20CH110/20CH210

JSS MAHAVIDHYAPEETHA
JSS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY
SRI JAYACHAMARAJENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
• Constituent College of JSS Science and Technology University
• Approved by A.I.C.T.E
• Governed by the Grant-in-Aid Rules of Government of Karnataka
• Identified as lead Institution for World Bank Assistance under TEQIP Scheme
COMMON FORMAT FOR COURSES

Course Details:
Academic Year 2021-2022

Title of the course ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY

Semester I / II

Teaching Department CHEMISTRY

Branches offered ALL ENGINEERING BRANCHES

Course Scheme:
Subject Code 20CH110 / 20CH210 CIE 50 Marks
Credits (L:T:P) 3:1:0 SEE 50 Marks
Hours / Week Theory: 3 ; Tutorial: 2 Total Hours 40(L) + 26(T)

Course Objectives: The objectives of this course are -

1. To impart the knowledge of applied aspects of chemistry.
2. To utilize the same for the technological advancement in various discipline of engineering.

Course Outcomes (COs): After the completion of the course the student will be able to-

CO-1. Define the important terms involved in electrochemistry, corrosion, polymers, water
technology, nanotechnology, energy storage devices and chemical fuels.
CO-2. Explain the working principles and basic concept of electrochemistry, mechanism of
corrosion, chemistry of polymers, analysis of water, nanotechnology, importance of
petroleum products, energy storage and energy conversion devices.
CO-3. Apply the electrochemical phenomena in surface modification, corrosion control.
Construction of energy storage and conversion devices. Analyze the water quality,
polymeric materials, and chemical fuels.
CO-PO Mapping (Articulation Matrix):
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO1 3 3 1 2
CO2 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 2 1 2
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Syllabus:
UNIT – I

ELECTROCHEMISTRY
Introduction, Single electrode potential – definition, origin, sign conventions, standard electrode
potential. Derivation of Nernst equation for single electrode potential. EMF of a cell- definition,
notation and convention. Numerical problems. Reference electrodes – Calomel electrode &
Ag/AgCl electrode. Concentration cells – definition, construction and working. Ion selective
electrode – glass electrode, determination of pH using glass electrode.
ELECTROPLATING AND ELECTROLESS PLATING
Importance, significance of polarization, decomposition potential and over-voltage in electroplating
processes. Electroplating process: Effects of variables on the nature of electro deposit – current
density, metal ion concentration, temperature, pH of the bath, additives – brighteners, levelers,
structure modifier and wetting agents, throwing power of the bath. Surface preparation – by using
solvents, alkali, acid and electropolishing, Electroplating of Cr and Ni.
Electroless plating – Differences between electroplating and electroless plating, advantages of
electroless plating, electroless plating of copper on PCB. (10 hours)

UNIT – II

CORROSION SCIENCE
Corrosion- definition, types-chemical and electrochemical corrosion. Electrochemical theory of
corrosion, Factors affecting the rate of corrosion-nature of metal, nature of corrosion product,
relative areas of anode and cathode, temperature and pH. Types of corrosion – differential metal
corrosion, differential aeration corrosion (pitting and waterline corrosion), stress corrosion-caustic
embrittlement in boilers.
Corrosion control – Metal coating- galvanizing and tinning. Inorganic coatings-anodizing and
phosphating, Corrosion inhibitors- anodic and cathodic. Cathodic protection- sacrificial anode and
impressed current techniques, Anodic protection. (6 hours)

UNIT – III

CHEMISTRY AND APPLICATIONS OF POLYMERS

Polymers – Introduction, Thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics with examples, weight average
and number average molecular weight, Numerical problems. Glass transition temperature (Tg) –
parameters affecting Tg and significance of Tg. Synthesis, properties and applications of PTFE,
PMMA and PU.
Adhesives– definition, synthesis, properties and applications of epoxy resin.
Elastomers – definition, deficiencies of natural rubber, advantages of synthetic rubber. Synthesis
and applications of neoprene and butyl rubber.
Biodegradable polymers - Introduction and their requirements. Synthesis and properties of
polylactic acid, Applications of biodegradable polymers in medical industry.
Conducting polymers – definition and mechanism of conduction in polyacetylene.
Photoconducting polymers – Synthesis of Poly vinyl carbazole and its applications in laser printing.
(8 hours)
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UNIT – IV

WATER CHEMISTRY
Introduction, hardness - types, units of hardness. Determination of hardness of water by EDTA
method. Numerical problems. Water analysis – estimation of chloride, fluoride and nitrate.
Determination of DO by Winkler’s method. Bio-chemical oxygen Demand and Chemical Oxygen
Demand. Numerical problems on BOD and COD. Desalination of water – electro dialysis and
reverse osmosis.
CHEMISTRY OF NANOMATERIALS
Introduction, Definition, classification of nanomaterials based on dimensions. General properties of
nanomaterials, Synthesis of nanomaterials – top down and bottom up approach-methods –sol gel
method and chemical vapour deposition method. Applications of nanomaterials. (8 hours)

UNIT – V

CHEMICAL FUELS
Definition, classification; calorific value-definition, Gross and Net calorific values (SI units).
Determination of calorific value of a solid/liquid fuel using Bomb calorimeter, numerical problems,
Petroleum cracking- fluidized catalytic cracking. Reformation of petrol. Knocking and its
mechanism, octane number, cetane number, prevention of knocking, anti-knocking agents, unleaded
petrol.
RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY
Introduction, Importance of solar (PV) cells, Photovoltaic cell, the p-n junction of a solar cell.
Working of solar cell. Doping of silicon for photovoltaic cells and chemical properties for solar
grade silicon. Production of solar grade silicon from quartz. Dye sensitized solar cells.
BATTERY TECHNOLOGY
Introduction, definition, battery characteristics, classification – primary, secondary and reserve
batteries with examples. Modern batteries-construction, working and applications of Nickel-Metal
hydride, Lithium-MnO2and Li-ion batteries. (8 hours)

Text Books:
1. A text book of Engineering Chemistry- Jain and Jain, Dhanapatrai Publications, New Delhi.
2. A text book of Chemistry for Engineering Students- B. S. Jai Prakash, R. Venugopal,
Shivakumaraiah & Pushpa Iyengar.
3. A text book of Engineering Chemistry- R.V. Gadag and A Nityananda Shetty.
4. A text book of Engineering Chemistry- Mahesh B, Roopashree B, Suba Ramesh, Jayanna B K.

Reference:
1. Engineering Chemistry by Uppal, Khanna Publishers, Sixth Edition, 2001.
2. Principles of Physical Chemistry by B.R. Puri, L.R.Sharma& M.S. Pathania, S.Nagin
Chand and Co., 33rd Ed., 1992.
3. A text book of Physical Chemistry by P.L.Soni and O.P.Dharma.
4. A text book of Polymer science by V.R. Gowarikar& others New-age publications.
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5. Corrosion Engineering-by M. G. Fontana, McGraw Hill Publications.
6. Text book of Polymer science by F.W.Billmeyer, John, Wiley and Sons, 1994.
7. Environmental chemistry by Stanley E. Manahan, 7th edition, Lewis publishers, 2000.
8. Hand book of Nanotechnology, BharathBhushan, Spinger-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
New York.2004.

Websites:
1. chemistry.org
2. chemdex.org
3. chemguide.co.uk

Evaluation Scheme:
Continuous Internal Evaluation
Event Type Marks Hours
allotted
CIE -1 Written test -1 20 1 Hour
CIE -2 Event -1 (Assignments / Seminars / Mini 20 1 Hour
Project / MCQs / Viva)
CIE -3 Written test -2 20 1 Hour
CIE -4 Event -2 (Assignments / Seminars / Mini 20 1 Hour
Project / MCQs / Viva)
CIE -5 Written test -3 20 1 Hour

Semester End Examination

Event Type Marks Hours
allotted
SEE Written Examination 100 3 Hours
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JSS MAHAVIDHYAPEETHA
JSS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY
SRI JAYACHAMARAJENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
• Constituent College of JSS Science and Technology University
• Approved by A.I.C.T.E
• Governed by the Grant-in-Aid Rules of Government of Karnataka
• Identified as lead Institution for World Bank Assistance under TEQIP Scheme
COMMON FORMAT FOR COURSES

Course Details:
Academic Year 2021-2022

Title of the course ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY LABORATORY

Semester I / II

Teaching Department CHEMISTRY

Branches offered ALL ENGINEERING BRANCHES

Course Scheme:
Subject Code 20CH12L / 20CH22L CIE 50 Marks
Credits (L:T:P) 0 : 0 : 1.5 SEE -
Hours / Week 3 Hours Total Hours 39 Hours

Course Objectives: The objectives of this course are -

1. To impart practical knowledge in the field of chemical analysis for conventional and methods
of chemical analysis.
2. To impart practical knowledge in of chemical analysis by instrumental methods.

Course Outcomes (COs): After the completion of the course, students will be able to-
CO-1. Reproduce the basic terminology involved in chemical analysis.
CO-2. Discuss the different methods involved in volumetric and instrumental analysis.
CO-3. Demonstrate the different methods involved in volumetric and instrumental analysis.
CO-4. Analyze the chemical samples using techniques such as titrimetry, colorimetry,
potentiometry, conductometry, pHmetry.

CO-PO Mapping (Articulation Matrix):

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO1 3 3 1 2
CO2 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 2 1 2
CO4 3 3 3 2
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Syllabus/Experiments:
PART – A
1. Determination of total hardness of water by Complexometric Method.
2. Determination of total alkalinity of water sample and identification of the type and
extent of alkalinity.
3. Determination of percentage of Copper in brass in the given sample of brass by
Iodometric method.
4. Determination of Iron in Haematite solution using standard solution of potassium
dichromate by external indicator method.
5. Determination of dissolved oxygen of the given water sample by Winkler’s method.
6. Determination of Chemical Oxygen Demand of an industrial effluent.
PART – B
Ka
1. Determination of p of weak acid using pH meter.
2. Estimation of iron in stainless steel/ FAS Potentiometrically using standard solution of
potassium dichromate.
3. Conductometric estimation of HCl and CH3COOH present in a mixture using standard
solution of sodium hydroxide.
4. Determination of copper colorimetricaly using ammonia as the complexing agent.
5. Determination of iron (III) by colorimetric method using potassium thiocyanate as the
complexing agent.
6. Determination of equivalent conductance of strong electrolyte at infinite dilution.

Text Books:
5. A text book of Engineering Chemistry by Jain and Jain, Dhanapatrai Publications, New
Delhi.
6. A text book of Chemistry for Engineering Students- B. S. Jai Prakash, R. Venugopal,
Shivakumaraiah and Pushpa Iyengar.
7. A text book of Engineering Chemistry- R.V. Gadag and A Nityananda Shetty.
8. A text book of Engineering Chemistry- Mahesh B, Roopashree B, Suba Ramesh,
Jayanna B K.

Reference:
1. Vogels text book of quantitative inorganic analysis, revised by J.Bassett, R.C.Denny,
G.H.Jeffery. 4th Ed.
2. Applied chemistry theory and practice by O. P. Vermani and A. K. Narula, second edition.
3. Water and waste water analysis by American α-method (APHS).

Websites:
1. chemcollective.org
2. chem.ox.ac.uk
3. olabs.edu.in

Evaluation Scheme:
Continuous Internal Evaluation
Event Type Marks allotted Hours
CIE 12 Experiments 25 3 Hours / experiment
Final Test 2 Experiments 25 3 Hours