HANDWRITTEN NOTES
SUBJECT CODE : CH2104
SUBJECT NAME : ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
DEPARTMENT : ALL BRANCHES
YEAR/SEM : I/I
ACEDEMIC YEAR : 2022-2023
BATCH : XIII
VISION
To be an eminent center for Academia, Industry and Research by imparting knowledge,
relevant practices and inculcating human values to address global challenges through
novelty and sustainability
MISSION
IM1. To create next generation leaders by effective teaching learning methodologies
and in still scientific spark in them to meet the global challenges.
IM2. To transform lives through deployment of emerging technology, novelty and
Sustainability.
IM3. To inculcate human values and ethical principles to cater to the societal needs.
IM4. To contribute towards the research ecosystem by providing a suitable, effective
platform for interaction between industry, academia and R & D establishments.
IM5. To nurture incubation centers enabling structured entrepreneurship and start-ups.
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES
Program Outcomes
Learners should be able to:
PO1: Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of sciences like Mathematics, Basic
Science, Engineering fundamental and their specialization to solve the complex
engineering problems.
PO2: Problem analysis: Identify and analyze the user needs in the selection, creation, and
evaluation and implementation process.
PO3: Design/Development of Solution: Identify the solutions for basic and complex
engineering problems considering the needs of the society.
PO4: Conduct Investigation of Complex Problem: Conduct experiments, analyze data and
provide information.
PO5: Modern tool usage: Learn techniques, engineering and IT tools with their limitations and
apply suitably.
PO6: Engineer and Society: Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and
societal context.
PO7: Environment and Sustainability: Use engineering practices with a view to attain
sustainability.
PO8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities.
PO9: Individual and team work: Function individually and in multi-disciplinary teams.
PO10: Communication: Communicate effectively in a professional and social environment
through technical presentations, interpersonal skills, technical writing and graphics.
PO11: Project Management: Understand the basic engineering practices and to assist in the
implementation of an effective project plan.
PO12: Life-long learning: Engage in life-long learning for the betterment of the society in
general and individual in particular.
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES
CH2104 ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY LT PC
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OBJECTIVES:
To inculcate sound understanding of water quality parameters and water treatment techniques.
To impart knowledge on the basic principles and preparatory methods of nonmaterial’s.
To facilitate the understanding of different types of fuels, their preparation, properties and combustion characteristics.
To familiarize the students with the operating principles, working processes and applications of energy conversion
and storage devices.
The student should be conversant with the principle’s electrochemistry, electrochemical cells, emf and applications of
emf measurements. Principles of corrosion control
UNIT I WATER AND ITS TREATMENT 9
Water: Sources and impurities, Water quality parameters: Definition and significance of pH, hardness, alkalinity,
TDS, COD and BOD. Desalination of brackish water: Reverse Osmosis. Boiler troubles: Scale and sludge, Boiler
corrosion, Caustic embrittlement, Priming &foaming. Treatment of boiler feed water: Internal treatment (phosphate,
colloidal, sodium aluminate and calgon conditioning) and External treatment Ion exchange demineralization and
zeolite process.
UNIT II NANO CHEMISTRY 9
Basics: Distinction between molecules, nanomaterials and bulk materials; Size-dependent properties (optical,
electrical, mechanical and magnetic); Types of nanomaterials: Definition, properties and uses of – nano particle,
nano cluster, nano rod, nanowire and nanotube. Preparation of nano materials: laser ablation, and electro spinning.
An application of nano material’s in medicine, agriculture, energy, electronics and catalysis.
UNIT III FUELS AND COMBUSTION 9
Fuels: Introduction: Classification of fuels; Coal and coke: Analysis of coal (proximate and ultimate),
Carbonization, Manufacture of metallurgical coke (Otto Hoffmann method). Petroleum and Diesel: Manufacture of
synthetic petrol (Bergius process), Knocking - octane number, diesel oil - cetane number; Power alcohol and
biodiesel.
Combustion of fuels: Introduction: Calorific value - higher and lower calorific values, Theoretical calculation of
calorific value; Flue gas analysis - ORSAT Method. CO2 emission and carbon foot print.
UNIT IV ENERGY SOURCES AND STORAGE DEVICES 9
Stability of nucleus: mass defect (problems), binding energy; Nuclear energy: light water nuclear power plant,
breeder reactor. Solar energy conversion: Principle, working and applications of solar cells; recent developments in
solar cell materials. Wind energy; Geothermal energy; Batteries: Types of batteries, Primary battery - dry cell,
Secondary battery - lead acid battery and lithium-ion-battery; Electric vehicles-working principles; Fuel cells: H2-
O2 fuel cell.
UNIT V ELECTRO CHEMISTRY AND CORROSION 9
Electrochemical cells – reversible and irreversible cells – EMF – measurement of emf – Single electrode potential
– Nernst equation (problem) – reference electrodes –Calomel electrode – electrochemical series – significance
Chemical corrosion – Pilling – Bedworth rule – electrochemical corrosion – different types – galvanic corrosion
– differential aeration corrosion – factors influencing corrosion – corrosion control – sacrificial anode and
impressed cathodic current methods.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, the students will be able:
To infer the quality of water from quality parameter data and propose suitable treatment methodologies to treat water.
To identify and apply basic concepts of nanoscience and nanotechnology in designing the synthesis of nanomaterials for
engineering and technology applications.
To apply the knowledge of phase rule and composites for material selection requirements.
To recommend suitable fuels for engineering processes and applications.
To recognize different forms of energy resources and apply them for suitable applications inenergy sectors.
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES
Course Name: CH2104 – ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
Academic Year: 2022-23
Course RBT
S. No. Statement
Outcome Level
Develop innovative methods to produce soft water for industries and
1 C104.1 domestic use by inferring the quality of water. K3
Understand the concept of nanoscience and nanotechnology to
2 C104.2 synthesis the nanomaterial for engineering applications. K2
Perceive the knowledge of different fuels and predict a fuel’s effect on
3 C104.3 engine performance and emissions. K3
Realize the importance of different forms of energy resources and
4 C104.4 apply them to develop various energy devices. K2
The student should be conversant with the principle’s
5 C104.5 Electrochemistry, electrochemical cells, emf and applications of emf K2
measurements. Principles of corrosion control
