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Re: VTU Water Chemistry Notes

Visvesvaraya Technological University previously spelled as Visveswaraiah Technological University is a collegiate public state university in Karnataka State, India. It was established by the Government of Karnataka

The Syllabus of the Water Technology Unit Syllabus of the Subject Engineering Chemistry of the VTU University is given below

Water Technology


Natural sources of water - impurities in water Dissolved, suspended, colloidal and biological. Water analysis Determination of different constituents in water Hardness Definition, types of hardness, units of hardness and its determination by EDTA method numerical problems; Alkalinity Definition and its determination by phenolphthalein and methyl orange indicator method numerical problems;

Determination of Chloride by Mohrs (Argentometric) method, Fluoride by SPADNS method, Nitrate by Phenol disulphonic method and Sulphate by Gravimetric method; Determination of Dissolved Oxygen by Winklers method. Biological Oxygen Demand Definition, determination and numerical problems; Chemical Oxygen Demand Definition, determination and numerical problems. Sewage treatment Primary treatment, Secondary treatment by activated sludge method and Tertiary treatment. Potable water Meaning, purification of water by Flash evaporation, Electro dialysis and Reverse Osmosis. Hazardous chemicals Compounds of Cd, As, Pb, & Hg with ill effects.

Here I am Providing you the Detail Syllabus of the Engineering Chemistry of the VTU University that is as Follow

PART A

Unit I Chemical Energy Sources
Introduction to energy; Fuels - Definition, Classification based on the physical
state and occurrence with examples; Importance of hydrocarbons as fuels. Calorific
value - definition, classification - Gross and Net calorific values, units (S.I).
Experimental determination of calorific value of a solid and liquid fuels by using
Bomb Calorimeter, numerical problems. Petroleum cracking - Definition,
Fluidized catalytic cracking. Reformation of petrol explanation with reactions.
Octane Number, Cetane Number. Knocking mechanism, prevention of knocking
- anti-knocking agents Unleaded petrol. Synthetic petrol Bergius process and
Fishcher Tropsch process. Power alcohol. 5 Hours

Solar Energy
Introduction, Photovoltaic cells Introduction, Definition, importance. Properties
of silicon relevant to photovoltaics, production of solar grade silicon by chemical
vapour deposition method, purification by zone refining. Doping of silicon.
Working of a PV cell.


Unit II Electro Chemical Energy Systems

Electrode potential and cells Single electrode potential Definition, Origin Helmholtz Electrical double layer. Standard electrode potential Definition. Sign conventions. Derivation of Nernst Equation Electro Chemical Conventions. Construction of Galvanic cell classification primary, secondary and concentration cells. E.M.F of a cell definition, notation and conventions. Measurement of single electrode potential; Numerical problems on electrode potential and E.M.F. Types of electrodes - Reference electrodes definition, limitations of primary reference electrode and the need for developing secondary reference electrodes. Calomel electrode - construction, cell representation, electrode reactions and applications; Ag/AgCl electrode - construction, electrode reactions and applications; Ion selective electrodes definition; Glass electrode construction, cell representation, electrode reactions, advantages and limitations; Determination of pH of a solution using glass electrode. 6 Hours Unit III Conversion and Storage of Electro Chemical Energy Battery Technology Batteries Introduction, Basic concepts principal components of a battery, operation of a battery during discharge and charge. Battery characteristics voltage, current, capacity, electricity storage density, energy density, power density, energy efficiency, cycle life and shelf life. Classification of batteries Primary, Secondary and Reserve batteries with examples. Classical batteries construction, working and applications of Lead acid and Ni Cd batteries; Modern batteries construction, working and applications of Zn Air, Ni Metal hydride and Lithium MnO2 batteries. 5 Hours Fuel Cells Fuel cells - Introduction, Definition, differences between a battery and a fuel cell and advantages. Types of fuel cells - Alkaline, Phosphoric acid, Molten carbonate, Solid polymer electrolyte and Solid oxide fuel cells Mention of electrode materials, electrolyte used and one or two applications (construction and reactions are not insisted). Construction, working and applications of H2 O2 and Methanol - O2 fuel cells.

Unit IV Corrosion Science Corrosion Definition; Chemical corrosion (Dry) and Electrochemical corrosion (Wet), Theory of electrochemical corrosion taking Iron as an example. Types of corrosion Differential metal corrosion Concept of electrode potential difference; Differential aeration corrosion concept of medium having different oxygen concentration e.g. pitting corrosion and water line corrosion; Stress corrosion concept of higher potential at stressed areas e.g. Caustic embrittlement. Factors affecting the rate of corrosion Related to nature of metal: Potential of electrode, relative areas of anodic and cathodic parts, hydrogen over voltage, tendency to form protective films and nature of corrosion product. Related to nature of environment: pH of the medium, temperature, humidity of air, conductance of medium, presence of chemicals in atmosphere (CO2, H2S, SO2, Fumes of HCl, H2SO4 etc.) 4 Hours Corrosion Control Protective coatings - Inorganic coatings (i) Anodizing meaning, anodizing of Al and applications and (ii) Phosphating process and applications; Metal coatings (i) Galvanization (anodic metal coating) and (ii) Tinning (cathodic metal coating). Corrosion inhibitors Definition, Anodic inhibitors and cathodic inhibitors. Cathodic protection Sacrificial anodic method and Impressed voltage method & Anodic protection.


PART B

Unit V Metal Finishing Introduction,
Technological importance of metal finishing To impart - corrosion resistance, particular physical and mechanical properties to the surface (e.g. electrical conductivity, heat, abrasion, wear and thermal resistance); In manufacturing of electronic components PCBs, capacitors and conductors; Electroforming, electrochemical machining, electropolishing and electrochemical etching.

(3) Polarization, Decomposition potential and Over voltage explanation and their applications with reference to the electro deposition of the metals. Electroplating process Principle components of an electroplating process Electroplating bath, cathode, anode (soluble or insoluble), an inert vessel, D.C. electrical power source. Effects of plating variables on the nature of electro deposit Metal ion concentration, electrolytes, complexing agents, organic additives (brighteners, levelers, structure modifiers and wetting agents), current density, pH, temperature and throwing power.

Surface preparation Importance: steps - (i) Removal of organic substances
Degreasing use of organic solvents and alkaline solution, (ii) Removal of inorganic substances Descaling processes Grinding, polishing, sand blasting and pickling & (iii) Rinsing with water. Electroplating of Cr and Au Bath composition, additives, pH, current density, current efficiency, temperature, anode, cathode (including reactions) and applications. 4 Hours

Electroless plating Meaning, Distinction between electroplating and electroless plating (Driving force, anodic and cathodic reactions, site of anode and cathode reactions and nature of deposit). Advantages of electroless plating. Electroless plating of Copper on PCB and Nickel on Al and other metals bath composition, additives, pH, temperature, anodic and cathodic reactions and applications. 2 Hours


Unit VI Liquid Crystals and their Applications Introduction, meaning, positional and orientational order in solid, liquid crystals and liquids. Classification Thermo tropic and Lyo tropic with examples. Types of mesophases - Nematic, Chiral nematic (Cholesteric), Smectic and Columnar molecular ordering with examples. Liquid crystalline behaviour in homologues series - PAA and MBBA series. Applications of liquid crystals in display systems explanation of display working, mention of LCD devices. 4 Hours Instrumental Methods of Analysis Theory, Instrumentation and applications of Colorimetry. Potentiometry and Conductormetry. 2 Hours (

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Address: Jnana Sangama, Machhe, Belagavi, Karnataka 590018


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