DR. A.P.

J ABDUL KALAM TECHNICAL

UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW

EVALUATION SCHEME & SYLLABUS

FOR
B TECH. FOURTH YEAR
B.
(CHEMICAL
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING)
ENGINEERING

ON
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)

1
RCH-701:Process Modeling & Simulation (3:0:0)
UNIT I
Introduction to mathematical modeling; Advantages and limitations of models and applications of
processmodels of stand-alone unit operations and unit processes; Classification of models: Linear vs.
Nonlinear,Lumped parameter vs. Distributed parameter; Static vs. Dynamic, Continuous vs. Discrete;
NumericalMethods: Iterative convergence methods, Numerical integration of ODE- IVP and ODE-
BVP.
UNIT II
Concept of degree of freedom analysis: System and its subsystem, System interaction, Degree of
freedomin a system e.g. Heat exchanger, Equilibrium still, Reversal of information flow, Design
variable selectionalgorithm, Information flow through subsystems, Structural effects of design
variable selection, PersistentRecycle.
UNIT III
Simple examples of process models; Models giving rise to nonlinear algebraic equation (NAE)
systems, -steady state models of flash vessels, equilibrium staged processes distillation columns,
absorbers,strippers, CSTR, heat exchangers, etc.; Review of solution procedures and available
numerical softwarelibraries.
UNIT IV
Steady state models giving rise to differential algebraic equation (DAE) systems; Rate based
approachesfor staged processes; Modeling of differential contactors – distributed parameter models of
packed beds;Packed bed reactors; Modeling of reactive separation processes; Review of solution
strategies forDifferential Algebraic Equations (DAEs), Partial Differential Equations (PDEs), and
available numericalsoftware libraries. Introduction to unsteady state models and their applications.
UNIT V
Simulation and their approaches, Modular, Sequential, Simultaneous and Equation solving approach,
Simulation softwares and their applications, Review of solution techniques and available numerical
software libraries. Review of thermodynamic procedures and physical property data banks.
BOOKS:
1. Luyben W.L., “Process Modeling, Simulation, and Control for Chemical Engineering”, McGraw
Hill.
2. D. F. Rudd and C. C. Watson, “ Strategy of Process Engineering”, Wiley international.
3. M.M. Denn, “Process Modelling”, Wiley, New York, (1990).
4. A. K. Jana, “Chemical Process Modelling and Computer Simulation”, PHI,(2011)
5. C.D. Holland, “Fundamentals of Modelling Separation Processes”, Prentice Hall, (1975)
6. HussainAsghar, “Chemical Process Simulation”, Wiley Eastern Ltd., New Delhi, (1986)

RCH-702: Process Design & Economics (3:1:0)

UNIT-I
Introduction , Basic design procedure and theory , Heat exchanger analysis: the effectiveness NTU
method , Overallheat-transfer coefficient , Fouling factors (dirt factors) ,Shell and tube exchangers:
construction details , Heatexchangerstandards and codes ,Tubes , Shells , Tube-sheet layout (tube
count) ,Shell types (passes) , Shell and tubedesignation ,Baffles , Support plates and tie rods , Tube
sheets (plates) ,Shell and header nozzles (branches) ,Flowinducedtube vibrations ,Mean temperature
difference (temperature driving force) , Shell and tube exchangers:general design considerations ,
Fluid allocation: shell or tubes ,Shell and tube fluid velocities ,Stream temperatures , Pressure drop
,Fluid physical properties ,Tube-side heat-transfer coefficient and pressure drop (single phase) ,Heat
transfer , Tube-side pressure drop ,Shell-side heat-transfer and pressure drop (single phase) ,Flow
pattern , Design methods ,Kern’s method ,Bell’s method , Shell and bundle geometry ,Effect of
fouling on pressure drop , Pressure droplimitations.
UNIT –II
Condensers ,Heat-transfer fundamentals , Condensation outside horizontal tubes ,Condensation inside
and outside vertical tubes , Condensation inside horizontal tubes , Condensation of steam , Mean
temperature difference , Desuperheating and sub-cooling Condensation of mixtures Pressure drop in
condensers , Design of forced circulation reboilers , Design of thermosyphonreboilers ,Design of
kettle reboilers , Heat transfer to vessels Jacketed vessels , Internal coils , Agitated vessels .
UNIT –III
Design methods for binary distillation systems , Basic equations , McCabe-Thiele method ,Low
product concentrations , The Smoker equations ,Batch distillation , Steam distillation, Plate efficiency,
Prediction of plate efficiency :O’Connell’s correlation , Van Winkle’s correlation , AIChE method ,
Entrainment , Approximate column sizing , Plate contactors , Selection of plate type , Plate
construction , Plate hydraulic design,Plate-design procedure, Plate areas ,Diameter , Liquid-flow
arrangement ,Entrainment ,Weep point , Weir liquid crest , Weir dimensions , Perforated area , Hole
size , Hole pitch ,Hydraulic gradient ,Liquid throw , Plate pressure drop , Downcomer design
UNIT–IV
Design of packed columns for absorption/stripping, Types of packing, Packed-bed height- Prediction
of the height of a transfer unit (HTU), Prediction of the number of transfer units (NTU), Column
diameter (capacity) , Column internals , Wetting rates , Column auxiliaries
UNIT –V
Analysis of Cost Estimates: Factors affecting investment and production costs, Capital investment,
Types of capital cost estimates, Methods for estimating capital investment, Estimation of Revenue,
Estimation of total product cost, Gross Profit, Net Profit and Cash flow Simple and Compound
interest, Loan Payments, Cash flow pattern –Discrete cash flow & Continuous cash flow, Profitability,
Alternative investments by different profitability methods, Effect of inflation on profitability analysis,
Methods of profitability evaluation for replacements. Depreciation: Straight line, Declining balance,
Double declining balance, sum-of-the-digit, Sinking-fund, Accelerated cost recovery system,
Modified accelerated cost recovery system.
BOOKS:
1. Towler G. and Sinnott R. K., “Chemical Engineering Design: Principles, Practice and Economics
of Plantand Process Design”, Butterworth-Heinemann.2008
2. Seader J. D. and Henley E. J., “Separation Process Principles”, 2nd Ed., Wiley-India.2006
3. I.S.: 4503-1967, “Indian Standard Specification for Shell and Tube Type Heat Exchangers”, Bureau
ofIndian Standards.2007
4. Hewitt G. F., Shires G. L. and Bott T. R., “Process Heat Transfer”, CRC Press.1994
5. Serth R.W., “Process Heat Transfer: Principles and Applications”, Academic Press.2007
6. Coker A. K., “Ludwig’s Applied Process Design for Chemical and Petrochemical Plants”, Vol. 1,
4th Ed.,Gulf Publishers.2007
7. Ludwig E. E., “Applied Process Design for Chemical and Petrochemical Plants”, Vol. 2, 3rd Ed.,
GulfPublishers.1997
8. Ludwig E. E., “Applied Process Design for Chemical and Petrochemical Plants”, Vol. 3, 3rd Ed.,
GulfPublishers.
9. Peters M. S. and Timmerhaus K. D., “Plant Design And Economics For Chemical Engineers”, 5th
Ed.,McGraw Hill, International Ed.2004
RCH-751: CAD Lab(0:0:2)
1. Solve a non-linear algebraic equation using Newton-Raphson’s method.
2. Calculate pressure drop in pipe.
3. Calculate minimum fluidization velocity.
4. Calculate terminal velocity.
5. Solve a system of non-linear equations,
6. Calculate the molar volume of saturated liquid water and saturated water vapour using
van der
1. Waals, Redlich-Kwong and Peng-Robinson cubic equation of state.
2. Solve system of simultaneous ordinary differential equations.
3. Solve for outlet temperatures of series of stirred tanks with coil heater.
4. Solve for non-isothermal PFR.
5. Solve for concentration profiles of A, B and C in the series reaction A→B→C.

RCH-752: Energy Lab Abel (0:0:2)

1. Determination of composting of the supplied sample of Coal by Proximate Analysis.

2. To find the effect to temperature on viscosity of the supplied samples of liquid fuel
using Red wood viscometer/ lubricating oil using Engler’s Viscometer.
3. To find the Flash and Fire point of the supplied samples of liquid fuel using (i)
PensleryMartein closed cup apparatus (ii) Abel open cup apparatus.
4. To find the Aniline point of the supplied samples of liquid fuels using Aniline point
apparatus and hence find out the Diesel Index Number of the Diesel oil.
5. To find the moisture content of the supplied samples of liquid fuel/ Crude oil using
Dean and Stark apparatus.
6. To find the Pour point and Solidification point of the supplied samples of liquid fuels.
7. To determine the Gross calorific value of the supplied sample of coal using Bomb
Calorimeter (on ash free basis).
8. To determine the Smoke Point of Kerosene oil using Smoke Point apparatus.

RCH-753: Industrial Training (0:0:3)

The students must submit the report to their institute complete 4 week Industrial Training
after the completion of their 6th semester. Students may opt this course at any Industry/
Research Lab for 4 weeks.

RCH-754: Project –I (0:0:6)

The students would be allotted an industrial project or any Research Project in the beginning
of the VII semester itself. He/ She may continue this project in details, later in the (8th)
semester. The assessment of ESE will be done the faculty member of the other department
within the same institute.

DEPARTMENT ELECTIVE 3:
RCH-071:Biochemical Engg(3:0:0)
UNIT I
Introduction - principles of microbiology, structure of cells, microbes, bacteria, fungi, algae,
chemicals of life - lipids, sugars and polysaccharides, amino acids, proteins, nucleotides,
RNA
and DNA, hierarchy of cellular organization, Principles of genetic Engineering, Recombinant
DNA technology, mutation
UNIT II
The kinetics of enzyme catalyzed reactions - the enzyme substrate complex and enzyme
action,
simple enzyme kinetics with one and two substrates, determination of elementary step rate
constants. Isolation and utilization of Enzymes -production of crude enzyme extracts, enzyme
purification, applications of hydrolytic enzymes, other enzyme applications, Enzyme
production
intercellular and extra cellular enzymes. Immobilized Enzymes: effects of intra and inter-
phase
mass transfer on enzyme kinetics
UNIT III
Metabolic pathways and energetic of the cell, concept of energy coupling, ATP and NAD,
Photosynthesis, Carbon metabolism, EMP pathway, Tricabocyclic cycle and electron
transport
chain, aerobic and anaerobic metabolic pathways, transport across cell membranes, Synthesis
and regulation of biomolecules.
UNIT IV
Typical growth characteristics of microbial cells, Microbial Growth: Continuum and
Stochastic
Models, Factors affecting growth, Batch and Continuous cell growth , nutrient media,
enrichment culture, culture production and preservation Immobilisation Technology–
Techniques of immobilisation, Characteristics and applications, Reactors for immobilized
enzyme systems.
UNIT V
Introduction to bio reactors, types, Continuously Stirred aerated tank bioreactors,
Determination
of volumetric mass transfer rate of oxygen from air bubbles and effect of mechanical mixing
and
aeration on oxygen transfer rate, heat transfer and power consumption, Fermentation-methods
and applications, Downstream processing and product recovery in bio processes
Design,Analysis and Stability of Bioreactors.
BOOKS:
1. Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals by J. E. Bailey & D. F. Ollis, McGraw Hill Book
Company, 1986.
2. Biochemical Engineering by H. W. Blanch & D. S. Clark, Marcel Dekker, Inc., 1997.
3. Bioprocess Engineering (Basic Concepts) by M. L. Shuler & F. Kargi, Prentice Hall of
 India, 2003.

RCH-072:IPA & Waste Management (3:0:0)

UNIT I
Introduction: Industrial Pollution and types of pollution from chemical process industries,
Characterization of emission and effluents, Global consideration of environmental pollution,
Environmental legislation - Water Act 1974, Air Act 1981, Environmental Protection Act
1986;
Standards for liquid effluents from chemical process industries, air quality, nuclear radiation
emission, noise emission.
UNIT II
Pollution Prevention: Process modification, Alternative raw material, Recovery of by
product
from industrial emission/effluents, Recycle and reuse of waste, Energy recovery and waste
utilization, Material and energy balance for pollution minimization, Water minimization,
Fugitive emission/effluents and leakages and their control-housekeeping and maintenance.
UNIT III
Air Pollution Control: Air pollutants classification, Equipments for controlling particulate
and
gaseous pollutants, lapse rate, atmospheric stability, Dispersion models, Plume behavior,
Stack
design, Design of gravity settling chamber, cyclones, electrostatic precipitator, fabric filters
and
absorbers, Air pollution control for petroleum refineries and cement plants.
UNIT IV
Water Pollution Control: Waste water characteristics, Primary, secondary and tertiary
treatments for wastewater, Anaerobic and aerobic treatment biochemical kinetics, Design of
trickling filter, activated sludge systems, ponds and lagoons and aeration systems, Water
pollution control for petroleum refineries, fertilizer industry, pulp and paper industry.
UNIT V
Solid Waste Management: Characterization of solid wastes-hazardous and non-hazardous
wastes, Waste disposal and management laws and guidelines, Non-hazardous industrial
wastestreatment,
disposal, utilization and management, Value-extraction from the wastes, Handling,
storage and disposal of hazardous wastes, Waste disposal for nuclear power plants.
BOOKS:
1. Metcalf & Eddy, “Wastewater Engineering - Treatment and Reuse”, Revised by G.
Tchobanoglous, F. L. Burton, and H. D. Stensel, 4th edition. Tata McGraw-Hill, 2003.
2. Mahajan S. P., Pollution control in process industries, Tata McGraw-Hill, 1985
3. Peavy H.S., Rowe D.R. and Tchobanoglous G., Environmental Engineering, McGraw-
Hill edition, 1985
4. Kreith F. and Tchobanoglous G., “Handbook of Solid Waste Management”, 2nd Ed., Mc
Graw Hill, 2002
5. Pichtel J., “Waste Management Practices: Municipal, Hazardous and Industrial”, CRC,
2005

RCH-073:Colloid Surface & Interfacial Phenomena(3:0:0)

UNIT I
Surface tension, adhesion and capillarity
Effects of confinement and finite size, concepts of surface and interfacial energies and
tensions,
Apolar (aan der Waals) and polar (acid-base) components of interfacial tensions. Young-
Laplace
equation of capillarity, examples of equilibrium surfaces, multiplicity, etc., Stability of
equilibrium solutions, contact angle and Young’s equation, Determination of aploar (van der
Waals) and acid-base components of surface/interfacial tensions. Free energies of adhesion,
kinetics of capillary and confined flow.
UNIT II
Intermolecular, nanoscale and interfacial forces in organic, polymeric, biological and
aqueous systems
Van der waals, electrostatic double layer, acid-baseinteractios including hydrophobic
attraction
and hydration pressure
UNIT III
Mesoscale thermodynamics and Mesoscale phenomena in soft matter & applications
Gibb’s treatment of interfaces, concept of excess concentration, variation of interfacial
tension
with surface concentration, Adhesion, wetting, nucleation, flotation, patterning of soft
material
by self organization and other techniques.
UNIT IV
Stability of nanoparticle dispersions
DLVO and DLVO like theories and kinetics of coagulation plus general principles of
diffusion in
a potential field/Brownian movement.
UNIT V
Nanofluidics and Advanced & Functional Interfaces
Stability of thin (< 100 nm) film, self-organization in confined systems, mesoscale patterning.
Superhydrophobicity, functionsl coatings, structural colours, nano-adhesives, nano-
composites.
BOOKS:
1. Principles of Colloid and Surface Chemistry, Paul C. Hiemenz, Marcel DEker, 2 nd edition
and ionwards, 1986.
2. Physical Chemistry of Surfaces, Arthur W. Adamson, 5th edition, Wiley, 1990.
3. Foundations of Colloid Science, Robert J. Hunter, Clarendons, Oxford, Volume 1, 1989.
4. Colloidal Dispersions, W. B. Russel, D. A. Saville, and W, R. Schowalter, Cambridge
University Press, 1989.
5. Intermolucular and Surface forces, Jacon N. Israelachvili, Academic Press, 1992 or later
editions.
6. Interfacial Forces in Aqueous Media, Carel J. van Oss, Marcel Dekker or Taylor Francis,
1994.

RCH-074:Environmental Impact Assessment

DEPARTMENT ELECTIVE 4:

RCH-075:Energy Engg. & Management (3:1:0)

UNIT I
Energy Scenario:Indian and global, energy crisis, Classification of various energy sources,
Renewable and non-renewable energy sources, Remedial measures to some energy crisis.
Energy
Conservation Energy: Biogas plants and their operation, Biomass and its conversion routes to
gaseous and liquid fuels. Wind energy, its potential and generation by wind mills.
UNIT II
Alternative Sources of Energy :Fuel cell ,Solar Energy : Photo thermal and photovoltaic
conversion and utilization methods , solar water heating , cooking , drying and its use for
other
industrial processes ,solar cells their material and mode of operation . direct and indirect
methods
solarenergystorage , sensible heat and latent heat storage materials Solar ponds .Bio energy,
biogas plants and their operation , biomass and its conversion roots to gaseous and liquid
fuels
,wind energy , its potential and generation by wind mills.
UNIT III
Hydroelectric potential, its utilization & production, Geothermal energy its potential status
and
production, Nuclear energy : Status, nuclear raw materials, nuclear reactors and other
classification, Generation of Nuclear power, Nuclear installations in India and their capacity
of
generation, Limitations of nuclear energy, Reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel, Cogeneration
of
fuel and power, Energy from tidal and ocean thermal sources, MHD systems.
UNIT IV
Fossil and Processed Fuel: Coal its origin and formation, Coal analysis, Coal classification,
Coal preparation, Coal washing and coal blending, Coal carbonization, Treatment of coal gas
and
recovery of chemical from coal tar, Coal gasification, liquid fuel synthesis from coal, CBM.
UNIT V
Petroleum crude , Types of crude ,emergence of petroleum products as energy,
GaseousFuels:
Natural gas, Water gas, producer gas, L.P.G., bio- gas, coke oven gas, blast furnace gas, LNG
,CNG,Gas hydrates ,GTL Technology (gas to liquid), Biodisel.
BOOKS:
1. Brame J.S.S. and King J.G., Edward Arnold “Fuel Solid, Liquid and Gases” Edward
Arnold (1967).
2. Sukhatme S.P, "Solar Energy - Principles of Thermal Collection and Storage",2nd Ed.,
Tata McGraw- Hill.,(1996).

RCH-076:Project Engg & Management (3:1:0)

Unit 1

Project identification, preliminary techno-economic feasibility, laboratory development and

research, pilot plant level studies, scale-up methods. Process selection, alternative process.
Flow sheet preparation, different components of PFD, equipment numbering, stream
designation, battery limit and off sites.

Unit 2

Selection of process equipments. standard versus special equipments, selection Criteria,

specification sheet of equipment, Process auxiliaries-Piping design, layout, process control
and instrumentation, Process utilities process water, boiler-feed water, waste treatment &
disposal, oil heating system, chilling plant, compressed air, instrument air.

Unit 3

Interest – types & calculations, Cost estimation – factors involved in project cost estimation,
total capital investment, fixed capital and working capital, process equipment cost estimation.
Cost index and scaling for equipment cost. Estimation of total product cost-factors involved.

Unit 4
Depreciation – type & methods of determination, Profitability-criteria of profitability, Payout
period, return on investment, present value, cash flow analysis, alternative investment and
replacement methods, factors in alternative & replacement investment, project profitability
analysis.

Unit 5

Project management, scheduling a project using CPM/ PERT, Inventory control methods,
Optimum conditions- productions schedule, optimum production rates in plant operations,
optimum conditions in batch and cyclic operations, Design reports, Plant location and layout
principles – factors involved, case studies for specific plants.

Text Books:

1. Peters, M.S. and Timmerhaus, K.D., “ Plant Design & Economics for Chemical
Engineers”, McGraw Hill
2. Vilbrabdt and Dryden, “Chemical Engineering Plant Design”, McGraw Hill.
3. Ulrich, G.D., :A guide to Chemical Engineering Process Design & Economics”, John
Wiley and Sons.

RCH-077:Fuel Cell Technology (3:1:0)

Unit I
Introduction
Basic principles - classifications - heat of reactions - enthalpy of formation of substances -
Gibbs free energy of substances - Efficiency - power - heat due to entropy change and
internal ohmic heating.

Unit II
Fuel cell charge and mass transport
Nernst equation and open circuit potential - pressure and temperature effect - Stoichiometric
coefficients and reactants utilization - Mass flow rate calculation - voltage and current in
parallel and serial connection.

Unit III
Polarization
Over potentials and polarizations - Activation polarization - Tafel equation and exchange
current density. Ionic conductivity - catalysts - Temperature and humidification effect -
electro-osmotic Drag effect.

Unit IV
Fuel Cell stacks
PEM Fuel cell stacks - Rate of mass transfer of reactants and products - water management -
current collections and gas removal - Bipolar plates - flow distribution - Heat and water
removal from the stack.

Unit V
Designing
Fuel cell systems analyze: Energy systems - power - Train or Drive - Train Analysis -
PEMFC powered Bus - Flow Sheet and conceptual Design-Detailed Engineering Designs.

TEXT BOOKS
1. James Larminie, J., Dicks, A. (2003), Fuel Cell Systems Explained, 2nd Edition, John
Wiley & Sons Inc., New Jersey, ISBN: 9780470848579.
2. Ryan O’Hayre, Suk-Won Cha, Colella, W., Prinz, F. B. (2009), Fuel Cell
Fundamentals, Wiley, New Jersey,ISBN: 9780470258439.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Gregor Hoogers, (2003), Fuel Cell Technology Handbook, CRC Press, New Jersey,
ISBN: 9780849308772.
2. Revankar, S., Majumdar, P. (2014), Fuel Cells Principles Design and Analysis, CRC
Press, New Delhi, ISBN: 9781420089684.

RCH-078:Corrosion Science & Engg (3:1:0)

UNIT I
Basic aspects introduction, classification, economics and cost of corrosion. Emf series, Galvanic
series,corrosion theories derivation of potential- current relationship of activation controlled and
diffusion
corrosion processes. Potential- pH diagrams Fe-H2O system, application and limitations. Passivation
definition, anodic Passivation, theory of Passivation, oxidation laws, effects of oxygen and alloying
on
oxidation rates.
UNIT II
Forms of corrosion-definition, factors and control methods of various forms of corrosion such as
pitting,
inter granular, crevice, stress corrosion, corrosion fatigue, hydrogen embrittlement, corrosion
processes
and control methods in fertilizers, petrochemical and petroleum refineries
UNIT III
Environmental aspects: Atmospheric corrosion- classification, factors influencing atmospheric
corrosion,
temporary corrosion preventive methods, corrosion in immersed condition, effect of dissolved gases,
salts, pH, temperature and flow rates on corrosion, Underground corrosion- corrosion process in the
soil,
factors influencing soil corrosion.
UNIT IV
Corrosion control aspects: Electrochemical methods of protection-theory of cathodic protection,
design of
cathodic protection, sacrificial anodes, anodic protection. Corrosion inhibitors for acidic, neutral and
alkaline media, cooling water system-boiler water system. Organic coating-surface preparation,
natural
synthetic resin, paint formulation and applications. Design aspects in corrosion prevention, corrosion
resistant materials.
UNIT V
Corrosion Testing, monitoring and inspection, laboratory corrosion tests, accelerated chemical tests
for
studying different forms of corrosion. Electrochemical methods of corrosion rate measurements by
DC
and AC methods, corrosions monitoring methods, chemical and electrochemical removal of corrosion
products.
BOOKS:
1. S.N. Banerjee, An Introduction to Corrosion and Corrosion Inhibition,
Oxonian Press Ltd., New Delhi.
2. LL Shrier Corrosion Vol. I & II George NownonsLtd., Southhampton Street London Endn. II
3. M.G. Fontana & N.D. Greene,Corrosion Engineering, McGraw Hill, New York (3/e)
4. H.H. Uhlig, Corrosion and Corrosion Control. A Wiley- Inter Science. Publication John Wiley &
Sons, New York.
5. C.T.Munger- Organic Coatings
6. Jain & Jain, Engineering Chemistry, DhanpatRai& Sons, New Delhi

OPEN ELECTIVE COURSE-1

1. Entrepreneurship Development(3:0:0)

2. Introduction to Biotechnology(3:0:0)

3. Nano Technology(3:0:0)
UNIT I
Introduction: Introduction to Nanotechnology - its emergence and challenges, Nanomaterials
and its classification, Properties of individual nanoparticles, Methods of synthesis, Reactivity
of
nanoparticles, List of stable carbon allotropes extended, Synthesis of carbon buckyballs,
fullerenes, metallofullerenes, solid C60, bucky onions, nanotubes, nanowires, nanocones,
Carbon
nanostructures
UNIT II
Synthesis procedures of nanomaterials: Methods of Synthesis of Nanomaterials: Bottom-up
 (building from molecular level) and top-down (breakdown of microcrystalline materials)
approaches. Manufacturing of nanoscale materials: Chemical vapor deposition of carbon nano
tubes, Plasma deposition of ultra thin functional films on nano materials, Solution based
Synthesis of Nanoparticles, Vapour Phase Synthesis & Synthesis with framework,
Nanolithography, Dip Pen Lithography. Artificially Layered Materials: Quantum Well,
Quantum
Dots, Super lattices & Layered Structures.
UNIT III
Characterizations of nanomaterials : Top down approach vs Bottom up approach, Optical
Microscopy, Electron Microscopy, Secondary electron scattering, back scattering, Scanning
Probe Microscopes, Focussed Ion Beam Technique, X-ray imaging, Transmission Electron
Microscope (TEM), Scanning Probe Microscope (SPM)- Atomic Force Microscope (AFM),
Scanning Tunneling Microscope (STM).
UNIT IV
Nano colloids and Chemistry : Surface Tension and Interfacial Tension, Surfaces at
Equilibrium, Surface Tension Measurement, Contact Angles, Colloidal Stability, Electrical
Phenomena at Interfaces, Vander Waals Forces between Colloidal Particles, Photocatalysis
Nanostructured materials, Self-assembly and Catalysis.
UNIT V
Commercial Processes for Nanotechnology and Chemical Engineering Applications:
Nanobiotechnology : Drug Delivery, Nanoclay, Nanocomposites, Surface coatings, Self
cleaning
Materials, Hydrophobic Nanoparticles, Biological nanomaterials, Nanoelectronics,
Nanomachines&nanodevices, Nanohydrogel, Photocatalytic reactors, Nanoclay Synthesis,
Polymer nanocomposite, Waste Water Treatment, Societal, Health and Environmental
Impacts,
Introduction to industries which produces commercial nanomaterials.
BOOKS:
1. G. Louis Hornyak, Joydeep Dutta, Harry F. Tibbals and Anil K. Rao, Introduction to
NanoScience, CRC Press of Taylor and Francis Group, 2008
2. Pools C.P. and Owens F.J., Introduction to Nanotechnology, Wiley-Interscience, 2003
3. Bhusan B., Springer Handbook of Nanotechnology

4. Nuclear Chemical Engineering (3:0:0)

5. Modern Analytical Techniques (3:0:0)

RCH-851: Seminar (0:0:3)
Students have to present a detailed power point presentation on their own project topics. Tjis seminar
will help them to enhance their personality.

RCH-851: Project-II (0:12:0)

This project course may be in continuation of Project-I (RCH-754) allotted in the beginning
of the VII semester. Here, the students are supposed to do the detailed work as scheduled in
the last semester. Finally, he/she will be required to submit the detailed project report on
which viva-voice examination will be conducted by a committee having at least one external
examiner.

DEPARTMENT ELECTIVE 5:

RCH-081: Advance Separation Technology (3:1:0)

UNIT I
Multicomponent distillation – Bubble point and dew point calculations, Lewis and Matheson
calculation, Method of Thiele and Geddes; Azeotropic distillation; Extractive distillation;
Molecular distillation; Reactive distillation
UNIT II
Absorption with chemical reaction; Enhancement factor; Simultaneous diffusion and
chemical
reaction near an interface – Film theory, Penetration theory, Surface renewal theory for a
firstorder
irreversible reaction; Effect of reversibility of the chemical reaction on the mass-transfer
rate; Computation of reaction effect for a few chemical situations – absorption of
CO H S 2 2 and from a gas stream into aqueous solution of KOH etc.
UNIT III
Supercritical fluid extraction – Supercritical fluids, Phase equilibria, Industrial applications;
Important supercritical processes – Decaffination of coffee, Extraction of oil from seeds,
Residuum oil supercritical extraction (ROSE), Supercritical fluid chromatography,
Supercritical
fluid reactions etc.
UNIT IV
Classification of membrane processes; Liquid permeation membrane processes or dialysis –
Series resistance in membrane processes, Dialysis processes, Types of equipment for dialysis;
Gas permeation membrane processes – Types of membranes and permeabilities for
separation of
gases, Types of equipment for gas permeation membrane processes (flat membranes,
spiralwound
membranes, hollow-fibre membranes); Types of flow in gas permeation; Completemixing
model, cross-flow model and countercurrent flow model for gas separation by
membranes; Effect of processing variables on gas separation by membranes
UNIT V
Reverse osmosis membrane processes – Osmotic pressure of solution, flux equation, Types of
equipment and Complete mixing model; Effect of operating variables; Concentration
polarization; Permeability constants
Ultrafiltration membrane processes – Types of equipment, flux equation, effects of
processing
variables
BOOKS:
1. C.J.Geankoplis, Transport Processes and Unit Operations, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi (2000).
2. T.K.Sherwood, R.L.Pigford and C.R.Wilke, Mass Transfer, McGraw-Hill, New York
(1975).
3. R.E.Treybal, Mass-Transfer Operations, McGraw-Hill, New York (1980).

RCH-082: Fluidization Engg(3:1:0)

UNIT I
Importance of fluidization in process industry, comparison of fluidized beds with other
modes of contacting, advantages and disadvantages, industrial
applications.

Fluidization and Mapping of Regimes : Fixed bed of particles of one and mixed sizes,
fluidization with and without carryover of particles, minimum fluidization, terminal velocity
of particles, pneumatic transport of solids, mapping of regimes, Distributors for dense beds,
types and design, power consumption for fluidized beds

UNIT II
Bubble Behavior and Bed Properties : Single rising bubble models, wake region and
solids within bubbles, interaction and coalescence of bubbles, bubble formation, slug
flow.

Bubbling Fluidized Beds : Emulsion phase, gas flow, bubble properties, physical and flow
models.

UNIT III
Entrainment and Elutriation From EluidizedBeds : Free boards behavior, gas outlet
location, entertainment from tall and short
vessels.

Hight Velocity Fluidization : Turbulent fluidized beds, fast fluidization, pressure drop in
turbulent and fast
fluidization
UNIT IV

Spouted Beds : Hydrodynamics and processing in spouted

beds.

Circulation Systems : Circuits for the circulation of solids, pressure balance, flow of gas-
solid mixtures in downcomers, flow in pneumatic transport
lines.

UNIT V
Design for Physical Operations: Design of single stage and multistage systems, heat and
mass transfer, fluid bed
drier

LIST OF RECOMMENDED BOOKS

1. Kunii, D. and Levenspiel, O., “Fluidization Engineering”, II ed. Butterworth –

Heinemann, (1991)
2. Davidson, D. and Harrison, J.F., “Fluidization Engineering”, II ed. Academic Press
(1992)

RCH-083: Multiphase Reactor Design(3:1:0)

Unit I
Introduction to advanced reactor analysis tools, Role of Multiphase Reactors, Catalysis,
Catalysis, Heterogeneous Catalysis, Homogeneous Catalysis, Parameters Concerning
Catalyst Effectiveness in Industrial Operations, Importance of Advanced Instrumental
Techniques in Understanding Catalytic Phenomena, Role of Nanotechnology in Catalysis,
Role of Multiphase Reactors.
Unit II
The Scale-Up Conundrum, Intrinsic Kinetics: Invariance with Respect to Type/Size of
Multiphase Reactor, Transport Processes: Dependence on Type/Size of Multiphase Reactor,
Prediction of the Rate-Controlling Step in the Industrial Reactor, Laboratory Methods for
Discerning Intrinsic Kinetics of Multiphase Reactions, Two-Phase (Gas–Liquid) Reaction,
Three-Phase (Gas–Liquid–Solid) Reactions with Solid Phase Acting as Catalyst
Unit III
Classification of Multiphase Reactors, Criteria for Reactor Selection, Material of
Construction, Some Examples of Large-Scale Applications of Multiphase Reactors: Fischer–
Tropsch Synthesis and Oxidation of p-Xylene to Purified Terephthalic Acid for
Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate), Fluid Turbulence, Eddy Size Distribution and Effect of Eddy
Size on Transport Rates, States of Similarity of Relevance to Chemical Process Equipments.
Unit IV
Mass Transfer in Multiphase Reactors: Empirical Correlations Using Operating Parameters
and Physical Properties, Correlations Based on Mechanical Similarity, Correlations Based on
Dynamic Similarity; Correlations Based on Hydrodynamic/Turbulence Regime Similarity,
The Slip Velocity Approach, Approach Based on Analogy between Momentum and Mass
Transfer; The Standard Stirred Tank, Power Requirements of Different Impellers;
Hydrodynamic Regimes in Two-Phase (Gas–Liquid) Stirred Tank Reactors.
Unit V
Hydrodynamic Regimes in Three-Phase (Gas–Liquid–Solid) Stirred Tank Reactors: Gas
Holdup in Stirred Tank Reactors, Relative Gas Dispersion (N/NCD) as a Correlating
Parameter for Gas Holdup, Gas–Liquid Mass Transfer Coefficient in Stirred Tank Reactor,
Solid–Liquid Mass Transfer Coefficient in Stirred Tank Reactor: Solid Suspension in Stirred
Tank Reactor, Design of Stirred Tank Reactors with Internal Cooling Coils, Gas–Liquid
Mass Transfer Coefficient, Solid–Liquid Mass Transfer Coefficient , Stirred Tank Reactor
with Internal Draft Tube, Worked Example: Design of Stirred Reactor for Hydrogenation of
Aniline to Cyclohexylamine (Capacity: 25000 Metric Tonnes per Year), Elucidation of the
Output

TEXT BOOKS
1. VishwasGovindPangarkar (2014), Design of Multiphase Reactors, 1st Edition, John
Wiley & Sons, Inc., ISBN:978-1-118-80776-7.
2. Octave Levenspiel(2008), Chemical Reaction Engineering, Edition 3, John Wiley &
Sons, ISBN:978-81-265-1000-9.

RCH-084: Bioreactor Analysis & Design(3:1:0)

UNIT I

Overview of the bioreactor design- introduction to biochemistry, molecular biology and

microbiology applicable to bioreactor design.

UNIT II

Kinetics of microbial growth, thermal death kinetics of microorganisms, stoichiometry and

elemental balances of growth, Kinetics involved in the continuous, batch and fed batch
operations of bioreactors, Sterilization system design for liquids and gases, Different yields in
cell culture.

UNIT III

Heat transfer- general equipment required for heat transfer, mechanism involved in heat
transfer, calculations of heat transfer coefficients, Internal mass transfer and reactions (gas-
liquid mass transfer in cellular system, liquid-solid mass transfer, liquid-liquid mass transfer,
gas-liquid mass transfer, gas-liquid mass transfer), measurement of kLa, classification of
fluids (motion of fluids, momentum transfer in fluids, measurement of viscosity,, effect of
rheological properties on mixing).

UNIT IV

Mechanical design and analysis of bioreactors- Ideal reactors,deviations from ideal

reactors (Concept of non ideality, Reasons of non ideality, RTD studies, F curve, C curve, E
curve, Diagnosis of ills of flow reactors, Modeling of non idealbehaviour-dispersion model,
Tanks in series model)

Configuration of bioreactors- fluidized bed, packed bed, trickle bed, solid state
fermentation, photobioreactors, on-line sensors for cell properties, off line analytical
methods.

UNIT V

Immobilized biocatalysts- Formation, characterization and applications of the immobilized

cell biocatalysts.

Plant and animal cell reactor technology- Different environmental requirements for animal
cell cultivation, reactors for large scale production using animal cells, cultivation of plant
cells using bioreactors.

Recommended books:

1) Doran Pauline M, Bioprocess Engineering Principles, Academic Press, 1995.

2) Shuler,M.L. and Kargi,F. Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts, 2 nded, Prentice-

Hall,2002.

3) Nielsen, J. and Villadsen, J. “Bioreaction Engineering Principles”. Springer, 2007

DEPARTMENT ELECTIVE 6:
RCH-085: Fertilizer Technology (3:0:0)
RCH-086: Petroleum Refining (3:0:0)
UNIT I
Petroleum Exploration Production and Refining of Crude oils, Crude oils:Characteristics and
constituents of crude oils, Classification of crude oils.
UNIT II
Quality Control of Petroleum Products. Classification of laboratory tests, distillation, vapour
pressure, flash and fire points, octane number, performance number, cetane number, aniline
point, viscosity index, calorific value, smoke point, char value, viscosity, viscosity index,
penetration tests, cloud and pour points, drop point of grease, melting and settling points of
wax,
softening point of Bitumen, induction period of gasoline, thermal stability of jet fuels, gum
content, Total Sulphur, Acidity and Alkalinity,, Copper Strip Corrosion Test, Silver – Strip
Corrosion Test for ATF, Ash, Carbon Residue (Conradson method, Ramsbottom method)
Colour, Density and Specific gravity, Refractive index of hydrocarbon liquids, water
separation
index (modified) (WSIM), ductility.
UNIT III
Petroleum Products:Composition, Properties & Specification of LPG, Naphthas, motor
spirit,
Kerosine, Aviation Turbine Fuels, Diesel Fuels, Fuel Oils, Petroleum Hydrocarbon Solvents,
Lubricating oils (automotive engine oils, industrial lubricating oils electrical insulating oils,
Jute
Batching oils, white oils, steam turbine oils, metal working oils, etc.) Petroleum Waxes
Bitumens, Petroleum coke. Crude Oil Distillation: Desalting of crude oils, Atmospheric
distillation of crude oil, Vacuum distillation ofatmosphericresidue.Thermal Conversion
Process:
Thermal Cracking Reactions, Thermal Cracking, Visbreaking, (Conventional Visbreaking
and
Soaker Visbreaking) Coking (Delayed Coking, Fluid Coking, Flexicoking), Calcination of
Green
Coke.
UNIT IV
Catalytic Converson Process: Fluid catalytic cracking; Catalytic reforming; Hydrocracking
Catalytic Alkylation, Catalytic Isomerization; Catalytic Polymerization.
Finishing Process: Hydrogen sulphide removal processes; Sulphur conversion processes;
Sweetening processes (Caustic treatment, Solutizer process; Doctor treating process; Copper
chloride sweetening,; Hypochlorite sweetening ;Air and inhibitor treating process; Merox
processes;Sulphuric acid treatment; Clay treatment); Solvent extraction processes (Edeleanu
process, Udex process, Sulfolane process), Hydrotreating processes.
UNIT V
Lube Oil Manufacturing Process: Evaluation of crude oils for lube oil base stocks, Vacuum
distillation, Solvent deasphalting Solvent extraction of lube oil fractions (Furfural, NMP and
Phenol), Solvent dewaxing, Hydrofinshing, Manufacture of petroleum waxes (Wax sweating,
Solvent deoiling)
Manufacture of Bitumens: Selection of crude oil, Methods of manufacture of bitumens,
(Distillation, Solvent precipitation, Air blowing).
BOOKS:
1. Ram Prasad, Petroleum Refining Technology, Khanna Publishers, Delhi (2000)
2. Nelson, W.L., Petroleum Refining Engineering, McGraw Hill

RCH-087: Petrochemical Technology (3:0:0)

RCH-088: Polymer Technology (3:0:0)
UNIT I
Addition polymers, Condensation polymers, Copolymers, Cross-linked polymers, Molecular
symmetry and the tendency to form crystals, Distribution of relative molecular mass,
Structure of
the crystal, Crystal shape, Crystallinity, Crystallization and melting, the glass transition
temperature, Molecular conformation in the amorphous polymer, the freely jointe chain, the
Gaussian chain, Molecular orientation.
UNIT II
Structure of an ideal rubber, Entropy elasticity, elasticity of a network, Stress-strain
relationship,
Engineering rubbers, The nature of viscoelasticty, Creep, Stress relaxation, Dynamic
properties,
Theory of linear viscoelasticity, Polymer selection:stiffness.
UNIT III
Yielding, Crazing, Linear elastic fracture mechanics, Elastic-plastic fracture mechanics,
Brittle
fracture of polymer, rubber toughening, Reinforced plastics, Forming of reinforced plastics,
the
mechanics of fibre reinforcement, Reinforced rubbers.
UNIT IV
The flow properties of polymer melts, Cooling and solidification, Extrusion, Injection
moulding,
Compression and transfer moulding.
UNIT V
Materials selection, Designing for manufacture, Designing for stiffness, Designing for
strength, Case Histories.
BOOKS:
1. N. G. McCrum, C. P. Buckley and C. B. Bucknall, Principles of Polymer Engineering,
2nd Edition, Oxford University Press, (1997).

OPEN ELECTIVE COURSE-2

1. Product Development
2. Operational Research
3. Non-Conventional Energy Resources
4. Supercritical Fluid Extraction
5. Medicinal Chemical Engineering