Sessional : 50 Marks

Exam : 100 Marks

Section A

Phase Rule & Catalysis : Terminology, One component system ( H2O system and CO2 – system ), two components system, Simple eutectic system ( Pb – Ag ), system with congruent melting point ( Zn – Mg ), system with incongruent melting point ( Na2SO4 –H2O ),Cooling curves.

Catalysis : Homogeneous, heterogeneous, and enzymatic. Concepts of promotors, inhibitors, and poisioners.

Section B

Water & its treatment : Part – I Sources of water, impurities in water, hardness of water and its determination ,(EDTA method )units of hardness, alkalinity of water and its determination, Related numerical problems, scale and sludge formation ( composition properties and methods of prevention ) Boiler corrosion & caustic embrittlement.

Water and its treatment : Part – II Treatment of water for domestic use, coagulation, sedimentation, filtration and disinfection. water softening : Lime-Soda treatment, Zeolite, Ion – exchange process, mixed bed demineralization, Desalination ( Reverse Osmosis , electro dialysis) & related numericals.

Section C

Corrosion and its prevention: Mechanism of Dry and wet corrosion (rusting of iron), types of corrosion, galvanic corrosion, differential aeration corrosion, stress corrosion. Factors affecting corrosion, preventive measures ( proper design, Cathodic and Anodic protection, Electroplating , tinning, galvanization.), Soil Corrosion, Microbiological Corrosion.

Lubrication and Lubricants: Introduction, mechanism of lubrication, classification of lubricants, ( Liquid, Grease ( semi – solid ) and solid ( MoS2, Graphite ). Additives for lubricants. Properties of lubricants ( Flash & Fire point, Saponification number, Iodine value, Acid value , Viscosity and Viscosity index Aniline point, Cloud point and pour point ) Numerical problems based of viscosity Index. Biodegradable lubricants.

Section D

Polymers and polymerization : Introduction & Classification of polymers mechanism of polymerization (Addition, condensation and co- ordination) effect of structure on properties of polymers, Bio polymerization, Bio degradable polymerization, preparation properties and technical application of thermo – plastics ( PVC, PVA, Teflon )& thermosets( PF,UF ), Natural elastomers and synthetic rubber ( SBR,GR –N ) . Silicones , Introduction to polymeric composites.

Instrumental Methods of Analysis : Principle and application of Thermal methods of Analysis. (TGA, DTA, DSC), Basic concepts of spectroscopy, Lambert and Beers law, Absorption and Emission spectroscopy Different spectroscopic Techniques ( UV- Visible and IR spectroscopy ) elementary discussion on Flame photometry.

Text Book

1. Engineering Chemistry , P.C. Jain Monica Jain ( Dhanpat Rai & Co )

2. Chemistry in Engineering & Tech , Vol. I & II , Kuriacose ( TMH)

Refference Bnbooks:

1. Instrumental methods of Chemical analysis, MERITT & WILLARD

( EAST – WEST press)

2. Physical Chemistry , P.W Atkin ( ELBS, OXFORD Press)

Note: Examiner will set 9 questions in total, with two questions from each section and one question covering all sections which will be Q.1. This Q.1 is compulsory and of short answer type. Each question carries equal mark (20 marks). Students have to attempt 5 questions in total.