Visvesvaraya Technological University, Karnataka, Computer Engineering Semester 1, Engineering Chemistry Syllabus

ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY

Credits : 04

MODULE – I

Electrochemistry and Energy storage systems
Use of free energy in chemical equilibria: Thermodynamic functions: Definitions of free energy and entropy. Cell potential, derivation of Nernst equation for single electrode potential, numerical problems on E, E0, and Ecell.

Electrochemical energy systems: Reference electrodes: Introduction, construction, working and applications of Calomel electrode. Ion-selective electrode – Definition, construction and principle of Glass electrode and determination of pH using glass electrode. Electrolyte concentration cells,
Numerical problems.
Energy storage systems: introduction, classification – primary, secondary and reserve batteries. Construction, working and applications of Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries.

(RBT Levels: L3)

MODULE – II

Corrosion and Metal finishing
Corrosion: Introduction, Electrochemical theory of corrosion, Factors affecting the rate of corrosion: ratio to anodic to cathodic areas, nature of corrosion product, nature of medium – pH, conductivity and temperature, Types of corrosion –Differential metal and differential aeration – pitting and water line. Corrosion control: Anodizing – Anodizing of aluminum, Cathodic protection – sacrificial anode and impressed current methods, Metal coatings – Galvanization.
Metal finishing:
Introduction, Technological importance. Electroplating: Introduction, principles governing electroplating – Polarization, decomposition potential and overvoltage.
Electroplating of chromium (hard and decorative). Electroless plating: Introduction, electroless plating of nickel & copper distinction between electroplating and electroless plating processes.

(RBT Levels: L1, L2 )

MODULE –III

Energy Systems
Chemical Fuels: Introduction, classification, definition of CV, LCV and HCV, determination calorific value of solid/liquid fuel using bomb calorimeter, numerical problems. Knocking of petrol engine – Definition, mechanism, ill effects and prevention.
Power alcohol, unleaded petrol and biodiesel.
Fuel Cells: Introduction, differences between conventional cell and fuel cell limitations & advantages. Construction, working & applications of methanol- oxygen fuel cell with electrolyte, and solid oxide fuel cell(SOFCs)
Solar Energy: Photovoltaic cells – Introduction construction and working of a typical PV cell, Preparation of solar grade silicon by Union Carbide Process/Method. Advantages & disadvantages of PV cells.

MODULE – IV

Environmental Pollution and Water Chemistry
Environmental Pollution: Air pollutants: Sources, effects and control of primary air pollutants: Carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen and Sulphur, hydrocarbons, Particulate matter, Carbon monoxide, Mercury and Lead. Secondary air pollutant: Ozone, Ozone depletion
Waste Management: Solid waste, e-waste & biomedical waste: Sources,characteristics & disposal methods (Scientific land filling, composting, recycling and reuse)
Water Chemistry: Introduction, sources and impurities of water; boiler feed water, boiler troubles with disadvantages scale and sludge formation, boiler corrosion (due to dissolved and ). Sources of water pollution, Sewage, Definitions of Biological oxygen demand (BOD) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), numerical problems on COD.
Chemical analysis of water: Sulphates (gravimetry) and Fluorides tertiary methods.
Softening of water by ion exchange process. Desalination of sea water by reverse osmosis

(RBT Levels: L3)

MODULE - V

Instrumental methods of analysis and Nanomaterials
Instrumental methods of analysis: Theory, Instrumentation and applications of Colorimetry, flame Photometry, Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, Potentiometry, Conductometry (Strong acid with a strong base, weak acid with a strong base, mixture of strong acid and a weak acid with a strong base)
Nanomaterials: Introduction, size dependent properties (Surface area, electrical, optical, catalytic and thermal properties). Synthesis by Sol-gel, Carbon nanotubes and graphenes – properties and applications.

(RBT Levels: L1, L2 )

Textbooks:
1. P.C. Jain & Monica Jain. “Engineering Chemistry”, Dhanpat Rai Publications, New Delhi (2015- Edition).
2. S.S. Dara, A textbook of Engineering Chemistry, 10 th edition, S Chand & Co., Ltd., New Delhi, 2014.
3. Physical Chemistry, by P.W. Atkins, Oxford Publications (Eighth edition-2006).
Reference books:
1. O.G Palanna, “Engineering Chemistry”, Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, Fourth Reprint (2015 - Edition).
2. R.V.Gadag & A.Nityananda Shetty., “Engineering Chemistry”, I K International Publishing House
3. “Wiley Engineering Chemistry”, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, Second Edition – 2013.
4. B. Jaiprakash, R.Venugopal, Sivakumaraiah and Pushpa Iyengar, Chemistry for engineering Students, Subhash Publications, Bengaluru, (2015 - Edition).