Engineering Chemistry Syllabus
Applied chemistry for engineers — water technology, metals & alloys, corrosion, fuels, polymers, fibers and analytical techniques.
Syllabus — 14 Units
- 1
Water Technology
Sources and impurities of water, hardness, scale & sludge, boiler corrosion, softening, potable water, desalination.
- 2
Metals and Alloys
Physical properties of metals, cast iron, wrought iron, steel, heat treatment, classification and applications of alloys.
- 3
Corrosion and its Inhibition
Theories and types of corrosion, protection of metals, inhibitors, cathodic protection.
- 4
Fuels and Combustion
Types of fuel, calorific value, coal and coke analysis, refining of petroleum, gaseous fuels, LPG & CNG.
- 5
Lubricants
Types of lubrication, classification, properties and functions of lubricants.
- 6
Cements
Manufacturing of lime, gypsum and Portland cement, chemical composition, setting and hardening.
- 7
Polymers and Plastics
Types of polymers and polymerization, thermoplastics vs thermosetting plastics, rubber and vulcanization.
- 8
Environment Study
Nature of environment, green house effect, acid rain, ozone depletion, smog, environmental management and laws.
- 9
Natural and Synthetic Fibers
Natural, semi-synthetic and synthetic fibers, rayon, nylon, polyester, spinning processes.
- 10
Chemical Aspect of Biotechnology
Benefits of biotechnology, fermentation, enzymes, bio fuels and bio membranes.
- 11
Protective Coatings
Metallic, chemical and organic coatings, electroplating, paints, varnishes, enamels and lacquers.
- 12
Renewable & Non-renewable Energy
Resources of energy, classification, destruction and conservation. (Tutorial)
- 13
Refractories, Abrasives & Insulators
Definitions, properties, classification and uses. (Tutorial)
- 14
Analytical Techniques
Physical, chemical and instrumental analysis; spectroscopy, chromatography, pH and conductivity. (Tutorial)