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AKTU Applied Chemistry for Process Engineering and Industrial Applications (AAS102G / AAS202G) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech 1st Year
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Official AKTU syllabus of Applied Chemistry for Process Engineering and Industrial Applications (AAS102G / AAS202G) 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 Process Engineering and Industrial Applications
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Course Objectives
- To understand the chemical principles governing industrial processes including reaction kinetics and thermodynamics
- To apply electrochemistry and corrosion science to protect process equipment and materials
- To study the chemistry of catalysis, adsorption, and separation processes in chemical industry
- To analyze the chemistry of polymers, specialty chemicals, and industrial fluids used in process engineering
- To introduce green chemistry, process intensification, and sustainable chemical manufacturing
Course Content
| Unit | Description | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Industrial Reaction Chemistry and Thermodynamics: Introduction to chemical reactions and chemical equilibrium; Le Chatelier's principle; basics of thermodynamics (enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy); rate of reaction and factors affecting reaction rates; Arrhenius equation and activation energy; introduction to industrial chemical processes such as ammonia nitric acid and sulfuric acid manufacture. | 20% |
| 2. | Electrochemistry and Corrosion in Process Industry: Electrochemical cells and electrode potentials, Nernst equation, electrochemical series, industrial electrolysis (chlor-alkali, electroplating, anodizing), electrochemical corrosion mechanisms, types of corrosion in chemical plants, high-temperature oxidation, passivation, cathodic protection, corrosion monitoring techniques | 20% |
| 3. | Catalysis, Adsorption and Separation Chemistry: Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, mechanism and selectivity, industrial catalysts (zeolites, metal oxides, supported metals), catalyst deactivation and regeneration, adsorption isotherms (Langmuir, Freundlich, BET), physical and chemical adsorption, ion exchange, chromatographic separation principles, membrane separation chemistry | 20% |
| 4. | Polymer and Specialty Chemical Chemistry: Basics of polymer chemistry; addition and condensation polymerization; properties and applications of common industrial polymers (polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, nylon, polyester); elastomers and thermosetting polymers; introduction to specialty chemicals including surfactants, lubricants, detergents, plasticizers, dyes, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical intermediates. | 20% |
| 5. | Green Chemistry and Sustainable Process Engineering: Twelve principles of green chemistry, atom economy, E-factor, process mass intensity, green solvents (water, ionic liquids, supercritical CO2), green reagents and catalysts, flow chemistry and process intensification, waste minimization and valorization, life cycle assessment (LCA), carbon capture and utilization, circular economy in chemical industry | 20% |
Teaching-Learning Methodology
Topics are taught through interactive lectures using blackboard and ICT tools. Laboratory sessions on chemical kinetics, corrosion testing, adsorption studies, and polymer synthesis are included. Case studies on industrial chemical processes and green manufacturing form an important part of the course.
Course Outcomes
| COs | Course Outcome Statement | KL |
|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Understand industrial reaction chemistry and apply thermodynamic principles to chemical process analysis | K2 |
| CO2 | Apply electrochemical principles to analyze corrosion and design protection systems for process equipment | K3 |
| CO3 | Use catalysis, adsorption, and separation chemistry for industrial process design | K3 |
| CO4 | Explain the chemistry, properties, and industrial applications of polymers and specialty chemicals. | K2 |
| CO5 | Apply green chemistry principles and process intensification to sustainable chemical manufacturing | 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
- Chemical Reaction Engineering – Octave Levenspiel
- Corrosion Engineering – Fontana and Greene
- Polymer Chemistry – Malcolm P. Stevens
- Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice – Anastas and Warner
Online Resources
- NPTEL courses on Engineering Chemistry and Chemical Reaction Engineering
- AIChE online resources on process chemistry and green engineering
- ACS Green Chemistry Institute online resources
Additional References
Relevant review articles, research papers, and handouts on latest developments in:
- Process Intensification and Flow Chemistry
- Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Chemistry
- Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents in Industry
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