Batch-2015

Chandigarh University,Gharuan
Applied Chemistry
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Total Contact Hours:45
Applicable
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which branch: Common to all
(ACT-140)
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branches of Non IT Courses
(ME,CE,AME,PE,CHE,,Aerospace,Mechatronic
s) Batch -2015
Prerequisite: The candidate must have studied Chemistry Subject upto +2 level
Marks
Internal : 40
External: 60
Course Objective
The Course attempts to address the specific topics relevant to various branches of
engineering disciplines (Non IT group), wherein the students can apply this learning in their
respective areas of expertise.
The focus is more on the application of the basic concepts with introduction of some advanced
concepts in the area of chemical sciences relevant to engineering (Non IT group).
Unit Course Outcome: The students will
1. be able to understand the basic problems of Domestic and Industrial water and their
solutions.
2. understand mechanism of various types of corrosions along with different methods of
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protection.
3. have an idea of different types of fuels and their characteristics

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4. be able to classify various types of composite materials and their applications in

different fields
5. have an insight into properties and manufacturing process of cement and refractory
materials
6. be able to understand process of distillation of crude oil and various products obtained
7. have the basic knowledge of different techniques of instrumental analysis and their
applications in different fields
8. understand the principles of electrochemical cells and battery technology,
advancement in batteries

Content of the Syllabus (Non IT)

Unit-I
1. Water and its treatment

[8 H]

Specifications for drinking water (BIS and WHO standards), purification of domestic
water, Types of hardness, unit of hardness, Determination of hardness by EDTA method;
water softening (Internal Treatment) lime soda process (numerical problems), zeolite
process, ion exchange process.
Boiler feed water, Boiler corrosion and caustic embrittlement; priming and Foaming,
Formation of solids (scale & sludge) their causes, disadvantages & prevention.
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2.

Corrosion and its control:

[4

H]

Mechanism of Dry (Chemical) and wet (Electrochemical) corrosion; Types of

electrochemical corrosion (differential aeration corrosion, galvanic corrosion, pitting
corrosion, waterline corrosion), Factors influencing corrosion, Protection from corrosion
(Sacrificial protection, Cathodic protection), Organic coatings.
3. Fuels and Combustion:

[3 H]

Characteristics of a good fuel, Classification of fuels, Calorific Value, Types &

Determination of calorific value using bomb Calorimeter (Numerical Problems), LPG,
CNG, , Producer gas, Water gas, Biodiesel, Gasohol, Diesohol, Analysis of CoalProximate and Ultimate Analysis
Unit-II
4. Composite Materials

[3 H]

Constitution and classification of composites based upon types of matrices and

reinforcement. Hybrid composites, Applications of composite materials.
5. Cement and Refractroies:

[8 H]

Types of Portland cement, BIS specification of cement Raw materials Manufacture,

Reactions in the Kiln, Mixing of Additives ,Introduction to various parameters for testing
of cement ,Brief introduction of acid resistant cement ,waterproof cement ,white cement
Introduction & classification of refractories, Manufacture, properties and uses of (i) Fire
clay bricks, (ii) High alumina Refractroies, (iii) silica bricks, (iv) Graphite refractories.

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Petroleum Engineering:

[4 H]

Characteristics of Crude oil and Natural gas, Classification of crude oil and its physico
chemical properties, Fractional distillation & Products from Crude oil, Petroleum
cracking, Synthetic petrol. Knocking properties of fuel, Octane and Cetane rating.

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Unit-III
7. Instrumental Techniques

[9 H]

Fundamentals of spectroscopy, electromagnetic spectrum, absorption and emission

spectra, atomic and molecular spectroscopy.
Electronic (UV-visible) Spectroscopy Introduction chromophores & Auxochrome
concept, absorption and intensity shifts; Applications of electronic spectroscopy.
Infrared spectroscopy-Introduction, Principle of IR spectroscopy Fundamental
vibrations selection rules and Applications to simple organic molecules (effects of masses
of atoms, Bond strength, Nature of substituent, Hydrogen bonding on IR frequencies).
Theory of Raman spectra, Conditions for Raman spectroscopy, Characteristics of Raman
lines, Applications of Raman spectroscopy
8. Batteries

[6 H]

Faradays Laws & Relationship with Gibbs Free Energy, Characteristics of a battery,
classification of chemical batteries, Primary battery Zinc/Air cell, Secondary batteryNickel metal hybrid and its uses, Lithium Cells/Battery-Li/MnO 2 cell, Lithium ion battery
& its uses, H2-O2 fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell & its uses.
Text Books
1. Jain P C and Jain M: Engineering Chemistry (15 th Edition) 2006 Dhanpat Rai
Publishing Company, New Delhi.
2. Dara S.S. & Umare S.S. A Text Book of Engineering Chemistry(12 th Edition ) 2008
S.Chand Publishing Company, New Delhi
3. Chawla Shashi: A text book of Engineering Chemistry (3 rd Edition) 2010 Dhanpat Rai
Publishing Company, New Delhi.
4. Palanna O G : A text book of Engineering Chemistry(4 th Reprint) 2012 McGraw
Hill, New Delhi
5. Sharma Y. R., A Text book of Elementary Organic Spectroscopy,2006, S.Chand
Publication, New Delhi.
6. Sharma BK, Industrial Chemistry (16 th Edition), 2014, Krishna Prakashan Media (P)
ltd. Merrut.
Reference Materials
1. Atkins P.W: Physical Chemistry, English Language (8th Edition) 1998 Books Society

(ELBS).
2. Puri, Sharma and Pathania: Principles of Physical Chemistry, 2006,W.H. Freeman &
Co.
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3. Banwell,C N & McCash,E.M, Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy, 1994, Tata

McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd. New Delhi.
4. Skoog D. A and Holles F.J, Principles of Instrumental Analysis Hercart Asia PTE
Ltd.Singapore.
Instructions for the paper-setter

Instructions for the Paper-Setter

Please go through these instructions thoroughly and follow the same pattern while setting the
paper as the students have been prepared according to this format.
Maximum Marks = 60

Time: 3 Hrs

Weightage per unit = 20 marks (excluding over attempt weightage)

1. Question Paper will consist of ten questions.
2. Section A of question paper is compulsory, containing five parts each of 2 marks covering the
whole syllabus (short answer type- total 10 marks)
Course code-ACT-102
Department teaching
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Program outcome
Mapping of course
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outcome

APPLIED CHEMISTRY (Non IT)

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An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, and engineering.

An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such
as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and
sustainability.
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
An ability to identify, formulates, and solves engineering problems.
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
An ability to communication effectively.
The board education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic,
environmental, and societal context.
Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
Knowledge of contemporary issues.
An ability to use the techniques skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practices

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