Engineering Chemistry 2nd Sem (Chemistry Group) Syllabus for VTU BE 2017 Scheme

Engineering Chemistry detail syllabus for Chemistry Group 2017 scheme is selected from VTU official website and presented for VTU students. The course code (18CHE22), and for exam duration, Teaching Hr/week, Practical Hr/week, Total Marks, internal marks, theory marks, duration and credits do visit complete sem subjects post given below.

For all other 2nd sem chemistry group syllabus for be 2017 scheme vtu you can visit 2nd Sem Chemistry Group syllabus for BE 2017 Scheme VTU Subjects. The detail syllabus for engineering chemistry is as follows.

Course Objectives:

This course (18CHE12/22) will enable students to

• Master the basic knowledge of engineering chemistry for building technical competence in industries, research and development.
• To develop knowledge in the fields of use of free energy in chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry and energy storage systems, Corrosion and metal finishing.
• To understand the importance of energy systems, environmental pollution, waste management, water chemistry, Instrumental methods of analysis and Nanomaterials.

Module 1
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Module 2

Corrosion and Metal finishing
Corrosion: Introduction, Electrochemical theory of corrosion, Factors affecting the rate of corrosion: ratio of anodic to cathodic areas, nature of corrosion product, nature of medium – pH, conductivity and temperature. Types of corrosion – Differential metal and differential aeration – pitting and water line). Corrosion control: Anodizing – Anodizing of aluminium, Cathodic protection – sacrificial anode and impressed current methods, Metal coatings -Galvanization
Metal finishing: Introduction, Technological importance. Electroplating: Introduction, principles governing electroplating-Polarization, decomposition potential and overvoltage. Electroplating of chromium (hard and decorative). Electroless plating: Introduction, electroless plating of nickel & copper, distinction between electroplating and electroless plating processes

Module 3

Energy Systems
Chemical Fuels: Introduction, classification, definitions of CV, LCV, and HCV, determination of calorific value of solid/liquid fuel using bomb calorimeter, numerical problems. Knocking of petrol engine – Definition, mechanism, ill effects and prevention. Power alcohol, unleaded petrol and biodiesel
Fuel Cells: Introduction, differences between conventional cell and fuel cell, limitations & advantages. Construction, working & applications of methanoloxygen fuel cell with H2SO4 electrolyte, and solid oxide fuel cell (SOFCs)
Solar Energy: Photovoltaic cells- introduction, construction and working of a typical PV cell, Preparation of solar grade silicon by Union Carbide Process/Method. Advantages & disadvantages of PV cells

Module 4
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Module 5

Instrumental methods of analysis and Nanomaterials
Instrumental methods of analysis: Theory, Instrumentation and applications of Colorimetry, Flame Photometry, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, Potentiometry, Conductometry (Strong acid with a strong base, weak acid with a strong base, mixture of strong acid and a weak acid with a strong base)
Nanomaterials: Introduction, size dependent properties (Surface area, Electrical, Optical, Catalytic and Thermal properties). Synthesis of nanomaterials: Top down and bottom up approaches, Synthesis by Sol-gel, precipitation and chemical vapour deposition, Nanoscale materials: Fullerenes, Carbon nanotubes and graphenes – properties and applications

Course Outcomes:

On completion of this course, students will have knowledge in:

1. Use of free energy in equilibria, rationalize bulk properties and processes using thermodynamic considerations, electrochemical energy systems.
2. Causes & effects of corrosion of metals and control of corrosion. Modification of surface properties of metals to develop resistance to corrosion, wear, tear, impact etc. by electroplating and electroless plating.
3. Production & consumption of energy for industrialization of country and living standards of people. Electrochemical and concentration cells. Classical, modem batteries and fuel cells. Utilization of solar energy for different useful forms of energy.
4. Environmental pollution, waste management and water chemistry.
5. Different techniques of instrumental methods of analysis. Fundamental principles ofnano materials.

Question paper pattern:

• The SEE question paper will be set for 100 marks and the marks scored by the student will be proportionately reduced to 60
• The question paper will have ten full questions carrying equal marks.
• Each full question carries 20 marks.
• There will be two full questions (with a maximum of three sub questions) from each module.
• Each full question will have sub question covering all the topics under a module.
• The students will have to answer five full questions, selecting one full question from each module.

Text Books:

1. P.C. Jain & Monica Jain. “Engineering Chemistry”, Dhanpat Rai Publications, New Delhi (2015 – Edition).
2. S. S. Dara, Atextbook of Engineering Chemistry, 1 Oth Edition, S Chand & Co., Ltd., New Delhi, 2014.
3. Physical Chemistry, by P. W. Atkins, Oxford Publications (Eighth edition-2006).

Reference Books:

1. O.G. Palanna, “Engineering Chemistry”, Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, Fourth Reprint (2015- Edition).
2. R.V. Gadag & A. Nityananda Shetty., “Engineering Chemistry”, I K International Publishing House Private Ltd. New Delhi (2015- Edition).
3. “Wiley Engineering Chemistry”, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi. Second Edition-2013.
4. B. Jaiprakash, R. Venugopal, Sivakumaraiah and Pushpa Iyengar, Chemistry for Engineering Students, Subhash Publications, Bengaluru, (2015-Edition).

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