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Gyaan Setu · GTU Study Material & Syllabus for Engineering Students

First Year · Semester 1

Engineering Chemistry Syllabus

Applied chemistry for engineers — water technology, metals & alloys, corrosion, fuels, polymers, fibers and analytical techniques.

Syllabus — 14 Units

  1. 1

    Water Technology

    Sources and impurities of water, hardness, scale & sludge, boiler corrosion, softening, potable water, desalination.

  2. 2

    Metals and Alloys

    Physical properties of metals, cast iron, wrought iron, steel, heat treatment, classification and applications of alloys.

  3. 3

    Corrosion and its Inhibition

    Theories and types of corrosion, protection of metals, inhibitors, cathodic protection.

  4. 4

    Fuels and Combustion

    Types of fuel, calorific value, coal and coke analysis, refining of petroleum, gaseous fuels, LPG & CNG.

  5. 5

    Lubricants

    Types of lubrication, classification, properties and functions of lubricants.

  6. 6

    Cements

    Manufacturing of lime, gypsum and Portland cement, chemical composition, setting and hardening.

  7. 7

    Polymers and Plastics

    Types of polymers and polymerization, thermoplastics vs thermosetting plastics, rubber and vulcanization.

  8. 8

    Environment Study

    Nature of environment, green house effect, acid rain, ozone depletion, smog, environmental management and laws.

  9. 9

    Natural and Synthetic Fibers

    Natural, semi-synthetic and synthetic fibers, rayon, nylon, polyester, spinning processes.

  10. 10

    Chemical Aspect of Biotechnology

    Benefits of biotechnology, fermentation, enzymes, bio fuels and bio membranes.

  11. 11

    Protective Coatings

    Metallic, chemical and organic coatings, electroplating, paints, varnishes, enamels and lacquers.

  12. 12

    Renewable & Non-renewable Energy

    Resources of energy, classification, destruction and conservation. (Tutorial)

  13. 13

    Refractories, Abrasives & Insulators

    Definitions, properties, classification and uses. (Tutorial)

  14. 14

    Analytical Techniques

    Physical, chemical and instrumental analysis; spectroscopy, chromatography, pH and conductivity. (Tutorial)