B Tech Mechanical Spec. With Chemical Process Engg

SCHOOL OF CIVIL AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
CURRICULUM
B. Tech Mechanical with Chemical Process Engineering

(2015 - 16 Batch onwards)
Breakup of Courses
Sl. No. Category Credits

1 University Core 70
2 University Elective 12
3 Program Core 62
4 Program Elective 36
Minimum credits required to qualify 180
Credits Offered 180
Category-wise Breakup of Credits
Number of Credit Distribution

Category
Credits (%)
Engineering 108 60
Sciences 45 25
Humanities 18 10
Management 09 5
Total 180 100
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University Core Courses
Course Title L T P J C Area Prerequisite

Soft Skill [6x1 credit each] 0 0 0 4 1 (6) Humanities Nil
Foreign Language (basket) 1 0 2 0 2 Humanities Nil
Communicative English 1 0 2 0 2 Humanities Nil
Problem Solving and Programming (CP1) 0 0 6 0 3 Engineering Nil
Problem Solving with Object Oriented 0 0 6 0 3 CP1
Engineering
Programming (CP2)
2 1 2 0 4 Entry Level
Calculus for Engineers (MAT1) Science
Maths
Statistics for Engineers (MAT2) 3 0 1 0 4 Science MAT I
Engineering Physics (PHY) Science
Physics
Engineering Chemistry (CHY) Science
Chemistry
Ethics and Values (EV) 1 0 0 4 2 Humanities Nil
Personality Develpoment 2 Nil
Management
(Co/Extra-curricular Activity )
Lean Start-up Management 1 0 0 4 2 Management Nil
Introduction to innovative Projects (IIP) 1 0 0 4 2 Science Nil
Environmental Sciences 2 0 0 4 3 Science Nil
Tech Answers for Real world Problems 0 0 0 12 3 IIP
Engineering
(TARP)
Completion of
Comprehensive Examination 2 Engineering
all courses
Completion of
20 Engineering
Capstone Project(1 Sem.) 7 semesters
Total 70
University Elective: 12 credits
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Program Core Courses (62 Credits):
No Course Title L T P J C Area Pre-req

1 Engineering Drawing (ED) 1 0 4 0 3 Engineering Nil
Applications of Differential and Difference Equations MAT1
2 (DDE)
Science
3 1 0 0 4
Complex Variables and Partial Differential Equations DDE
3 (CVPDE)
Science
3 1 0 0 4
4 Materials Science and Strength of Materials (MSSM) 3 0 0 0 3 Engineering Nil
5 Process Calculations (PC) 3 1 0 0 4 Engineering Nil
6 Process Engineering Thermodynamics (PET) 2 1 0 4 4 Engineering Nil
7 Chemical Technology (CT) 3 0 0 0 3 Engineering Nil
8 Momentum Transfer (MOT) 2 0 2 4 4 Engineering Nil
9 Mechanical Operations (MO) 2 0 2 4 4 Engineering Nil
10 Heat Transfer (HT) 2 0 2 4 4 Engineering DDE
Computational Methods in Process Engineering 2 0 2 4 CVPDE
11 (CMPE)
4 Engineering
12 Chemical Reaction Engineering (CRE) 3 0 2 0 4 Engineering PET
13 Process Instrumentation and Control (PIC) 2 0 2 4 4 Engineering CVPDE
14 Industrial Internship (II) 0 0 0 0 2 Engineering After 2 years
3 0 0 0 CVPDE,
15 Mass Transfer (MT) 3 Engineering
MOT
16 Equilibrium Staged Operations (ESO) 2 0 2 4 4 Engineering MT
17 Process Equipment Design & Economics (PEDE) 2 0 2 4 4 Engineering HT
62
Program Electives (36 Credits to be earned): (31 + 3 + 2)
No. Course Title L T P J C Category Pre-Req

1. Materials and Instrumental Techniques (MIT) 3 0 2 0 4 Sciences Nil
2. Unit Processes in Organic Synthesis (UPOS) 3 0 2 0 4 Sciences Nil
3. Humanities Elective (Basket of Courses) 3 Humanities
4. Management Elective (Basket of Courses) 2 Management
5. Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering (BEE) 2 0 2 0 3 Engineering Nil
6. Thermal Engineering Systems (TES) 1 1 2 4 4 Engineering PET
7. Power Plant Engineering 2 1 0 0 3 Engineering PET
8. Renewable Energy Sources 2 0 2 4 4 Engineering Nil
9. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 2 1 0 4 4 Engineering TES
10. Gas Dynamics and Jet Propulsion 2 1 0 0 3 Engineering PET, MOT
11. Fuels and Combustion 3 0 0 0 3 Engineering Nil
2 1 2 0 CMPE,
12. Computational Fluid Dynamics 4 Engineering
MOT, HT
13. Turbo machines 2 1 2 0 4 Engineering PET, MOT
14. Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) 2 0 0 4 3 Engineering Nil
15. Operations Research (OR) 2 1 0 0 3 Engineering MAT2
3
No. Course Title L T P J C Category Pre-Req
16. Alternative Fuels 3 0 0 0 3 Engineering Nil
17. Process plant utilities 3 0 0 0 3 Engineering Nil
18. Nanotechnology 2 0 0 4 3 Engineering MSSM
2 0 0 4 3 CMPE,
19. Finite Element Analysis Engineering
MSSM
20. Petroleum Technology 3 0 0 0 3 Engineering Nil
21. Safety and Hazard Analysis 2 0 0 4 3 Engineering Nil
22. Multiphase Flow 3 0 0 0 3 Engineering MOT, HT

23. Process Plant Simulation 2 0 2 4 4 Engineering CVPDE
24. Optimization of chemical processes 3 0 0 0 3 Engineering MOT/FM
25. Chemical Product Design 2 0 0 4 3 Engineering CT
26. Transport Phenomena 2 0 0 4 3 Engineering HT, MT
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MEE1044 MATERIALS SCIENCE AND STRENGTH OF MATERIALS L,T,P,J,C
Pre-Req: NIL 3, 0, 0,0,3
Module Topics L Hrs SLO
Engineering Metallurgy:
Properties of materials: Mechanical, Physical & Chemical properties. Industrial
1 5 8
Engineering Materials – Ferrous & Non Ferrous metals & alloys – Introduction
to various heat treatment processes & Mechanical tests
Response of materials (Regular Geometry):
Introduction to elasticity – Stress & Strain – Types of stresses & strain – Stress
2 Strain curve and relationship – Hooke’s law – Modulus of Elasticity & Modulus 6 2,3,4
of Rigidity. Deformation of a body due to force acting on it – Deformation of a
body due to self–weight.
Response of materials (Irregular Geometry):
3 Principle of Superposition – Stress & Strain analysis in bars of varying sections 4 2,3,7
and bars of different section – Stresses in bars of uniformly tapering section.
Centre of Gravity:
4 Introduction to Centroid & Centre of Gravity – Methods of Centre of gravity for 5 4,5,7
Simple figures – Centre gravity of plane figures by geometrical consideration
Centre of Gravity(real bodies):
5 Centre of gravity by method of moments for symmetrical & unsymmetrical 8 4,5,7
lamina – Centre of gravity for solids and cut sections
Moment of Inertia:
Concept of Moment of Inertia & Methods for Moment of Inertia – Moment of
6 4 3,4,5,8
Inertia for Rectangular sections – Theory of Parallel axis – Moment of Inertia
for Triangular, Circular and Semi Circular sections.
Transverse loading on Beams:
Introduction to Beams – Types of Loading – Shear force and Bending Moments
7 8 1,6
– Sign conventions – SFD & BMD for Cantilever beams and Simply supported
beams with point loads, UDL and UVL.
Thin and Thick Pressure vessels:
Introduction – Pressure vessels; Stresses in thin and thick cylindrical shell due
8 5 6,7
to internal pressure – Circumferential and longitudinal stresses – Spherical
shells subjected to internal pressure
Total Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Modes:
Lectures; Independent study; Laboratory learning; Assignments; Field Trips Problem based / Enquiry based learning;
e-learning; Learning through research
Text Books
1. Ashby, M. F., and D. R. H. Jones. Engineering Materials, An Introduction to their Properties and
Applications. 2nd ed. Butterworth Heinemann, 2011
2. Stephen Timoshenko., Strength of Materials: Advanced theory and problems, 3rd Edition, CBS Publishers &
Distributors, 2002
Reference Books
1. Beer, Johnston & Dewolf, “Mechanics Of Materials (in SI Units)”, Tata McGraw Hill Publications, 2004
2. J P Den Hartog, “Strength of Materials”, Dover Edition, McGraw Hill Edition, 2012.
3. N.M. Belayavev., Problems in Strength of Materials, Pergamon Press, 2013.
4. William A. Nash, Theory and Problems of Strength of Materials, Schaum’s Outline Series. McGraw Hill
International Editions, Second Edition, 2008
5. N.M. Belayavev., Problems in Strength of Materials, Pergamon Press, Third Edition, 1994
Complied by Prof. K. Rambabu
Recommended by BoS on 04.03.16
Approved by Academic Council on 18.03.16
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XXX MOMENTUM TRANSFER L,T,P,J,C
Pre-Req: NIL 2, 0, 2,4,4
Basic concepts of Momentum Transfer:
Introduction and Significance of Momentum Transfer in Chemical Engineering.
Definition of fluid - Classification of fluids – Newtonian fluid – Characteristic
1 4 1, 2,6,9
properties of fluids – Non -Newtonian Fluids and their classification. Fluid
statics: Pascal’s law and Hydrostatic law of equilibrium; Pressure and its
measurement: Manometers
Dimensional Analysis:
2 Dimensional homogeneity – Raleigh and Buckingham π theorems – Non- 2 1,2
dimensional numbers
Concepts of Fluid Flow Phenomena:
Fluid flow – Basic equations governing fluid flow – types of fluid flow.
3 Equation of Continuity and its application, Equation of motion – Derivation of 5 1,2, 9
Euler’s equation, Bernoulli’s equation and its application in fluid flow,
Significance of Navier -Stoke’s equation - Concept of Turbulence
Fluid Flow in conduit and immersed bodies:
Flow of fluids in Laminar regime – Velocity Profile, Shear Stress Distribution –
Hagen–Poiseuille equation - Concept of average velocity – Concept of Kinetic
energy correction factor Flow of fluids through non-circular conduits – Concept
4 of hydraulic radius, Flow of non-Newtonian fluids – Shear Stress and Velocity 5 1,2,9
distribution Flow of fluids through pipes and tubes - classification of pipes:
Concept of Schedule Number - Concept of Fluid friction – Skin friction – Form
friction – Factors affecting friction – Friction factor – Application of Moody’s
diagram.
Fluid flow through packed and fluidized bed:
Flow past immersed bodies – Significance of form friction - Concept of Drag,
5 3 1, 2,9
Drag Coefficients and Particle Reynolds number - Drag Coefficient Vs. Particle
Reynolds number curves for regular and irregular shaped solid particles.
Fluid flow through packed and fluidized bed:
Flow of fluids through packed beds – Packing and types of packing -Pressure
drop across packed beds –Kozeny Carman equation – Ergun’s equation -
6 3 1,2,9
Loading and Flooding Packed Beds. Concept of Fluidization – Condition for
Solid particles to be in a suspended condition in a flowing fluid – minimum
fluidization velocity
Transportation of Fluids:
Transportation Components -Pipe, Fittings and Valves, Types of Fittings,
valves -Stuffing Boxes, Mechanical Seals – Estimation of head loss from
fittings and valves, Concept of minor losses- types of minor losses Fluid
7 5 1, 2, 9
Moving Machinery: Pumps – Classification and working of Centrifugal Pumps
and Positive Displacement Pumps Basic Principles of Centrifugal Pumps –
Pump Characteristics – Concept of Specific Speed, Net Positive Suction Head -
Factors influencing selection of pump.
Flow Measurement of Fluids:
Importance of metering – Classification flow measuring devices – Principle and
working of Orificemeter, Venturimeter, Pitot tube, Variable area meters:
8 3 1, 2
Rotameter, Application of Weirs and Notches, special application metering
devices like magnetic flow meter Velocity measuring devices -Hot Wire and
Hot Film Anemometer, Laser Doppler Anemometer
Mode: Video lectures and demonstrations, Flipped class room, Interactive sessions with
multimedia tools, Visit to industry
Laboratory
30 1, 7, 14
# Pipe Friction
6
# Orifice Meter
# Venturi meter
# Centrifugal Pump
# Flow through non circular pipe
# Fluidized Bed
# Packed Bed
# Rectangular notch
# Reynolds experiment
# Pitot tube
Project
# Generally a team project [5 to 10 members]
# Concepts studied in Complex variables and partial differential equations and
Momentum Transfer to be applied.
# Focus on innovative design for real life application
# Assessment on a continuous basis with a minimum of 3 reviews.
Sample project topics:
 Fabrication of an apparatus for measuring drag force in different solid/fluid system 60
5, 6, 7, 14,
 Parametric studies of packed bed with different packing materials - comparison of [Non-
17, 18, 19,
experimental and theoretical values contact
20
hrs]
 Development of software for computing minimum fluidization velocity.
 Measurement of flow rate using weirs and notches
 Design, fabrication and testing of venturimeter and orificemeter
 characteristic test on different pumps
 Parametric analyses of friction in noncircular pipes
 Theoretical and experimental determination of critical impeller speed in an
Agitated Vessel
Text Books
1. Mc Cabe, Smith and Harriott, Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, McGraw Hill, New York, 2005.
Reference Books
1. Coulson and Richardson, Chemical Engineering, Vol. I, Butterworth- Heinemann Publications, New York.
2. Dr. R. K.Bansal, (2012), Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines, Laxmi Publication (P) Ltd., New Delhi.
3. V.L. Streeter, (2010), Fluid Mechanics, McGraw Hill Book Company.
Complied by Prof. D. Chitra
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XXX MECHANICAL OPERATIONS L,T,P,J,C
Pre-Req: 2, 0, 2,4,4
Introduction to Particulate Solids. Particle Shape, Size, Mixed Particle Sizes
1 and Size Analysis – Cumulative and Differential Analysis –Various Mean 3 1, 2
Diameters – Screen Analysis Standard Screens – Various Industrial Screens.
Particle Separation
2 Introduction to Particle Separation – Electrostatic Precipitation and Magnetic 2 1,2,17,18
Separation - Storage of Solids.
Size Reduction
Size Reduction – Principles of Comminution - Energy and Power Requirements
3 in Comminution -Mechanical Efficiency-Laws of Crushing-Size Reduction 5 1,2,4,5,17
Equipments – Crushers- Grinders-Cutting Machines – Open and Closed Circuit
Operation
Particulate Solids Flow
4 Motion of a Particle through a Fluid – Terminal Velocity–Free and Hindered 3 2,18
Settling. Classification–Cyclone Separator-
Hydro-Mechanical Separations:
Wet Scrubber Sedimentation: Gravity Sedimentation – Mechanism –
5 4 5,9,
Continuous Sedimentation – Thickener – Classifier – Settling Area –
Centrifugal Sedimentation – Centrifuges.
Filtration
Filtration Equipment – Sand Filters – Filter Presses – Leaf Filter - Rotary
6 Continuous Filters – Filter Media – Filter Aids – Principles of Cake Filtration – 6 1,5,6, 9
Specific Cake Resistance - Filter Medium Resistance. Constant Pressure
Filtration– Principles of Centrifugal Filtration.
Agitation
Principles of Agitation – Agitation vessel –Impellers – Flow Pattern in Agitated
7 5 1,5,9
Vessel - Power Consumption in Agitated vessel- Calculation of power
consumption in agitation vessel.
8 Guest lecture , Industrial visit 2 3, 11,13,
Teaching Modes:
Lectures; Independent study; Assignments; Field Trips Problem based / Enquiry based learning; e-learning; Learning
through research
Laboratory
# Sodimentation
# Plate and Frame Fultor Press
30
# Screening
# Mixing
# Crusher
Text Books
1. Mc Cabe, Smith and Harriott, Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, McGraw Hill, New York, 2002.
Reference Books
1. C. L. Narayanan & Bhattacharya Mechanical Operation for chemical Engineering, Khanna Publishers, 2003.
2. JM Coulson & JF Richardson, Chemical Engineering, Volume 2 (Particle Technology & Separation
Processes), Butterworth – Heinemann Publishing Ltd., 4th Edition, 1996
3. Christie J Geankoplis, Transport Processes and Unit Operations, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall of India Private
Ltd., 2001
4. Alan S Foust et.al Principles of Unit Operations, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons,1994
5. Walter L Badger & Julius T Banchero, Introduction to Chemical Engineering, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Ltd., 1997
6. Perry’s Chemical Engineering Hand Book, 7th Edition, Mc Graw Hill, 2003
Complied by Prof. Mahesh Ganesa Pillai
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XXX HEAT TRANSFER L,T,P,J,C
Pre-Req: MAT2002 Applications of Difference and Differential Equations 2, 0, 2,4,4
Conduction:
Basic concepts – conduction - convection and radiation – Laws – General equation
1 5 1,7
of heat conduction – Heat transfer composite walls - composite cylinders and
composite spheres – Critical thickness of insulation
Extended Surfaces and Unsteady state conduction:
2 Extended surfaces – types and applications of fins – Fin efficiency and effectiveness 4 2,3,4
– Fin performance. Unsteady state heat conduction – Lumped parameter system
Convection (without phase change):
Laminar flow over a flat plate – Turbulent flow over a flat plate – Flow over
3 4 1,5,6
cylinders – Internal flow through pipes – annular spaces –Natural convection in
vertical - inclined and horizontal surfaces
Convection (with phase change):
Condensation and Boiling – Filmwise and dropwise condensation – Film
4 4 4,6
condensation on a vertical plate – Boiling – Nucleate boiling and film boiling
correlations.
Radiation:
5 Radiation heat transfer – Thermal radiation – Laws of radiation – Black body concept 4 1,5,6
– Emissive power – Radiation shape factor – Gray bodies – Radiation shields
Heat Exchangers:
6 Heat Exchangers – Types and practical applications – Use of LMTD – Effectiveness 3 7,8
– NTU method for heat exchanger design
Evaporators:
7 Introduction – Types of Evaporators – Design of single effect evaporator Multiple 4 7,8
Effect Evaporators – Vapor Recompression methods
Industrial Visit:
8 2 7,9
Visit to process industry to understand practical heat transfer and equipments
Teaching Modes:
Lectures; Independent study; Laboratory learning; Assignments; Field Trips Problem based / Enquiry based learning; e-
learning; Learning through research
Laboratory
# Measurement of thermal conductivity of Metals & insulators.
# Transient Heat Conduction
# Experiment on Natural Convection
# Double Pipe Heat Exchanger
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# Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
# Agitated Vessel
# Heat Transfer in packed bed
# Heat Transfer in porous bed
Text Books
1.Cengel, Y. A. Heat Transfer: A Practical Approach. 2nd ed. Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill, 2002
2.Lienhard IV, J. H., and J. H. Lienhard V. A Heat Transfer Version Textbook. 3rd ed. Lexington, MA: Phlogiston
Press, 2008.
Reference Books
1. Frank.P.Incropera & David P.Dewitt, Fundamentals of Heat & Mass Transfer, John Wiley & Sons,2004
2. Christie J, Geankoplis, Transport processes and Unit Operations, IV Edition, Prentice Hall India Pvt.Ltd, 2003.
3. Hollman, Heat Transfer, McGraw Hill Book company, 2001.
4. W L Mc Cabe, J C Smith, P Harriott, Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, McGraw Hill Book company,
Sixth Edition., 2001.
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XXX COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN PROCESS ENGINEERING L,T,P,J,C
Pre-Req: CVPDE 2, 0, 2,4,4
Solution of Linear Algebraic Equations:
Solution of linear system of equations – Iterative methods of Gauss Jacobi and
1 4 1,4,7,14
Gauss Seidel, Existence and Uniqueness of Solutions, Determinants, Linear
Regression
Matrix Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors:
2 Orthogonal Matrices, Schur Decomposition Normal Matrices, Gershorgin's 3 1,4,7,14
Theorem, Numerical Calculation of Matrix Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors
Numerical Differentiation:
3 Forward, Backward and Central Difference methods, Floating point Arithmetic, 2 1,4,7,14
Higher order methods, Richardson Extrapolation
Interpolation and Numerical Integration:
Linear Interpolation, Polynmomial Interpolation, Quadrature rules,
4 4 1,4,7,14
Extrapolation methods, Adaptive algorithms, Monte Carlo Methods, Mulitple
Integration, Treatment of Singularities, Romberg Integration
Non Linear Algebraic Equations:
5 Newton's Method, Quasi-Newton and Reduced-step Algorithms, Trust region 3 1,4,7,14
methods, Levenberg-Marquardt, Non Linear Regression
Optimization:
6 3 1,4,7,14
Simplex, Gradient and Newton Methods
Ordinary Differential Equations:
7 Initial Value Problems, Bondary Value Problems, Euler, Runge-Kutta-Feylberg, 5 1,4,7,14
Predictor-Corrector Methods, Finite Difference Methods
Partial Differential Equations:
8 3 14,17
Heat, Wave and Laplace equations, Finite Volume and Finite Element Methods
Trends:
9 3 17
Simulated annealing/ Stiff Differential Equations/ Brownian Dynamics
Teaching Modes:
Assignments, Case Studies, FLIP classroom method
Problem 2.3 in Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineers with MATLAB 30
Applications , Alkis Constantinides & Navid Mostoufi
Problem 2.5 in Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineers with MATLAB
Problem 3.C.1 in Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineering Applications in
MATLAB, Kenneth J. Beers, Cambridge University Press (2006)
Problem 2.A.3 in Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineering Applications in
Problem 5.B.4 in Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineering Applications in
10
Text Books
1. Kenneth J. Beers ,Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineering Applications in MATLAB, Cambridge
University Press (2006)
2. Alkis Constantinides & Navid Mostoufi ,Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineers with MATLAB
Applications , Prentice-Hall International Series in the Physical and Chemical Engineering Sciences (1999)
Reference Books
1. Michael B. Cutlip and Mordechai Shacham ,Problem Solving in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering with
POLYMATH, Excel, and MATLAB (2nd Edition), , Prentice Hall (2007)
2. Saul A. Teukolsky, William T. Vetterling, Brian P. Flannery,Numerical Recipes: The Art of Scientific
Computing, 3rd Edition, William H. Press, Cambridge University Press (2007)
3. //www.che.ncsu.edu/academics/documents/matlab_che.pdf
4. http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/chemical-engineering/10-34-numerical-methods-applied-to-chemical-engineering-
fall-2005/assignments/
Complied by Prof. Jayasankar Elassery Variyar
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XXX CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING L,T,P,J,C
Pre-Req: Process Engineering Thermodynamics 3, 0,2, 0,4
Fundamental Concepts and Definitions:
1 Rate and stoichiometry, rate law, rate equation, rate constant, activation energy, 5 1, 2
reactions at equilibrium
Chemical Kinetics:
Interpretation of Batch Reactor Data: Constant Volume Batch Reactor, Integral
2 Method, Differential method, Method of Half-life, Analysis of Data for 6 1,2
Reversible and Irreversible Reactions, Differential Method - Integral Method
of Analysis for Reactions – theory of reaction - reaction mechanism.
Isothermal Ideal Reactor Design of Single and Multiple reactions:
3 Ideal Batch Reactor- Ideal Mixed Flow Reactor - Ideal Plug Flow Reactor 6 1
for Single Reactions- Size comparison of Single Reactors for Single
Reactions – variable density system.
Multiple Reactors:
Multiple Reactor Systems - equal size Mixed Reactors in Series - Plug Flow
4 6 1,2
Reactors in Series and / or in Parallel, Mixed Flow Reactors of Different Sizes
in Series - Reactors of Different Types in Series.
Special Reactors :
5 6 1
Semi batch reactor- Bio reactor- Recycle Reactor, Auto Catalytic Reactor.
Design for Multiple Reactions:
6 Reactions in Parallel (Simultaneous Reactions) CSTR, PFR -Reactions in Series 6 2,4
(Consecutive Reactions) CSTR, PFR - Combined Series and parallel Reactions.
Nonisothermal Reactors I:
7 Steady state non-isothermal reactors, CSTR, PFR - Mole balance, energy 5 1
balance
Nonisothermal Reactors II:
8 Adiabatic reactors CSTR, PFR Batch reactor – Multiple steady states – Multiple 5 2
chemical reactions.
Teaching Mode: Lectures; Independent study; Laboratory learning; Assignments; Field Trips Problem based /
Enquiry based learning; e-learning; Learning through research
Laboratory:
# Batch reactor (equimolar)
# Batch reactor (non-equimolar)
# Temperature effect
# Semi-batch reactor
30
# Plug flow reactor
# Mixed flow reactor
# Adiabatic reactor
# Combined reactors
# RTD studies
Text Books
1. O. Levenspiel, Chemical Reaction Engineering, 3rd Ed., Wiley Publications, 1999.
Reference Books
1. P.V. Danckwerts, Gas-liquid reactions, Sharma and Doraiswamy Vols. I & II Froment and Bischoff.
2. H.S. Fogler, Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, 3rd Ed., Prentice Hall India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi,
2001.
3. Gilbert F Froment, Kenneth B Bischoff and Juray D Wilde "Chemical Reactor Analysis and Design", Wiley,
New York (2010).
4. J.M. Smith, Chemical Engineering Kinetics, 2nd Ed., McGraw-Hill, 1981.
Complied by Prof. Anand V P Gurumoorthy
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XXX PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL L,T,P,J,C
Pre-Req: Complex variables and partial differential equations 2, 0, 2, 4,4
Process Instrumentation:
1 Temperature, Pressure, Fluid Flow Rate, Liquid Level, pH, Concentration – 3 1, 2
Spectroscopy, Chromatography.
Introduction to Process Control:
Open loop response, Need for process control, Transfer functions, Forcing functions:
2 5 1,2,3
step, pulse, impulse and sinusoidal, First order processes, Higher order process,
Interacting and non-interacting systems, Continuous and batch processes.
Control Actions and Controllers:
Basic control actions, Feedback control, Servo and regulatory, Characteristics of on-
3 5 3,4,5
off, proportional, integral and derivative control modes: P-PI-PD-PID control modes,
Principles of Pneumatic and Electronic Controllers.
Control block diagram:
Closed loop system, Development of block diagram, block diagram reduction, I/P
4 4 3,4,5
converter, Control valve- Construction, Sizing, Characteristics, Transfer Function for
Controllers.
Controller tuning:
5 Process reaction curve, Cohen-Coon method, IMC tuning, Ziegler Nichols method, 3 3,4,5
Tyreus Luyben method.
Time and frequency domain analysis:
Stability criteria-Routh's stability criteria, Direct synthesis method, Root locus diagram,
6 4 3,4,5
Gain margin, Phase margin, Cross over frequency, Stability of controller: Bode plot and
Nyquist plot.
Process control applications and advance process control:
Introduction to multivariable control, Computer applications in process control,
7 3 3,4,5
Advanced control strategies: ratio controller, feed-forward controller, inferential
controller, Adaptive controller.
Value added programs
8 3 6,7,8
Industrial visit, guest lecture, seminar.
Written Examination, Assignment and Projects
Laboratory:
# PID tuning using an open loop method (Cohen-Coon tuning method) in Simulink.
# PID tuning using a closed loop tuning method (Ziegler–Nichols tuning method) in Simulink.
# Automatic temperature control in a heating tank using PID controller.
# Automatic pressure control in a closed tank using PID controller.
30
# Cascade control [Jacketed tank where temperature of the tank fluid is controlled
(master controller) using temperature control for jacket temperature (slave controller)].
# Automatic temperature/pressure/composition control in distillation column using PID controller.
# Automatic temperature/pressure/composition control in CSTR using PID controller.
# Automatic temperature/pressure/composition control in Surge vessel using PID controller.
Text Books
1. Dale E Seborg, Thomas F. Edgar and Duncan A Mellichamp, Process Dynamics and Control, Wiley India, New
Delhi, 2005
2. George Stephanopoulos, Chemical process control , Prentice Hall India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2001
Reference Books
1. B. Wayne Bequette, Process Control – Modeling, Design and Simulation, Prentice Hall India Pvt Ltd., New Delhi,
2004
2. CR Coughanowr and LM Koppel, Process System Analysis and Control, McGraw Hill, 1998.
Complied by Prof. Dipesh
Project Titles (J component) 60hrs

Challenging projects for Individual or a group will be given based on the basic and advancements in the course
content.
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XXX MASS TRANSFER L,T,P,J,C
Pre-Req: Momentum Transfer, 3, 0, 0,0,3
Complex Variables and Partial Differential Equations
Diffusion:
Introduction to Mass transfer operation, Fick's law of diffusion, Steady state
1 6 1,4,6
molecular diffusion in fluids under stagnant and laminar flow conditions, Diffusion
coefficient measurement and prediction
Molecular diffusion in fluids:
2 Molecular diffusion in gas and Liquids, Multicomponent diffusion, Diffusion through 6 1,4,5,6
variable cross-sectional area, Diffusivity in solids and its applications
Mass transfer coefficients:
Introduction to mass transfer coefficient, Equimolar, counter-diffusion of A and B
3 6 3,4,7
(NA = -NB), Correlation for convective mass transfer coefficient ,Correlation of
mass transfer coefficients for single cylinder, Packed column, flow over a flat plate
Theories of mass transfer:
4 Penetration theory, Surface Renewal Theory, Interphase mass transfer, two film 5 1,3,6
theory, Overall mass transfer coefficients
Humidification:
Basic concepts, Principles of Humidification –Definitions‐ Wet Bulb Temperature &
Adiabatic Saturation Temperatures –Air/Water System ‐psychrometry and
5 Psychrometric Charts – Utilisation of Psychrometric Charts – Dehumidification – 7 1,4,8
Cooling Towers –Mechanical Draft Towers: forced draft towers and induced draft
towers, Design calculations of cooling tower, Step-by-step design procedure of
cooling tower, Evaporation loss of water in cooling tower
Drying:
Principles of Drying – Definitions of moisture and other terms on Drying –
Classification of Drying operations - Rate of Drying – Constant and Falling Rate
6 7 1,6.7,8
Drying – Moisture movement in solids - Through Circulation Drying - Rate of drying
for Continuous Direct heat Driers.
Types of Dryers used in practice and their operation – Batch and Continuous Dryers
Crystallisation:
Crystal Geometry - Invariant Crystals - Principles of Crystallization ‐ Super
7 5 1,6,7,8,9
saturation ‐ Nucleation ‐ Crystal growth ‐ Material & Energy Balance applied to
Crystallizers – Types of Crystallizers used in practice
1,6,7,8,9,1
8 Guest lecture, Industrial visit and seminar 3
0
Teaching Modes:
Lectures; Independent study; Assignments; Field Trips Problem based / Enquiry based learning; e-learning; Learning
through research
Text Books
1. Treybal, R. E., “ Mass-Transfer Operations”, 3rd Eddition, McGraw-Hill (1981)
2. Dutta, B.K., “Principles of Mass transfer and Separation Processes”. Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi (2007).
Reference Books
1. Christie J, Geankoplis, Transport processes and Unit Operations, IV Edition, Prentice Hall India Pvt.Ltd, 2003
2. Hines, A. L.; Maddox, R. N., Mass Transfer: Fundamentals and Applications, Prentice Hall; 1 Edition (1984).
3. J.R. Welty, C.E. Wicks, R.E. Wilson, and G. Rorrer, Fundamentals of Momentum, Heat, and Mass Transfer, 3rd
edition, John Wiley and Sons,1984.
Complied by Prof. G. S. Nirmala
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XXX EQUILIBRIUM STAGED OPERATIONS L,T,P,J,C
Pre-Req: Mass transfer 2, 0, 2,4,3
Distillation:
1 Vapour–Liquid Equilibria - Methods of Distillation – Batch, Continuous, Flash, Steam, 4 1,4,6
Vacuum , Azeotropic and Extractive Distillations. Batch & Continuous Operations
Design of Distillation column:
Analysis of binary distillation in trayed towers: McCabe-Thele Method, Determination of
2 the rectification section(ROL) and stripping section operating line (SOL), Analysis of 5 1,4,5,6
binary distillation by Ponchon-Savarit Method, Stepwise procedure to determine the
number of theoretical trays
Absorption:
Introduction to absorption, Design of packed tower based on overall mass transfer
3 4 3,4,7
coefficient, Counter-current multi-stage absorption (Tray absorber),Continuous contact
equipment
Extraction:
4 Liquid–Liquid Equilibria - Calculation of Number Theoretical Stages – Co Current, Cross 4 1,3,6
Current and Counter Current Contact Operations - Classification of Extraction Equipment
Leaching:
General Principles of Leaching - Factors Influencing the Rate of Extraction - Equipment
5 3 1,4,8
for Leaching - Calculation of Number of Stages for Co Current & Counter Current
Washing.
Adsorption:
Theories of Adsorption - Adsorption Isotherm - Adsorption from Liquids - Structure of
6 3 1,6.7,8
Adsorbents- Adsorption Equipment - Cross current and counter current multi stage
operation.
Modern separation techniques:
7 Principles and applications of Ion Exchange, Membrane Separation Processes and 3 1,6,7,8,9
Chromatography
1,6,7,8,9,
8 Guest lecture , Industrial visit and seminar 3
10
Teaching Modes: Lectures; Independent study; Assignments; Field Trips Problem based / Enquiry based learning; e-learning;
Learning through research
Practical
# Simple and steam distillation
# VLE
# Tray dryer 30 1,2,9
# Liquid liquid Extraction
# Leaching(Solid liquid extraction)
# Liquid-Gas diffusion
# Gas-Liquid contacting equipment
Project # Generally a team project [5 to 10 members]
# Concepts studied should have been used
# Down to earth application and innovative idea should have been attempted 60
# Report in Digital format with all drawings using software package to be submitted. [Ex. 1. Design of a [Non 5, 8, 17,
distillation column for separating alcohol OR 2. Heat integration of any industrial process – with Contac 18,
different constraints many batches can work on this. Or can join with RA and do a part of the Research t hrs]
Project related to the subject XXXX]
# Assessment on a continuous basis with a min of 3 reviews.
Text Books
1. Treybal, R. E., “ Mass-Transfer Operations”, 3rd Eddition, McGraw-Hill (1981)
2. Dutta, B.K., “Principles of Mass transfer and Separation Processes”. Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi (2007).
Reference Books
1. Hines, A. L.; Maddox, R. N., Mass Transfer: Fundamentals and Applications, Prentice Hall; 1 Edition (1984).
2. McCabe, W. L. and Smith, J. C., Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, (3rd ed.), Mc Graw-Hill (1976).
3. T K Sherwood, R L Pigford & C R Wilke, Mass Transfer, McGraw Hill
4. J.R. Welty, C.E. Wicks, R.E. Wilson, and G. Rorrer, Fundamentals of Momentum, Heat, and Mass Transfer, 3rd
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edition, John Wiley and Sons,1984.
5. Seader, J.D. and Henley, E.J., Separation Process Principles, Wiley, New York (1998).
6. Geankoplis, C.J., “Transport Processes and Separation Process Principles”. 4th Edition, Prentice-Hall of India, New
Delhi (2005).
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XXX PROCESS EQUIPMENT DESIGN AND ECONOMICS L,T,P,J,C
Pre-Req: Heat transfer 2, 0, 2,4,4
Introduction to Types of flowchart preparation. Fluid handling equipments.
1 4 1, 2
Mechanical design of pressure Vessel
2 Design of Principles of Reactors: Ideal non catalytic reactors, catalytic reactors 3 1,2,5
3 Design of Separation processes : Distillation column and absorbers – plate type 5 1,6
and packed columns
4 Design of heat exchangers: double pipe, shell and tube. Principles of dryer design 5 1,2,6
Energy Integration and Design of Heat Exchanger Network: Basic principles,
5 6 1,6,9
Composite curves, Algorithms, methods (Pinch Technology)
Cost estimation of Chemical Projects, Time value of money, Depreciation,
6 3 2,4
Profitability analysis
7 Cost estimation of individual equipments using allgorithms and literature 2 1
8 Analysis of alternatives and replacements using cost diagrams 3 2

Mode: Flipped Class Room, [Lecture to be videotaped], Use of physical and computer models to lecture,
Visit to Industry and study the thermal equipments.
Practical
# A minimum of 10 exercises to be worked out by students in Lab Class. 30 1,2,9
At least one open ended design problem to be given.
Project # Generally a team project [5 to 10 members]
# Concepts studied should have been used
# Down to earth application and innovative idea should have been attempted
# Report in Digital format with all drawings using software package to be submitted. [Ex. 1. 60 [Non 5, 8, 17,
Design of a distillation column for separating alcohol OR 2. Heat integration of any industrial Contact hrs] 18,
process – with different constraints many batches can work on this. Or can join with RA and do a
part of the Research Project related to the subject XXXX]
# Assessment on a continuous basis with a min of 3 reviews.
Text Books
1) Coulson and Richardson’s Chemical Engineering Series, Volume 6, Design, third edition, R.K. Sinnott, Butterworth –
Heinemann, 2002.
2) Smith, R., Chemical Process: Design and Integration, John Wiley and Sons, West Sussex, UK (2005)
3) James R Couper, Process Engineering Economics, Marcel Dekker Inc., New York, USA
Reference Books
1) Perry’s Chemical Engineers hand Book, 7th Edition, Robert Perry and Don Green, Mc Graw Hill, 1997.
2) Stanley M. Walas, Chemical Process Equipment – Selection and Design, Butterworth Heinemann Publications.
3) M. V. Joshi and V.V. Mahajani , Process Equipment Design, Mc Millan India Ltd..
Complied by Prof. Aruna Singh
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MEE2003 THERMAL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS L,T,P,J,C
Pre-Req: Process Engineering thermodynamics 2, 1, 2, 0,4
IC Engines:
Working principle of 2 stroke and 4 stroke SI and CI engines with PV and
Valve Timing Diagrams, Combustion process - Knocking and detonation,
1 4 1, 2, 5,
Cetane and Octane numbers, Comparison of fuel system of diesel and petrol
engines, Cooling system, Lubrication system, Ignition system - Battery,
Magneto and Electronic systems.
IC Engines Performance:
Performance test - Measurement of brake power, Indicated power, Fuel
2 4 1, 2, 9
consumption, Air consumption; Heat balance test, Morse test and retardation
test on IC engine.
S tea m Bo ile r s:
Types of boilers, Reheating-Regeneration - Modern features of high-pressure
3 boilers - Heat Recovery Boilers - Mountings and accessories. Steam Nozzles – 4 1,2, 9
One-dimensional steady flow of steam through a convergent and divergent
nozzle.
Steam Turbine:
4 Impulse and Reaction principle. Gas Turbine – Open and Closed cycle gas 4 1, 2, 9
turbine, Reheating, regeneration and intercooling.
Positive Displacement Compressors:
5 Reciprocating compressors - Construction - Working - Effect of clearance 4 1, 2, 5, 9
volume – Multi-staging - Volumetric efficiency - Isothermal efficiency.
Refrigeration:
Vapor compression system - Components - Working - P-H and T-S diagrams -
6 Calculation of COP - Effect of sub-cooling and super-heating - Vapor 4 1,2, 9
absorption system - NH3 - water system, Vapor adsorption system. Cryogenic
engineering: Introduction, Application, Cryo-coolers
Air-conditioning:
7 Types, Working Principles - Psychrometry, Psychrometric chart, cooling load 4 1, 2, 5, 9
calculations.
8 Contemporary Discussion 2
Mode:
Flipped Class Room, [Lecture to be videotaped], Use of physical and computer models to lecture,
Industrial Visit, challenging assignments, minimum of 2 guest lectures by industry experts
Tutorials
1. IC Engines and its Performance: Performance test- Measurement
of brake power – Indicated power – Fuel consumption – Air
consumption; Heat balance test and Morse test on IC engine.
2. Steam Boilers: Use of steam tables and charts – Steam power cycle
(Rankine) – Reheating-Regeneration
3. Steam Nozzles: One-dimensional steady flow of steam through a
15 1,2,9
convergent and divergent nozzle
4. Gas Turbine: Reheating and regeneration
5. Positive Displacement Compressors: Reciprocating compressors –
Construction – Working – Effect of clearance volume –
Multistaging - Volumetric efficiency - Isothermal efficiency.
6. Refrigeration: Vaporcompression cycle –Calculation of COP.
7. Air-conditioning: Psychrometry, Psychrometric chart.
Laboratory
Challenging Experiments
1. Compare the performance of a single cylinder CI engine connected 30
with different dynamometers and suggest a suitable dynamometer for
better accuracy of the results.
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2. Compare the energy distribution of a single cylinder CI engine
connected with different dynamometers and suggest a suitable
dynamometer for better accuracy of the results.
3. Do the performance test on a single cylinder SI engine and compare
your results with the engine specifications. Suggest a suitable method
to improve your accuracy of your results.
4. Determine the friction power of a given four cylinder petrol engine by
performing Morse test and compare the results with Willian’s line
method.
5. Determine the friction power of a given single cylinder diesel engine
by performing retardation test and compare the results with Willian’s
line method.
6. Compare the properties of different fuels by performing flash point,
fire point, viscosity and calorific value tests and find out which is
suitable for the engine for better performance
7. Determine the actual index of compression and compare with the
isentropic compression for a given reciprocating air compressor.
8. Compare the performance of air blower with different vane profiles.
9. Calculate the COP of the given vapor compression refrigeration system
and compare with your theoretical calculation.
10. Calculate the COP of the given air-conditioning test rig and compare
with your theoretical calculation.
11. Compare the boiler efficiency for different load levels for the given
boiler.
12. Compare the power output for the steam turbine at different load
conditions.
13. Draw the valve timing and port timing diagrams for the given engines,
compare with the theoretical value and give your comments.
Text Book
1. Rajput R.K., (2010), Thermal Engineering, Eighth Edition, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd.
Reference Books
1. Mathur. M. L& Sharma R.P, (2009), Internal Combustion Engine, Dhanpat Rai Publications.
2. Manohar Prasad., (2007), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, New Age International.
3. Soman.K, (2011), Thermal Engineering, PHI Learning Private Ltd.
Complied by Prof. K. Nantha Gopal & Prof. R. Sivakumar
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MEE2022 POWER PLANT ENGINEERING L,T,P,J,C
Pre-Req: Process Engineering Thermodynamics 2, 1, 2, 0,4
Steam Power Plant:
Site selection, Components and Layout of steam power plant, vapor power cycles. Steam
Generators – Classification and Types of Boilers - Fire tube and Water tube boilers - High 1, 2, 5, 9,
1 7
pressure and Supercritical boilers - Positive circulation boilers - Fluidized bed boiler - 11
Waste heat recovery boiler, Heat Exchangers - Feed water heaters - Super heaters -
Reheaters -Economiser - Condenser-Cooling tower.
Combustion and Firing Methods: Coal handling and preparation -Combustion equipment
and firing methods - Mechanical stokers -Pulverized coal firing systems - Cyclone furnace
2 4 1, 2, 9,11
- Ash handling systems-Electrostatic precipator - Fabric filter and Bag house -Forced draft
and Induced draft fans
Nuclear Power Plants: Site selection, Components and Layout Principles of nuclear
energy - Energy from nuclear reactions - Energy from fission and fuel Burnup - Decay
rates and Half -Lives. 1, 2, 5, 9,
3 4
Boiling water reactor - Pressurized water reactor Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor-Gas 11
cooled reactor - High temperature gas cooled reactor-Fast breeder reactor - Liquid metal
fast breeder reactor-reactor materials-Radiation shielding
Gas Turbine Power Plants: Site selection, Components and Layout, Open and closed 1, 2, 5, 9,
4 4
cycles - Intercooling - Reheating and Regenerating - Combined cycle power plant types 11
Hydro Electric Power Plants: Site selection, Components and Layout, Classification of
1, 2, 5, 9,
5 Hydro - electric power plants and their applications - Selection of prime movers - 3
11
Governing of turbine
Diesel Engine Power Plant: Site selection, Components and Layout, Subsystems -
1, 2, 5, 9,
6 Starting and stopping - Heat balance -Lubricating and Cooling startegies - Constraints in 3
11
operating range
Economics of Power Plants: Cost of electric Energy - Fixed and operating costs -
7 3 1, 2, 5
Energy rates - Types tariffs - Economics of load sharing - Load Curves
8 Contemporary Discussions 2
Mode: Flipped Class Room, [Lecture to be videotaped], Use of physical and computer models to lecture, Visit to
Industry , Min of 2 lectures by industry experts
Project
# Generally a team project [3 to 5 members]
# Concepts studied in Power Plant Engineering to be applied.
# Focus on innovative design for real life application
# Report in digital format with all analyses performed using software.
# Assessment on a continuous basis with a minimum of 3 reviews. 60 5, 6, 7, 14,
Sample Project Topics [Non- 17, 18, 19,
1. Analysis of reheat and regeneration cycles contact 20
2. Development of software for reheat and regeneration cycles hrs]
3. Analysis of binary and ternary vapor power cycles.
4. Development of software for binary and ternary vapor power cycles.
5. Analysis of combined power cycle plants with waste heat recovery.
6. Software for Power Plant Economics.
7. CFD analysis of gas turbine and steam turbine blade cooling.
Text Book
1. P. K. Nag, (2013), Power Plant Engineering: Steam and Nuclear, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd., Fifth
Edition.
Reference Books
1. M. M. El-Wakil, (2002), Power Plant Technology, McGraw-Hill International Editions
2. Black and Veatch, (2005), Power Plant Engineering, CBS Pub and Distributors, New Delhi s.
3. R. K. Rajput, (2015), A Text Book of Power Plant Engineering, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd.
Complied by Prof. A. K. Karthikeyan & Prof. Tamil Selvan
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MEE1011 RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES L,T,P,J,C
Pre-requisite : NIL 2,0,2,4,4

Classification of Energy:
Energy chain and common forms of usable energy - Present energy scenario - World
energy status -Energy scenario in India - Introduction to renewable energy resources
1 5 1,2
- Introduction to Solar Energy - Energy from sun - Spectral distribution of Solar
radiation - Instruments for measurement of solar radiation-Solar radiation data
analysis
Applications of Solar Energy:
Thermal applications - Introduction to Solar thermal collectors- Types - Principle of
operation of different collectors - Flat plate - Evacuated tube collectors -Compound
2 6 1,2,5
parabolic collectors - Solar air heaters - Solar dryers -solar cookers - solar stills -
Solar ponds - concentrating collectors - line type - point type - Methods of Solar
power generation - Power towers
Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics:
3 Physics of solar cells - Cell and module 5 1,2,5
Manufacturing Process – Characteristics of cells and module - Performance
parameters - BoS - PV System applications - Stand alone- Grid connected systems
Bio Energy Sources:
Energy through various processes - Energy through fermentation - Gasification -
4 4 1,2,5
various types of gasifiers -Pyrolysis - Fixed bed and fast Pyrolysis - Bio energy
through digestion - Types of Digesters- Factors affecting the yield of products
Wind Energy:
Resource assessment - types of wind turbines - selection of components - blade
5 4 1,2,5
materials - power regulation - various methods of control - wind farms - site
selection - off shore wind farms - Solar Wind Hybrid energy systems.
Small Hydro Power Systems:
6 Introduction - types - system components, discharge curve and estimation of power 2 1,2,5
potential - Turbines for SHP
Ocean Energy:
7 Power generation through OTEC systems - various types - Energy through waves 2 1,2,5
and tides - Energy generation through geothermal systems - types
# Mode: Flipped Class Room, [Lecture to be videotaped], Use of physical and computer models to lecture, Visit to
Industry , Min of 2 lectures by industry experts
Practical
1. Estimation of Solar radiation : Pyranometer, pyrheliometer
2. Testing the yield of a Solar still in outdoor conditions (Multiple sessions)
3. Wind Energy Experimental Set up - I
4. Wind Energy Experimental Set up - II
5. Testing of Solar PV system in PV training Kit
6. Fuel Cell Experiment 30 5,7,9
7. Performance of Biomass stove
8. Production of Bio-diesel by Transesterification process
9. Flash Point and Fire point comparison for conventional fuels and alternate fuels.
10. Production of Hydrogen from Electrolysis with PV system.
11. Estimation of Figures of Merit in a Solar cooker
12. Performance characteristics of a Solar thermal collector
13. Exergy analysis of a Solar cabinet dryer
Project
# Generally a team project of Five 60 [Non
# Concepts studied in Modules should have been used Contact 5,6,7,11
# Down to earth application and innovative idea should have been attempted hrs]
Sample Projects
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1. Development of software tools for estimation/ calculation of solar energy (apps/ Front
end tool etc)
2. Development of a Solar cooker with energy storage using scrap materials
3. Design and develop a Solar Lantern with suitable energy storage
4. Development of a solar thermo electric cooling system
5. Design of a smart grid involving various RE technologies
6. Resource assessment (Wind/Solar/Biomass energy)
7. Estimation of Solar radiation through ANN involving various atmospheric factors
8. Tracking mechanism for any solar thermal concentrating device – cooker, Dish, PTC,
etc.
9. Energy and Exergy analysis of any renewable energy device – Based on Solar, Wind,
Bio-mass, etc
10. Analysis of any renewable energy device using TRNSYS
11. Making and characterizing a DSSC solar cell. (Sun Simulator and IV measurement
apparatus id required)
12. Design and analysis of any Hybrid power generation system.
13. Performance comparison of different renewable energy devices.
Text Books
1. John Andrews, Nick Jelley, Energy Science: Principles, technologies and impacts (2013), Oxford Universities
press.
2. Godfrey Boyle, Renewable Energy, power for a sustainable future (2012), Oxford University Press
Reference Books
1. Fang Lin You, Hong ye, Renewable Energy Systems, Advanced conversion technologies and applications (2012)
CRC Press
2. John.A.Duffie, William A.Beckman, Solar Engineering of Thermal processes (2013), Wiley
3. A.R.Jha, Wind Turbine technology (2010) CRC Press
4. Chetan singh solanki, Solar Photovoltaics, fundamentals, technologies and applications, Prentice Hall India.
Complied by Prof. Y. Rajasekhar & Prof. Joseph Daniel
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MEE3005 REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING LTPJC
Pre-requisite : MEE2003 210 03
L
Module Topics SLO
Hrs
Refrigeration Cycle Analysis:
Development of Vapor Compression Refrigeration Cycle from Reverse Carnot Cycle –
1 3 1,2
conditions for high COP –deviations from ideal vapor compression cycle – Multi-
pressure Systems - Cascade Systems – Analysis
System Components:
Compressor- Types – performance – Characteristics of Reciprocating Compressors –
2 4 1,2
Capacity Control – Types of Evaporators & Condensers and their functional aspects –
Expansion Devices and their behavior with fluctuating load
Refrigerants:
Classification of Refrigerants – Refrigerant properties – Oil Compatibility –
3 Environmental Impact- Montreal / Kyoto protocols – Eco Friendly Refrigerants. Different 4 1,2
Types of Refrigeration Tools – Evacuation and Charging Unit – Recovery and Recycling
Unit – Vacuum Pumps
System Balancing and Control:
4 Estimation of Cooling Load – System Equilibrium and Cycling Controls – Electric 4 1,2
Circuits in – Refrigerators – Window A/C – Types of motors – Relays
Psychrometry:
5 Moist Air properties – use of Psychrometric Chart – Various Psychrometric processes – 3 1,2,6,14
Air Washer – Adiabatic Saturation
Summer and Winter Air Conditioning:
Air conditioning processes – RSHF – summer Air conditioning – Winter Air conditioning
6 4 1,2,6,14
– Bypass Factor. Applications with specified ventilation air quantity – Use of ERSHF –
Application with low latent heat loads and high latent heat loads
Advanced Measurement Techniques and applications:
Shadowgraph – Schileren – interferometer – Laser 23oppler anemometer – Hot wire
7 6 1,2,6,14
anemometer – Heat flux sensors – Telemetry in measurement. Food processing and
preservation – Freezing and drying – Cold storage – Refrigerated Containers and Trucks
# Mode: Flipped Class Room, [Lecture to be videotaped], Use of physical and computer models to
lecture, Visit to Industry, Min of 2 lectures by industry experts
Tutorial 15
# A minimum of 5 problems to be worked out by students in every tutorial Class.
# Another 5 problems per Tutorial Class to be given as home work.
# At least one open ended design problem to be given.
Text Books
1. W. F. Stocker and J. W. Jones, (2002), Refrigeration and Air conditioning, McGraw Hill.
Reference Books
1. Manohar Prasad, (2011), Refrigeration and Air conditioning, Wiley Eastern Ltd.
2. Arora, C. P., (2007), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
Complied by Prof. M. Boopathi & Prof. C. P. Karthikeyan
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MEE2023 GAS DYNAMICS AND JET PROPULSION LTPJC
Pre-requisite : PET &MOT 2 10 03
L
Module Topics SLO
Hrs
Introduction to compressible fluid flow and control volume analysis: Coefficient of
Compressibility - Stagnation state – Critical state - Various regions of flow- Physical
1 significance of Mach number -Mach cone - Differences between Incompressible and 3 1,2,5,9
Compressible flows. Properties of atmosphere - Effect of Mach number on
compressibility, Conservation laws for mass - Momentum and energy in steady flow.
Isentropic Variable area flows: Isentropic flow through a variable area duct – Mach
number variation - Area ratio as a function of Mach number - Impulse function - Mass
2 flow rate through nozzles and diffusers. Phenomenon of choking – subsonic and 5 1,2,5,9
supersonic designs - Pressure values for nozzles and diffusers. T-S and H-S diagrams
showing Nozzle and Diffuser process.
Shocks and Expansion waves in compressible flows: Flow with normal shock waves -
Governing equations - Prandtl–Meyer equation - Impossibility of rarefaction shock -
Mach number downstream of shock – Property variation across shock - Strength of shock
3 wave - entropy change, Oblique shock-Property relations, Relation between Mx and My, 5 1,2,5,9
θ-β-M relation, Maximum Value of Oblique shock, Detached shock, Prandtl-Meyer
Expansion fans.
Flow through constant area ducts with Friction: Fanno flow - Fanno curves - Equation
4 and its solution - Variation of flow properties with duct length - Applications. Normal 4 1,2,5,9
shocks in Fanno flow.
Flow through constant area ducts with heat transfer: Rayleigh flow - Rayleigh flow
5 equation - Rayleigh line - Variation of flow properties - Maximum heat transfer – 5 1,2,5,9
Applications. Normal shocks in Rayleigh flow.
Aircraft Propulsion: Air craft propulsion – Types of jet engines - Energy flow through
jet engines - Thrust - Thrust power and Propulsive efficiency - Turbojet components -
6 3 1,2,5,9
Diffuser compressor - Combustion chamber - Turbines - Exhaust system - Performance of
jet engines
Rocket Propulsion: Rocket propulsion – Rocket engines - Basic theory of equation -
7 Thrust effective jet velocity - Specific impulse - Rocket engine performance - Solid and 3 1,2,5,9
Liquid propellant rockets - Comparison of various propulsion systems.
Mode: Flipped Class Room, [Lecture to be videotaped], Use of physical and computer models to lecture, Visit to Industry,
Min of 2 lectures by industry experts
Tutorials 15
1. Design of C-D nozzle for a specified pressure ratio or a suitable application
2. Computational verification of oblique shock relations
3. Solution of shock-shock interaction and shock reflection cases
1,2,5,9
4. Application of Fanno and Rayleigh flows in Gas turbine and rocket engines
5. Review of several old and modern aircraft and rocket engines and their geometries (OR) CFD
analysis of an aircraft engine component using Ansys Fluent software.
6. Flow visualization using shadowgraph and schlieren techniques
Text Book
1. S.M.Yahya, (2012), Fundamentals of compressible flow with Aircraft and Rocket propulsion, 4th edition, New Age
International Publisher.
Reference Books
1. J.D.Anderson, Jr, (2004), Modern Compressible Flow with Historical Perspective, McGraw-Hill.
2. Babu, V. (2014). Fundamentals of gas dynamics. John Wiley & Sons.
3. Robert D. Zucker, Oscar Biblarz (2002), Fundamentals of Gas Dynamics, John Wiley & Sons
Complied by Prof. Bibin John & Prof. R. Manimaran
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XXX FUELS AND COMBUSTION L,T,P,J,C
Pre-Req: Nil 3, 0, 0,0,3
Classification of fuels and solid fuels:
Fuels – Types and characteristics of fuels – Determination of properties of fuels
1 -Fuel analysis - Proximate and ultimate analysis - Moisture determination – 6 1,2,4,5
Calorific value – Gross and net calorific values - Calorimetry – Dulong’s
formula for CV estimation.
Solid fuels:
Origin of coal- Washing and cleaning of coal-Uses of coal- comparative study
2 6 1,2,4,5
of solid liquid and gaseous fuels-selection coal for different uses-carbonization
of coal.
Liquid fuels:
Origin of petroleum or crude oil. Removal of salt from crude oil, composition of
3 6 1,2,4,5
crude petroleum, classification of crude petroleum, processing of crude
petroleum ADU and VDU.
Cracking:
4 Cracking methods FCCU- Fixed bed and Moving bed-Reforming, Knocking- 6 1,2,4,5,
Properties of petroleum products-storage and handling of liquid fuels.
Gaseous fuels:
Rich and lean gas – Wobbe index - Natural gas - Dry and wet natural gas -
5 6 1,2,4,5,
Stripped NG - Foul and sweet NG - LPG - LNG – CNG – Methane - Producer
Gas - Gasifiers – Water gas – Town gas –oil gas –liquefied petroleum gas.
Combustion:
General principles of combustion –Types of combustion processes-combustion
6 6 1,2,4,5,
of solid fuels-combustion calculations-Fluidized bed combustion-combustion
system and its control.
Air Pollution:
Types of pollution - Combustion-Generated air pollution - Effects of air
7 6 1,2,4,5,
pollution - Pollution of fossil fuels and its control - Pollution from automobiles
and its control.
8 Industrial visit, guest lecture, seminar. 3 1,2,4,5,
Mode:
Flipped Class Room, [Lecture to be videotaped], Use of physical and computer models to lecture, Visit to Industry
and study the thermal equipments, Min of 2 lectures by industry experts
Text Books
1. Sharma.S.P., Cahandramohan., (1999), Fuels and combustion., Tata McGraw-Hill
Reference Books
1. Roger A, Combustion Fundamentals, MeGraw Hills, New Delhi, 2000.
2. Shaha AK, Combustion Engineering & Fuel Technology, Oxford and IBH Publications, New York, 2003
3. Kenneth K Kou, Principles of Combustion, Wiley & Sons Publications, New York, 2002.
Complied by Prof. S. Velu
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MEE4006 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS LTPJC
Pre-requisite : Momentum Transfer, Heat Transfer, 2, 0, 2,4,4
Computation Methods in Process Engg
Introduction:
1 1 2
CFD overview - Applications of CFD
Governing Equations of Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer:
Models of Flow – Conservation and Non-conservation form - Continuity, Momentum and
2 5 1,2
Energy Equation in conservation and non-conservation form (differential equations only)
- Characteristics of PDE's - elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic
Discretization:
Basic aspects of Discretization – Comparison of finite difference, finite volume and finite
element techniques
3 Finite Difference method: 7 1,2,5,9
Forward, Backward and Central difference schemes, Transient one and two dimensional
conduction - Explicit, implicit and semi-implicit methods – Stability analysis and error
estimation
G r id G en erat io n :
4 Choice of grid, grid oriented velocity components, Cartesian velocity components, 5 1,2
staggered and collocated arrangements
Convection and Diffusion:
5 Steady one-dimensional convection and diffusion - Central difference, upwind, quick, 4 1,2,5,9
exponential, hybrid and power law schemes- False diffusion, SIMPLE – Algorithm
CFD Techniques :
6 2 2
ADI Technique - Pressure correction Technique – SIMPLE algorithm
Turbulence Modeling:
Introduction – Types of Turbulence modeling – Reynolds Time Averaging – Reynolds
7 4 2
Time Averaged conservation equations – Boussinesq approach – One equation k - 
model
8 Contemporary Discussions 2 1,2,5,9
Tutorials
1. Finite difference method: Steady and unsteady one and Two dimensional conduction
equation (4 Hours) 1,2,9
2. Steady one – dimensional convection and diffusion (4 Hours)
3. Case Studies (7 Hours)
Laboratory
1. Modeling
2. Hexahedral meshing for simple geometries like square duct, circular pipe
3. O-grid hexa meshing for circular pipe
4. Tetrahedral meshing for simple geometries including fluid and solid domains 60 [Non-
5. Preprocessing in FLUENT – Case setup and analyzing for already mesh generated model Contact 17
6. Steady state temperature distribution in a rectangular plate (ANSYS Fluent and FDM) Hours]
7. Diffuser for a hydropower turbine
8. Flow over an airfoil - Laminar and turbulent flow
9. Supersonic flow past a wedge in a channel
10. Exercise (for each student – different exercise) from FLUENT tutorial (case setup, analyzing,
and post-processing)
Text Books
1. John D Anderson, “Computational Fluid Dynamics – The Basics with Applications”, McGraw Hill, New York, 2012.
2. Muralidhar K and Sundararajan T, “Computational Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer”, Narosa Publications, New Delhi,
2014.
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Reference Books
1. Chung T.J, “Computational Fluid Dynamics”, Cambridge University Press, London, 2014.
2. David C Wilcox, “Turbulence Modeling for CFD”, DCW Industries, Inc, 2006.
3. Versteeg H.K and Malalasekara W, “An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics - The Finite Volume Method',
Longman, 2008.
Complied by Prof. A.Sathish & Prof.R.Sivakumar
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MEE2026 TURBOMACHINES LTPJC
Pre-requisite : PET&MOT 202 44
Energy Transfer:
1 Definition and classification of Turbomachines, Specific work - T-s and H-s diagram - 4 1,2,5,9
Equation of energy transfer - Losses - Various efficiencies - Effect of reheat - Preheat.
Cascading:
Aero–Foil section - Cascading of compressor and Turbine blades - Energy Transfer in
2 3 1,2,5,9
terms of lift and drag co-efficient for compressor and turbine blades - Variation of lift -
Deflection and stagnation pressure loss with incidence.
Centrifugal Compressors:
Centrifugal fans - Blowers and Compressors - construction details - Inducers -
3 Backward and Radial blades - Diffuser - volute casing stage work - Stage pressure rise - 4 1,2,5,9
Stage pressure co-efficient - Stage efficiency - Degree of reaction - Various slip factors
H-S diagram for centrifugal compressor.
Axial Compressors:
Axial flow Fans and Compressors - Stage velocity triangles - Blade loading and flow co-
4 4 1,2,5,9
efficient - Static pressure rise - H-S diagram - Degree of reaction - Work done factors -
Free and Forced Vortex flow performance - Stalling and Surging.
Radial Turbines:
5 Inward flow radial turbine stages - IFR Turbine - T-s diagram - and degree of reaction - 4 1,2,5,9
Steam turbine governing – Features of Steam turbine and Gas turbine
Axial Turbines:
Axial turbine stages - Stage velocity triangle - Work - Single stage Impulse Turbine -
Speed ratio maximum utilization factor - Multistage velocity compounded impulse -
6 4 1,2,5,9
Multi stage pressure compounded impulse - reaction stages - Degree of reaction - Zero
reaction stages - Fifty percent reaction stages - Hundred percent reaction - Negative
reaction - Free and Forced vortex flow.
Hydraulic Machines –
Centrifugal pumps – Work done - Head developed - Pump output and Efficiencies -
priming - minimum starting speed - performance of multistage pumps - Cavitation -
7 methods of prevention - Pump characteristics - Classification of hydraulic turbines - 5 1,2,5,9
Pelton wheel - Francis turbine - Kaplan and Propeller turbines - Velocity triangles -
Specific speed - Theory of draft tube - Governing - Performance characteristics -
Selection of turbines.
Laboratory
1. To study the performance of Gear Pump at different discharge pressures
2. To study the performance of Reciprocating Pump at different discharge pressures
3. To study the performance of Constant Speed Centrifugal Pump at different discharge
pressures
4. To study the performance characteristics of Variable Speed Centrifugal Pump at
different speeds and different discharge pressures
5. To study the performance of Jet Pump at different discharge pressures 30 1,9,14
6. To study the performance of Submersible Pump at different discharge pressures
7. To study the performance of Kaplan Turbine at constant speed, constant load and
different vane and blade positions
8. To study the performance of Francis Turbine at constant speed, constant load and
different vane positions
9. To study the performance of Pelton Turbine at constant speed and constant load
conditions
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Project
# Generally a team project of Five
60
# Report in Digital format with all drawings using software package to be submitted.
[Non-
Sample Projects:
contact
1. Fabricate a mini-windmill useful for charging low power devices at home
hours]
2. Perform a CFD analysis of a Hydraulic Turbine
3. Dissemble a centrifugal pump and carry out a reverse engineering process
Text Books
1. S.M. Yahya, (2002), Turbine, Fans and Compressors, TMH, 2002.
Reference Books
1. Douglas J.F., Gasiorek, J.M and Swaffield J.A. (1999), Fluid Mechanics,Addison – Weisly
2. Dixon, S.L, (2014), ‘Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery’, 7th edition, Elsevier.
3. Kadambi and Prasad, (2011), Energy conversion Vol. III – Turbomachines, New Age Internationale.
4. A.H. Church and Jagadish Lal, (2000), Centrifugal Pumps and Blowers; MetropolitanBook Co, Pvt. Ltd.
5. Unsteadyaerodynamics, Aeroacoustics and Aeroelasticity of Turbomachines, Kenneth C.Hall, Robert E.Kielb, Jeffrey
P.Thomas, 2006
Complied by Prof. C. G. Mohan & Prof. Manavalla Srikanth
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MEE1014 INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT LTPJC
Pre-requisite : NIL 200 43
Introduction to macro and micro economics:
Macro economic measures – micro economics – Demand and supply – Determinants of
1 4 1, 2
demand and supply – Elasticity of demand – Demand forecasting techniques (short term
& long term) – Problems
Elements of cost:
2 Determination of Material cost - Labour cost – Expenses - Types of cost – Cost of 3 1,2
production - Over head expenses–break even analysis - Problems
Productivity:
3 Definition – Factors affecting- Increasing productivity of resources - Kinds of 2 1,2
productivity measures - Case study.
Introduction to work study:
4 Method study – Time study – stopwatch time study – Work measurement - performance 4 1,2
rating- allowances – Ergonomics.
Plant location and Plant layout:
Plant location –need- Factors – comparison – quantitative methods for evaluation Plant
5 6 1,2,5
layout: objectives-principles –factors influencing – tools and techniques including
computer based layout design – CRAFT, ALDEP, CORELAP.
Cellular Manufacturing:
6 Group Technology – Cellular layout – Machine-Part Cell Formation (MPCF) – Heuristic 4 1,2,5
approaches – Hierarchical clustering for MPCF.
Material requirement Planning (MRP):
Objectives –functions – MRP system – MRP logic – Management information from MRP
7 4 1,2,5
– lot sizing consideration – Manufacturing resource planning – capacity requirement
planning (CRP) –Bill of material
8 Contemporary Discussion 3 1, 2, 9,
Mode: Flipped Class Room, [Lecture to be videotaped], Visit to Industry, Min of 2 lectures by industry experts
Project
 Generally a team project [Maximum of 3 members only]
 Concepts studied should have been used.
 Down to earth application and innovative idea should have been attempted
 Assessment on a continuous basis with a minimum of 3 reviews. 60 Non
Sample projects such as Contact
1. Demand Forecasting (Cars, food items, cell phones etc.,) Hours
2. Method study for reducing the cycle time
3. TQM related projects including the ‘5S’ approach
4. MPCF using heuristics / soft computing tools
5. Layout redesign
Assessment on a continuous basis with a min of 3 reviews.
Text Book
1. R Dan Reid, and Nada R. Sanders, Operations Management, John wiley& Sons, 5th Edition 2012.
Reference Books
1. Martand Telsang, Industrial Engineering and Production Management, S. Chand.
2. R Panneerselavam, Production and Operations Management, PHI publications3rd Edition, 2012
Complied by Prof. N. Srinivasa Gupta & Prof. Sugumaran
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MEE1024 OPERATIONS RESEARCH LTPJC
Pre-requisite : MAT2 2 00 43
1 Linear Programming Problem: Introduction to Operations Research – Linear
1, 2, 4, 5,
Programming - Mathematical Formulation – Graphical method – Simplex method – Penalty 4
7, 9,17
methods: M-method, Two Phase method- Duality
2 Transportation problem: Introduction-Formulation-Solution of the transportation
problem(Min and Max): Northwest Corner rule, row minima method, column minima 1, 2, 5, 9,
4
method, Least cost method, Vogel’s approximation method – Optimality test: MODI 17
method
3 Assignment and Sequencing Models: Assignment problems-Applications-Minimization
and Maximization; Sequencing-Problem with N jobs and 2 machines – n jobs and 3 3 1,2
machines problem-n jobs and m machines problem
4 Project Management: Introduction-Phases of project management-Construction of
1, 2, 4, 5,
Network diagrams- Critical path method (CPM) and Project evaluation and review 4
9,19
technique (PERT)-Crashing of project network.
5 Inventory control: Necessity for maintaining inventory-Inventory costs-Inventory models
1, 2, 4, 7,
with deterministic demand-inventory models with probabilistic demand-Inventory models 4
9, 17
with price breaks-Buffer stock.
6 Queuing models: Poisson arrivals and Exponential service times – Single channel models
1, 2, 4, 5,
and Multi-channel models-Simulation: Basic concepts, Advantages and disadvantages- 4
7, 9
Random number generation-Monte Carlo Simulation applied to queuing problems.
7 Game theory: Competitive games-Useful terminology-Rules for game theory-Two person 1, 2, 7, 9,
3
zero sum game–Property of dominance- Graphic solution–Algebraic method. 17
8 Replacement models: Replacement of items that deteriorate with time: No changes in the
value of money, changes in the value of money - Items that fail completely: Individual 2 1,2
replacement and group replacement policies.
Mode: Flipped Class Room, [Lecture to be videotaped], Use of physical and computer models to lecture, Visit to Industry, Min of
2 lectures by industry experts.
Tutorial
Tutorial Class for Module 1 2
Tutorial Class for Module 2 2 1, 2, 4, 5,
Tutorial Class for Module 3 1 7, 9, 17
# A minimum of 3 problems to be worked out by students in every tutorial class. Another 5 problems per
tutorial class to be given as home work.
# Mode: Individual exercises, Team exercises
Text Book
1. Hamdy A Taha, (2014), Operations Research: An Introduction, 9th edition, Pearson Education, Inc.
Reference Books
1. Hira D S and Gupta P K, (2014), Operations Research, Revised edition, S. Chand & Sons.
2. Panneerselvan. R. (2009), Operation Research, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd
3. KantiSwarup, Gupta P.K., and Man Mohan, (2015), 18th edition, Operations Research, S. Chand &Sons.
4. JK Sharma, (2012), Operations Research: Theory and Applications, 5th edition, Lakshmi Publications, New Delhi
5. Manohar Mahajan, (2013), Operations Research, Dhanpat Rai & Co.
Complied by Prof. Dega Nagaraju & Prof. Radha
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MEE1012 ALTERNATIVE FUELS LTPJC
Pre-requisite : NIL 3 0 003
Introduction
1 Status of petroleum reserves, economics; Need for alternative fuels; Review of fuel 2 1,10,11
properties.
Hydrogen
2 Properties; Production and storage methods; Safety aspects; Use in SI and CI 6 1,2
engines; Performance and emissions.
Organic gaseous fuels
Natural Gas, LPG, biogas, producer gas, syngas etc.; Properties; Production and
3 10 1,2
storage methods - CNG and LNG, gasification, digesters; Use in SI and CI engines;
Performance and emission characteristics; Dual fuel and HCCI modes.
Alcohols and ethers
4 Methanol and ethanol; DME and DEE; Properties; Production methods; Use in SI 10 1,2
and CI engines - blends and emulsions; Performance and emissions.
Vegetable oils
Types, composition and properties; Challenges of use in CI engines, solutions -
5 10 1,2
preheating, blending; Transesterification; Performance and emissions; Oils from
waste - cooking oil, wood, rubber, plastic etc.
Solid fuels
6 2 1,2
Biomass - processing and usage, forms - municipal solid waste, wood
Clean technology
7 Fuel cells - types, working; Hybrid and electric vehicles; Solar power; Challenges; 3 1,2,10
Engine performance.
Mode: Flipped Class Room, [Lecture to be videotaped], Use of physical and computer models to lecture, Visit to Industry ,
Text Books
1. Thipse S. S, (2010), Alternative Fuels: Concepts, Technologies and Developments, Jaico Publishing House.
2. Richard L.Bechtold, (2014), Alternative Fuels Guidebook, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
Reference Books
1. Ganesan V., (2012), Internal Combustion Engines, McGraw-Hill Education India Pvt. Ltd.
2. Michael F. Hordeski, (2013), Alternative Fuels: The Future of Hydrogen, The Fairmont Press, Inc.
3. Larminie J., Lowry J., (2004), Electric Vehicle Technology Explained, Wiley.
4. Daniel J. Holt, (2003), Fuel Cell Powered Vehicles: Automotive Technology of the Future, Society of Automotive
Engineers (SAE).
Complied by Prof. Thangaraj & Prof. Saleel Ismail
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XXX PROCESS PLANT UTILITIES L,T,P,J,C
Pre-Req: NIL 3, 0, 0,0,3
Water and Steam
Requisites of Industrial Water and its uses; Water treatment methods - ion
exchange, demineralization, membranes technology, reverse osmosis. Water
1 resources management. 7 2
Properties of steam, Boiler types and mountings, boiler accessories, Indian
Boiler Act, 1923. Steam distribution and utilization, steam economy, waste heat
utilization.
Compressed Air
Types of fans, axial, reciprocating and centrifugal compressors, rotary blowers
2 and vacuum pumps and their performance characteristics. Methods of vacuum 5 4,5
development, ejectors and their
limitations, materials handling under vacuum, piping systems
Humidification and Dehumidification
3 Properties of Air–Water Vapors and use of Humidity Chart. Equipments used 5 1,2,6
for Humidification, Dehumidification and Cooling Towers
Refrigeration & Ventilation
Principal of refrigeration, Refrigeration system like compression refrigeration,
4 absorption refrigeration, and chilled water system; Types of refrigerants; 6 1,9
Concept of cryogenics and cryogenics characteristics. Air blending, exhaust
ventilation and flaring.
Industrial insulation
Importance of insulation , insulation material and their effect on various
5 5 2,9
materials of equipment piping, fitting and valves, insulation for high,
intermediate, low and subzero temperatures including cryogenic insulation
Inert gases
Introduction, properties of inert gases & their use, sources and methods of
6 5 2,9
generation, general arrangement for inerting system; operational, maintenance
and safety aspects
Industrial fuels
7 Types of Fuel used in Chemical Process Industries for Power Generation such 6 2,5
as Natural Gas, Liquid Petroleum Fuels, Coal and Coke.
Effluent treatment
Disposal of solid, liquid and gas wastes; pollution control measures –
8 compliance to statutory norms; Effluent Treatment – Case studies like treatment 6 2,17
of effluents from paper mills, Dye and Textile industries, petrochemical
industries, plastic and rubber industries
Teaching Modes
Text Books
1. Broughton. Jack, “Process Utility Systems”, Institution of Chemical Engineers, U.K. 2004.
Reference Books
1. Mujawar. B.A., “A Textbook of Plant Utilities”, Third Edition, Nirali Prakashan Publication, Pune, 2007
2. Bruce Poling, John Prausnitz, John O' Connell., “The Properties of Gases and Liquid”, McGraw Hill
Professional, 2008
3. Perry R. H. Green D. W. “Perry's chemical Engineer's Handbook”, McGraw Hill, New York.
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MEE2018 NANOTECHNOLOGY LTPJC
Pre-requisite : MEE1005 2 0043
Introduction to Nanoscience & Technology:
Introduction to Nanoscaled systems and their dimensions- Single crystal, polycrystal
1 and a nanocrystal- Nano in nature- Significance of nanostructures-- Present and 4 2
future applications of nanomaterials- Classification of nanomaterials - magic
numbers- Electronic and structural magic numbers
Bulk to Nano Transition:
Size dependent property changes-Factors leading to changes-Surface to volume ratio
and quantum confinement-Surface energy- Interatomic and intermolecular forces- -
2 4 1,2,14
Forces acting between nanoparticles- van der Waals forces-hydrophobic and
hydrophilic forces- agglomeration of nanoparticles-stabilization of nanoparticles -
Inverse-Hall-Petch behaviour–Mechanical properties of nanomaterials
Types of Nanomaterials:
Carbon-based nano materials (bucky balls, nanotubes, graphene)–Metal based
3 4 1,2,14
nanomaterials (nano-gold, nano-silver and metal oxides)Nanocomposites-Nano-
polymers–Nano-glasses–Nano ceramics- Biological nanomaterials
Synthesis and Fabrication of Nanomaterials:
Chemical Methods: Sol-gel method, Co-precipitation method - Metal Nanocrystals
by Reduction –Solvothermal Synthesis-Photochemical Synthesis-Sonochemical
Routes-Chemical Vapor Deposition(CVD)
4 4 1,2,14
Physical Methods - Ball Milling–Electrodeposition-Spray Pyrolysis-Flame
Pyrolysis-DC/RF Magnetron Sputtering
Fabrication of nanomaterials and nanocoatings for biomedical application - drug
delivery and Nano-coatings for implants
Characterization of Nanomaterials:
Particle size determination- XRD- laser diffraction- SEM, TEM,, Raman, Infrared
5 4 1,2,14
spectroscopies , AFM and contact angle measurement and porosimeter –phase
transitions in nano systems
Applications of Nanomaterials:
Metallic nanoparticles- Cu, Ag, Au, Pd, Rh - Modulus and hardness- melting point
depression - catalytic, antifungal and anti-bacterial properties - biomarkers, Cancer
6 diagnosis and treatment – Biomedical implants. 4 2,14
Chemical and gas sensors –Fuel cells – Magnetic nanoparticles - Solar cell
applications- -Metal oxide nano particles- Hydrogen storage – Nanofluidics
Nanocoatings – Super-hydrophobicity nanoceramic coating for biomedical implants
Nanotoxicity:
Nanotoxicology challenges–carbon nanotubes in practice postproduction processing
7 of carbon nanotubes–physicochemical properties of nanomaterials as mediators of 4 2,14
toxicity - nanoparticle toxicity comparison to larger counterparts – Risk assessment
and precautionary practices- Market trends of Nanotechnology
Project
# Generally a team project of Five
60 [Non-Contact Hours]
# Down to earth application and innovative idea should have been attempted
# Report in Digital format with all drawings using software package to be submitted.
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Sample Projects:
1. Synthesis of Iron Oxide Nanoparticle and compare the magnetic properties with the
bulk material.
2. Thin film preparation by spin coating technique
3. Synthesis of metal nanoparticle by hydrothermal technique and to determine particle
size and band gap using UV-Vis spectrometer.
4. Synthesis of Zinc Oxide semiconducting nanoparticle and to calculate the
absorption coefficient & optical bandgap using UV-Vis spectrometer
5. Developing anti-corrosive coating
6. Developing self-healing coating
7. Developing hydrophobic coating
Text Books
1. T. Pradeep, Nano: The Essentials Understanding Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, New Delhi, 2007, reprinted 2008,
2009 & 2010, McGraw Hill Education, New Delhi 2008
Reference Books
1. Nanocrystalline materials,Glieter, Progress in Materials Science Vol. 33, pp. 223- 315, 1989
2. Mechanical alloying and milling, C. Suryanarayana, Progress in Materials Science, 46 (2001) 1,184
3. Guozhong Cao, Nanosructures and nanomarterials , Imperial college press , 2003
4. H.Nalwa; Encyclopedia of nanoscience and nanotechnology. American Scientific publishers
Complied by
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MEE3002 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS LTPJC
Pre-requisite : CMPE/MSSM 2 1 044
Introduction to Finite Element Method - General description of Finite Element
Method – Historical development – Comparison with classical methods – Other
1 3 1,2,7,11
numerical methods such as FDM, BEM etc - General procedure of FEM – Application
software’s in FEM
Approximate Solutions to Engineering Problems
General field problems - GDE formulation - discrete and continuous models –
2 approximate solution as a polynomial - minimization of residue – Weighted residual 4 1,7,12,17
methods – collocation method, sub domain method, method of least squares and
Galerkin method - Variational formulation Ritz method - numerical problems.
Finite Element Formulations to 1-D problems – II order problems -
Bar Problem – Formulation for the whole domain – Formulation for the sub-domain
3 (finite element) using interpolation polynomial - Nodal approximation using shape 4 2,4,7,8
function – computing element matrices - Assembly of element matrices – Application of
B.Cs – solution – post processing
Beam problems (IV order problems) – B.Cs & loading conditions on to nodes –
2,4,7,8,1
4 element matrices - solution and post processing of results – I Dimension problems such 4
2
as Heat transfer problems, Vibration problems in bar and beams etc
Two Dimensional problems - Discretization: Geometrical approximations –
Simplification through symmetry – Element shapes and behaviour – Choice of element
5 types – Simplex - Complex and Multiplex elements – Selection of interpolation 5 7,8,12,13
polynomials (shape functions) - Convergence requirements – Element shape and
distortion – Location of nodes – Node and Element numbering.
Field problems – scalar and vector variables – Scalar variable problems such as heat
13,14,15,
6 transfer, torsion of non-circular shafts etc – Vector variable problems such as plane 4
18
stress, plane strain and axi-symmetric problems
Natural coordinate systems - Derivation of shape functions for various elements –
17,18,19,
7 Isoparametric elements – 1D, 2D and 3 D elements - Numerical Integration and its 4
20
advantages
8 Contemporary discussion 2
Mode: Flipped Classrooms, Individual Exercises, Team Exercises, Online Quizzes, Online Discussion Forums,
Assignments
Tutorial (A minimum of 3 problems to be worked out by students in every tutorial
class. Another 6 problems per Tutorial Class to be given as homework.)
Tutorial class for Module 2 (2 hours)
.
Tutorial class for Module 4 (3 hours) 15
Project
 Generally a team project [Maximum of 3 members only]
 Concepts studied should have been used. 60 [Non-
 Down to earth application and innovative idea should have been attempted contact
hours]
 Assessment on a continuous basis with a minimum of 3 reviews.
Mechanical Engineering Field Problem solution using ANY commercial software or
Open source software
Text Books
1. Seshu.P, (2004), Finite Element Analysis, Prentice Hall of India
Reference Books
1. Tirupathi R. Chandrupatla and Ashok D. Belugundu, (2011), Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering, 4th
36
Edition, Prentice Hall.
2. David V Hutton, (2009), Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis, Tata McGraw-Hill Education.
3. Daryl L. Logan, (2011) A First Course in the Finite Element Method, CengageLearning.
4. Reddy J.N (2005) Introduction to the Finite Element Method, III Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Edition
5. Cook R.D (2007) Concepts and application of Finite Element Analysis, John Wiley and Sons
Complied by Prof. R. Vasudevan & Prof. Jebaraj
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XXX PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY L,T,P,J,C
Pre-Req: NIL 3, 0, 0, 0,3
Petroleum
1 Origin, Composition,Classification and constituents of petroleum-dehydration of crude 6 1,2,3,
oil-Transportation of crude oil-Classification of petroleum
Distillation
2 Components of crude oil distillation-various crude oil distillation systems-uses of 4 1,2,3,
petroleum products.
Cracking
Necessity of cracking-types of cracking-advantages and disadvantages of catalytic
3 6 1,2,3,
cracking over thermal cracking-Houdrys fixed bed processes-moving bed processes-fluid
bed catalytic cracking processes.
Reforming
4 7 1,2,3,
Thermal and catalytic Reforming, polymerization-alkylation-and Isomerisation.
Purification of petroleum products
5 6 1,2,3,
Sweetening processes types-Merox, HDS,dewaxing,Deasphalt and lube oil treatment
Properties of petroleum products
Specific gravity-vapour pressure-viscosity-red wood viscometer
6 6 1,2,3,
Flash point-fire point-pour point-smoke point-aniline point-diesel index-octane number-
performance number-cetane number-properties of greases-drop point of grease.
Knocking-
7 Reasons for knocking- additives in petrol-aviation gasoline-aviation turbine fuel (ATF)- 6 1,2,3,
storage and handling of liquid fuels.
8 Industrial visit, guest lecture, seminar. 4

Mode:
Flipped Class Room, [Lecture to be videotaped], Use of physical and computer models to lecture, Visit to Industry and study the thermal
equipments, Min of 2 lectures by industry experts
Text Books
1. Speight, J.G., Petroleum Refining Process Taylor and Francis, 2009
2. B.K. Bhaskar Rao, Modern Petroleum Refining Processes, 5th Edition Oxibh, 2013.
Reference Books
1. Nelson, Petroleum Refinery Engineering, McGraw Hill.
2. GD Hobson and W. Rohl .Modern Petroleum Technology, Applied Science, 1994.
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XXX SAFETY AND HAZARD ANALYSIS L,T,P,J,C
Pre-Req: NIL 2, 0, 0,4,3
Introduction to Safety in Chemical process Industries:
Need for Development of Safety Consciousness in Chemical Industries - Hazard, Risk,
1 5 2,3
Danger, Accident, promotion of industrial safety, extreme operating conditions, toxic
chemicals; safe handling, Psychological attitude towards safety.
Safety Programs in Industries:
Importance of Safety Programs in industries; Elements of Safety Program; Effective
2 Realization; Economic and Social Benefits from Safety Program; Effective 5 2,3,5
Communication Training at various levels of Production and Operation. Accidents
identification and prevention.
Potential Hazards in Chemical Process Industries:
Chemical and Physical job Safety Analysis; High pressure and Temperature Operation;
3 Dangerous and Toxic Chemicals; Routes of entry, Effects of toxicants and its 5 3,5
elimination. Toxic release and dispersion models. Radio Active materials; Safe Handling
and Operation of materials and Machinery; periodic inspection and replacement.
Risk assessment:
Quantitative risk assessment - rapid and comprehensive risk analysis; Risk due to
4 4 2,3,4
Radiation, explosion due to over pressure, plant layout Personnel Safety and Protective
Equipment; Occupational health and safety.
Hazard Identification:
Introduction to Hazard identification, Overall risk and hazard analysis-emergency
5 planning-on site & off site emergency planning, risk management ISO 14000, safety 4 2,3,12,
audits, checklist, what if analysis, vulnerability models event tree analysis fault tree
analysis.
HAZOP:
HAZOP study - case studies-pumping system-reactor-mass transfer system. Hazard
6 Identification and Assessment; Involvement of Human factors and Errors- Hazard 4 12,17
Quantifications-disaster management; Occupational and Industrial Health Hazards;
Safety Systems.
Case studies.
7 Dominos effect, Worst case scenario, Fire, Accidents, Chemical release, Explosion, 2 10, 11,
Petroleum, Commercial, Natural disasters, EMS models case studies
10,16,18,
8 Guest lecture , Industrial visit and seminar 1
19
Teaching Modes: Lectures; Independent study; Assignments; Field Trips, Enquiry based learning
Text Books
1. Amit Gupta ,Industrial Safety and Environment, Laxmi Publications Pvt Ltd., New Delhi, 2006.
2. Clifton A. Ericson ,Hazard Analysis Techniques for System Safety, II, Wiley Interscience Publications, 2005.
Reference Books
1. William Handley ,Industrial Safety Handbook, Editor:, McGraw Hill, New York (1975).
2. HH Fawatt and WS Wood ,Safety and Accident Prevention in Chemical Operations, Editors, Interscience (Wiley), New York
(1965)
3. H.W.Peinrich and P.E. Dap Peterson ,Industrial Accidents Prevention, , McGraw Hill
4. R.B.Blake ,Industrial Safety, , Prentice Hall
5. Anton TJ. Occupational Safety and Health Management (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill, New York (1989)
6. Marcel, V.C., Major Chemical Hazard- Ellis Harwood Ltd., Chi Chester, UK, 1987.
7. Skeleton, B., Process Safety Analysis: An introduction, Institution of chemical Engineers, U.K., 1997.
8. Hyatt, N., Guidelines for process hazards analysis, hazards identification & risk analysis, Dyadem Press, 2004
Complied by Prof. Mahesh Ganesa Pillai
Project Titles (J component) 60hrs

Challenging projects for Individual or a group will be given based on the basic and advancements in the course
content.
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XXX MULTIPHASE FLOW L,T,P,J,C
Pre-Req: Momentum Transfer 3, 0, 0, 0,3
Heat Transfer
Introduction to multiphase flow, types and applications
Basic fluid flow concepts: Flow field description – conservation laws – viscous
1 4 1,2
flow – turbulent flow – pressure drop - Review of Single Phase Flow, Scope
and significance, applications
Flow pattern maps and Regime
Flow patterns for gas-liquid, gas-solid, liquid-liquid, liquid-solid system.
2 5 1,2,6
Heated tubes – horizontal – vertical- Vertical flow, horizontal flow, co-current,
counter current systems. Gas-liquid-solid three phase flows.
One dimensional steady state flow
3 Definitions and common Terminologies, simple analytical model, homogenous 5 4,5
flow model
Drift flux model
4 4 5,9
General theory of drift flux model and its application
Separated flow model
5 The separated flow model for stratified and annular flow. Correction factor and 4 5,6,7
analysis
Two phase flow with phase change
6 4 4
Boiling flow heat transfer, regimes, bubble growth
Measurement techniques
Sampling Methods - Integral Methods – Local Measurement techniques: Laser
7 2 2,4
Doppler Anemometer & Phase Doppler Anemometer, particle Image
Velocitimetry.
Advanced topic
8 2 3,10,11
Invited lecture, seminar on recent topic in multiphase flow.
Mode: Written Examination, Assignment and Seminar
Text Books:
1. Wallis, One Dimensional Two-phase flow, , Mc Graw Hill Book Company, New York, 2000.
2. John G. Collier and John R. Thome, Convective Boiling and CondensationOxford University Press, 3rd
Edition, 2002.
References
1. Clement Klein Strever ,Two Phase Flow – Theory and Applications, Taylor and Francis, New York, 2003.
Clayton Crowe, Martis Somerfeld, Yutaka Tsuji, Multiphase flows with droplets and particlesCRC Press,
Boca Raton, 1998.
2. Two Phase Flow, Harwell series, Edited by Butterworth and Hewitt. Oxford University Press
Complied by Prof. L. Muruganandam
40
XXX PROCESS PLANT SIMULATION L,T,P,J,C
Pre-Req: Process Equipment Design and Economics 2, 0, 2, 4,4
Introduction
1 Introduction to Process Synthesis - Flow sheeting & simulation - Degrees of 3 1,2
freedom – Process equipments - Process flow sheet.
Approaches to process simulation
2 Sequential modular approach and Simultaneous Modular Approaches, Equation 4 1,2,5
solving approach used in process plant simulation.
Equation solving Approach
Partitioning, Decomposition, Disjointing, PTM, SWS-, Steward-, and
3 5 4,5,6
Rudd-Algorithms, Sparcity, Direct Methods, Pivoting, Iterative methods, BTF,
BBTF, Block Back Substitution, BTS, etc.
Decomposition of Networks
Tearing Algorithms in decomposition of networks, digraph, signal flow graph,
4 5 4,5,6
BM Algorithm, BTA, K&S Algorithm, M&H Algorithms, and related
problems.
Convergence promotion
Linear equation – non linear equation Convergence Promotion scheme
5 4 5,6,7
Newton’s method, Direct substitution, Wegstein’s method, Dominant Eigen
value method, Quasi-Newton methods, Acceleration criterion, etc.
Application of flow sheeting software
6 Flow sheeting software: Aspen Plus-Steady state simulation -Dynamic 3 6,7,10
simulation.
Case studies: (Un)Steady state process simulation
7 Complete plant (un)steady state simulation: Any process such as Ammonia 3 8,9,10
plant, Urea plant, Biodiesel plant etc. Snowballing effect.
Value added program
8 3 3,9,10,11
Industrial visit, guest lecture, seminar.
Laboratory:
1. Simulation of an expander plant problem
2. Three stage compressor with inter stage cooling
3. Design and optimization of a debutanizer column
4. Conversion of ethylene to n-octane – isothermal 30
5. Reactor Production of hydrogen from methane
6. Separation of heart cut from n-paraffin mixture
7. Production of hydrogen from natural gas for producing ammonia Heat exchanger
rating
Mode : Written Examination, Assignment and Project
Text Books:
1. B.V. Babu, Process Plant Simulation, Oxford University Press, India 2004.
References:
1. A.W. Westerberg, et al. Process Flow sheeting, Cambridge Press UK, 1979. 1&3 Text
2. Lorenz T. Biegler, Ignacio E. Grossmann, Arthur W. Westerberg, “Systematic Methods of Chemical
Process Design”: Prentice Hall 1997.
Complied by Prof. Dipesh
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XXX OPTIMIZATION OF CHEMICAL PROCESSES L,T,P,J,C
Pre-Req: Complex variables and Partial Differential equations 3, 0, 0,0,3
Formulation of optimization problems
Mathematical concepts of optimization. Taylor expansion, Gradient, Hessian
1 4 1,2
etc. Quadratic functions. Convex functions and sets. Gaussian elimination
method.
Models for optimization
2 Selection of function, degrees of freedom, factorial experimental design, 4 1,2,6
constraints in model
Linear and nonlinear Least square problems
One-dimensional search - Methods requiring derivatives (Newton-Raphson,
3 5 4,5
Secant etc) Region elimination methods (Interval halving, Golden section)
Polynomial approximations (quadratic & Cubic).
Multivariable Optimization
Unconstrained multivariable optimization - Graphical visualization (contour
4 3 4,5,6
plots, 3D plots) - Gradient based methods( Steepest descent, conjugate
direction, and Newton methods)
Multivariable Optimization
5 Linear programming (LP) - Graphical solution - Simplex Method - Sensitivity 3 4,5,6,7
analysis - Concept of duality - Introduction to interior-point method.
Nonlinear Programming
Nonlinear programming (NLP) with constraints - Lagrange multipliers -
Graphical illustration of NLP problems - KKT necessary and sufficient
6 7 4,5,6,7
conditions - Quadratic programming - Successive linear and quadratic
programming. Integer and mixed integer programming. (IP and MIP) -
Graphical solution - Branch and bound methods.
Dynamic programming
Dynamic programming - Minimum cost routing problems - Solution of
7 separable nonlinear programming problems. Global optimization problems. - 7 5,9,10
Introduction to multi objective optimization problems- Pareto optimal solutions
(graphical illustration) -
Value Added Program
8 Introduction to evolutionary algorithms guest lecture, seminar, Case study - 3 3,9,10,11
analysis
Teaching Modes:
Text Books:
1. T. F. Edger, D. M. Himmelblau, and L. S. Lasdon, Optimization of chemical processes by McGraw-Hill,
Second edition, 2001
Reference Books:
1. F. S. Hillier, and G. J. Lieberman, Introduction to operations research by McGraw-Hill, Seventh edition 2001.
2. Singiresu S Rao, 'Engineering Optimization: Theory and Practice, 4th Edition, John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2009
3. Mohan C. Joshi and Kannan M. Moudgalya , 'Optimization: Theory and Practice', Alpha Science
International Limited, 2004
4. K. Urbanier and C. McDermott, 'Optimal Design of Process Equipment', John Wiley & Sons, 1986
42
XXX CHEMICAL PRODUCT DESIGN L,T,P,J,C
Pre-Req: Chemical Technology 2,0,0,4,3
Introduction
1 1 1,5
Introduction to chemical product design
Needs of chemical product
2 4 2
Customer needs, consumer products
Needs to specifications
3 4 2
Converting needs to specifications, revising product specifications.
Ideas
4 Human sources of ideas, chemical sources of ideas, sorting the ideas, screening 4 2
the ideas,
Selection of ideas
5 Selection using thermodynamics, selection using kinetics, less objective criteria, 4 1,2
rise in product selection.
Product manufacture
6 Intellectual property, supplying missing information, final specifications, micro 4 1,2,5
structured products, device manufacture
Specialty chemical manufacture
7 5 1,5
First steps towards production, separations, and specialty scale up.
Economic concerns
8 4 1,5
Product versus process design, process economics, economics for products.
Project:
Generally a team project [5 to 10 members]
Concepts studied in the course should have been used 9,11,16,17,18
Down to earth application and innovative idea should have been attempted
Report in Digital format with all drawings using software package to be submitted.
Teaching Modes:
Text Books
E. L. Cussler and G. D. Moggridge, Chemical Product Design, Cambridge University Press, 2001, ISBN: 0-521-
79187-9
Reference Books
1. J. Wei, "Product Engineering: Molecular Structure and Properties", Oxford University Press, New York (2007).
2. W. D. Seider, J. D. Seader, D. R. Lewin, "Product and Process Design Principles," Wiley, New York (2004).
Complied by Prof. Anand V P Gurumoorthy
43
XXX TRANSPORT PHENOMENA L,T,P,J,C
Pre-Req: Momentum Transfer, Heat Transfer and Mass Transfer 2, 0, 0, 4,3
Transport by Molecular Motion
Phenomenological laws of transport properties, Newtonian and non-Newtonian
1 3 2,1
fluids; Rheological models; theories of transport properties of gases and liquids;
effect of pressure and temperature. Transport analogy.
Vector and tensor analysis
2 2 1
Vector, coordinate system, time derivatives
1D Viscous Flow – Shell Balance
General method of shell balance approach to transfer problems; boundary
3 conditions, Rectilinear Flow, curvilinear flow, Momentum flux and velocity 6 4,6
distribution for flow of Newtonian fluids in pipes, non-Newtonian fluids in
pipes, annular flow slit flow.
Equation of Change
Equation of Motion and Continuity - Integral Conservation Equations- Navier-
4 6 5,7
Stokes and Euler Equation Constitutive relation - Dimensional analysis –
Applications.
Turbulent Flow and Interphase momentum transfer
Turbulent models, RANS equation, Reynolds stresses. Internal flow, External
5 flow, Boundary Layer Theory - Isothermal System - Flow through conduits - 4 7,9
Empirical correlation – friction factor, drag coefficient - Ergun Equation. Flow
through porous media.
Heat Transfer by conduction and convection
6 3 7
Shell Balance, Equations of energy, Heat Transfer coefficient.
Mass Transfer
7 Microscopic balances - General equations Boundary conditions Mass transfer 3 9
co-efficient, Fixed bed catalytic reactor, steady and unsteady state system.
Case studies, Seminar, Invited Lecture, analysis on research work based on
8 recent published work in the area of Transport phenomena applicable to 3 3,8,10
chemical, medical, metallurgical.
Project
Generally a team project [5 to 10 members]
Concepts studied here will be used
60 [Non Contact hrs]
Down to earth application and innovative idea should have been attempted
Report in Digital format with all datas and drawings using software package to be submitted.
Assessment on a continuous basis with a min of 3 reviews.
Mode:
Flipped Class Room, [Lecture to be videotaped], Use of physical and computer models to lecture, Visit to Industry
and study the thermal equipments, Min of 2 lectures by industry experts
Text Books
1. R. B. Bird, W. E. Stewart, and E. N. Lightfoot, Transport Phenomena, second edition. Wiley International
pub, (2002).
Reference Books
1. J. R. Welty, C. E. Wicks, and R E. Wilson, Fundamentals of Momentum, Heat, and Mass Transfer, 3rd ed.,
John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1984.
2. J.C. Slattery, Momentum, Energy and Mass Transfer in Continua, Robert E. Krieger Publishing Company,
New York, 1981.
3. A.J. Chapman, Heat Transfer, 4th ed., Macmillan Publishing Company, New York, 1989.
4. William M Dean, Analysis of Transport Phenomena, Oxford University Press.
5. Christie J. Geankopolis, Transport Processes and unit operations, Prentice Hall Limited, New Delhi.
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Course Title L T P J C Area Prerequisite

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22. Multiphase Flow 3 0 0 0 3 Engineering MOT, HT

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