Engineering Chemistry Syllabus VTU BE/B.Tech I and II sem is covered here. This will help you understand complete curriculum along with details such as exam marks and duration.
Engineering Chemistry Syllabus VTU BE/B.Tech
| Subject Code | 15CHE12/15CHE22 | IA Marks | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Lecture Hours/Week | 4 | Exam Marks | 80 |
| Total Number of Lecture Hours | 50 | Exam Hours | 3 |
CREDITS – 04
Course objectives: To provide students with knowledge of engineering chemistry for building technical competence in industries, research and development in the following fields
- Electrochemistry & Battery Technology.
- Corrosion & Metal Finishing.
- Fuels & Solar energy. • Polymers.
- Water Technology & Nano Materials.
| Module – 1 | |
|---|---|
| Electrochemistry and Battery Technology Electrochemistry:
Introduction, Derivation of Nernst equation for electrode potential. Reference electrodes: Introduction, construction, working and applications of calomel and Ag / AgCl electrodes. Measurement of electrode potential using calomel electrode. Ion selective electrode: Introduction; Construction and working of glass electrode, determination of pH using glass electrode. Concentration cells: Electrolyte concentration cells, numerical problems. Battery Technology: Introduction, classification – primary, secondary and reserve batteries. Characteristics – cell potential, current, capacity, electricity storage density, energy efficiency, cycle life and shelf life. Construction, working and applications of ZincAir, Nickel- metal hydride batteries. Lithium batteries: Introduction, construction, working and applications of Li-MnO2 and Li-ion batteries. Fuel Cells: Introduction, difference between conventional cell and fuel cell, limitations & advantages. Construction, working & applications of methanol-oxygen fuel cell with H2SO4 electrolyte. |
Hours – 10 |
| Module -2 | |
| Corrosion and Metal Finishing
Corrosion: Introduction, electrochemical theory of corrosion, galvanic series. Factors affecting the rate of corrosion: ratio of anodic to cathodic areas, nature of metal, nature of corrosion product, nature of medium – pH, conductivity, and temperature. Types of corrosion- Differential metal, differential aeration (Pitting and water line) and stress. Corrosion control: Inorganic coatingsAnodizing of Al and phosphating; Metal coatings-Galvanization and Tinning. Cathodic protection (sacrificial anodic and impressed current methods). |
Hours – 10 |
| Module -3 | |
| Fuels and Solar Energy
Fuels: Introduction, classification, calorific value- gross and net calorific values, determination of calorific value of fuel using bomb calorimeter, numerical problems. Cracking: Introduction, fluidized catalytic cracking, synthesis of petrol by Fishcher-Tropsch process, reformation of petrol, octane and cetane numbers. Gasoline and diesel knocking and their mechanism, anti knocking agents, power alcohol & biodiesel. Solar Energy: Introduction, utilization and conversion, photovoltaic cells- construction and working. Design of PV cells: modules, panels & arrays. Advantages & disadvantages of PV cells. Production of solar grade silicon: Union carbide process, purification of silicon (zone refining), doping of silicon-diffusion technique (n&p types). |
Hours – 10 |
| Module -4 | |
| Polymers:
Introduction, types of polymerization: addition and condensation, mechanism of polymerization- free radical mechanism taking vinyl chloride as an example. Molecular weight of polymers: number average and weight average, numerical problems. Glass transition temperature (Tg): Factors influencing Tg-Flexibility, inter molecular forces, molecular mass, branching & cross linking and stereo regularity. Significance of Tg. Structure property relationship: crystallinity, tensile strength, elasticity & chemical resistivity. Synthesis, properties and applications of PMMA (plexi glass), Polyurethane and polycarbonate. Elastomers: Introduction, synthesis, properties and applications of Silicone rubber. Adhesives: Introduction, synthesis, properties and applications of epoxy resin. Polymer Composites: Introduction, synthesis, properties and applications of Kevlar. Conducting polymers: Introduction, mechanism of conduction in Poly aniline and applications of conducting poly aniline. |
Hours – 10 |
| Module -5 | |
| Water Technology and Nanomaterials
Water Technology: Introduction, boiler troubles with disadvantages & prevention methods-scale and sludge formation, priming and foaming, boiler corrosion(due to dissolved O2, CO2 and MgCl2). Determination of DO, BOD and COD, numerical problems on COD. Sewage treatment: Primary, secondary (activated sludge method) and tertiary methods. Softening of water by ion exchange process. Desalination of sea water by reverse osmosis & electro dialysis (ion selective). Nano Materials: Introduction, properties (size dependent). Synthesis-bottom up approach (sol-gel, precipitation, gas condensation & chemical vapour condensation processes). Nano scale materials- carbon nano tubes, nano wires, fullerenes, dendrimers, nano rods, & nano composites. |
Hours – 10 |
Course outcomes
On completion of this course, students are able to
- Electrochemical and concentration cells. Classical & modern batteries and fuel cells.
- 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 electro less plating.
- Production & consumption of energy for industrialization of country and living standards of people. Utilization of solar energy for different useful forms of energy.
- Replacement of conventional materials by polymers for various applications.
- Boiler troubles; sewage treatment and desalination of sea water, and
- Over viewing of synthesis, properties and applications of nanomaterials.
Question paper pattern
- The question paper will have ten questions.
- Each full Question consisting of 16 marks
- There will be 2 full questions(with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
- Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.
- The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each module.
Text Books
- B.S.Jai Prakash, R.Venugopal, Sivakumaraiah & Pushpa Iyengar., “Chemistry for Engineering Students”, Subhash Publications, Bangalore.
- R.V.Gadag & A.Nityananda Shetty., “Engineering Chemistry”, I K International Publishing House Private Ltd. New Delhi.
- P.C.Jain & Monica Jain.,“Engineering Chemistry”, Dhanpat Rai Publications, New Delhi.
Reference Books
- O.G.Palanna,“Engineering Chemistry”,Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, Fourth Reprint.
- G.A.Ozin & A.C. Arsenault, “Nanochemistry A Chemical Approach to Nanomaterials”, RSC publishing, 2005.
- “Wiley Engineering Chemistry”, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi. Second Edition.
- V.R.Gowariker, N.V.Viswanathan & J.Sreedhar., “Polymer Science”, Wiley-Eastern Ltd.
- M.G.Fontana., “Corrosion Engineering”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.
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