Group Code: CH2018–2021 Complete Curriculum

Chemical & Polymer Engineering Complete Syllabus

Includes mandatory common subjects and core branch subjects for lateral entry.

Engineering Mathematics (Common)

40 Marks
1

Matrices & Determinants

06 Marks
  • Basic concepts of Matrices (Addition, Subtraction and Multiplication), Determinants: Problems on finding unknown quantity in a 2nd and 3rd order determinants using expansion.
  • Solving simultaneous linear equations using determinant method (Cramer’s rule up to 3rd order).
  • Matrices: Minors, Cofactors, Adjoint and Inverse of matrices of 2nd order.
  • Characteristic equation and roots of a square matrix.
2

Vectors

03 Marks
  • Magnitude of a vector.
  • Position vector.
  • Expression of vector in terms of position vectors.
  • Vector in plane and in space in terms of unit vectors i, j and k respectively.
  • Product of vectors.
  • Scalar and vector product.
  • Applications of dot and cross products i.e., Projection of vector on another vector, Area of parallelogram and area of triangle.
  • Work done by a force and moment of force.
3

Probability

01 Marks
  • Random Experiments, Sample Space, Events, Types of Events, Algebra of Events, Complementary event, the events A or B, A and B, A but not B, Mutually Exclusive Events, Exhaustive events, Simple problems.
4

Allied Angles and Compound Angles

06 Marks
  • Signs of Trigonometric ratios, Trigonometric ratios of Allied Angles in terms of θ.
  • Formulae for Sin(A±B), Cos(A±B) & tan(A±B) and problems on them.
  • Multiple and sub multiple angle formulae for 2A & 3A and simple problems.
  • Transformation formulae on sum or difference into products & products into sum or difference and problems on them.
5

Complex Numbers

01 Mark
  • Definition of complex number in the form of a + ib.
  • Conjugate of complex number.
  • Algebra of complex numbers, modulus and principal value of argument of complex number.
  • Polar form Z = r Cosθ + iSinθ.
6

Limits

03 Marks
  • Evaluation of limit of functions by factorization, rationalization, limits when n→∞.
  • Problems on algebraic limits based on formula lim(x→a) (xⁿ − aⁿ)/(x−a) = n·aⁿ⁻¹.
  • Problems on trigonometric limits based on formula lim(θ→0) (sinθ/θ) = 1.
7

Straight Lines

02 Marks
  • Problems on different forms of equations of straight lines such as: y = mx+c, (y-y₁) = m(x-x₁), (y-y₁) = (y₂-y₁)/(x₂-x₁)·(x-x₁).
  • Problems on equation of lines through a point and parallel or perpendicular to a given line.
  • Finding Slope, X-intercept and Y-intercept of general equation ax + by + c = 0.
8

Differentiation Rules

06 Marks
  • Problems on rules of differentiation: (Sum rule, product rule and quotient rule).
  • Problems on function of a function and inverse trigonometric functions.
  • Derivative of implicit functions, and parametric functions and problems.
  • Successive differentiation up to second order and problems on them.
  • Differentiation of Logarithmic functions of types uᵛ, Where u and v are functions of x, Simple problems.
9

Applications

02 Mark
  • Equations of tangent and normal to the curve y = f(x) at a given point and problems.
  • Derivative as a rate measure i.e. to find the rate of change of displacement, velocity, radius, area, volume using differentiation and problems on them.
10

Integration Rules

05 Marks
  • Rules of integration and problems.
  • Problems on integration by the method of substitution and by parts.
11

Definite Integrals

02 Mark
  • Simple problems on definite integrals.
  • Problems on applications of definite integrals such as area and volume.
12

Differential Equations

03 Mark
  • Order and Degree of Differential Equations, Formation of differential equation by eliminating arbitrary constants up to second order.
  • Problems on solution of linear differential equations of first order by variable separable method and integrating factor method.

Applied Science (Common)

40 Marks
1

Unit-I: Mechanics

07 Marks
  • Units: Unit, types of units, SI unit - Basic and Supplementary units, advantages.
  • Measuring instruments: Vernier calipers - principle and least count.
  • Screw gauge - principle, ZE, ZC, pitch and least count.
  • Simple problems on vernier calipers and screw gauge.
  • Scalars and vectors: scalar and vector with example, resultant, equilibrium, equilibrant.
  • Laws of vectors - parallelogram law of vectors, triangle law of vectors, Lami’s theorem.
  • Expression for magnitude and direction of resultant of two vectors acting at a point.
  • Rectangular component of resolution of a vector - simple problems on laws of vectors.
  • Parallel forces: Types of parallel forces, moment of force, couple, moment of couple, simple problems on moment of force.
2

Unit-II: Properties of Solids and Liquids

07 Marks
  • Properties of solids: Deforming force, elasticity and plasticity with examples, stress and its types with example, strain and its types with example, Hooke’s Law, Moduli of elasticity and its types - simple problems on stress and strain.
  • Properties of Liquids: Thrust and pressure, expression for pressure at a point inside the liquid at rest - simple problems.
  • Surface tension: Cohesive and Adhesive forces with examples, surface tension, factors affecting surface tension, application of surface tension.
  • Capillarity and its applications.
  • Viscosity: viscosity, expression for co-efficient of viscosity, effect of temperature on viscosity of liquid and gas, applications of viscosity - simple problems on co-efficient of viscosity.
3

Unit-III: Heat and Properties of Gases

05 Mark
  • Concept of Heat and Temperature: Heat and Temperature, Specific Heat of substance.
  • Transmission of Heat: conduction, convection and radiation with example, Applications of conduction and convection and radiation.
  • Gas laws: Boyle’s law, Charle’s law and Gay-Lussac’s law (statement with expression), expression PV=nRT, Cp and Cv and its relation - simple problems on gas laws.
4

Unit-IV: Wave Motion

08 Marks
  • Simple Harmonic Motion: Periodic motion with example, SHM, expression for displacement of a particle executing SHM.
  • Wave: Wave motion, wave period, wave frequency, wave amplitude, wave length and wave velocity, relation between wave frequency, wave length and wave velocity - problems on V=nλ.
  • Mechanical waves and Non-Mechanical waves with examples, Longitudinal and Transverse waves with example.
  • Propagation of sound waves in air: Newton – Laplace’s formula for velocity of sound in air and various factors affecting velocity of sound in air.
  • Vibrations: Free vibration, forced vibration and resonance with example.
  • Laws of transverse vibration of stretched string, expression for fundamental frequency of vibration of stretched string – simple problems on fundamental frequency.
  • Stationary waves: Stationary waves and its characteristics, beat, beat frequency, application of beats.
5

Unit-V: Modern Physics

05 Mark
  • Electromagnetic waves: Electromagnetic waves and its properties, electromagnetic spectrum and its applications.
  • Laser: Laser, properties of laser and its applications.
  • Nano-technology: Nanotechnology, advantages and dis-advantages of nanotechnology.
  • Communication system: Basic elements of communication system, advantages and dis-advantages of satellite communication system.
  • Optical fibre: Optical fibre - principle and its applications.
6

Unit-VI: Industrial Chemistry

08 Marks
  • Electrolysis: Electrolyte, types of electrolyte with example, electrolysis, Postulates of Arrhenius theory of electrolytic dissociation, Faraday’s First and Second law of electrolysis - simple problems on Faraday’s laws.
  • Corrosion: Corrosion, conditions for corrosion, preventive methods of corrosion.
  • Batteries: Battery, classification and its application.
  • Fuel cells: Fuel cell, types and advantages of fuel cells.
  • Metallurgy: Definition of mineral, ore, flux, slag and alloys.
  • Purpose of making alloys and its applications.
  • Polymers: polymers and its types, application of polymers.
  • Composite materials: Composite material and its types, advantages and dis-advantages of composite material. pH Value: pH value of a solution, pH scale, application of pH in different fields.

Core Branch Subjects (CH)

100 Marks
1

UNIT-I: Physical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry

20 Marks
  • Atomic weight, Equivalent weight of elements, Definitions and determination of Equivalent weights, Concepts of Enthalpy, Enthalpy of reactions, formation.
  • Solution, combustion, neutralization and Phase changes, Law of conservation of energy, Hess’s law of Heat summation, Chemical Equilibrium, Constant, Free energy change, Standard free energies, Avogadro’s number, Chemical Kinetics, and Molecularity of reactions, ElectrochemistryAcid and Bases and their properties.
  • Aliphatic hydrocarbons, Saturated and Unsaturated, Properties, preparation and uses of Methane, Ethane, Ethylene, Acetylene, Homolog series, Isomerism, Chain position, Functional, CIS and IUPAC system and System of naming Organic compounds, Hydrocarbons, Petroleum refining and Cracking.
2

UNIT-II: Unit Operations - I

20 Marks
  • Purposes of agitation, Impellers, Propellers, Paddles, Turbines, Swirling and Vortex formation and their prevention, Mixing Equipments, Principles of Conveying, Types of Conveyors, Conveyor Accessories, Fields of applications.
  • Size reduction- Principles and applications, Crushers- Jaw crusher, Grinders- Ball mill, Ultrafine grinders, Hammer mill, Fluid energy mill.
  • Concepts of fluids, Dimensions and units, Basic principles of fluid state, Viscosity, Application of manometry, Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids, Flow of fluids- Laminar and Turbulent flowReynold’s experiment and Reynold’s number, Flow measuring devices, Bernoulli’s theorem and applications, Fluid flow machineries, Valves, Centrifugal and reciprocating pumps and their characteristics.
3

UNIT-III: Chemical Process Calculations

20 Marks
  • Units and Dimensions, Fundamental quantities and derived units, merits of SI system of units, conversion of units, Basic concepts of chemical calculations- gram atom, gram mole, Use of molar units, Methods of expression of composition of solids, liquid and solutionsWeight percent, Volume percent, Mole fraction, Mole percent, Equivalent weights, Normality, Molarity, Molality, Material balance- Steady state material balance equations, material balance calculations without chemical reactions.
4

UNIT-IV: Chemical & Polymer Technology, Instrumentation

20 Marks
  • Manufacture of Definition of polymer – Classification reactions involved in the formation of polymers – Methods of polymerization – Manufacture of poly ethylene by Ziegler process – Manufacture of polyvinylchloride - phenol formaldehyde - Polystyrene - Polyester –Natural rubber, manufacture of synthetic rubber.( SBR ).
  • Process variables, Static and dynamic characteristics of process instruments, measurement of temperature, pressure, level, density, humidity and pH.
5

UNIT-V: Unit Operations - II

20 Marks
  • Heat transfer – Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Surface co-efficient and overall coefficient, Natural and Forced convection, Heat transfer to Boiling liquids, Condensation, Heat transfer equipments - Evaporators.
  • Drying- Definition of terms- equilibrium moisture, Bound moisture, Unbound moisture, Free moisture, Drying equipments.