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1 RK University (Pre-registration coursework for PhD program) Program PhD (Chemical Engineering) Concerned Dean Dr. Ajit Kumar Shukla ( Sr. No. Subject Contents Method of evaluation 1. Research Methodology As per syllabus mentioned Written examination below (3 hrs) 2. Subject of specialization:* 1. Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria 2. Energy Technology 3. Advance Chemical Reaction Engineering Research topic specific 3. Review of literature Review of literature for the PhD research topic Written examination (3 hrs) Presentation + Detailed report in hard copy Credits Total 11 (*Shall be decided by the Dean of Faculty, individually, for each PhD scholar) Notes 1. The admission process of PhD program will comprise of 2 stages viz. (a) admission to PhD program (b) final registration in PhD program. 2. A successful PhD candidate (RAT examination) will be admitted to PhD program after paying admission fees (Rs.60000/-) and upon allocation of a PhD guide by RK University. 3. An admitted PhD candidate will have to submit synopsis and presentation of his/her actual research project (in consultation with the PhD guide approved and allocated by RK university) before Doctoral Research Committee (DRC) within 6 months from date of admission(date will be declared by university). 4. An admitted PhD candidate will be registered after earning mini mum of 11 credits as per above mentioned course-work structure. 5. The candidate will acquire credit of a subject on passing the examination that will be conducted at the end of 6 months (date will be declared by university). 6. On acquiring required credits, an admitted candidate will be issued a certificate of registration(along with project title)by RK University

2 Course Title Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria Detailed Syllabus Vapour/Liquid Equilibrium (VLE): Introduction The Nature of Equilibrium the Phase Rule; Duhem s Theorem VLE: Qualitative Behaviour Azeotropic Mixtures Maximum Boiling Azeotrope Minimum Boiling Azeotrope Simple Models for Vapour/Liquid Equilibrium Raoult s Law Dewpoint and Bubblepoint Calucations with Raoult s Law VLE by Modified Raoult s Law VLE from K-Value Correlations Flash Calculations Thermodynamic Properties of Mixtures Fundamental Property Relation The Chemical Potential as a Criterion for Phase Equilibria Partial Properties Equations Relating Molar and Partial Molar Properties The Partial Molar Gibbs Energy and the Generalized Gibbs Duhem Equation a Rational for Partial Properties Partial Properties in Binary Solutions The Experimental Determination of the Partial Molar Volume and Enthalpy Volume Change on Mixing Enthalpy Change on Mixing Enthalpy Concentration Diagrams Gibbs Energy Calculations The Ideal Gas Mixture The Partial Molar Gibbs Energy and Fugacity Fugacity and Fugacity Coefficient: Pure Species Fugacity and Fugacity Coefficient: Species in Solution The Ideal Solution Model The Lewis/Randall Rule Excess Properties The Excess Gibbs Energy and the Activity Coefficient Excess Property Relations Solution Thermodynamics: Applications Liquid-Phase Properties from VLE Data Composition Dependence of Liquid- Phase Fugacities for Species in a Binary Solution Excess Gibbs Energy Data Reduction Thermodynamic Consistency Integral or Area Test Method Models for the Excess Gibbs Energy Margules Equations VanLaar Equations Calculations with Margules and VanLaar Equations Local Composition Models NRTL Equation, UNIQUAC Equation, UNIFAC Method Topics in Phase Equilibria The Gamma/Phi Formulation of VLE The Criterion of Equilibrium and Stability of Thermodynamic Systems The Measurement of Vapour/Liquid Equilibrium Data General Methods for the measurement of Vapour/Liquid Equilibrium Data Dynamic Still Method Static Cell Method Infinite-Dilution Ebulliometry

3 Reference Books 1. Smith J.M, Van Ness H.C., Abbott M. M, "Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics", the McGraw Hill Companies, Inc., USA, 7th ed., Stanley I. Sandler, Chemical, Biochemical and Engineering Thermodynamics, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd., 4th ed., Elliot J.R., Lira C.T., "Introductory Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics" Prentice Hall, Hougen O.A., Watson K.M., and Ragatz R.A., Chemical Process Principles Part-II Thermodynamics, John Wiley, Perry s chemical engineers handbook, 7thedition, McGraw-Hill, USA, 2000.

4 Course Title Energy Technology Detailed Syllabus 1. An Introduction to alternative energy sources Conventional and non-conventional energy sources, Renewable and Non renewable sources, Primary and secondary energy sources, energy demand, National energy Strategy and plan, Principle of energy conservation and energy audit. 2. Solid fuel: Fossil fuel - Introduction, Importance, Limits and alternatives, Levels and flows, Environmental effects. Gasification and liquefaction of solid fuels.classification of coal, origin of coal, proximate and ultimate analysis of coal, calorific values, rank of coal, Analysis and properties of coal, coal preparation method, coal washing by froth Flotation, coal storage and transportation. 3. Solar Energy: Introduction, Measurement of solar radiation, Solar constant, solar radiation measurements, Principles of the conversion of Solar radiation into heat, solar energy collectors, solar power- photovoltaic, Solar heating, solar thermal power, solar energy storage system (Thermal, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical),Applications of solar energy. 4. Wind Energy: Introduction, Basic principles of wind energy conversion, Power in wind, Types of wind turbine, Basic components of wind energy conversion systems (WECS), Classification of WEC system, Classification of wind energy collectors advantages, Disadvantages, Applications of wind energy. 5. Tidal energy: Introduction, Basic principle of Tidal power and advantages and limitations of tidal power generation,, OTEC methods (open cycle and close cycle methods), storage devices, Ocean waves and wave energy conversion devices, Applications of tidal Energy, problems. 6. Geothermal energy: Introduction, Nature of geothermal fields, Geothermal Sources, Geothermal heat pump, Magma resources, Advantage- disadvantages of geothermal energy over other Energy forms, Applications of geothermal energy. 7. Energy from Biomass: Introduction, Materials used for bio-gas generation, Fuel properties of bio-gas and its applications, Methods for obtaining energy from biomass Pyrolysis, Classification of Biomass Gasifiers, Applications of the gasifiers. 8. Fuel Cell: Introduction, Classification of fuel cells Hydrogen Oxygen fuel cell, Ion exchange Fuel cell, Molten carbonate fuel cell, Advantages disadvantages of fuel cells.

5 Reference Books 1. Energy Sources 2nd Ed., Khanna Publications, New Dehli. By G.D. Rai. 2. Fuel Combustion Energy Technology, Dhanpat Rai Publications by S.N. Saha. 3. Energy Technology by Rao & Parulaker. 4. Fuel & Combustion, Orient Lonmans by Samir Sarkar. 5. Solar Energy, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi by Sukatame.

6 Course Title Advance Chemical Reaction Engineering Detailed Syllabus 1 RTD STUDIES Non ideal flow in reactors, RTD of fluid in reactors, Age distribution, F curve, C curve and E curve, Intensity Function, Effects of RTD on performance of Chemical Process Equipment 2 CATALYTIC REACTORS Adsorption kinetics, External and Internal Diffusional Resistances, Effects of Heat Generation/Absorption, Effectiveness Factors, Fixed Bed, Fluid Bed, Trickle bed, Slurry Reactors, 3 CATALYSIS Typical Catalysts used in chemical processes, Catalyst Characterizations, Catalyst Deactivation and Regeneration, Metal recovery from the Spent Catalysts 4 ZEOLITE CATALYSTS Types of zeolite, Applications, Rise of Acidity, Modifications, Shape Selectivity 5 ENVIRONMENTAL CATALYSIS Importance, Applications 6 SOLID CATALYZED REACTION The rate equation for surface kinetics, pore diffusion resistance combined with surface kinetics, porous catalyst particles, heat effects during reactions, performance equations for reactors containing porous catalyst particles, experimental methods for finding rates, LHHW model 7 MONOLITHIC REACTORS Configurations, Preparation, Hydrodynamics and Applications, Accelerated Deactivation of catalysts, Laboratory reactors, Oscillatory motion of reactants in catalyst pores, Micro reactors. 8 INDUSTRIAL CASE STUDIES ON CATALYSIS AND CATALYTIC REACTORS Reference Books 1. Fogler H.S., Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall, NJ, Levenspiel O., Chemical Reaction Engineering, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Singapore, Smith J. M., Chemical Engineering Kinetics, 3 rd McGraw Hill, N Y, Inamdar S.T.A., Biochemical Engineering Principles and concepts, Prentice-Hall Of India, New Delhi, Shuler M.L. and Kargi F., Bioprocess Engineering Basic Concepts, 2 nd Edition Prentice- Hall of India, New Delhi, Hand-outs from recent publications 6.