Unit Operations-I detailed syllabus scheme for Biotechnology (BT), 2017 regulation has been taken from the University of Mumbai official website and presented for the Bachelor of Engineering students. For Course Code, Course Title, Test 1, Test 2, Avg, End Sem Exam, Team Work, Practical, Oral, Total, and other information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.
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Unit Operations-I Syllabus for Biotechnology SE 3rd Sem 2017 Pattern Mumbai University
Prerequisites:
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Course Objectives:
- To impart the basic concepts of fluid statics and dynamics
- To study the basic equations of fluid flow.
- They should be comfortable with measurement of pressure or pressure drop.
- To enable students to determine viscosity using method such as Stokes Law.
- To study the different types of size reduction equipment used in Industries.
- To study about the metering and pumping of fluids.
Course Outcomes:
- The student will have a thorough grounding on measurement of pressure drop, velocity, flow rates etc. of fluids.
- They can select pumps and would be able to calculate power requirement for pumping as well as agitation operations.
- They will be able to operate certain flow measurement devices and size reduction equipment.
Module 1
Introduction: Classification of fluids, Rheological behavior of fluids & Newtons Law of viscosity. Effect of temperature & pressure on viscosity of fluids. Fluid statics: Pascal’s law ,Hydrostatic equilibrium, Barometric equation and pressure measurement (problems. 05
Module 2
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Module 3
Flow of Incompressible fluids: Relationship between skin friction and wall shear, Fanning friction factor, friction factor law for smooth pipes, Form friction, effect of roughness, energy relationships, pipe fittings, major and minor losses in pipe flow. (problems) Flow measurements: Venturimeter, Orificemeter, Pitot tube, Rotameter. (problems) Pumping: Reciprocating pumps, Rotary pumps, centrifugal pumps (Characteristics, NPSH, and Cavitation) and blowers. 08
Module 4
Particle Size distribution: Importance of particle size in reactions, particle size, shape and mass distributions, 07 measurement and analysis, concept of average diameter. (problems) Screening: Screening equipment, capacity and effectiveness of screen, effect of mesh size on capacity of screen. Particle size analysis – mean diameter, derived diameter. Sieving -cumulative method and differential method. Transportation and storage of solids: Studies performance and operation of different conveyor systems like Belt, Screw, Apron, Flight, pneumatic conveyor and elevators; Storage of solids and discharge pattern from storage bin.
Module 5
Size Reduction: Factors affecting size reduction, comminution laws – Kicks law, Rittingers law and Bonds law and their limitations. Crushing efficiency & power consumption (problems) Size reduction equipment: Grinder – Construction and operation of Hammer mill, Ball mill (problems), Ultrafine grinder – Fluid energy mill, Cutting machines: knife cutters. 04
Module 6
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Assessment
Internal:
- Assessment consists of average of two tests which should be conducted at proper interval.
End Semester theory examination
- Question paper will comprise of 6 questions, each carrying 20 marks.
- Total 4 questions need to be solved.
- Question No.1 will be compulsory and based on entire syllabus wherein sub questions can be asked.
- Remaining questions will be randomly selected from all the modules.
- Weightage of marks should be proportional to number of hours assigned to each Module.
Text Books:
- Dr. R. K. Bansal, A Textbook of Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines, Laxmi Publications, 9th Edition, 2010.
- R. S. Hiremath & A. Kulkarni. Mechanical Operations Vol. I.
- McCabe, W.L, Smith J.C and Harriot, P., Unit Operations in Chemical Engineering, McGraw Hill, Fourth Edition, 1984.
- Narayanan C.M. & Bhattacharya B.C. Mechanical operations for chemical engineers, Khanna.
Reference Books:
- Coulson, J.M., Richardson, J.F., Chemical Engineering, Volume 2, Third Edition, Pergamon Press, 1977.
- Badger and Bencharo, Introduction to Chemical Engineering. TMH,
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics by Suresh Ukarande, Ane Books, 2012.
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