Mechanical Engineering Stream (Chemistry group)
Course Title: Applied Chemistry for MES
Course Code: 22CHEM12/22 CIE Marks 50
Course Type Integrated SEE Marks 50
(Theory/Practical/Integrated) Total Marks 100
Teaching Hours/Week (L:T:P: S)** 2:2:2:0 Exam Hours 03+02
Total Hours of Pedagogy 40 hours Theory + 10-12 Lab slots Credits 04
Course objectives
To enable students to acquire knowledge on principles of chemistry for engineering
applications.
To develop an intuitive understanding of chemistry by emphasizing the related branches
of engineering.
To provide students with a solid foundation in analytical reasoning required to solve
societal problems.
Teaching-Learning Process
These are sample Strategies, which teacher can use to accelerate the attainment of the various
course outcomes and make Teaching –Learning more effective
Tutorial & remedial classes for needy students of small batches (not regular T/R)
Demonstration of concepts either by building models or by industry visit
Experiments in laboratories using non- conventional methods
Use of ICT – Online videos, online courses
Use of Google classroom for assignments/Notes
Conducting Make up class / Bridge courses for needy students
Publication of paper in conference or journal on Teaching & Learning Process
Module-1: Energy; Source, Conversion and storage (8 hr)
Fuels: Introduction, calorific value, determination calorific value using bomb calorimeter,
numerical problems.
Green fuels: Introduction, power alcohol, synthesis and applications of biodiesel.
High energy fuels: Production (water electrolysis), advantages and storage of hydrogen.
Energy devices: Introduction, construction, working, and applications of Photovoltaic cells, Li-
ion battery and methanol-oxygen fuel cell.
Self-learning: Plastic recycling to fuels and its monomers or other useful products.
Module-2: Corrosion science and engineering (8 hr)
Introduction, electrochemical theory of corrosion, types of corrosion-differential metal,
differential aeration (waterline and pitting), stress corrosion (caustic embrittlement). Corrosion
control: Metal coating-galvanization, surface conversion coating-anodization and cathodic
protection-sacrificial anode method. Corrosion testing by weight loss method. Corrosion
penetration rate (CPR)-numerical problems.
Metal finishing: Introduction, technological importance, electroplating of chromium (hard and
decorative). Electroless plating: Introduction, electroless plating of nickel.
Self-learning: Factors affecting the rate of corrosion, Factors influencing the nature of quality
electrodeposit (Current density, concentration of metal ion, pH, and temperature).
Module-3: Macromolecules for engineering applications (8 hr)
Polymers: Introduction, methods of polymerization, molecular weight, number average, weight
average, numerical problems, synthesis, properties and industrial applications of Chlorinated
polyvinylchloride (CPVC) and polystyrene.
Fibers: Introduction, synthesis, properties and industrial applications of Kevlar and Polyester.
Plastics: Introduction, synthesis, properties and industrial applications of poly(methyl
methacrylate) (PMMA) and Teflon.
Composites: Introduction, properties and industrial applications of carbon based reinforced
materials and metal matrix polymer composites.
Lubricants: Introduction, classification, properties and application of lubricants.
Self-learning: Biodegradable polymer: Introduction, synthesis, properties and application of
* NOTE: Wherever the contact hours is not sufficient, tutorial hour can be converted to theory hours
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poly lactic acid (PLA).
Module-4: Phase rule and Analytical techniques (8 hr)
Phase rule: Introduction, Definition of terms: phase, components, degree of freedom, phase
rule equation. Phase diagram: Two component-lead-silver system.
Analytical techniques: Introduction, principle, instrumentation of potentiometric sensors; its
application in the estimation of iron, Optical sensors (colorimetric); its application in the
estimation of the copper, pH-sensor (Glass electrode); its application in the determination of pH
of beverages.
Self-learning: Determination of viscosity of biofuel and its correlation with temperature.
Module-5: Materials for mechanical applications (8 hr)
Alloys: Introduction, classification, composition, properties and application of Stainless Steel,
Solders, Brass and Alnico.
Ceramics: Introduction, classification based on chemical composition, properties and
applications of perovskites (CaTiO3).
Nanochemistry: Introduction, size dependent properties of nanomaterial (surface area,
electrical, optical and thermal), synthesis of nanoparticles by sol-gel, and co-precipitation
method. Nanomaterials: Introduction, properties and engineering applications of carbon
nanotubes and graphene.
Self-learning: Abrasives: Introduction, classification, properties and application of silicon
carbide (carborandum).
PRACTICAL MODULE
A – Demonstration (any two) offline/virtual:
A1. Synthesis of polymer
A2. Preparation of urea formaldehyde resin
A3. Synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles
A4. Determination of acid value of biofuel
B – Exercise (compulsorily any 3 to be conducted):
B1. Conductometric estimation of acid mixture
B2. Potentiometric estimation of FAS using K2Cr2O7
B3. Determination of pKa of vinegar using pH sensor (Glass electrode)
B4. Determination of rate of corrosion of mild steel by weight loss method
C – Structured Enquiry (compulsorily any 3 to be conducted):
C1. Estimation of Copper present in electroplating effluent by optical sensor (colorimetry)
C2. Determination of Viscosity coefficient of lubricant (Ostwald’s viscometer)
C3. Estimation of iron in TMT bar by diphenyl amine method
C4. Estimation of Sodium present in soil/effluent sample using flame photometry
D – Open Ended Experiments (any two):
D1. Estimation of percentage of iron in steel
D2. Electroplating of desired metal on substrate
D3. Synthesis of biodiesel
D4. Synthesis of graphene oxide nano particle
Course outcome (Course Skill Set)
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
CO1 Identify the terms and processes involved in scientific and engineering applications
CO2 Explain the phenomena of chemistry to describe the methods of engineering processes
CO3 Solve for the problems in chemistry that are pertinent in engineering applications
CO4 Apply the basic concepts of chemistry to explain the chemical properties and processes
CO5 Analyze properties and processes associated with chemical substances in multidisciplinary
situations
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Assessment Details (both CIE and SEE)
The weightage of Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) is 50% and for Semester End Exam
(SEE) is 50%. The minimum passing mark for the CIE is 40% of the maximum marks (20 marks
out of 50). The minimum passing mark for the SEE is 35% of the maximum marks (18 marks out
of 50). A student shall be deemed to have satisfied the academic requirements and earned the
credits allotted to each subject/ course if the student secures not less than 35% (18 Marks out
of 50) in the semester-end examination(SEE), and a minimum of 40% (40 marks out of 100) in
the sum total of the CIE (Continuous Internal Evaluation) and SEE (Semester End Examination)
taken together.
Continuous Internal Evaluation(CIE):
Two Unit Tests each of 20 Marks (duration 01 hour)
First test after the completion of 30-40 % of the syllabus
Second test after completion of 80-90% of the syllabus
One Improvement test before the closing of the academic term may be conducted if necessary.
However best two tests out of three shall be taken into consideration.
Two assignments each of 10 Marks
The teacher has to plan the assignments and get them completed by the students well before the
closing of the term so that marks entry in the examination portal shall be done in time.
Formative (Successive) Assessments include Assignments/Quizzes/Seminars/ Course
projects/Field surveys/ Case studies/ Hands-on practice (experiments)/Group Discussions/
others. . The Teachers shall choose the types of assignments depending on the requirement of
the course and plan to attain the Cos and POs. (to have a less stressed CIE, the portion of the
syllabus should not be common /repeated for any of the methods of the CIE. Each method of
CIE should have a different syllabus portion of the course). CIE methods /test question paper is
designed to attain the different levels of Bloom’s taxonomy as per the outcome defined for the
course.
The sum of two tests, two assignments, will be out of 60 marks and will be scaled down to
30 marks
CIE for the practical component of the Integrated Course
On completion of every experiment/program in the laboratory, the students shall be
evaluated and marks shall be awarded on the same day. The15 marks are for conducting
the experiment and preparation of the laboratory record, the other 05 marks shall be for
the test conducted at the end of the semester.
The CIE marks awarded in the case of the Practical component shall be based on the
continuous evaluation of the laboratory report. Each experiment report can be evaluated
for 10 marks. Marks of all experiments’ write-ups are added and scaled down to 15
marks.
The laboratory test (duration 02/03 hours) at the end of the 14th /15th week of the
semester /after completion of all the experiments (whichever is early) shall be conducted
for 50 marks and scaled down to 05 marks.
Scaled-down marks of write-up evaluations and tests added will be CIE marks for the
laboratory component of IC for 20 marks.
Semester End Examination(SEE):
SEE will have two component Theory Examination and Practical Examination
Theory Examination;
Theory SEE will be conducted by University as per the scheduled timetable, with common
question papers for the subject (duration 03 hours)
The question paper shall be set for 100 marks. The medium of the question paper shall be
English). The duration of SEE is 03 hours.
The question paper will have 10 questions. Two questions per module. Each question is set for
20 marks. The students have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each
module. The student has to answer for 100 marks and marks scored out of 100 shall be
proportionally reduced to 30 marks.
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There will be 2 questions from each module. Each of the two questions under a module
(with a maximum of 3 sub-questions), should have a mix of topics under that module.
Practical Examination;
SEE marks for the practical course is 100 Marks.
SEE shall be conducted jointly by the two examiners of the same institute, examiners are
appointed by the University
All laboratory experiments are to be included for practical examination.
(Rubrics) Breakup of marks and the instructions printed on the cover page of the answer
script to be strictly adhered to by the examiners. OR based on the course requirement
evaluation rubrics shall be decided jointly by examiners.
Students can pick one question (experiment) from the questions lot prepared by the internal
/external examiners jointly.
Evaluation of test write-up/ conduction procedure and result/viva will be conducted jointly by
examiners.
General rubrics suggested for SEE are mentioned here, writeup-20%, Conduction procedure
and result in -60%, Viva-voce 20% of maximum marks. SEE for practical shall be evaluated for
100 marks and scored marks shall be scaled down to 20 marks (however, based on course
type, rubrics shall be decided by the examiners)
Change of experiment is allowed only once and 15% Marks allotted to the procedure part to be
made zero.
The duration of SEE is 02 or 03 hours
Note:
1. Students have to appear in both theory and practical components of CIE and SEE and
score a minimum of 40% of the maximum marks of CIE and a minimum of 35% of the
maximum marks of SEE. And average of minimum 40% of out of 100 marks to pass the
course.
2. Passing is CIE is compulsory to become eligible to appear for SEE
3. In SEE passing both theory and practical examinations is compulsory.
4. If a student fails in any one of the components (Theory/Practical) then he/she has to
reappear in next semester for both the components i.e theory and practical and pass
the both the components.
Suggested Learning Resources:
Books (Title of the Book/Name of the author/Name of the publisher/Edition and Year)
1. Engineering Chemistry, Edited by Dr. Mahesh B and Dr. Roopashree B, Sunstar Publisher (2022)
Bengaluru, ISBN 978-93-85155-70-3
2. High Performance Metallic Materials for Cost Sensitive Applications, F. H. Froes, et al. 2010
3. Instrumental Methods of Analysis, Dr. K. R. Mahadik and Dr. L. Sathiyanarayanan.
4. Polymer Science, V R Gowariker, 3rd Edition
5. Engineering Chemistry, P C Jain & Monica Jain, Dhanpat Rai Publication, 2015-16th Edition.
6. Nanostructured materials and nanotechnology, Hari Singh, Nalwa, academic press 2002- 1st Edition.
7. Wiley Engineering Chemistry, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, 2013- 2nd Edition.
8. Polymer chemistry, by Anil Kumar P V
9. Nanotechnology Principles and Practices, Sulabha K Kulkarni, Capital Publishing Company, 2014-3rd Edition.
10. Principles of nanotechnology, Phanikumar, Scitech publications, 2010-2nd Edition.
11. A Text book of Engineering Chemistry, SS Dara & Dr. SS Umare, S Chand & Company Ltd., 12 th Edition,
2011.
12. A Text Book of Engineering Chemistry, R.V. Gadag and Nitthyananda Shetty, I.K. International Publishing
house. 2nd Edition, 2016.
13. Chemistry for Engineering Students, B. S. Jai Prakash, R. Venugopal, Sivakumaraiah & Pushpa Iyengar.,
Subash Publications, Bangalore.5th Edition, 2014
14. Text Book of Polymer Science, F.W. Billmeyer, John Wiley & Sons, 4 th Edition, 1999.
15. Corrosion Engineering, M.G. Fontana, N.D. Greene, McGraw Hill Publications, New York, 3 rd Edition, 1996.
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16. A text book of Engineering chemistry, Shashi chawla, Dhanpat Rai & Co, 2016.
17. Chemistry of Engineering materials, Malini S, K S Anantha Raju, CBS publishers Pvt Ltd.,
18. Nanotechnology A Chemical Approach to Nanomaterials, G.A. Ozin & A.C. Arsenault, RSC Publishing, 2005.
Web links and Video Lectures (e-Resources):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faESCxAWR9k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBqXMWaxZYM&list=PLyhmwFtznRhuz8L1bb3X-9IbHrDMjHWWh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5Hml6KN4TI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9GHBdyYcyo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xWBPZnEJk8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRAo-M8xBHM.
Activity Based Learning (Suggested Activities in Class)/ Practical Based learning
https://www.vlab.co.in/broad-area-chemical-sciences
https://demonstrations.wolfram.com/topics.php
https://interestingengineering.com/science
COs and POs Mapping (Individual teacher has to fill up)
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CO3 3 1 1 1
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