FREE
AKTU Applied Chemistry for Process Engineering and Industrial Applications Lab (AAS152G / AAS252G) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech 1st Year
Applied Chemistry for Process Engineering and Industrial Applications Lab AAS152G / AAS252G
All syllabus, notes, question bank & PYQ for this subject
Free
Download now
- English
- 0 downloads
- 0 views
Official AKTU syllabus of Applied Chemistry for Process Engineering and Industrial Applications Lab (AAS152G / AAS252G) for B.Tech 1st Year – 1 credits, L-T-P 0-0-2. 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 Lab
Download PDFAAS152G / AAS252G · 1 credits · L-T-P 0-0-2
Course Objectives
- To determine thermodynamic and kinetic parameters of chemical reactions relevant to industrial processes
- To study electrochemical corrosion and evaluate inhibitor and coating performance
- To determine adsorption isotherms and study surface phenomena relevant to separation processes
- To study polymer synthesis and characterise polymer properties relevant to chemical engineering
- To apply green chemistry metrics and evaluate sustainable process engineering practices
List of Experiments
| Exp. | Theory | Title | Description / Objective Unit |
| 1 | Unit I | Determination of Rate Constant – Hydrolysis of Ester | Determine rate constant of acid-catalysed hydrolysis of ethyl acetate at different temperatures by titrimetric method; calculate activation energy using Arrhenius equation; relate to reactor design |
| 2 | Unit I | Conductometric Titration | Perform conductometric titration of strong acid (HCl) vs strong base (NaOH) and weak acid (CH3COOH) vs strong base; locate equivalence point from conductance-volume graph; apply to process stream analysis |
| 3 | Unit II | Corrosion Rate by Weight Loss Method | Determine corrosion rate of mild steel in H SO with and without 2 4 inhibitor; calculate mpy; determine inhibition efficiency; relate to protection of chemical plant equipment |
| 4 | Unit II | Electrochemical Corrosion – Tafel Plot | Obtain potentiodynamic polarisation curves (Tafel plots) for mild steel in H2SO4; determine corrosion current density (icorr) and corrosion potential (Ecorr); relate to corrosion monitoring in process industry |
| 5 | Unit III | Adsorption Isotherm – Acetic Acid on Activated Charcoal | Study adsorption of acetic acid on activated charcoal at room temperature; determine equilibrium concentration by titration; plot Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms; calculate isotherm constants |
| 6 | Unit III | Distribution Coefficient – Liquid-Liquid Extraction | Determine distribution coefficient (Kd) of acetic acid between water and butanol/ethyl acetate; relate to liquid-liquid extraction and solvent selection in chemical process design |
| 7 | Unit IV | Synthesis of Nylon 6,6 (Interfacial Polycondensation) | Prepare nylon 6,6 rope at the interface of adipoyl chloride in CCl4 and hexamethylenediamine in water; observe and discuss step-growth condensation polymerisation mechanism |
| 8 | Unit IV | Viscosity Average Molecular Weight of Polymer | Determine viscosity-average molecular weight of PVA or polyacrylamide from intrinsic viscosity using Mark-Houwink equation; relate to polymer molecular weight in process applications |
| 9 | Unit IV | Surface Tension of Surfactant Solutions | Measure surface tension of water and SDS surfactant solutions at different concentrations using stalagmometer; determine critical micelle concentration (CMC); relate to emulsification in chemical processes |
| 10 | Unit V | Atom Economy and E-Factor Calculation | Calculate atom economy and E-factor for three industrial reactions (classical vs green route); compare waste generated; evaluate greenness; relate to process intensification and sustainable manufacturing |
| 11 | Unit V | Synthesis of Biodiesel by Transesterification | Prepare biodiesel from vegetable oil by alkaline transesterification with methanol; separate product; measure yield, density, and viscosity; relate to biofuel chemistry and green energy production |
| 12 | Unit III | Ion Exchange Resin – Water Softening | Soften hard water using cation exchange resin column; measure hardness of feed and product using EDTA titration; determine exchange capacity; relate to water treatment in chemical plants |
Equipment / Chemicals Required
- Burette, pipette, conical flask, standard acid-base solutions
- Conductivity meter and conductivity cell
- Analytical balance and stopwatch for kinetics
- Potentiostat/galvanostat for Tafel plots (or simple corrosion cell)
- Adsorption isotherm glassware and activated charcoal
- Separating funnel for liquid-liquid extraction
- Interfacial polycondensation setup (beakers, glass rod)
- Ostwald viscometer with thermostat bath
- Stalagmometer for surface tension
- Transesterification setup (round-bottom flask, reflux condenser, separating funnel)
Teaching-Learning Methodology
Each laboratory session begins with a 10-minute pre-lab discussion connecting the experiment to the corresponding theory unit. Students record aim, principle, apparatus, chemicals, procedure, observation table, calculations, result, and inference in the laboratory record book. Post-lab discussion relates experimental findings to real-world engineering applications in the respective stream. Students maintain a laboratory record book assessed for viva, record, and day-to-day performance.
Course Outcomes
| COs | Course Outcome Statement | KL |
|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Determine reaction rate constant and activation energy; perform conductometric titration | K3 |
| CO2 | Measure corrosion rate and determine inhibition efficiency by weight loss and Tafel methods | K3 |
| CO3 | Plot adsorption isotherms and determine distribution coefficient for extraction process design | K3 |
| CO4 | Synthesise nylon 6,6, determine polymer molecular weight, and measure CMC of surfactant | K3 |
| CO5 | Apply green chemistry metrics and synthesise biodiesel by transesterification | K3 |
Evaluation Pattern
| Sr. | Component | Marks | Weightage |
| 1. | Day-to-day performance (Observation, Procedure, Conduct) | 20 | 20% |
| 2. | Laboratory Record / File | 30 | 30% |
| 3. | End Semester Practical Examination (Experiment + Viva Voce) | 50 | 50% |
Text Books
- Engineering Chemistry – Jain and Jain
- Chemical Reaction Engineering – Octave Levenspiel
- Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice – Anastas and Warner Safety and General Instructions
- Students must wear lab coat and safety goggles at all times in the chemistry laboratory
- Handle all acids, alkalis, and oxidising agents with extreme care; use fume hood for volatile chemicals
- Dispose of chemical waste in designated containers as per lab safety guidelines
- Do not pipette by mouth; use rubber bulb or mechanical pipette fillers
- Wash hands thoroughly after every experiment; report any spillage or accident immediately
Ratings & Reviews
No reviews yet — share your experience with this item.