Textile Polymer Science Syllabus for VTU BE/B.Tech Textile Engineering & Silk Technology third sem complete syllabus covered here. This will help you understand complete curriculum along with details such as exam marks and duration. The details are as follows.
| Subject Code | 15TX31 | IA Marks | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Lecture Hours/Week | 4 | Exam Marks | 80 |
| Total Number of Lecture Hours | 52 | Exam Hours | 3 |
CREDITS – 04
Course Objectives:
This course will enable students to
- As the basic building block of all textile products is polymers, acquiring knowledge in this subject is necessary for all undergraduate Textile Technology students.
- This subject deals with basics of polymer science & Technology, general aspects of polymer production, polymer flow behavior and polymer properties with emphasis given to polymer used for production of textile products.
| Modules | Teaching Hour | Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy (RBT) Level |
|---|---|---|
| Module -1 | _ | |
| Introduction and definition of monomers and polymers. History and Classification of polymers. Characteristics of fibre forming polymers and their general applications. Study of synthesis of polymers by chain, step and co-ordination polymerization. Study of various types of initiators for addition polymerization. Comparison of different types of polymerization methods. | 11 Hours | L1, L2, L3 |
| Module -2 | _ | |
| 10 Hours | L1, L2, L3 | |
| Module -3 | _ | |
| Rheology of polymers – Define Newtonian and non-Newtonian Fluids. Basic equations related to fluid flow, capillary flow. Characteristics of polymeric solutions. Thermo dynamics of polymer solutions. Analysis of Mechanical and tensile behaviour of polymers. Time dependent mechanical and temperature dependent mechanical behavior. Study of Maxwel’s, Kelvin’s & Burger’s Models. | 11 Hours | L1, L2, L3,L4 |
| Module -4 | _ | |
| Concepts of avg. molecular weight and molecular weight distribution. Determination of molecular weight of polymers using end group analysis, osmometry, viscometry and gel permeation chromatography. Importance of molecular weight. Molecular weight differences for fibers & plastics. | 10 Hours | L1, L2, L3 |
| Module -5 | _ | |
| Chemistry of polymer degradation – various types of degradation – oxidative, mechanical, Photo and thermal degradation. Use of Inhibitors and anti-oxidants to control polymer degradation. Thermal analysis of polymers – glass transition temperature of polymers. Determination of glass transition temperature. Free volume concept. Study of thermal characterization by DSC, DTA, TGA and TMA | 10 Hours | L2, L3,L4 |
Graduate Attributes (as per NBA)
- Engineering Knowledge
- Problem Analysis
- Design/development of solutions (partly)
- Interpretation of data
Course outcomes: After studying this course, students will be able to:
- Students will acquire knowledge in basic concepts of polymer Technology with special reference to Textile polymers.
- After acquiring knowledge in this subject, the students will be able to work in polymer production industry and research laboratory
Scheme of Examination / Question paper pattern:
- Two full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) of sixteen marks each to be set from each module. Each question should cover all contents of the respective module.
- Students have to answer five full questions choosing one full question from each module
Text Books:
- Text book of polymer Science, Billmeyer.W., Wiley Int.Sc. New York 1984.
- Polymer Science, Gowarikar V.R., Vishwanathan N.V., Jayadev Sridhara, Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi, 1995.
- Principles of polymerization, Odian G., John Wiley & sons, NY, 1976.
- Mechanical properties of polymers, Ward I.M. John Wiley & sons, NY, 1971.
References:
- Properties and structure of polymers, Tobolski, John Wiley & sons, NY, 1960.
- Mechanical Properties of polymers, Nielson L.E., Marshal Dekkar, NY, 1974.
- Polymer characterization, Cambel and White, Chapman& Hall, London.
For all other BE/B.Tech 3rd Sem Subject syllabus do follow VTU 3rd Sem BE / B.Tech Syllabus CBCS (2015-16) Scheme for Textile Technology & Silk Technology Group.
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