Department of Allied Sciences (Chemistry) |
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Program: - Bachelor of Technology (Common to all the Programs) |
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Semester |
One |
Course Title |
Engineering Chemistry |
Code |
TCH101/201 |
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Course Components |
Credits |
Contact Hours |
L |
T |
P |
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Core Course (CC) |
03 |
03 |
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00 |
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Examination Duration (Hrs) |
Theory |
Practical |
WEIGHTAGE: EVALUATION |
CWA |
MSE |
ESE |
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03 |
00 |
25 |
25 |
50 |
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Pre-requisite |
TCH101/201: Basic Knowledge of Chemistry |
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Course Outcomes |
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CO1 |
acquire knowledge of structure and properties of molecules based on bonding and spectroscopic techniques |
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CO2 |
understand the chemistry of purification of water and its industrial and domestic application |
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CO3 |
classify various types of polymers and their applications |
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CO4 |
Interpret and distinguish between the different types of conventional and non-conventional fuels |
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CO5 |
apply the basic principles of electrochemistry in different electrochemical cells, corrosion control, fuel cells and industrial applications |
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CO6 |
acquire knowledge of structure and properties of molecules based on bonding and spectroscopic techniques |
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Unit No. |
Content |
Contact Hours |
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Unit -1 |
MOLECULAR STUCTURE AND SPECTROSCOPIC TECHNIQUES
Molecular Orbital Theory, Formation of homo and heteronuclear diatomic molecules Hydrogen Bonding and its application Metallic Bonding (Band theory) and application to conductors, semiconductors and insulators Nanoscale Materials - Properties and applications Basic Principles of spectroscopy and its applications for molecular structure |
8 |
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Unit -2 |
WATER TECHNOLOGY
Hardness of water: Causes, Types, Measurement, Boiler troubles: Sludges, Scales and Caustic Embrittlement Softening of water by L-S Process, Zeolite Process and Reverse Osmosis Process, Ion Exchange Process, Calgon Process Numerical Problems based on L-S Process, Zeolite Process and hardness of water. Introduction to the membrane concept for the treatment of microplastics from water |
8 |
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Unit -3 |
POLYMERS
Polymers: Definition, degree of polymerization, functionality of monomer, Classification of polymers with examples, Types of polymerizations – addition and condensation polymerization with examples. Mechanism of addition polymerization. Plastics: Definition and characteristics- thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics, preparation, properties, and applications of PVC and Bakelite Fibers: Characteristics of fibers – preparation, properties and applications of Nylon and Dacron. Conducting polymers: Characteristics and Classification of conducting polymers with examples. Biodegradable polymers: Concept and advantages – Preparation of Polylactic acid and poly vinyl alcohol and their applications. Liquid Crystalline Polymers: Characteristics, classification with examples and their applications. |
8 |
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Unit -4 |
FUELS AND RENEWABLE SOURCE OF ENERGY
Fuels Definition, Classification and Characteristics of a good fuel, Calorific value and its determination by Bomb Calorimeter, Numerical problems on Bomb Calorimeter, Composition and uses of Natural gas, CNG, LPG. Renewable Energy Sources: Solar energy, wind energy, hydroelectric and geothermal. Biofuels as alternative sources of energy (biomass, biogas). |
8 |
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Unit -5 |
ELECTROCHEMISTRY & ITS APPLICATIONS
Electrode potential, standard electrode potential, factors affecting the electrode potential of a cell. Nernst equation: Electrochemical series and its application, Electrochemical cell: Daniel cell, Concentration cells, electrolyte concentration cell Numerical problems based on electrode potential and emf of a cell. Fuel Cells: Introduction, Principles, Classification, and application Corrosion its causes and effects, Theories of corrosion – Chemical & Electrochemical corrosion |
10 |
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Total Hours |
42 |
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