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AKTU Physics of Process Engineering Materials (AAS101F / AAS201F) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech 1st Year
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Official AKTU syllabus of Physics of Process Engineering Materials (AAS101F / AAS201F) 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 — Physics of Process Engineering Materials
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Course Objectives
- To understand the physical and structural properties of materials.
- To understand the fundamental principles of fluid physics and rheology to design and optimize systems.
- To understand the foundational concepts and principles of quantum mechanics.
- To understand the fundamental principles of thermal physics and enabling the analysis of thermal processes and systems.
- To comprehend the principles and applications of photonics.
Course Content
| Unit | Description | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Structure and properties of materials Atomic structure, types of bonding (ionic, covalent, metallic), crystal structures (BCC, FCC, HCP), lattice parameters, stress and strain, elastic modulus (Young's, Bulk, Shear). | 20% |
| 2. | Fluid Physics and Rheology Properties of fluids, Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, viscosity, viscosity measurement, surface tension, capillarity, fluid statics and pressure, Archimedes' principle, Bernoulli's theorem, flow through pipes, pressure drop, fluidization, rheology of slurries and polymers. | 20% |
| 3. | Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics Inadequacy of classical mechanics, de-Broglie concept of matter waves, Davisson and Germer experiment, wave packet, phase velocity, group velocity, Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle and its applications, time-dependent and time-independent Schrodinger wave equations, particle confined in one dimensional box, wave function and its physical interpretation. | 20% |
| 4. | Thermal Physics Laws of thermodynamics, heat conduction, convection and radiation, heat capacity, thermal expansion, thermal conductivity, melting and solidification, thermal resistance, enthalpy and entropy, equations of state, Newton's law of cooling. | 20% |
| 5. | Photonics Fiber optics: Fundamental idea about optical fiber, acceptance angle, acceptance cone, numerical aperture, principle of light propagation in optical fiber, attenuation and attenuation coefficient in fiber. Laser: Interaction of radiation with matter (absorption, spontaneous and stimulated emission), principle of laser operation, Einstein’s coefficients, Ruby laser, He-Ne laser, laser applications. | 20% |
Teaching-Learning Methodology
Topics are taught through interactive lectures using blackboard and ICT tools. Demonstrations of fluid flow, heat transfer, and surface tension experiments are integrated. Case studies on industrial process equipment and material failure, along with problem-solving sessions, are key components.
Course Outcomes
| COs | Course Outcome Statement | KL |
|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Understand & implement the physical and structural properties of materials. | K2 |
| CO2 | Apply the fundamental principles of fluid physics and rheology to design and optimize systems. | K3 |
| CO3 | Understand the foundational concepts and apply the principles of quantum mechanics. | K3 |
| CO4 | Understand the fundamental principles of thermal physics and enabling the analysis of thermal processes and systems. | K2 |
| CO5 | Comprehend the principles and applications of photonics. | K2 |
Course Outcomes
Evaluation Pattern
| Sr. | Details of the Evaluation | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Internal Assessment (CT + Assignment + Quiz + Attendance) | 30% |
| 2. | External Assessment | 70% |
Text Books
- Engineering Physics: Theory and Practical- Katiyar and Pandey (Wiley India)
- Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics – Darby and Chhabra (CRC Press)
- Concepts of Modern Physics - Aurthur Beiser (Mc-Graw Hill)
- Engineering Physics Theory and Experiments-Srivastava and Yadav (New Age International)
- Introduction to Quantum Mechanics – David J. Griffiths (Prentice Hall)
Online Resources
- NPTEL courses on Materials for Chemical Engineers
- AIChE online resources on process materials and surface science
- MIT Open Course Ware – Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Additional References
Relevant review articles, research papers, and handouts on latest developments are included.
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