Applied Chemistry for Advanced Metal Protection 1BCHEM102
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Module 1: Corrosion Science and Coating Technologies Corrosion
Introduction, electrochemical theory of corrosion, types of corrosion -differential metal and differential aeration corrosion -waterline and pitting corrosion, corrosion control metal coating; galvanization, surface conversion coating; anodization and cathodic protection; sacrificial anode method, corrosion penetration rate (CPR) - Introduction and numerical problems. Coating Technologies: Introduction, technological importance, electroplating - electroplating of chromium-decorative and hard c hromium, electro -less plating - electroless plating of Nickel, difference between electroplating and electroless plating.
Module 2: Sustainable Fuels Fuels
Introduction, calorific value, determination of calorific value using bomb ’s calorimeter, numerical problems on GCV and NCV. Knocking in internal combustion (IC) engines - knocking mechanism in IC engines . Anti-knocking agents - methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and ethyl tert-butyl ether (ETBE). Importance of octane and cetane rating of fuel. Green Fuels: Introduction, power alcohol – properties, applications and its limitations, biodiesel - synthesis by trans -esterification method, advantages and its applications. Production of green hydrogen by photocatalytic water splitting and its advantages, hydrogen storage – introduction, advantages and limitations of metal hydride and ammonia as chemical hydrogen carriers.
Module 3: Materials for Energy Systems Nanomaterials
Introduction, synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles by sol-gel method and its uses in catalytic converter. Size-dependent properties of nanomaterial-surface area, catalytical, electrical and thermal conductivity. Graphene - Synthesis by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method, properties and engineering applications. Role of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in energy devices. Energy Systems: Batteries - Introduction, classification of batteries , characteristics -capacity, power density, shelf life and cycle life . Construction, working and applications of Li -ion battery. 2 Fuel cells - Introduction, construction and working of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and its uses in auxiliary power units (APUs) . Differences between fuel cell and battery . Solar photovoltaic cells (PV cells) - construction, working, advantages and limitations.
Module 4: Materials for Engineering Applications Engineering Polymers
Introduction, molecular weight of polymers - number average and weight average molecular weight, numerical problems . Synthesis, properties and engineering applications of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) , p olymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) . Structure-properties relationship of polymers (Crystallinity, Strength, Elasticity and chemical resistivity]. Glass transition temperature (Tg), factor affecting Tg and its significance. Polymer Composites: Introduction, fiber -reinforced polymers (FRPs); Kevlar – Synthesis, properties and industrial applications. Carbon -fiber - Preparation from Polyacrylonitrile (PAN), properties and industrial applications. 3D Printing materials: Introduction, synthesis, properties and applications of polylactic acid (PLA) resin.
Module 5: Fluid Technology and Smart Sensors Lubricants
Introduction, classification, ideal properties and applications. Lubricant testing; experimental determination of viscosity using Ostwald’s viscometer. Industrial Coolants: Introduction, types - water and oil -based coolants , p roperties and industrial applications. Industrial effluents: Introduction, determination of COD and numerical problems. Sensors: Introduction, potentiometric sensor - principle and its application in the estimation of iron in steel industry effluent . C onductometric sensor - principle and its application in the estimation of acid mixture in electrochemical bath effluent. pH sensor - principle and its application in the estimation of pKa of acid electrolyte.
Textbooks & Resources
- Wiley Engineering Chemistry, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, 2013- 2nd Edition.
- A Textbook of Engg. Chemistry, Shashi Chawla, Dhanpat Rai & Co. (P) Ltd.
- A Textbook of Engineering Chemistry, R.V. Gadag and Nityananda Shetty, I. K. International Publishing house. 2nd Edition, 2016.
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