Periods/Week
Course Code Course Title Sem Category C
L T P S
GEA1103 Engineering Chemistry I/II BS 3 0 0 1 3
Course Learning
Pre-requisite NIL Theory BTL 4
Type Level
Course Objectives:
To impart a sound knowledge on the principles of chemistry involving the different applications oriented topics required
for all engineering branches.
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to:
CO Number Course Outcomes
CO1 Infer the suitable methodologies to treat water in various field.
CO2 Categorize the polymeric materials for various applications.
CO3 Analyze the electrochemical principles in construction of energy storage devices.
CO4 Integrate the green chemistry principles for sustainable development.
CO5 Detect the Engineering materials for their applications.
Syllabus
Module I Water Technology 9
Characteristics – Alkalinity – types of alkalinity and determination – Hardness – types and estimation by EDTA method-
Internal conditioning (phosphate, calgon and carbonate conditioning methods) – External conditioning – demineralization
process – desalination and reverse osmosis – Water contaminant monitoring through Isotope techniques – Smart water
technology for efficient water management.
Self Study Topics
Removal of hardness using lime – soda process
Module II Engineering Poymers 9
Polymer – Introduction – classification (based on molecular weight, structure and usage) – types of polymerization
(Addition, Condensation and Copolymerisation) – mechanism of polymerization (free radical addition polymerization)
– Fabrication and molding of polymers (Injection molding and blow molding) – Engineering plastics – PMMA, Epoxy
resins, polycarbonates (Preparation, properties and uses) – Industrial applications of polymers.
Self Study Topics
Classification of polymers based on occurrence, thermal behavior and chemical structure.
Module III Electrochemistry 9
Introduction – Conductors and its types – cells (Electrolytic and Electrochemical cells) – Standard electrode potential -
Nernst equation of an electrode – Batteries – Primary battery – alkaline battery, Hydrogen – Oxygen fuel cells – Secondary
battery – Pb-acid battery, nickel cadmium battery – Batteries used in E–vehicle – Lithium battery – Battery
management system.
Self Study Topics
Definition, types and characteristics of Supercapacitors.
Module IV Green Chemistry 9
Introduction, definition, Major environmental pollutants – Oxides, Nitrogen, Impact of Sulphur and Carbon, Basic principles
of green chemistry, Various green chemical approaches – Microwave synthesis, Bio catalysed reaction, Solvent free
reactions – advantages and conditions.
Self Study Topics
Application of green fuels and sustainable development.
Module V Industrial Applications of Chemistry 9
Cement (Types, manufacture and properties), Lubricants – types – mechanism – properties. Abrasives – classification –
natural abrasive (Diamond, Corundum, emery, garnet, quartz) synthetic abrasive (Silicon carbide, carborundum – boron
carbide, alundum – preparation, properties and uses) – applications – Biochip and Biosensor (principle, components,
classification and application). Crystal Engineering of LED, OLED – construction, working and applications.
Self Study Topics
Identify the advanced materials, work functions that support a group of chemical compounds.
Learning Resources:
Text Books:
Govindaraj M, Thamarai Selvi M, Geetha S, and Sirajunnisa A, “A Text book of Engineering Chemistry”,
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Sri Krishna Hitech Publishing Company Private Limited, Chennai (2023).
2 Dara S S, “A Text book of Engineering Chemistry” S.Chand & Co.Ltd, New Delhi (2018).
3 Jain P C and Monica Jain, “Engineering Chemistry” Dhanpat Rai Pub, Co., New Delhi (2021).
Shikha Agarwal, “Engineering chemistry – fundamentals and application”, Cambridge university press,
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New Delhi (2016).
Reference Books:
Vasant R. Gowariker, Viswanathan N V, Jayadev Sreedhar, “Polymer Science “New age international
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(P) Ltd., New Delhi (2020).
2
Atkins P, Paula J D, Keeler J, ”Physical chemistry” Oxford University Press (2022).
3 Dey S P, Sepay N,” Green chemistry “ Techno world (2022).
