M. S.

Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

Private University Established in Karnataka State by Act No. 15 of 2013

Faculty of Science & Humanities

Department Chemistry
Programme Bachelor of CS / CE Branches Batch 2016
Semester 1
Course Code BSC105A Course Title Engineering Chemistry
Course Leader Dr. T. Niranjana Prabhu, Dr. Sheetal R Batakurki, Dr. Y.C. Sunil Kumar, Dr. Jyotsna
Kumar, Dr. Rahul Pal, Dr. Jineesh A.G.

Assignment No 1
Name of Student Register No

Max Marks
Sections

Examiner

Examiner
Second
Marking Scheme

Marks

Marks
First
Compare and contrast the mentioned corrosion
A1 7
Part-A

control methods
A2 Statement and justification 3
Part-A Max Marks 10
B1.1 Identification of problems associated with the STPs 2
Part B 1

B1.2 Suggestion and description of two methods 6

B1.3 Advantages/Limitations 2
Part-B 1 Max Marks 10
Interpretation of the role of any three chemicals
B2.1 listed for the chemical treatment of boiler feed 6
Part B 2

water
Justification of the continuous monitoring required
B2.2 4
while using any two of these chemicals
Part-B 2 Max Marks 10
Identification of type of reaction involved in rocket
B3.1 1
launching
Interpretation of the chemistry behind the
Part B 3

B3.2 6
formation of smoky exhaust
Assessment of the environmental impact of
B3.3 3
ammonium perchlorate
Part-B 3 Max Marks 10
Proposing the possible cells from the given
2
electrode and electrolyte combinations
Part B 4

B4 Illustration of electrode reactions with potential

4
values of the cell proposed
Assessment and justification 4
Part-B 4 Max Marks 10
Total Assignment Marks 50

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Subject Marks Tabulation

Component- CET B First Second
Remarks Remarks
Assignment Examiner Examiner
A

B.1

B.2

B.3

B.4

Marks (Max 50 )

Marks (out of 25 )

Signature of First Examiner Signature of Second Examiner

Please note:
1. Documental evidence for all the components/parts of the assessment such as the reports,
photographs, laboratory exam / tool tests are required to be attached to the assignment report
in a proper order.
2. The First Examiner is required to mark the comments in RED ink and the Second Examiners
comments should be in GREEN ink.
3. The marks for all the questions of the assignment have to be written only in the Component
CET B: Assignment table.
4. If the variation between the marks awarded by the first examiner and the second examiner lies
within +/- 3 marks, then the marks allotted by the first examiner is considered to be final. If the
variation is more than +/- 3 marks then both the examiners should resolve the issue in
consultation with the Chairman BoE.

Assignment - 1
Instructions to students:
1. The assignment consists of 5 questions: Part A 1 Question, Part B- 4 Questions.
2. Maximum marks is 50.
3. The assignment has to be neatly word processed as per the prescribed format.
4. The maximum number of pages should be restricted to 20.
5. Restrict your report for Part-A to 3 pages only.
6. Restrict your report for Part-B to a maximum of 17 pages.
7. The printed assignment must be submitted to the subject leader.
8. Submission Date: 12th October, 2016
9. Submission after the due date is not permitted.
10. IMPORTANT: It is essential that all the sources used in preparation of the assignment must be
suitably referenced in the text.
11. Marks will be awarded only to the sections and subsections clearly indicated as per the
problem statement/exercise/question

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PART A

Figure 1. Corroded and coated tank used in fuel storage

In one of the old fuel station the metallic body of the fuel storage was found corroded. This gave
an idea for a manufacturer to incorporate the corrosion prevention method during manufacturing
stage. The manufacturer had an option to adopt one of the method among polymer coating and
powder coating of metal oxides or ceramic powders.
Debate on the statement Polymer coating is superior corrosion control method over Powder
coating of metal oxides or ceramic powders
Your debate should emphasise on:
1. Compare and contrast the above corrosion control methods with their advantages and
disadvantages
2. State and justify your opinion
(7+3)
PART B

B1 In one of the recent report by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), New Delhi, surrounding
cities to river Yamuna generate about 4200 Million Liters per Day (MLD) of sewage water.
However about 1952 MLD is being treated and the rest is being discharged into river Yamuna
directly. In this region there are about 40 Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) and out of which 31
are unable to treat sewage as per the water quality criteria of CPCB mainly for the parameters
such as total suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demand and chemical oxygen demand.

1.1 Identify the problems associated with these STPs for being unable to treat the sewage water
1.2 Suggest and describe any two methods to reduce chemical oxygen demand level that can
be adopted to improve the efficiency of these STPs
1.3 Indicate the advantages/limitations of the methods you have described

(2+6+2)
B2 Indian energy requirement is majorly met by thermal power. Boilers used to produce steam are
integral components of thermal power plants. There are many instances of boiler failures due
to hydrogen, fatigue, pitting, phosphate gouging, stress corrosion cracking, caustic gouging, etc.
(Fig 2). However chemical treatment of boiler feed water is adopted to reduce failure of
industrial boilers. The chemicals used include various phosphates, caustic soda, ammonia,
amines, oxygen scavengers, etc.

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Figure 2: Boiler after explosion

Based on the information given above answer the following:

2.1 Interpret the role of any three chemicals listed for the chemical treatment of boiler feed
water
2.2 Justify the continuous monitoring required while using any two of these chemicals
(6+4)
B3 Indian Space Research Organization launched GSLV- Mark III in 2007. Half of its weight
constituted of a solid oxidizer (Fig. 2). We can see a large amount of smoky exhaust from the
launching vehicle. The smoke consists of a mixture of water vapor and aluminum oxide.

Fig 2: Launching of GSLV- Mark III

3.1 Identify the type of reaction involved in the burning of rocket fuel
3.2 Interpret the chemistry behind the formation of smoky exhaust
3.3 Assess the environmental impact of the solid oxidizer used
(1+6+3)
B4 Following reaction can be used to generate an electric current in a voltaic cell.
Zn(s) + CuSO4(aq) Cu(s) + ZnSO4(aq)
List of some electrode materials and electrolytes are given below:
Mn (solid), Pb (solid), Cu (solid), Ag (solid), Pb(NO3)2 (aqueous), Mn(NO3)2 (aqueous), AgNO3
(aqueous), CuSO4 (aqueous);
4.1 From the available literature of electrochemical series, illustrate electrode reactions for
all possible combinations
4.2 Propose four best possible cells to generate higher potential from the given electrode and
electrolyte combinations with decreasing order of cell potential, considering the
concentration of the electrolytes to be 1 M
4.3 Justify the combination of anode, cathode and electrolyte that has generated high voltage
(3+4+3)
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