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AKTU Applied Chemistry for Advanced Metal Protection and Sustainable Energy Systems (AAS102B / AAS202B) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech 1st Year
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Official AKTU syllabus of Applied Chemistry for Advanced Metal Protection and Sustainable Energy Systems (AAS102B / AAS202B) for B.Tech 1st Year – 3 credits, L-T-P 3-0-0. Read the unit-wise course content, course outcomes, evaluation pattern and recommended books online, or download the PDF.
Syllabus — Applied Chemistry for Advanced Metal Protection and Sustainable Energy Systems
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Course Objectives
- To understand the chemistry of metals, alloys, and their failure mechanisms in mechanical systems
- To apply electrochemical principles to analyze corrosion and implement effective protection strategies
- To study lubricants, fuels, and their chemical properties relevant to mechanical engineering applications
- To analyze the chemistry of sustainable energy systems including fuel cells, batteries, and biofuels
- To introduce the chemistry of surface engineering, coatings, and advanced materials for mechanical applications
Course Content
| Unit | Description | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chemistry of Metals and Alloys: Electronic structure and metallic bonding, properties of engineering metals (iron, aluminium, copper, titanium), alloy formation and phase diagrams, heat treatment chemistry, hardening mechanisms (solid solution, precipitation, work hardening), non-destructive testing (NDT) chemical principles | 20% |
| 2. | Corrosion and Protection: Electrochemical theory of corrosion, types of corrosion (galvanic, pitting, crevice, intergranular, erosion-corrosion), corrosion in high-temperature environments, oxidation kinetics, passivation, cathodic and anodic protection, corrosion inhibitors, organic and inorganic coatings, galvanizing and electroplating | 20% |
| 3. | Lubricants and Fuels: Classification and properties of lubricants (viscosity, viscosity index, flash point, pour point), additives (anti-wear, antioxidant, extreme pressure), solid lubricants (MoS2, graphite, PTFE), Energy Science: Introduction, Classification, Characteristic of Good fuel, Calorific value, HCV & LCV. Analysis of Coal: Proximate, Ultimate analysis and their significance, Octane and Cetane numbers, biofuels (biodiesel, bioethanol), Biogas manufacturing | 20% |
| 4. | Sustainable Energy Chemistry: Electrochemical cells and EMF, galvanic and concentration cells, Nernst equation, fuel cells (H2-O2, PEM, SOFC), Li-ion and solid-state batteries, supercapacitors, hydrogen production (electrolysis, steam reforming), photovoltaic chemistry, thermochemical energy storage | 20% |
| 5. | Surface Engineering and Advanced Materials: Surface energy and wettability, physical and chemical vapor deposition (PVD/CVD), thermal spraying, ceramic coatings, diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings, Nanomaterials: Properties of Nanomatrials, Applications of nanomaterials, Synthesis methods: Sol-gel and chemical vapour deposition, Carbon nanotubes. | 20% |
Teaching-Learning Methodology
Topics are taught through interactive lectures using blackboard and ICT tools. Laboratory sessions on corrosion testing, lubricant analysis, fuel calorimetry, and battery characterization are included. Case studies on mechanical failures and sustainable energy applications are integral to the course.
Course Outcomes
| COs | Course Outcome Statement | KL |
|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Understand the chemistry of metals and alloys and relate it to mechanical properties and failure | K2 |
| CO2 | Apply electrochemical principles to analyze corrosion and implement protection strategies | K3 |
| CO3 | Evaluate lubricant and fuel properties and apply chemical knowledge to mechanical systems | K4 |
| CO4 | Understand the chemistry of fuel cells, batteries, and sustainable energy systems | K2 |
| CO5 | Apply surface chemistry and coating principles to advanced material design for ME | K3 |
Evaluation Pattern
| Sr. | Details of the Evaluation | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Internal Assessment (CT + Assignment + Quiz + Attendance) | 30% |
| 2. | External Assessment | 70% |
Text Books
- Engineering Chemistry – Jain and Jain
- Corrosion Engineering – Fontana and Greene
- Engineering Chemistry – O.G. Palanna
- Fuels and Combustion – S.P. Sharma and C. Mohan
- Materials Science and Engineering – William D. Callister
Online Resources
- NPTEL courses on Engineering Chemistry and Corrosion Science
- ASM International online resources on metal protection
- U.S. Department of Energy resources on fuel cells and batteries
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