second order instruments. Lags

associated with instruments. Temperature measurements - filled system thermometers, thermocouples,

resistance thermometers, radiation and optical pyrometers. Pressure measurement - manometers,

elastic elements (Bourdon, diaphragm and bellows) and electrical transducers. Vacuum gauges

(mechanical, electrical and ionisation types). Flow measurement - head flow meters, area flow

meters and positive displacement meters. Liquid level measurement - direct and differential methods.

hydrostatic method and radioactive method. Measurement of specific gravity. humidity and viscosity.

Analytical instruments involving emission spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, gas chromatography,

polarography, X-ray and pH. Process instrumentation - recording , indicating and signaling

instruments. Transmission of instrument readings. Instrument diagram. Control Valve sizing and

characteristics.

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Text Book

Principles of Industrial Instrumentation, 3rd

Ed., Patranabis, D., Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd.,

New Delhi

References

Industrial Instrumentation, D. P. Eckman, Wiley Eastern Ltd.

Instrumentation, Devices and Systems, Rangan, C. S., G. R. Sarma and V. S. V. Mani, Tata McGraw-

Hill.

Principles of Measurement Systems, J. P. Bentley, Longman

Industrial Instrumentation and Control, S.K.Singh, Tata McGraw-Hill.

Process/Industrial Instruments and Controls Handbook, Gregory K. McMillian, Editor-in-Chief,

Douglas M. Considine Late Editor-in-Chief

Encyclopedia of Instrumentation and Control – D.M.Considine

Perry’s Chemical Engg. Handbook,

ChE 406 Project Engineering [Chemical Technology I & II, Unit Operations]


Engineering ethics, concept of a project ; Feasibility study ; Site selection. Profitability and

economic analysis, economic design criteria. Basic Engineering - Process description and flow

diagram. P & I diagram. Plant layout. Equipment specification. Utilities. Detailed engineering -

Specification, drawing, codes and standards. Checking and incorporating vendor's information; Capital

cost estimation and control. Project Management - Planning and scheduling, procurement of

equipment and materials. Plant Commissioning and start-up. Environment and safety considerations.

Commercial and legal aspects.

Text Book

Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers, Peters, M. S., K. D. Timmerhaus & R. E. West,

McGraw-Hill, ISE.

Chemical Engineering Design , R. K.Sinnot, Coulson and Richardson’s Chemical Engineering Series,

Volume- 6, Fourth Edition (2005), Butterworth-Heinemann.

Reference

Chemical Engineering Design , R.Sinnot & Gavin Towler, Coulson and Richardson’s Chemical

Engineering Series, Fifth Edition (2009), Elsevier (Butterworth-Heinemann).

Applied Process Design for Chemical and Petrochemical Plants – Ernest D. Ludwig-Vol 1,2,3- Gulf

Publishing.

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PRACTICAL PAPERS

ChE 407 : Mass Transfer Laboratory [Diffusional processes, Separation Processes – I]


Measurement of diffusion coefficient. Wetted-wall column. Batch distillation. Equilibrium still.

Distillation column. Bubble column. Humidification and dehumidification. Mass transfer in packed and

fluidized beds. Drying rate measurement.

ChE 408 Thermodynamics and Reaction Engineering Laboratory [Chemical Engineering

Thermodynamics I, Chemical Reaction Engineering I] (0L+0T+3P) Full Marks 100

Engineering Laboratory Experiments on vapour-liquid and Liquid-liquid equilibria, volume of mixing,

heat of solution. Joule-Thompson expansion, work done due to adiabatic compression. Experiments on

homogeneous and heterogeneous reaction equilibrium. Experiments on a plug-flow reactor and constant

volume stirred tank reactor with and without catalyst ; Residence time distribution, Gas-liquid

reaction.

ChE 409: Instrumentation & Process Control Laboratory [Process Control, Process Instrumentation]


Control Laboratory Experiments to illustrate the principles of measurement and control of

temperature, level, flow and pressure. Optimum controller settings for temperature controller system.

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Transient response of sensing elements such as thermocouples and resistance thermometers. Control

valve characteristics. Electronic and digital circuits. Logic gates and the use of microprocessors

ChE 410 : Process Equipment Design and Drawing [Process Heat Transfer-II, Fluid Mechanics I

& II, Mechanical Engineering-I, Mechanical Operation, Chemical Engineering Mathematics,

Engineering drawings I & II] (0L+0T+3P) Full Marks - 100

Complete design, drawing with specification and use of codes of typical process equipment involving

mechanical Operations and heat transfer. Design of vessels and tanks. Use of codes.

Text Book


Reference

Perry’s Chemical Engineers Handbook, J. H. Perry, McGraw Hill Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, McCabe W. L., Smith J. C. & Harriot P, McGraw Hill, New

York.

Process Equipment Design, Joshi, M. V. & V. V. Mahajani, MacMilan India, New Delhi

B. Tech. 5th

Semester THEORETICAL PAPERS

ChE 501 : Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II [Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I,

Separation Processes – I] (2L + 1 T+ 0P) Full Marks 100

Thermodynamics of mixture : Partial molal quantities ; chemical potential, fugacity, activity,

activity coefficient ; The Gibbs - Duhem Equation. Thermodynamics of phase change : vapour-liquid

and liquid-liquid equilibria. Homogeneous and Heterogeneous reactions. Special thermodynamic

systems/situations.

Text Book

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Rao, Y. V. C., University Press

References

Introduction to Chemical Engg. Thermodynamics, Smith, J. M., H.C. Vannes and M. Abbot (7th

Ed.)

Chemical Engg. Thermodynamics, Narayan, K.V.

ChE 502 Separation Processes II [Separation Process I]


Principles of separation processes like distillation, extraction, leaching and design of corresponding

equipment. Simultaneous heat and mass transfer. Psychometric charts, fundamental concepts of

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humdification and dehumidification, design principles of cooling towers. Principles of drying ; design

, construction and operation of dryers ; rotary dryers. Crystallization - principles and equipment.

Textbook

Mass Transfer - Principles and Operations, Sinha, A. P. & P. De, PHI Pvt. Ltd., Delhi

References

Mass Transfer Operations, R. E. Treybal, McGraw Hill, New York.

Design of Equilibrium Stage Process, B. D. Smith, McGraw Hill.

Chemical Engineering, Vols – II & VI, J. M. Coulson and J. F. Richardson, Asian Books Private Ltd.

ChE 503 Environmental Engineering & Process Plant Safety [Chemical Technology - I & II, Fluid

mechanics, Heat Transfer, Separation Processes-I, Mechanical Operation]

(2L + 1 T+ 0P) Full Marks – 100

Fundamentals of water chemistry , analytical and instrumentation methods. Criteria and national and

international standards for wastewater pollution and treatment. Physical and chemical treatment

processes: filtration, clarification, coagulation, flocculation, chemical precipitation,

oxidation/reduction, chlorination and ozonation. Biological treatment processes: aerobic/anaerobic

oxidation processes. Fundamentals of air pollution, detection and monitoring techniques, laws and

regulation. Atmospheric dispersion models, selection and applicability for accidental release of

pollutants from process industries. Air pollution control technologies: gravity, momentum and

centrifugal separators, gas filters, wet scrubbers, electrostatic precipitators, absorbers, adsorbers,

thermal and catalytic incinerators. Overview of different toxic chemical release scenarios in chemical

process industries. Fundamentals of toxicology, threshold limit values. Fire, explosion and reactivity

hazards. Hazard identification guidelines, HAZOP, HAZAN Emergency planning, elements of EIS.

Typical case studies: Pollution sources, prevention and plant safety guidelines for oil refineries,

fertilizer and petrochemical industries.

Text Book

Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science, Masters, G. M. & W. P. Ela, PHI Publication.

References

Environmental Engineering A Design Approach, Sincero, A. P. & G. A. Sincero, Prentice-Hall of India,

Delhi

Air Pollution Control Engineering, de Nevers, N., McGraw-Hill Inc., Int Edn.

Introduction to Industrial Gas Cleaning, Dullien, F. A. L., Academic Press, Inc.

Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Reuse, Inc. Metcalf & Eddy, McGraw-Hill Higher Education,

4th

Ed.

Monographs on Refinery Environmental Control–Management of Water Discharges: Design and

Operation of Oil-Water Separators, API Publications 421

Water Technology: An Introduction for Scientists and Engineers, Gray, N. F., Viva Books Pvt. Ltd.

Industrial Water Pollution Control, Eckenfelder (Jr.), W. W., McGraw Hill Book Company, 2nd

Ed.

Water Works Engineering Planning, Design & Operation, Quasim, S. R., E. M. Mortley & G. Zhu,

Prentice-Hall of India, Delhi

Environmental Engineering Irwin, Kiely, G., McGraw Hill International

Industrial Safety Management, Deshmukh, L. M., Tata McGraw Hill, Delhi

Principles of Environmental Engineering and Science, Davis, M. L. and S. J. Masen, McGraw-Hill

International Edition.

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Industrial Safety Management and Technology, Colling. D. A., Prentice Hall, New Delhi.

ChE 504 Chemical Reaction Engineering II [Chemical Reaction Engineering I, Diffusional

Processes, Separation Processes – I] (2L + 1 T+ 0P) Full Marks 100

Heterogeneous catalysis. Kinetics of catalytic fluid-solid reactions. Internal and external resistances

to heat and mass transfer. Pore diffusion, Effectiveness factor. Gas-solid non-catalytic reactions, gas-

liquid reactions. Design of chemical reactors. Specific case studies of reactor design and analysis.

Elementary principles of bioreactors.

Industrial Reactors. Models of ideal reactors. Non ideal flow and performance of reactors. Design

principles of heterogeneous catalytic and non catalytic reactors. Fluidized bed and slurry reactors.

Stability of CSTR and PFR. One dimensional and two dimensional analysis of heterogeneous fixed

bed reactors. Elements of reactor optimization. Scale up of reactors.

Textbook

Chemical Reaction Engineering, Levenspiel O. , Wiley International.

References

Chemical Reactors, Fogler, H. S., American Chemical Society, Washington.

Chemical Engineering Kinetics, Smith J. M., McGraw Hill, NY.

Kinetics for Chemical Engineering, Walas J. M., McGraw Hill, NY.

ChE 505 Transport Phenomena [Fluid Mechanics I &II, Heat Transfer I&II,

Diffusional Processes, Separation Processes - I &II, Chemical Engineering Mathematics]


Fundamental principles of momentum, heat and mass transfer, prediction of transport coefficients

and their dependence on temperature, pressure and composition. Macroscopic and microscopic

balance equations - formulation of one and two dimensional problems by shell-balance and their

solutions. General transport equations. Hydrodynamic, thermal and concentration boundary layers.

Simple solutions of one - and two-dimensional boundary layer problems. Turbulence and simple

heat and mass transfer problems in turbulent flow.

Text Book

Transport Phenomena, Bird, R. B., Stewart, W. B. & Light Foot, B. N., John Wiley & Sons. 2nd

Ed.

References

Transport Phenomena – A Unified Approach, Brodkey, R. S. & H. C. Hersey, McGraw-Hill, NY

Transport Processes and Separation Process Principles, 4th

Ed., Geankoplis, C. J., PHI Learning, New

Delhi

Diffusional Mass Transfer, Skelland, A. H. P., John Wiley & Sons, Inc. NY

Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer, Bennet, C. G. & J. B. Myers, McGraw Hill.

ChE 506 : Chemical Engineering Mathematics II [Chemical Engineering Mathematics I]


Mapping, integral evaluation, formulation of problems leading to partial differential equations.

Solution of second order partial differential equations - separation of variables and combination of

variables. Statistical methods - Probability ; Frequency distribution functions ; Mathematical

expectation ; Sampling distribution ; Tests of hypotheses and statistical significance ; Statistical

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Quality Control; Correlation and Regression ; Least Square technique. Optimization - Concept of

process optimization ; Linear programming - Solution techniques ; dual problem ; Nonlinear

optimization - numerical search technique, gradient methods, Fletcher Powel and other techniques.

Elementary tensors

Text Book

Higher Engineering Mathematics, B. S. Grewal, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi

References

Mathematical Methods, Goldberg , P., Prentice Hall India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Kreyszig, E., John Willey & Sons Inc. (8th

Ed.)

Applied Mathematics in Chemical Engineering, Mickley, H. S., T.S. Sherwood and C.E. Reed, McGraw

Hill, N. Y.

Probability and Statistics for Engineering and Sciences, Devore, J. L., 7th

Ed., Thomson/Cengage

Learning India Pvt. Ltd

PRACTICAL PAPERS

ChE 507 : Project Work (Thesis)-I (0L+0T+3P) Full Marks 100

Each student shall be required to carry out investigation on a research problem under the supervision of

a teacher. The research problem shall be assigned to a candidate during semester IV. Two type-written

and bound copies of an interim progress report on the research problem shall be submitted by the

candidate at least 15 days before the commencement of B.Tech Semester-V examination.

ChE 508 Computer Aided Plant Equipment Design [Process Heat Transfer-II, Fluid Mechanics I

& II, Mechanical Engineering-I, Chemical Engineering Mathematics, Engineering drawings I & II,

Computer Programming I & II] (1L+2T+P) Full Marks 100

Introduction to standard simulatin programs, Complete design, drawing with specification and costing

of typical heat and mass transfer equipments and chemical reactors.

Text Book

Chemical Engineering, Vol. 6, Coulson, J. M., J. F. Richardson & R. K. Sinnott, Pergamon Press

References

Mass Transfer Operations, Treybal, R. E., McGraw-Hill, Singapore

Process Equipment Design, Brownell, L. E. & E. H. Young, Wiley Eastern, New Delhi

Process Equipment Design, Joshi, M. V. & V. V. Mahajani, Mac Milan India, New Delhi

Perry’s Chemical Engineers Handbook.

ChE 509 : In-plant Training (0L+0T+3P) Full Marks 100

Each student shall be required to undergo inplant training for a period of at least six weeks in an

industry. He/she shall submit one copy of training report and appear in a viva-voce examination.

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One seminar talk on a selected technological topic shall be delivered by each student. He/she shall

submit a term-paper on the later.

ChE 510 Communication skills and Seminar II [Computer applications, Communication skill-I]


Technical writing skills, Group discussions and seminar, Listening comprehension

B. Tech. 6th

Semester

THEORETICAL PAPERS

ChE 601 : Polymer Engineering [Chemical Technology - II, Unit Operations, Mathematics]


Principles of polymerization reactions, kinetics of free radical and condensation polymerization,

techniques of polymerization, molecular weight and molecular weight distribution, structure-property

relationships, polymer degradation and polymer stabilization, polymer rheology, polymer additives,

polymers and resins for additives, lamination and surface coatings,

Polymer processing- extrusion molding, injection molding and calendaring.

Engineering plastics- processes of manufacturing, properties and fields of applications of – nylon, ABS,

LDPE, HDPE, PP, PC, polyacetal, PTFE, PET and reinforced plastics.

Text Book

Polymer Science and Technology, Ghosh, P., Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

References

Polymer Science, Bill Mayer,

A First Course in Polymer Chemistry, Sabolev D., Mir Publishers

Physical Chemistry of Polymers, Tager, A., Mir Publishers

Principles of Polymer Chemistry, Odian, G., McGraw Hill.

ChE 602 Biotechnology [Chemical Technology – II] (2L + 1 T+ 0P) Full Marks 100

Introduction. Cell structure and chemistry. Morphological and biochemical characteristics of

microorganisms. Genetic procedure and strain improvement. Enzyme technology. Bioprocess for

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production of alcohols, acids, vitamins antibiotics etc. Application in other fields. Mass transfer in

microbial system. Oxygen supply and demand, single and multiple baffle aeration, spargers and

aeration equipment, Principles and mechanism of sterilization. Design of sterilization equipment.

Bioreactor design. Sanitary consideration and Instrumentation. Use of computer.

Text book

Bioprocess Engineering - Basic Concepts, M. L. Shuler & L. F. Kargi, Pearson Education

References

Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals, Oillis D. F. & J. B. Bailey, McGraw Hill, NY.

Biochemical Engineering, Aiba S, Academic press

Introduction to Biochemical Engineering, Rao D G, Tata McGraw Hill, Delhi

Microbiology, Reid, P., Tata McGraw Hill, Delhi..

Microbiology Ecology - Fundamentals and Applications, Atlas, R. M. & Bartha, R.,

ChE 603 : Industrial Economics [Mathematics, Project Engineering]


Nature of economic activity - Production and consumption of commodities. Consumers and firms -

fundamental economic problems in exchange economy : Problems of scarcity and choice - economic

systems : market mechanism, planed economy and mixed economy. Demand for a commodity - law of

demand : the demand function - the supply function - the equilibrium market price : demand - supply

interaction - elasticity of demand. Theory of firm - production function - linear homogeneous

production function - the cost concepts - total, average and marginal costs - the cost curves. Price

determination under different market conditions - Pure competition, imperfect competition (Oligopoly

and monopolistic competition) and monopoly input-output analysis : Leontief system. The theory

of factor-pricing - returns to scale - marginal productivity wages and profits. The macroeconomic

concept - national income and product - investment and outcome - price level : inflation, stagnation

and recession - monetary and fiscal policies. Economic role of Government - economic policies :

industrial policy, Trade policy banking policy - economic planning - problems of economic

development.

Text Book

Business Economics, Mukherjee and Mukherjee,

References

Engineering Economics, Riggs, Bedworth and Randhwa, McGraw Hill Education India.

Principles of Economics, M.D. Mithani,

Engineering Economics & Costing, Sasmita Mishra, Prntice Hall India Pvt. Ltd., Delhi

Engineering Economy, Sullivan and Wicks, Pearson

Engineering Economics, R. Paneer Seelvan, Prntice Hall India Pvt. Ltd., Delhi

Managerial Economics, Gupta, Tata McGraw Hill, Delhi.

Cost Accounting, Lal and Srivastav, Tata McGraw Hill, Delhi.

ChE 604 : Industrial Management [Mathematics, Project Engineering]

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Basic understanding of various managerial tasks and factors affecting them in a process industry

environment. General management : Organisation, nature and objectives, task relationship with

environment, socio-technical nature of management in a process industry . Internal organisation. Long

and medium term planning. Production Management : Objectives, functions, organisation and its

various components. Work study, production planning and control. Quality control. Materials

planning and control. Maintenance Management. Project Management : Nature and objectives : scope

of R and D. in design, installation and other areas : CPM/PERT based planning and control techniques

; project organisation. Financial Management : Financial terms, financial statements. budget and

budgetary control costs. Personal Management : Perception. motivation and morale. leadership,

personnel administration.

Text Book

Business Organization & Management, Basu, C. R., Tata McGraw Hill, Delhi.

References

Business Organization & Management, Tulsia & Pandey, Pearson

Marketing Management, Kotler, Keller, Koshi, & Jha, Pearson

Financial Management, Pandey, I.M. , Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., Delhi

Human Resource Management, Aswasthapa, Tata McGraw Hill, Delhi.

Modern Business Organisation & Management, Sherlekar, Himalaya Publishing House.

ChE 605 Elective (2L + 1 T+ 0P) Full Marks 100

(a) Petrochemicals and Petroleum Refinery Engineering: [Chemical Technology - II,

Separation Processes I&II]

Raw material trend for petrochemical industries. Preparation and purification of raw

materials for petro-chemical plants. Chemistry and manufacture of basic raw materials

-C , C, C, unsaturates and B-T-X. Major petro-chemical processes based on acetylene,

ethylene, propylene. Manufacture of synthesis gas and products from synthesis gas.

Basic thermodynamics and kinetics of manufacturing processes. Crude composition,

classification, physical property representation. Products composition, characteristics,

specification. Analysis and testing of crude and products. Refinery operations -

desalting, pipe still heater, distillation, extraction processes, sulfur removal. Catalytic

reforming and cracking, visbreaking, coking, hydrotreatments, hydrocracking.

Blending, storage. Physical properties and process calculations for crude and products,

Product planning. Safety, energy economy, environmental aspects.

Textbooks

Petroleum Refinery Engineering, Nelson, W. L., McGraw Hill Book Co., New York

Modern Petroleum Refining Processes, Rao, B. K. B., Oxford and IBH.

(b) Ceramic Engineering: [Chemistry, Material Science]

Introduction to clay and other ceramic raw materials, their physical and structural

properties, processing methods. Manufacture of different types of pottery and porcelain

goods. Classification, testing, properties and manufacture of different types of glass

and enamels. Defects and their removal. Different types of cement and concrete.

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setting of cement. Manufacture of Portland cement, testing. Classification of

refractories - their methods of manufacture, properties and uses. Testing of refractories.

Phase diagram of systems like silica-alumina, magnesia-alumina etc. High tension

ceramic bodies. Various types of kilns and furnaces used in ceramic industries with

heat economy systems.

References

Chemical Processing of Ceramics, Burtrand Lee and S. Komarneni (eds), Taylor and Franics,

CRC Press, 2005 ISBN 1-57554-648-7

Fundamentals of Ceramic Powder Processing and Synthesis, Terry A. Ring, Elsevier, 1996,

ISBN: 978-0-12-588930-8

Chemical Synthesis of Advanced Ceramics, David Segal, Cambridge Univ Press, 1991, ISBN 0-

521-42418-6 (paper back)

Ceramic Processing and Sintering, M. N. Rahman, Mercel Dekker, NY, 2005 ISBN 0-8247-

0988-8

Treatise on Materials Science and Technology, Vol. 9, Franklin Y Wang, Academic Press, NY,

1976 ISBN 0-12-341809-7

Modern Ceramic Engineering, D. W. Richerson, Mercel Dekker, NY, 1992, ISBN 0-8247-8634-

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Principles of Ceramic Processing, James S. Reed. John Wiley, 1995

Materials and the Environment: eco-informed materials choice, Michael F. Ashby, Elsevier,

2009, ISBN 78-1-85617-608-8

(c) Food Technology:

Composition of Foods and nutritional aspects. Food spoilage and principle of food

preservation. Heat transfer in food processing. Single phase processes - cooking,

sterilization, pasteurization and refrigeration. Two phase, combined heat and mass

transfer processes - freezing, drying, evaporation etc. Cold storage and air conditioning.

Processing steps and equipment used in the preservation of fruits, vegetables, fish, milk

and cereals. Processed foods.

Text Book

Introduction to Food Engineering, Singh, R.P. and D.R. Headman, Aca. Press

References

Modern Food Microbiology, Jay, CBS Pulishers & Distributors, New Delhi

Food Microbiology, Frazier, W. C. & D. C. Westhoff, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi

Teachnology of Food Preservation, Desrosier, CBS Pulishers & Distributors, New Delhi

(d) Fertilizer Technology :

Technologies available for synthesis of ammonia and urea., design of ammonia

reactors. Mixed fertilizers. Ammonium sulphate, phosphoric acid and phosphatic

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fertilizers. Nitric acid. Complex fertilizers, by-product utilization in fertilizer

industries. Biomass as nitrogen fixer.

Text Books

Handbook of fertilizer technology, Fertilizer Association of India, New Delhi

Fertilizer Industry - An Introductory survey, M. G. Menon, Higginbothams (P) Ltd.

Fertilizer Manual, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, United Nations, New York.

(e) Nanotechnology:

Nanotechnology-definitions and background, nanomaterials-structure, energy band,

crystallography and spectroscopy; nanocrystals and naocomposites, carbon nanotubes,

adsorption and catalysis in nanoporous materials

References

Nanoscale Materials in Chemistry, Klabunde, K. J., Ed., John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York.

Introduction to Nanotechnology, Poole, C. P., & F. J Owens, Eds., John Wiley & Sons Inc., New

Jersey.

Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Nalwa, H. S., Ed.

Chemistry of Advanced Materials- An Overview, Interante, L. V. & M. J. Hampden- Smith,

Eds., Wiley VCH.

Nanoparticles, Schmid, G., Ed., Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KgaA, Weinheim, Germany.

Nanoparticles-Building Block for Nanotechnology, Rotello, V., Ed., Kluwer Academic/Plenum

Publishers, New York.

Nanoscale Materials, Liz-Marzán, L. M. & P. V. Kamat, Eds., Kluwer Academic Publishers,

Boston.

Chemistry of Nanomaterials, Rao, C. N. R. & A. Müller, AK Cheentham, Eds., Wiley-VCH,

Weinhei.

Nanochemistry-A Chemical Approach to Nanomaterials, Ozin, G. & A. Arsenault, Springer,

Canada.

(f) Computational Fluid Dynamics:

Solution of the Navier-Stokes equation, complex geometries, turbulent flow,

compressible flow, methods of unsteady state: problems, efficiency and accuracy

improvement, flows with variable fluid properties, multiphase flows, combustion

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PRACTICAL PAPERS

ChE 606 : Feasibility Analysis [Chemical Technology I & II, Industrial Economics,

Industrial Management, Project Engineering, Process Instrumentation, Mathematics]


Each student shall be required to submit a report on a proposed chemical plant. The report shall

include feasibility analysis with special emphasis on market survey, investment policy and economic

viability.

ChE 607 Project Work (Thesis)-II [Project Work I] (0L+0T+6P) Full Marks 200

Each student shall be required to carry out investigation on an industrial research problem under the

supervision of a teacher. Two type-written and bound copies of the final report on the research

problem shall be submitted by the candidate at least 15 days before the commencement of B.Tech

Semester VI examination. The examination for Project Work(Thesis)-I I shall be on the basis of the

report submitted and viva-voce during end semester examination

ChE 608 : Plant Design (Home Work) (0L+0T+4P) Full Marks 100

Each student shall be required to submit two copies of project report on the design of a chemical plant

to be worked out by the student under the guidance of a teacher. The design should, as far as

practicable, be based on the consideration of optimum process conditions with instrumentation and

control. The examination shall include a viva-voce on the project report.

ChE 609 : General Viva-Voce Full Marks – 100

Comprehensive viva-voce to test the student's overall grasp of the principles of Chemical Engineering

and allied subjects.

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