Syllabi of IInd yr B.

Tech (Petrochemical Engineering) effective from session 2017- 2018

Department of Petroleum Studies
Course Title Basic Principles of Chemical Engineering
Course Number: PKC2010 / CH2010
Credits: 04
Course Category: DC
Pre-requisite(s): NIL
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 03-1-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 3
Syllabus
Unit 1. Units and dimensions, Process Variables, Application of thermodynamics and chemical principles in estimation of
physical properties of single and multi-phase system, Stoichiometry
Unit 2. Material Balance on single and multiple unit processes, Recycle, bypass and purge,
Balance on reactive systems.
Unit 3. Fundamentals of Energy balance, Introduction, Mechanical energy balance, Balance
on reactive and non-reactive processes
Unit 4. Combined material and energy balance: Psychometric, Material and energy balance
on transient processes, industrial applications, Material and energy balance on process
flow sheet.
Text Book(s)/ Reference Book(s)
Himmelblau, D.M., Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering, 6/e, Prentice
Hall of India, New Delhi, 1996.
Hougen, O. A., K. M. Watson and R. A. Regatz, Chemical Process Principles Part-I, 2/e, CBS
Publishers, 1995.
Bhatt, B.I. and S.M. Vohra, Stoichiometry, 4/e Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2004
Narayanan, K.V. and B. Lakshmikutty Stoichiometry and Process Calculations, Prentice hall
of India, 2006.
Sharifa Begum. Process Calculations. Prentice hall of India.

Course Title Chemistry of Hydrocarbons

Course Number: PKC2030
Credits: 04
Course Category: DC
Pre-requisite(s): NIL
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 03-01-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 3
Syllabus
Unit 1. Origin and formation of Petroleum, Reserves and deposits, Indian Petroleum Industry, Composition of crude Oils,
ultimate and chemical composition , non-hydrocarbons in petroleum, Asphltenes and Resins, classification of
petroleum, evaluation of crude oil, Bench mark crudes.
Unit 2. Characterization of crude oils : TBP and ASTM distillation, Classification by chemical composition, Correlation Index,
Density, API gravity, Viscosity, UOP characterization factor, etc. Physical & Thermal properties of petroleum,
ASTM, TBP, EFV distillation curves.
Unit 3. Distillation: Pretreatment, Electric desalting, atmospheric and vacuum distillation, petroleum products and their
quality control tests.
Unit 4. Value addition of petrochemicals fro m feedstock to consumer end products, chemical reactions of hydrocarbons like
Decomposition (Thermal & Catalytic), Halogenations, Isomerization, Hydrogenation, Alkylation, Nitration,
Sulfonation, etc. with chemistry and reaction mechanism.
Text Book(s)/ Reference Book(s)
Rao, B.K.B., “Modern Petroleum Refining Processes”, Oxford & IBH Co. Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi, 4/e, 2002,
Prasad, R., “Petroleum Refining Technology”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2000
Speight, J.C.; “The Chemistry and Technology of Petroleum”, Marcel Dekker, New York,
3/e1999.
Lucas, A.G. (ed.), “Modern Petroleum Technology”, Vol. 2, Downstream, John Wiley & Sons
Limited, New York, 6/e, 2000
Simanzhenkov, V. and Idem, R., “Crude oil Chemistry”, Marcel Dekker Inc., New York, 2003.
Hobson, G.D., “Modern Petroleum Technology” Vol I & II, John Wiley & Sons, New York,
5/e, 1984.
Rao, B.K.B., “Petrochemicals”, Khanna pubs. New Delhi.
Sukumar Maiti , Introduction to petrochemicals , Oxford and IBH pubs co. New Delhi.
 Course Title Fluid Mechanics
Course Number: PKC2050 / CHC2030
Credits: 04
Course Category: DC
Pre-requisite(s): NIL
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 3-1-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 3
Syllabus
Unit 1. Continuum concept of matter, Classification of matter based on deformation. The two axioms of Rheology, Fluid and
its properties, Newton’s law of viscosity, Classification of fluids. Fluid statics: Hydrostatic law, hydrostatic force
and buoyancy on submerged on submerged bodies, piezometric head manometer.
Unit 2. Study of fluid motion: Velocity field streamlines, path lines and Streakline. Eulerian and Lagrangin approaches to the
study of fluid motion, Bernoulli’s Theorem, Continuity equation Navier-Stokes equation, Concept of stream
function irrotational flow, potential flow, Laminar and turbulent flow, boundary layer concept, Drag and boundary
layer separation.
Unit 3. Dimensional analysis and Similitude: dimensional analysis, dimensionless groups and their physical significance, Buckingham’s
pitheorem, Rayleigh’s method, Similitude study, principle of geometric, kinematics, dynamics and similarity.
Unit 4. Fluid Flow Operations: pipes and tubes, size specification and selection, valves and fitting energy loss factor,
equivalent length, estimation of frictional losses in piping systems. Flow meters: Variable head and variable
area meters, weir and Notches: Pumps compressor, fans blowers.
Text Book(s)/ Reference Book(s)
Shames, Irving H., Mechanics of Fluid, McGraw Hill.
White, Frank M., Fluid Mechanics, McGraw Hill
Denn M., Process Fluid Mechanics, Prentice Hall. 1998
Darby R., Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics, 2nd Ed., Dekker Inc. 2001
Nevers, N.D., Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers, 3rd Ed., McGaw Hill Higher Education. 2005
Holland F.A., Fluid Flow for Chemical Engineers, Chemical Publishing Co. Inc., New York.
Schlichting, H., Boundary – Layer Theory, 7th Ed., McGraw-Hill, 1979.
Bird, R.B., W.E. Strewart & E.N. Lightfood, Transport Phenomena, Wiley, 1960.
Douglas, J.F., Gasiorek, J.M., Swaffield, J., Fluid Mechanics, 4th Ed., Prentice Hall, 2001
Fox, R.W., McDonald, A.T., Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, 5th Ed., Wiley, 2008
Gupta, S.K., Momentum Transfer Operations Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 1982.
Gupta, V., and Gupta, S.K., “Fluid Mechanics and Its Applications”, 1982.

Course Title Reaction Kinetics and Reactor Design

Course Number: PKC2070
Credits: 04
Course Category: DC
Pre-requisite(s): Nil
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 03-01-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 3
Syllabus

Unit 1. Rate of Reaction, elementary and non-elementary reactions molecularity and order of reaction, thermodynamics
formulations of rates, mechanism of reaction, Temperature dependency from thermodynamics, arrhenius, collision
and activated complex theories.
Unit 2. Integral and differential methods for analyzing kinetics data, interpretation of constant volume batch reactor data for
zero, first second and third order reactions, half life period, irreversible reactions in parallel and series, auto
catalytic reaction, shiftingorder reactions enzyme catalyzed and surface catalyzed reactions. Interpretation of
variable valume batch reactor data for zero, first second order reactions.
Unit 3. Design equations for batch, plug flow, back mix, flow and semi batch reactors for isothermal, adiabatic reactions
holding time and space time for flow system Design of batch plug flow and mixed flow reactors for first and
second order single reactions. Optimum reactor size plug flow reactors in series / parallel Equal and different size
of mixed reactors in series and finding the best system for a given conversion recycle reactor.
Unit 4. Multiple reactions, independent, parallel and series reactions; mixed reactions, instantaneous and over all
fractional yield, choice of reactors for simple and complex reactions and multiple reactor system; Introduction to
thermal stability of reactors; temperature and pressure effects and optimal temperature progression for first order
reactions.
Text Book(s)/ Reference Book(s)
Levenspiel, O., Chemical Reaction Engineering, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 3/e, 1998
Fogler, H. S., Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, Prentice Hall, USA 4/e, 2005
Smith, J. M., Chemical Engineering Kinetics, McGraw Hill Publications, New York, 1981
 Course Title Fluid Particle Operations
Course Number: PKC2090 / CH2040
Credits: 04
Course Category: DC
Pre-requisite(s): Nil
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 03-01-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 3
Syllabus
Unit 1. Solid mass: Characteristics of solid particles, Particle size measurement and sieve analysis, Capacity and
effectiveness of industrial screens, Storage and conveying of solid, Industrial conveyers.
Unit 2. Size reduction: Theory of crushing and grinding, Types of grinding, Laws of comminution, Size reduction
equipments and their selection
Unit 3. Motion of particles through fluid: Laws of motion of particles in a fluid, Settling processes (Classification,
Jigging, Sedimentation, etc.) and selection of settling equipments, Design of continuous thickner and sedimentation
tank, Characteristics of rotating fluid, Centrifuge and cyclone separation. Agitation and Mixing: Agitated vessels,
blending and mixing, suspension and dispersion operation, agitator selection and scale up.
Unit 4. Flow through packed and fluidized beds: Types of packing and its characteristics, Pressure drop in packed bed,
Flooding and loading characteristics, Fluidization and its application, Characteristics of fluidized bed, Classification
of fluidization. Filtration: Theory and principles, Filter aids and selection of filtration equipments.
Text Book(s)/ Reference Book(s)
Mc Cabe, Warren L., Smith Julian C. and Peter Harriot, “Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, 7th Edition, McGraw
Hill.
Gupta, S.K. “Momentum Transfer Operations, Tata McGraw Hill.
Brown G.G., “Unit Operations, CBS Publisher.
Coulson, J.M. and J.F. Richardson, ‘Chemical Engineering’, Vol. II, 5th ed., Butterworth- Heinemen
Narayanan, C.M., B.C. Bhattacharya, ‘Mechanical Operation for Chemical Engineers’ Khanna Publisher Delhi, 1992
Christie J.Geankopolis, ‘Transport Processes and Unit Operations’ 4th Ed., Prentice Hall of India, 2004
Sitting, M., Particulate and Fire Dust Removal in Process Equipment, N.Y.C. Publication.
Chopey N.P. and Hicks T.G. ‘Handbook of Chemical Engineering Calculations, McGraw Hill

Course Title Higher Mathematics

Course Number: AMS2410
Credits: 04
Course Category: BS
Pre-requisite(s): NIL .
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 03-01-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 3
Syllabus
Unit 1. Vector differentiation, scalar field, gradient of a scalar field, vector field, divergence
& curves of vector fields, solenoidal angle and irrotational field. Determination of potential function.
Unit 2. Vector integration, line integral, conservation fields, Gauss divergence theorems, Greens theorem and Stokes
theorem.
Unit 3. Laplace’s transformation, shifting theorems, transforms of derivatives and integrals.
Differentiation and Integration of transforms. Inverse transforms, Application with single and system of linear
differential equations
Unit 4. Boundary Value Problems, solution of 2D laplace equation in Cartesian and polar co- ordinates, solution of one
dimensional diffusion and wave equation by method of separation of variables.
Text Book(s)/ Reference Book(s)
Prasad, C., “Mathematics for Engineers”, Prasad Mudranalaya, New Delhi, 1985

Course Title Machine Drawing and Computer Graphics

Course Number: MEA2940
Credits: 02
Course Category: ESA
Pre-requisite(s): NIL Contact Hours
(L-T-P) 0-01-02
Type of Course: Lab
Semester 3
Syllabus
Unit 1. Drawing of following machine parts: threaded fasteners, screw jack, flexible coupling, stuffing box, swivel bearing,
stop valve and some introduction of Auto CAD.
 Course Title Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Course Number: PKC2020/CHC2050
Credits: 04
Course Category: DC
Pre-requisite(s): Nil
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 03-01-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 4
Syllabus
Unit 1.First law of thermodynamics and its application to close and open systems, thermodynamic properties of pure fluids,
equations of state and generalized correlations for fluids, heat effects.
Unit 2.Second law of thermodynamics and entropy, thermodynamic property relations for fluid mixtures, residual properties,
thermodynamic diagrams and tables, generalized correlations for gases.
Unit 3. Application of thermodynamics to duct flow, turbines and compressor processes, steam power plant, internal
combustion engines, refrigeration and liquefaction processes. Introduction to vapor/Liquid equilibrium, chemical potential and
phase equilibria, partial properties of mixtures, fugacity and fugacity coefficient.
Unit 4. The ideal solution model and excess properties, Liquid phase properties from VLE data, property changes of mixing.
Chemical Reaction Equilibria (application of equilibrium criteria for equilibrium to chemical reactions, standard Gibbs energy
change and the equilibrium constant, effect of temperature on equilibrium constant, equilibrium conversions).
Text Book(s)/ Reference Book(s)
Smith J.M., Van Ness H.C. and Abbott M.M., Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics, 7th Ed., Mc Graw Hill, 2005
Koretsky M.D., “Engineering and Chemical Thermodynamics”, John Wiley, 2004.
Sandler S.I. “Chemical Biochemical and Engineering Thermodynamics, 4th Ed. John Wiley,
2006.
Kyle B.G., “Chemical and Process Thermodynamics”, 3rd ed., Prentice Hall, 1999.
Narayanan, K.V., “Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Prentice Hall, 2007
Rao, Y.V.C., Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, University Press India 2nd Ed. 2001
Rao Y.V.C. Theory and Problems of Thermodynamics, New Age International (P) Ltd
New Delhi

Course Title Separation Processes in Hydrocarbon Industries

Course Number: PKC2040
Credits: 04
Course Category: DC
Pre-requisite(s): PKC2010
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 03-01-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 4
Syllabus
Unit 1.Introduction to separation processes, Binary distillation, Multi stage tray towers; McCabe& Thiele method, Ponchon
& Savaritmethod, Continuous contact system (packed towers).
Unit 2.Multi-component distillation, shortcut method for multi component distillation Adsorption: Adsorption Equilibrium,
Fixed bed adsorption column, Ion exchange method
Unit 3.Liquid-Liquid Extraction: Extraction Equilibrium, Extractive solvent, Extraction equipment, Multistage crosscurrent
and counter current operations, Liquid-solid leaching operation.
Unit 4.Membrane Separation Processes: Types of membrane process, liquid and permeation membrane process, types of
membrane ,Applications
Text Book(s)/ Reference Book(s)
Treybal, Robert E., “Mass Transfer Operations”, McGraw Hill Publications, 3/e, 2003.
Geankoplis, Christie J., “Transport Processes and Unit Operations”, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 3/e, 1997
Seader, J.D., Henley, Ernest J., “Separation Process Principles”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 1998
 Course Title Health, Safety and Environment Management
Course Number: PKH2060
Credits: 03
Course Category: HM
Pre-requisite(s): NIL
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 2-1-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 4
Syllabus
Unit 1: Incident process, Major Process Hazards, Causes of loss, Trend of Injuries and loss Regulatory Agencies, Codes
and Standards, Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Audits, Materials Properties, Hazard Analysis, Risk
Assessment, Even Tree and Fault Tree Analysis, Hazard and Operability Studies, Human Error Analysis
Unit 2: Combustion and Flammability, Ignition Sources, Hazardous Area Classification, Fire in Process Plant, Radiant
Heat Transfer, Vapor Cloud fire, Fireballs, Pool fires, Flares, etc., Effects of Fire, Fire protection and
firefighting using water, foam, dry chemicals, etc.
Unit 3: Detonation and deflagration, Explosion in closed vessels and in buildings, Explosion prevention, Explosion
protection, Explosion types, Effects of explosion, Dust explosions, Toxic substances and effects, Toxicity
assessment, Hygiene standards and occupational exposure limits, Gas toxicity and major industrial gases, Toxic
release response
Reference Book(s):
1. Mannan, S. (editor), “Lees’ Loss Prevention in Process Industries: Hazard Identification, Assessment and Control”,
Butterworth-Heinemann, 4th edition, 2012.
2. Sanders R.E. “Chemical Process Safety: Learning from Case Histories”, Butterworth-Heinemann, 4th edition, 2014.

Course Title Alternate Fuels and Energy Resources

Course Number: PKC2080
Credits: 03
Course Category: DC
Pre-requisite(s): NIL
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 3-1-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 4
Syllabus
Unit I: Need for alternative fuels, Types of alternative fuels, the method of production, sustainability.
Unit II: Gasification technologies, gasification reactions, working of different types of gasifiers: moving bed, fluidized bed
and entrained bed gasifiers, types of processes. Fuels from biomass – thermal, chemical and biochemical conversions.
Unit III: Coal Liquefaction technologies: Carbonisation and Pyrolysis, Direct Liquefaction, Indirect Liquefaction , Gas to
Liquid Technology( GTL )for cleaner fuels.
Text Book(s)/ Reference Book(s)
Martín,Alternative energy sources and technologies: process design and operation, Edition: 1, 2016, springer nature.
Rao, S. and Parulekar, B.B., “Energy Technology”, Khanna Publishers, Delhi
Speight, J.G., “Fuel Science and Technology Handbook”, Marcel and Dekker., New York, 1995
Abbasi, S.A. & Abbasi, N., “Renewable Energy Sources and Their Environmental Impact”, Prentice Hall of India, New
Delhi, 2002
Course Title Introduction to Petroleum Engineering (DE-1)
Course Number: PKE2510
Credits: 04
Course Category: DE
Pre-requisite(s): NIL
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 3-1-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 4
Syllabus
Unit 1. Global/Indian Petroleum and Petrochemical Industry. Origin and occurrence of oil & Gas. Migration and accumulation of
oil and Gas. Source, reservoir and cap rocks, Petroleum Traps, Physical Properties of oil bearing rocks.
Unit 2. Oil and Gas exploration methods, direct oil finding methods, geological and geophysical methods.
Unit 3. Introduction to drilling operations, drilling equipment – drilling rigs and drill string, drilling fluids and mud testing, mud
circulation and treating equipment, etc.
Unit 4. Production Principles, types of reservoir drives, primary oil recovery, secondary oil recovery, enhanced oil recovery methods.
BOOKS:
1. Dawe, R.A. (ed.), “Modern Petroleum Technology”, Volume 1, John Wiley & Sons Limited, New York, 6/e, 2000
2. Nontechnical Guide to Petroleum Geology, Exploration, Drilling and Production, Penn Well Corporation, Oklahoma, USA,
2/e, 2001
3. Mian, M.A., “Petroleum Processing Handbook for Practicing Engineer”, Penn Well Corporation, Oklahoma, USA, 1992
4. Deshpande, B.G., “The world of Petroleum”, Wiley Eastern Industry
Course Title Applied Numerical Methods
Course Number: AMS2420
Credits: 04
Course Category: BS
Pre-requisite(s): NIL
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 03-01-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 4
Syllabus
Unit 1. General iteration method, Newton Raphson method, application of Newton Raphson method, Solution of system
of linear equation by Gauss elimination method and Gauss Siedel method, Convergence of iteration.
Unit 2. Interpolation-Finite difference operator, Central difference operator, backward difference operator,
relation between operators, Newton’s forward Interpolation formula, Newton’s backward Interpolation
formula, Newton’s Interpolation formula for unequal interval, Lagrange’s Interpolation formula for unequal
interval.
Unit 3. Numerical Differentiation- Newton’s divided difference formula; Numerical integration-Trapezoidal
rule, Simpson’s rule, Weedle’s rule; Numerical Solution of differential equation-Solution with Taylor’s
series, Euler’s method, modified Euler method, Runge-Kutta method, Boundary value problems.
Unit 4. Graphical and analytical methods of optimization, Numerical search methods, search of optimum over single
and several design variables, Optimum of process systems, linear programming.
Text Book(s)/ Reference Book(s)
Sastry, S.S., “Introductory Methods of Numerical Analysis”, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.,
2004
Course Title Unit Operations Laboratory-I
Course Number: CHA2920
Credits: 02
Course Category: ESA
Pre-requisite(s): NIL
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 0 - 01-02
Type of Course: Lab
Semester 4
Syllabus
To investigate validity of Bernoulli’s theorem as applied to flow of water in tube of varying cross section
To find the efflux time of the tank
Flow through straight circular tube
Capillary flow viscometer
Flow through helical tube coils
Flow through spiral tubes
Pipe flow of compressible fluids
Flow through annulus
Course Title Petroleum Testing Laboratory
Course Number: PKC2920
Credits: 02
Course Category: DC
Pre-requisite(s): PKC2030
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 0-01-02
Type of Course: Lab
Semester 4
Syllabus
Various Experiments related to Analysis & Testing of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
Text Book(s)/ Reference Book(s)
ASTM Standard Manual
JAMES G. SPEIGHT, "Handbook of Petroleum
Product Analysis", JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC., PUBLICATION,2002
Rao, B.K.B., “Modern Petroleum Refining Processes”, Oxford & IBH Co. Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi, 4/e, 2002,
Prasad, R., “Petroleum Refining Technology”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2000.
Course Title Communication Skills Laboratory
Course Number: EZH2910
Credits: 02
Course Category: HM
Pre-requisite(s): NIL
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 0-01-02
Type of Course: Lab
Semester 4
Syllabus
In this Lab various activities related to improvement of communication skills are carried out
 Revised Syllabi of IIInd yr B.Tech (Petrochemical Engineering) effective from 2019 and onwards
Department of Petroleum Studies

Course Title Petroleum Refining Processes

Course Number: PKC3010
Credits: 04
Course Category: DC
Pre-requisite(s): PKC2030
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 3-1-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 5

Course Objectives:
To provide broad technical information on petroleum refining processes.

Syllabus

Unit 1. Introduction to Refining Processes, Distillation of Crude Oil, Thermal conversion

processes like Visbreaking, Delayed Coking, Fluid coking, Flexicoking, etc.
Unit 2. Catalytic Conversion Processes 1: Catalytic Cracking, Hydrocracking, Hydrotreating
Processes, etc.
Unit 3. Catalytic Conversion Processes 2: Reforming, Alkylation, Polymerisation,
Isomerisation etc.
Unit 4. Evaluation of crude for LOBS, Production of lubes and waxes

Course Outcomes: After completing the course student will be enable to

1. Understand the role and importance of various processing units in Petroleum Refining
2. Apply thermal and catalytic conversion processes in Petroleum Refining
3. Analyse and develop thermal and catalytic conversion processes in a Petroleum Refining
4. Analyse and apply technology for lube oil and wax manufacturing processes.

Text Book(s):
1. R. Prasad, “Petroleum Refining Technology”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2000
2. B.K.B. Rao, “Modern Petroleum Refining Processes”, Oxford & IBH Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 4th edition,
2002

Reference Book(s):
1. J.G. Speight and B. Ozum, “Petroleum Refining Processes”, Marcel Dekker Inc, New York, 2002
2. J.H. Gary and G.E. Handiwerk, “Petroleum Refining Technology and Economics”, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New
York, 2001
3. G.D. Hobson, “Modern Petroleum Technology”, Vol I & II, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 5th edition, 1984
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Course Title Heat Transfer Operations

Course Number: PKC3030
Credits: 04
Course Category: DC
Pre-requisite(s): MEA1010
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 3-1-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 5

Course Objectives:
To enable students learn the basics of heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation) and course is
designed to impart knowledge related to designing and operations of heat exchangers and evaporators
along with their applications.

Syllabus
Unit 1. Steady State Heat Conduction in One Dimension: Heat conduction through plane wall,
composite wall, single layer cylinder, multi layer cylinder, sphere, Fourier’s Law of
conduction and thermal conductivity, critical thickness of insulation, overall heat transfer
coefficients. Forced Convection: forced convection past planar surface, inside cylindrical
pipes and tubes and in non-circular sections, forced convection for external flow normal to
tubes, tube banks.
Unit 2. Heat Transfer by Free Convection: Governing equation for free convection, working
correlations for free convection, analytical solution of free convection past vertical plane
surfaces. Heat Transfer in Boiling and Condensing: W orking correlations of film
condensation, dropwise condensation, heat transfer for boiling of a liquid, working
correlations for pool boiling, forced convection boiling.
Unit 3. Heat Transfer by Radiation: Basic definition, laws of radiation, black body, gray body, shape
factors, radiation shields. Heat Exchangers: Various types, general characteristics, overall heat
transfer coefficient of heat exchanger, heat exchanger mean temperature difference, heat
exchanger effectiveness and number of transfer units, performance of heat exchanger and
design of heat exchanger.
Unit 4. Evaporation and Evaporators: Types of evaporators, their construction and operation,
evaporator auxiliaries, principles of evaporation, single effect evaporator, multiple effect
evaporator, modes of feed supply to the evaporator, evaporator selection, effect of boiling
point on multiple effect evaporator.

Course Outcomes: After completing the course student will be enable to

1. Explain the various modes of heat transfer in detail.
2. Apply the fundamentals of heat transfer to calculate temperature distribution, heat transfer rate and
thermal resistance for different geometries and their composites.
3. Design, rate and analyze the various heat exchangers.
4. Demonstrate and analyze the working of some typical process heat transfer equipments, like
evaporator, reboiler, condenser, heat pipe, etc.

Text/Reference Book(s):
1. A.J. Chapman, “Heat Transfer”, Mc Millan Publishing Company, New York, 4th edition, 1984
2. J.P. Holman, “Heat Transfer”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi, 9th edition, 2009
3. Y.A. Cengel, “Heat and Mass Transfer: A Practical Approach”, McGraw Hill, New York, 3rd edition, 2007
4. B.K. Dutta, “Heat Transfer: Principles and Applications”, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., 2009
5. Donald Q. Kern, “Process Heat Transfer”, Tata McGraw Hill Edition, 1997
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Course Title Mass Transfer Operations

Course Number: PKC3050
Credits: 04
Course Category: DC
Pre-requisite(s): NIL
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 3-1-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 5

Course Objectives:
To enable the students to learn the basics of mass transfer operations used in process industries and to
design the equipment used for gas absorption, humidification, drying and crystallization operations

Syllabus
Unit 1. General Introduction: Mass transfer operations and its classifications, Diffusion mass transfer,
Mass transfer coefficient, Mass transfer models, Mass transfer with reactions

Unit 2. Gas Absorption Operations: Equilibrium, Choice of solvents, Co-current and counter current
operations, packed bed and staged columns

Unit 3. Humidification Operations: Psychometric, Adiabatic humidification and

dehumidification operations, Humidification equipments

Unit 4. Drying Operations: Fundamentals, Drying curve, Equipment for drying

Crystallization Operations: Basic principles, industrially important crystallizers.

Course Outcomes: After completing the course student will be enable to

1. Understand fundamentals of mass transfer with and without reaction.
2. Apply the fundamentals of mass transfer for absorption/stripping operations.
3. Apply the basics of mass transfer in humidification/dehumidification.
4. Apply the basic concepts in drying and crystallization.

Text Book(s):
1. R.E. Treybal, “Mass Transfer Operations”, McGraw Hills, New York, 3rd edition, 1980
2. B.K. Dutta, “Principles of Mass Transfer and Separation Processes”, PHI learning, 2007

Reference Book(s):
1. C.J. Geankoplis, “Transport Processes and Unit Operations”, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 4th edition,
2003
2. W.L. McCabe, J.C. Smith, and Harriot, “Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering”, McGraw Hills, New
York, 6th edition, 2001
3. P.V. Danckwarts, “Gas Liquid Reactions”, McGraw Hills, New York, 1972
4. A.P. Sinha and De Parmeswar, “Mass Transfer Principles and Operations”, PHI learning, 2012
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Course Title Refinery Engineering Calculations

Course Number: PKC3070
Credits: 04
Course Category: DC
Pre-requisite(s): NIL
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 3-1-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 5

Course Objectives:
This Course is design to impart the knowledge related with the basic unit operation of Petroleum Refinery
i.e. Atmospheric & Vacuum Distillation Column with additional information on the Furnaces used. Main
focus in this course is on the material and energy balances leading to the process design of Atmospheric
and Vacuum Distillation Column and Refinery Furnaces.

Syllabus

Unit 1. Overview of Global and Indian Oil Refining Industry; Refinery configurations; ASTM, TBP,
EFV distillation curves; Computation & Conversion of the curves; Average boiling points & its
conversion; Separation criteria in crude oil fractionation

Unit 2. Atmospheric distillation tower, Types of refluxes, Concept of overflash, Overall material
balance Material balances for side stripper, flash zone and bottom; Estimation of top, side,
bottom draw tray temperatures; Energy balance for Atmospheric distillation tower.

Unit 3. Vacuum distillation tower, type of operations, economic consideration, flash zone & tower base
calculations, flash zone pressure, steam requirements, heat & material balance calculation

Unit 4. Types of pipe still heaters; Components of furnace; Draft in furnace; Design of Radiant section;
Calculations of radiant absorption rates, lobo Evans method pipe still design.

Course Outcomes: After completing the course student will be enable to

1. Understand the basic processes of atmospheric distillation column, vacuum distillation column and
furnace operation in the crude oil refinery.
2. Apply the energy and material balance calculations for the atmospheric and vacuum distillation
column
3. Apply the fundamental knowledge of energy balance for furnace understanding and its design
4. Analyze the various parameters related to the design of atmospheric and vacuum distillation column

Text/Reference Book(s):
1. R.N. Watkin, “Petroleum Refinery Distillation”, Gulf Publishing Co, Houstan, Texas, USA, 2nd edition, 1981
2. B.K. Bhaskar Rao, “Modern Petroleum Refining Processes”, Oxford & IBH Publishing Co Pvt Ltd., 3rd edition,
1997
3. Wayne C. Edmister, “Applied Hydrocarbon Thermodynamics”, Gulf Publishing Co., 2nd edition, 1988
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Course Title Engineering Economy and Management

Course Number: MEH3450
Credits: 04
Course Category: HM
Pre-requisite(s): NIL
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 3-1-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 5

Course Objectives:
1. Prepare engineering students to analyze cost/revenue data and carry out economic analysis for
decision making and to justify or reject alternatives/projects on an economic basis.
2. To familiarize the student with the basic concepts of management applied to contemporary
organizations.

Syllabus

Unit 1. Introduction to Engineering Economy: Necessities and Luxuries, Market segments, Supply
and Demand, Diminishing returns, Economic indicators (GDP, GNP, GNI, Fiscal Deficit, etc.);
Time Value of Money: Time value equivalence, Cash flow diagrams, Conversion factors,
Nominal and effective interest rates; Evaluating & Comparing Alternatives: Present, Future
& Equivalent annual worth, Comparison with unequal lives, Perpetuities and Capitalized costs.
Unit 2. Breakeven Analysis; Demand Forecasting, Financial Management, Process, Balance sheet
and financial ratios; General Replacement Studies: Defender and challenger (both equal and
unequal lives), When to replace; Benefit-Cost Analysis: Benefit/cost criterion, Benefit/cost
comparisons; Depreciation: Purpose and use, Declining value and replacement of assets,
Depreciation and tax, Straight line method, Declining and double declining balance method;
Inflation and its effects, Inflation, its causes and consequences.
Unit 3. Introduction to Management: Management Process, Planning, organizing, leading and
controlling, Types of managers, Managerial levels and skills, Role of managers;
Environmental and Ethical Issues: Decision Making, Types of decisions, Decision making
environments (certainty, uncertainty and risk), Techniques for decision making (payoff matrix,
decision trees); Marketing Management: Process, Marketing Mix and strategies
Unit 4. Planning & Strategic Management: Need and importance, Vision, mission, goals and
strategies, Types of plans (operational and strategic); Organizing: Principles of Organizational
design (Division of work, departmentalization, hierarchy and coordination), Unity of command,
span of control, chain of command, Tall and flat organizational structures, Power and authority;
Leadership and Motivation: Leadership styles, Managerial grid, Importance of Motivation,
Maslow’s and Hertzberg’s theories: Controlling, Importance, Control Process; Ooperations
Management: Process, Framework (capacity planning and scheduling, process, quality,
inventory and workforce)
Course Outcomes: After completing the course student will be enable to
1. Set up technically and financially sound decisions by comparing and analyzing alternative projects.
2. Develop a working knowledge of money management.
3. Define and apply techniques, skills and modern engineering tools, necessary for engineering
management practice in contemporary organizations.
4. Choose and manage resources using different operation strategies with a view to stay ahead in
offering competitive products/services

Text/Reference Book(s):
1. R.W. Griffin, “Management”, Houghton Mifflin Company
2. Henry E. Riggs, “Engineering Economy”, McGraw Hill
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Course Title Engineering Materials

Course Number: ACA3110
Credits: 04
Course Category: ESA
Pre-requisite(s): Nil
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 3-1-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 5

Course Objectives:

Syllabus

Unit 1. Engineering Materials and their Structure

Crystalline and amorphous solids, crystal lattice, unit cell, crystal systems, different types of
structures – SC, BCC, FCC and HCP, factors influencing the density of crystal, crystal direction
and crystal planes, Miller indices, inter-planar spacing, Bragg’s Law of –ray diffraction,
Characterization of microstructure by XRD, crystal defects-types and impacts on the properties
of Engineering Materials.
Unit 2. Engineering Materials and their Characterization
Introduction to engineering materials, classification, steels and cast irons, classification of
steels, plain carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steels, austentic stainless steels, ferritic stainless
steels, martensitic stainless steels, development of corrosion resistance in stainless steel, cast
iron, gray cast iron, white cast iron, malleable cast iron, ductile cast iron, characterization of
microstructure by TGA, DSC, SEM and TEM
Unit 3. Phase Equilibria and Heat Treatment
Phase rule, phase diagrams, phase changes in pure iron, different types of reactions involved in
the binary system such as eutectic, eutectoid, peritectic and peritectoid, Binary phase diagrams
of Pb-Sn, Cu-Zn, and Fe-C, General principles and Types of heat treatment, annealing,
Normalizing, tempering, hardening, case hardening, austempering, martempering, TTT curves.
Unit 4. Surface Phenomenon and Miscellaneous Materials
Adsorption, Types of adsoprtion, adsoprtion isotherms (Langmuir, Freundlich and BET),
Catalysis at solid surfaces, Colloids, properties of colloids, preparation of sols, Adhesives and
adhesion, classification of adhesives, factors controlling the properties of adhesives, definition
of composites, classification of composites, applications of composites

Course Outcomes: After completing the course student will be enable to

Text/Reference Book(s):
1. Van Vlack L.H, “Elements of Materials Science and Engineering” Addison Wesley Inc, New York, 6th edition
2. E.D. Dyson R.W., “Engineering Polymers”, Blackle, New York
3. Smith C.O., “The Science of Engineering Materials” Prentice Hall Inc., New Jersey, 3rd edition
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Course Title Computer Applications Laboratory

Course Number: PKC3910
Credits: 02
Course Category: DC
Pre-requisite(s): NIL
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 0-1-2
Type of Course: Lab
Semester 5

Course Objectives:
The objective of this laboratory is to enable the students to solve numerical and analytical problems in
their professional career. The tools for this lab include typically used mathematical software packages,
like spreadsheet and MATLAB. This lab provides the students with demonstration/tutorial sessions of
variety of problems from different areas of chemical, petrochemical and related subjects. Various types
of equations that are solved include linear and non-linear equations, ordinary and partial differential
equations, and analysis by linear and non-linear regressions, and curve fitting.

Syllabus

Section 1. Spreadsheet software

· Basic understanding of tools and functions of spreadsheet
· Use of spreadsheet for solving problems related with chemical/ petrochemical
industries
Section 2. MATLAB
· Basic understanding of programming and functions of MATLAB
· Use of MATLAB for solving problems related to chemical and petrochemical
engineering giving various types of equations like linear and non-linear
equations, ordinary and partial differential equations
· Use of MATLAB for statistical analysis of data by linear and non-linear
regressions and curve fitting

Section 3. Any other software/tools useful to analyze and solve the problems of chemical/
petrochemical industries

Course Outcomes: After completing the course student will be enable to

1. Familiar with the spreadsheet and MATLAB software environment
2. Apply the knowledge of fundamental chemical engineering principles to develop mathematical
model and then to identify the tools of spreadsheet and MATLAB required for solving
3. Apply the knowledge of spreadsheet and MATLAB to analyze and solve the model equations of
chemical/petrochemical engineering related problems.
4. Utilize tools in spreadsheet and MATLAB to do linear and non-linear regressions and curve fitting

Text/Reference Book(s):
1. John Walkenbach, “Excel 2010 Bible”, Wiley Publishing House, 2010
2. Michael B. Cutlip, “Problem Solving in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering with POLYMATH, Excel, and
MATLAB”, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, 2007
3. Holly Moore, “MATLAB for Engineers”, 4th Edition, Pearson Publication, 2015
4. Ronald W Larsen, “Engineering with Excel”, 4th Edition, Pearson Publication, 2014
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Course Title Heterogeneous Reaction Engineering

Course Number: PKE3510
Credits: 04
Course Category: DE
Pre-requisite(s): NIL
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 3-1-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 6

Course Objectives:
To develop the understanding of the characteristics and preparation steps of heterogeneous catalysts and
ability to synthesize the rate law and design the reactor for heterogeneous catalysis, and reactor modeling
with RTD for non-ideal reactors.

Syllabus
Unit 1. Heterogeneous catalysts: Introduction to catalysis and different types (homogeneous,
heterogenous, and enzymatic), properties of industrial catalysts, types of solid catalysts,
selection of catalytic agents/catalyst, preparation of catalysts and testing/characterization
Unit 2. Mechanism and rate limiting step(s): Steps in heterogeneous catalysis, synthesizing a rate
law, data analysis and design of reactors for heterogeneous catalytic reactions, catalyst
deactivation and reactor design
Unit 3. Diffusion effects: External diffusion effects on heterogeneous reactions, internal diffusion
and reactions in porous catalysts, thiele modulus, effectiveness factors
Unit 4. Residence time distribution (RTD): Reactor modeling with the RTD, zero parameter
models, analysis of nonideal reactors, one and two parameter models, testing a model and
determining its parameters

Course Outcomes: After completing the course student will be enable to

1. Classify homogeneous/heterogeneous catalysis, and explain the properties and characteristics of
industrial catalyst. Furthermore, they can also be able to explain the steps involved in the selection,
preparation, and testing/characterization of industrial catalyst required for a particular process.
2. Analyze and interpret kinetic data to determine the rate controlling steps, models, and design reactor
for heterogeneous reaction.
3. Analyze external and internal diffusion effects on heterogeneous reactions.
4. Explain RTD concept and diagnose non-ideal flows in real reactors and they should be able to
model/design real reactor using RTD.

Text Book(s):
1. H.S. Fogler, “Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering”, Prentice Hall India Learning Private Limited, New
Delhi, 4th edition, 2008

Reference Book(s):
1. O. Levenspiel, “Chemical Reaction Engineering”, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 3rd edition, 1998
2. M.E. Davis and R.J. Davis, “Fundamentals of Chemical Reaction Engineering”, McGraw Hill, 1st edition, 2002
3. L.K. Doraiswamy and D. Uner, “Chemical Reaction Engineering – Beyond the Fundamentals”, CRC Press, 1st
edition, 2013
4. M. Baerns (Editor), “Basic Principles in Applied Catalysis (Springer Series in Chemical Physics)”, Springer,
2004
5. J.F. Le Page, “Applied Heterogeneous Catalysis – Design. Manufacture and Use of Solid Catalysts”, Editions
Technip, 1987
6. K.G. Denbigh and J.C.R. Turner, “Chemical Reactor Theory – An Introduction”, Cambridge University Press,
2nd edition, 1984
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Course Title Catalysis

Course Number: PKE3520
Credits: 04
Course Category: DE
Pre-requisite(s): NIL
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 3-1-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 6

Course Objectives:
To develop the understanding of the various catalysis and its mechanism, characteristics and
preparation of catalysts, and deactivation of catalysts

Syllabus

Unit 1. Introduction of catalysis, properties and characteristics of catalysis

Unit 2. Preparation, testing and classification of catalysts
Unit 3. Heterogeneous catalysis: Active centers, adsorption phenomena, active, encumbers
and electron motions
Unit 4. Poisoning and deactivation of catalysis and reactor design

Course Outcomes: After completing the course student will be enable to

1. Explain catalysis and its characteristics
2. Describe the various steps involved in catalyst preparation and characterization
3. Analyze the heterogeneous catalysis and explore the reaction mechanism
4. Analyze the catalyst activity and able to design a reactor

Text/Reference Book(s):
1. B. Viswananthan, Sivasankar and A.V. Ramaswamy, (ed.), “Catalysis – Principles and Applications”,
Narose Publishing House, New Delhi, 2002
2. J.R.H. Ross, “Heterogeneous Catalysis – Fundamentals and Applications”, Elsevier, 1st edition, 2011
3. G.M. Panchenkou, and V.P. Lebedev, “Chemical Kinetics & Calalysis”, Mir Publishers, Moscov, 1976
4. J.W. Thomas, and W.U. Thomas, “Introduction to the Principle of Heterogeneous Catalysis”, Academic
Press, 1967
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Course Title Chemical Reactor Design

Course Number: PKE3530
Credits: 04
Course Category: DE
Pre-requisite(s): NIL
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 3-1-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 6

Course Objectives:
Explain the fluid flow behavior inside the reactor and different types of industrial reactors, and
develop the ability to design various isothermal/non-isothermal non-ideal reactors.

Syllabus

Unit 1. Ideal and non-ideal flow behavior of chemical reactors

Classification of reactors: Ideal batch, CSTR, and PFR; multiple reactors, isothermal
and non-isothermal reactors, multiplicity, non-ideal reactors, fluid-solid non-catalytic
reactions, fluidized beds
Unit 2. Introduction to reactor design and detailed design of batch reactors
Unit 3. Detailed design for CSTR: CSTR design, single CSTR battery; CSTR at differential
temperature, etc.
Unit 4. Detailed Design for Plug Flow Reactor: Single, series and parallel; mixed reactor
(combination); reactor stability, design aspects for non-ideal reactors

Course Outcomes: After completing the course student will be enable to

1. Explain different types of reactor and flow behavior of chemical reactor
2. Analyze the data and able to perform detail designing of batch reactor
3. Analyze the data and able to perform detail designing of CSTR reactor
4. Analyze the data and able to perform detail designing of plug flow reactor

Text/Reference Book(s):
1. P. Harriott, “Chemical Reactor Design”, CRC Press, 1st edition, 2002
2. J.M. Winterbottom and M. King, “Reactor Design for Chemical Engineers”, CRC Press, 1st edition, 2019
3. K.R. Westerterp, W.P.M.V. Swaaij, and A.A.C.M. Beenackers, “Chemical Reactor Design and Operation”,
Wiley, 2nd edition, 1991
4. H.S. Fogler, “Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering”, Prentice Hall India Learning Private Limited, New
Delhi, 4th edition, 2008
5. O. Levenspiel, “Chemical Reaction Engineering”, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 3rd edition, 1998
6. L.D. Schmidt, “The Engineering of Chemical Reactions”, Oxford Press, 1998
7. K.G. Denbigh, and J.C.R. Turner, “Chemical Reactor Theory – An Introduction”, Cambridge University Press,
2nd edition, 1984
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Course Title Petrochemical Technology - I

Course Number: PKC3020
Credits: 03
Course Category: DC
Pre-requisite(s): NIL
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 2-1-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 6

Course Objectives:
To know the current scenario of petrochemical industry, together its present and future feed
stocks and learn the production techniques and challenges of various intermediate and value
added petrochemicals

Syllabus

Unit 1. Overview, current scenario and future trends of Global and Indian petrochemical
industry, classification of petrochemicals, petrochemical feed-stocks, Preparation of
olefinic feed-stocks

Unit 2. Preparation of aromatic feed-stock and synthesis gas

Unit 3. Production of some commercially important petrochemicals from syngas and C1

Unit 4. Production of some commercially important petrochemicals from C2

Course Outcomes: After completing the course student will be enable to

1. Understand present and future trends of Global & Indian petrochemical industry, and
classify petrochemicals.
2. Describe various production technologies for petrochemical feed-stocks.
3. Analyze, select and explain appropriate production techniques for petrochemicals obtained
from Syngas and C1.
4. Analyze, select and explain appropriate production techniques for petrochemicals obtained
from C2.

Text/Reference Book(s):
1. A. Chawvel and G. Lefebvre, “Petrochemical Process”, Vol. I & II, Gulf Publishing Co., Houston, London
2. I.D. Mall, “Petrochemical Process Technology”, Macmillan India Limited, Delhi, 2007
3. Groogins, “Unit Process in Organic Synthesis”, McGraw Hill Book Company, New York
4. Robert A. Meyers, “Handbook of Petrochemicals Production Processes”, McGraw-Hill Education: New York,
2nd edition, 2019 (ISBN: 9781259643132)
5. L.F. Hatc and Matar Sarri, “From Hydrocarbons to Petrochemicals”, Gulf Publishing Co., Houston, London
6. A.L. Waddams, “Chemicals from Petroleum”, Gulf Publishing Company, London, 4th edition, 1980
7. B.K. Bhaskara Rao, “A Text on Petrochemicals”, Khanna Publishers, Delhi, 2nd edition, 1998
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Course Title Transport Phenomena

Course Number: PKC3040
Credits: 04
Course Category: DC
Pre-requisite(s): PKC2050, PKC3030
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 3-1-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 6

Course Objectives:
To provide a sufficient background to be able to understand the fundamental principles of momentum,
heat and mass transfer, governing equations and assumptions used in the analysis of transport processes.

Syllabus
Unit 1. General introduction to transport process and transport properties, basic of vector and tensor
analysis, shell momentum balance, equation of change, application to isothermal flow of
Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids.

Unit 2. Analysis of thermal transport processes: Fourier’s law of heat conduction, steady one
dimensional heat conduction with and without internal heat source, conduction through various
geometrical bodie.

Unit 3. Analysis of species transport processes: Concentrations, velocities and fluxes in multispecies
system, Fick’s law of diffusion, equation of continuity and change for multi-component system.
Transport of species through stagnant and counter diffusing phase.

Unit 4. Macroscopic analysis of momentum, heat and species transport processes: Power requirement
for pipe flows. Inter-phase transport of momentum, heat and species: Definition of friction
factor, heat transfer coefficient and binary species transfer coefficients.

Course Outcomes: After completing the course student will be enable to

1. Understand vector and tensor analysis to analyze momentum transport.
2. Analyze thermal transport processes.
3. Analyze species transport processes.
4. Understand macroscopic and inter-phase transport processes.

Text Book(s):
1. Bird, Steward, and Lightfoot, “Transport Phenomena”, 2nd edition (2002), John Wiley and Sons Inc.

Reference Book(s):
1. J.R. Welty, C.E. Wicks, and R.E. Wilson, R.E, “Fundamentals of Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer”, John
Wiley and Sons, 3rd edition
2. Brodkey and Hershey, “Transport Phenomena – A Unified Approach”, Vol 2, Part II and III (2001), McGraw
Hill
3. Frank P. Incropera and David P. Dewitt, “Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer”, John Wiley and Sons, 4th
edition, 2000
4. Bodh Raj, “Introduction to Transport Phenomena – Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer”, PHI Learning
Private Limited, 2012
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Course Title Process Engineering and Equipment Design

Course Number: PKC3060
Credits: 04
Course Category: DC
Pre-requisite(s): NIL
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 3-1-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester 6

Course Objectives:
To impart fundamental concepts of process development considering technological, economic,
environmental, safety and societal aspects, and also mechanical aspects of process equipment
design.

Syllabus

Unit 1. Principles of process synthesis: reaction path synthesis, species allocation,

separation task selection, task integration.
Unit 2. Diagrams for understanding chemical processes: Block Flow Diagram, Process Flow
Diagram, Piping & Instrumentation Diagram. Structure and synthesis of process flow
diagrams.
Unit 3. Chemical product design, tracing chemicals through the process flow diagram,
understanding process conditions.
Unit 4. Introduction to design codes, design of cylindrical and spherical shells, design of
storage tanks, designs of tall vertical vessels, selection and design of flanges and
supports for equipment.

Course Outcomes: After completing the course student will be enable to

1. Understand the philosophy and principles of process development.
2. Synthesize a process flow diagram from conceptual process design.
3. Analyze and justify the process conditions.
4. Design (mechanical aspects) process equipments and auxiliaries.

Text/Reference Book(s):
1. Richard Turton, Richard C. Bailie, Wallace B. Whiting, and Joseph A. Shaeiwitz, “Analysis, Synthesis and
Design of Chemical Processes”, Prentice Hall, 3rd edition, 2009
2. D.F. Rudd, G.J. Powers, and J.J. Siirola, “Process Synthesis”; Prentince Hall, New York
3. J.M. Douglas, “Conceptual Design of Chemical Processes”, McGraw-Hill, 1988
4. M.V. Joshi and V.V. Mahajani, “Process Equipment Design, MacMillan India Ltd, New Delhi, 3rd edition,
1996
5. B.C. Bhattacharya, “Introduction to Chemical Equipment Design – Mechanical Aspect”, Chemical
Engineering Education Development Centre I.I.T Madras
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Course Title Natural Gas Processing

Course Number: PKC3080

Credits: 04
Course Category: DC
Pre-requisite(s): NIL
Contact Hours (L-T-P): 3-1-0
Type of Course: Theory
Semester: 6

Course Objectives:
1. Develop basic understanding of Natural gas, its constituents and its associates impurities and
elucidate its physical and phase behaviour.
2. Develop an understanding of raw gas and sales gas transport.
3. Develop an understanding of separation principles for physically removing liquids and solids from
gas, and of condensate production
4. Develop an understanding of the importance of acid gas removal and available removal techniques
together with sulpher recovery
5. Develop understanding of estimating water content and dehydration techniques.
6. Develop understanding of removal of trace materials like mercury.
7. Develop understanding of natural gas liquids recovery, nitrogen rejection and gas compression and
LNG production
8. Develop a basic understanding of unconventional gas processing.

Syllabus
Unit 1. Natural gas resources and properties; Phase behavior; Multiphase flow in raw gas tranmission;
Gas processing plant configurations.

Unit 2. Phase separation of solids and liquids from raw gas; Condensate production; Treating natural
gas for removing acid gases; Sulfur recovery.

Unit 3. Natural gas dehydration; Mercury removal; Natural gas liquids recovery; Nitrogen rejection.
Unit 4. Processing of unconventional gas; Natural gas compression; Tranmission of sales gas;
Liquefied Natural Gas.

Course Outcomes: After completing the course student will be enable to

1. Understand the fundamentals of natural gas resources, its transport and processing, and apply
computer simulation tools while conducting a mini project.
2. Understand phase separation, condensate production, acid gas removal and sulphur recovery.
3. Become familiar with natural gas dehydration, recovery of natural gas liquids and removal of excess
nitrogen.
4. Understand basics of processing of unconventional gas, gas compression, sales gas transport and
LNG production.

Text Book(s)/Reference Book(s):

1. Arthur Kidnay, William Parrish, and Daniel McCartney, “Fundamentals of Natural Gas Processing”, CRC
Press, 3rd edition, 2019
2. Saeid Mokhatab, William Poe, and John Mak, “Handbook of Natural Gas Transmission and Processing”,
Gulf Professional Publishing, 4th edition, 2019
3. Yasser Kassem, “Basics of Gas Field Processing: Operation of Natural Gas Dehydration and Sweetening
Plants”, Independently Published, 2019
4. Doug Elliot, “Plant Processing of Natural Gas”, University of Texas Continuing Education Petroleum
Extension Service, 2nd edition, 2008
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Course Title Unit Operations Lab - II

Course Number: CHA3930
Credits: 02
Course Category: ESA
Pre-requisite(s): NIL
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 0-1-2
Type of Course: Lab
Semester 6

Course Objectives:
To provide experimental insight for various concepts related to heat and mass transfer.

Syllabus
Experiments related to various aspects of heat and mass transfer such as those given below:
1. Natural Convection
2. Boiling Heat Transfer
3. Film and Drop wise Condensation
4. Open Pan Evaporator
5. Double Pipe Heat Exchanger
6. Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
7. Steam Distillation
8. Differential Distillation
9. Liquid-Liquid Equilibria
10. Liquid-Liquid Extraction
11. Solid Liquid Extraction
12. Batch Drying
13. Cooling Transfer
14. Solid Dissolution

Course Outcomes: After completing the course student will be enable to

1. Understand fundamental concepts of Heat and Mass Transfer.
2. Use the measurement techniques and data processing.
3. Build professional skills and to work in team.

Text Book(s)/Reference Book(s):

1. C.J. Geankoplis, “Transport Processes and Unit Operations”, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 4th edition,
2003
2. W.L. McCabe, J . C . Smith, and Harriot, “ Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering”, McGraw Hills, New
York, 6th edition, 2001
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Course Title Reaction Engg. Laboratory

Course Number: PKC3920
Credits: 02
Course Category: DC
Pre-requisite(s): NIL
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 0-1-2
Type of Course: Lab
Semester 6

Course Objectives:
To provide experimental insight and virtual platform for various concepts related to reaction
kinetics and reactor design.

Syllabus

1. Experiments related to reaction engineering such as Residence Time Distribution studies

in CSTR, Studies on Plug Flow Reactor, etc.

2. Experiments on virtual platform for better understanding of various process conditions

Course Outcomes: After completing the course student will be enable to

1. Generate, analyze and apply curve fitting skills on data of a reactor for designing.
2. Express the result in the form of a report.
3. Develop ability for working in a group.

Text Book(s)/Reference Book(s):

1. O. Levenspiel, “Chemical Reaction Engineering”, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 3rd edition, 1998
2. H.S. Fogler, “Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering”, Prentice Hall India Learning Private Limited, New
Delhi, 4th edition, 2008
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Course Title Process Equipment Design

Course Number: PKC3940
Credits: 02
Course Category: DC
Pre-requisite(s): NIL
Contact Hours (L-T-P) 0-1-2
Type of Course: Lab
Semester 6

Course Objectives:
This course gives an overview of designing steps and process equipment used in
chemical/petrochemical industries especially distillation column and its accessories.

Syllabus

Design of process equipment used in chemical/petrochemical industries especially distillation

column and its accessories.

Course Outcomes: After completing the course student will be enable to

1. Understand the different process equipment used in chemical/petrochemical industries.
2. Understand the working of binary distillation column and effects of various parameters.
3. Design complete binary distillation column including internal system.
4. Develop ethical culture of work as a team and prepare and present report.

Text/Reference Book(s)
1. Robert Howard Perry, Don W. Green, “Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook”, McGraw-Hill, 2007
2. Henry Kister, “Distillation Operation”, McGraw Hill
3. Matthew Van Winkle, “Distillation”, McGraw-Hill, 1967
4. R K Sinnott, “Chemical Engineering Design”, Coulson & Richardson’s Chemical Engineering Series, Volume 6