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Thermodynamics and Energy Balance
Introduction, Terminology of thermodynamics, Zeroth law;
First law of thermodynamics- Heat and work, Enthalpy,
Standard Enthalpies, Bond Enthalpy; The Second Law of
Thermodynamics- Entropy the Carnot Cycle; The Third Law
of Thermodynamics- Entropy and Temperature-Gibbs Free
Energy, Standard Gibbs Free Energies and Chemical
Equilibrium.
Electrochemical Energy Systems
Introduction, Single Electrode Potential-origin and
terminology; Derivation of Nernst Equation and its
applications; Standard Electrode Potential; Measurement of
Single Electrode Potential and its applications- Definition,
construction of a galvanic cell; Classification of galvanic
cells-primary, secondary and concentration cells; EMF of a
cell-Definition, notation and conventions; Types of electrodes;
Reference electrodes- calomel electrode and Ag / AgCl
electrode.
Battery Technology: A New Era Emerging:
Batteries-Basic concepts, battery characteristics,
Classification of batteries-primary, secondary and reserve
batteries; Classical batteries-construction, working and
applications of Nickel-metal hydride, lithium-MnO2 and Li
ion batteries.
Self-Study Components: Concentration Cells- construction and working;
Determination of pH using Glass Electrode; Ion Selective Electrode-
Principle, construction and applications.
Module 1
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Science of Corrosion and Electrolysis
Corrosion: Introduction, electrochemical theory of corrosion,
galvanic series. Factors affecting the rate of corrosion: ratio
of anodic to cathodic areas, nature of metal, nature of
corrosion product, nature of medium – pH, conductivity, and
temperature.
Types of corrosion- Differential metal, differential aeration (Pitting and water line) and stress. Corrosion control:
Inorganic coatings- Anodizing of Al and phosphating; Metal
Coatings-Galvanization and Tinning. Cathodic protection
(sacrificial anodic and impressed current methods).
Metal Finishing: Introduction, Technological importance.
Electroplating: Introduction, principles governing
Polarization, decomposition potential and overvoltage. Factors
influencing the nature of electro deposit-current density,
concentration of metal ion and electrolyte; pH, temperature
and throwing power of plating bath; additives- brighteners,
levellers, structure modifiers and wetting agents.
Electroplating of Nickel (Watt’s Bath) and Chromium
(decorative and hard).
Self-Study Components: Electroless plating: Introduction, distinction
between electroplating and electro less plating, electro less plating of
copper and manufacture of double-sided Printed Circuit Board with
copper.
Module 2
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Energy Sources
Chemical Fuels: Introduction, classification, calorific value-
gross and net calorific values, determination of calorific value
of fuel using bomb calorimeter, numerical problems.
Cracking: Introduction, fluidized catalytic cracking, synthesis
of petrol by Fishcher-Tropsch process, reformation of petrol,
octane and cetane numbers. Gasoline and diesel knocking and
their mechanism, anti-knocking agents, power alcohol and
biodiesel.
Solar Energy: Introduction, utilization and conversion,
photovoltaic cells (PV)- construction and working.
Design of PV cells: modules, panels and arrays. Advantages and
disadvantages of PV cells.
Self-Study Components: Production of solar grade silicon: Union
carbide process, purification of silicon (zone refining), doping of silicon
diffusion technique (n- and p-types). Construction and working of energy
storage supercapacitors.
Module 3
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Water Technology
Introduction, Boilers and Boiler Troubles, Determination of
hardness, DO, BOD and COD, Determination of acidity,
chlorides and alkalinity. Sewage treatment: Primary,
secondary (activated sludge method) and tertiary methods.
Softening of water by ion- exchange process. Desalination of
sea water by reverse osmosis and electro dialysis (ion
selective)
Silicate Technology
Introduction, Cement nomenclature, manufacture of Portland
cement, setting of cement, Analysis of Cement, Plaster of
Paris/Gypsum Plaster.
Refractories: Characteristics of Good Refractory Materials,
Classification of refractories, Properties of Refractories,
Manufacture of High-Alumina Bricks, Magnesite Bricks and
Zirconia Bricks.
Self-Study Components: Public Health Significance of heavy metal ions,
fluoride, nitrate and detergents
Module 4
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Functional Materials for Engineers
Polymers: Introduction, Classification of Polymers,
Functionality, Mechanism of Polymerisation, Polymerisation
Techniques, Molecular Weight of Polymers. Plastics,
Individual Polymers, Rubbers (Elastomers), Fibres, Speciality
Polymers, Properties of Polymers, Degradation of Polymer
and Polymer Composites.
Nanomaterials
Introduction, Nanotechnology in the Twenty-First Century,
Classification of Nanomaterials, Synthesis of Nanomaterials
by Top-down and Bottom-up approaches, Properties of
nanomaterials (Surface area, Magnetic, Optical, Electrical,
catalytic and thermal).
Self-Study Components: Carbon nanotubes and Graphene and their
applications.
Module 5
