PROPOSED SYLLABUS OF ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY

EG ……….SH 102
Theory: 3 Year: I
Tutorial: 1 Part: I and II
Practical: 3
Course Objectives: To develop the basic concepts of Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry,
Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Green & Sustainable Chemistry, Nano
Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry and Organic Chemistry relevant to the different disciplines of
engineering.

Unti 1: Electrochemistry and Buffer (8 hours)

1.1 Electrochemistry:
1.1.1 Introduction,
1.1.2 EMF of galvanic cell, Nernst equation (Derivation and Numerical),
1.1.3 Polarization and Overpotential (Introduction and Illustrative Example)
1.1.4 Butler-Volmer equation and Tafel plots (Equation and application qualitative only)
1.2 Electrode Processes and Mechanisms (qualitative only)
1.2.1 Charge transfer processes at electrodes
1.2.2 Mass transfer and diffusion in electrochemical systems
1.3 Industrial and Applied Electrochemistry
1.3.1 Batteries (Lead acid and Lithium ion)
1.3.2 Solar-photovoltaic cell (with typical examples), Fuel cells (Hydrogen fuel cell only),
1.3.3 Corrosion (electrochemical mechanism and prevention)
1.4 Buffer, Buffer range, Buffer capacity and Buffer solution mechanism (Henderson-Hasselbalch
equation) and numericals.
Unit 2: Catalyst and Catalysis (4 hours)
2.1 Definition and Types (homogeneous and heterogenous, no mechanism)
2.2 Design and criteria
2.2.1 Structure-activity relationships (Surface area and Porosity)
2.2.2 Selection criteria of catalyst (Including; activity, volumetric efficiency,
compatibility, selectivity, stability, regeneration, cost, and environmental impact)
2.3 Photocatalysis and electrocatalysis (Water Splitting)
2.4 Catalysis for Energy and Environmental Applications:
2.4.1 Catalytic conversion of fossil fuels
2.4.2 Renewable energy catalysis
2.4.3 Catalysis for pollution control (Dye degradation)

Unit 3. Analytical Techniques and their Applications (6 hours)

3. 1 Principle and applications of following analytical techniques:
3.1.1 Chromatography (paper and thin layer)
3.1.2 Mass spectroscopy (with reference to methane)
3.1.3 X – ray diffraction (XRD) (amorphous, crystalline and particle size)
3.1.4 UV – visible spectroscopy (identification of moieties and concentration dependent
intensity)
3.1.5 Infrared – spectroscopy (IR) (Reference table, spectra of ethyl alcohol and benzyl
alcohol)
3.1.6 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR) (only nuclear resonance and
application of NMR with reference to ethanol and acetaldehyde)

Unit 4. Chemistry of Metal Complexes, Rare Earth Elements and Metal alloys (6 hours)
4.1 Complexes:
4.1.1. Introduction and IUPAC naming of complexes (ligands and type, simple complexes
only)
4.1.2. Geometry of complex by VBT and its applications (postulates, compounds with
coordination number 4 and 6 and their magnetic properties)
 4.1.3. Crystal Field Theory: Principle and applications (postulates, octahedral and
tetrahedral splitting, CFSE)
4.2 Rare earth elements
4.2.1. Introduction and applications (with reference to Ce, Nd)
4.3 Metallic alloys and applications (Iron and Aluminum alloys)

Unit 5. Sustainable Chemistry (7 hours)

5.1 Green Chemistry: Introduction and Principles (twelve principles)
5.2 Water Chemistry:
5.2.1 Importance of water quality standards (drinking, irrigation and recreation with
reference to Nepal standard)
5.2.2 Degree of hardness, scale formation in boiler and softening of hard water (permutit
and resin ion exchange)
5.2.3 Water pollution with reference to turbidity, COD, BOD, heavy metals, radioactive
substances, plastic (microplastics)
5.2.4. Industrial wastewater and its treatment (simple concept of aerobic and anaerobic)
5.3 Air Pollution
5.3.1. Particulate matter, SOx, NOx, GHGs, VOCs, their impacts and remedies.
5.4 Waste management
5.4.1. Segregation and management of solid waste
5.4.2. Management of biodegradable waste into energy (biogas and carbon materials)
5.4.3. E-waste and its management

Unit 6. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (3 hours)

6.1 Introduction and types of nano materials (0-, 1-, 2-, and 3- dimensional)
6.2. Nanoparticles, Nanofibers, Nanowires, Carbon nanotubes, graphene, Mxene, quantum
dots, and their uses
6.3 Preparation of nanomaterials (Top down and bottom-up approach: ball milling,
exfoliation, PVD and CVD).
Unit 7. Engineering Materials (7 hours)
7.1 Polymers:
7.1.1 Introduction: Natural and synthetic, organic and inorganic, Conducting and Non-
conducting
7.1.2 Types of Polymerizations: Addition and condensation polymerization (Free radical,
Cationic and Anionic polymerization (definition, mechanism with examples)
7.1.3 Preparation and applications of – Epoxy resin, polyurethane, Kevlar, polycarbonate,
polymethylmethacrylate, polyacrylonitrile, silicones; phosphorus-based polymer
(polyphosphazene), Sulphur based polymer (polythiazyl)
7.1.4. Conducting polymers: synthesis and application (PANI and PPy)
7.1.5. Composite: Fiber reinforced polymer (definition and illustration with reference to
carbon fibers)
7.1.6. Natural polymers; Cellulose, Chitin, Chitosan, Collagen (general introduction and
applications)
7.2 Cement: Hydration and setting chemistry of cement

Unit 8. Explosives, Lubricants and Paints (4 hours)

8.1 Explosives:
8.1.1. Introduction and types of explosives: Primary, low and high explosives;
8.1.2. Preparation and applications of TNT, TNG, Nitrocellulose and Plastic explosives.
8.2 Lubricants:
8.2.1 Introduction, Function, Classification (oil, greases and solids)
8.3 Paints:
8.3.1 Introduction, requisites, types and applications
8.3.2. Environmental and health impact

Reference Books:
1. S.H. Maron and C. Prutton, Principles of Physical Chemistry, 4th Edition, Oxford and IBH
Pub. Co., 1992.
2. J.D. Lee, Concise Inorganic Chemistry, 5th Edition, John Wiley and sons, Inc., 2007.
3. R.D. Madan & Satya Prakash, Inorganic Chemistry, S. Chand & Company Ltd., 1994.
4. S. Bahl, G.D. Tuli & A. Bahl, Essential of Physical Chemistry, Revised Multicolor Edition,
S. Chand & Co. Ltd., New Delhi, 2009.
5. A.K. Bhagi & G.R. Chatwal, Environmental Chemistry, Himalaya Publishing House,
Mumbai.
6. R.T. Morrison & R.N. Boyd, Organic Chemistry, 6th and 7th Edition, Prentice – Hall of India
Pvt. Ltd., 2008.
7. Vogel’s Textbook of Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 6th Edition, Pearson Education 2008.
8. B.S. Murthy, P. Shankar, Baldev R, B. B. Rath & James Murday, Textbook of Nanoscience
and Nanotechnology, Series in Metallurgy and Materials Science, Baldev Raj (Ed.),
Universities Press Private Hyderabad, India, 2012.

There will be questions covering all the chapters in the syllabus. The evaluation scheme for the
question is indicated in the table below:
Chapters Credit Hours Number of questions Total Marks

1. 8 2* 10

2. 4 1 5

3. 6 1* 5

4. 6 2 10

5. 7 2 10

6. 3 1 5

7. 7 2* 10

8. 4 1 5

Total 45 12 60
Note; All questions should be attempted. However, one alternate question will be asked from
chapter one, three and seven as shown by asterisk in above table. Question paper should
have 10 % (6 marks) numerical problem from 1.1.2 and 1.4.

Chemistry Practical Course for All Bachelor of Engineering Courses

Course Objectives:
To acquaint the students with qualitative and quantitative analytical methods following 12
experiments are assigned but 10 experiments are mandatory.

Practical: 3 Periods Per Week

1. Determination of total, temporary and permanent hardness of water 3 Periods
sample using complexometric titration.

2. Determination of the alkalinity of water samples A and B by double 3 Periods

indicator titration.

3. Estimation of the amount of residual chlorine in water sample by 3 Periods

iodometric titration.

4. Preparation of the standard buffer solution (acidbasic) and measure the 3 Periods
approximate pH of the given unknown solution by using Universal
Indicator.

5. Comparison of the cleansing power of two samples of detergents by 3 Periods

surface tension measurement method.

6. Construction of Daniell cell and study the variation of cell potential with 3 Periods
concentration.

7. Separation of the pigments through the process of paper / thin layer 3 Periods
chromatography.

8. Determination of total iron content in ground water sample by 3 Periods

spectrophotometric technique.
 9. Determination of amount of copper and iron in the given mixture solution 3 Periods
by K2Cr2O7 titration.

10. Preparation of cross–linked polymer by condensation polymerization 3 Periods

method.

11 Standardization of potassium permanganate solution and use it to estimate 3 Periods

the amount of iron in the sample of Mohr’s salt solution.

12 Preparation of Ni-DMG complex and to estimate the amount of Nickel in 3 Periods

it.

Evaluation Scheme:
The practical examination includes 25 marks. Out of which 10 marks will be internal and
15 marks will be final. Final exam will be conducted in presence of external examiner where
student will perform assigned experiment and viva within 3 hours.
Reference Books:
1. Manual For Practical Engineering Chemistry, Chemistry Instruction Committee, IOE;
Central Campus, Pulchowk.
2. A. I. Vogel, A Text Book of Quantitative Inorganic Analysis, Including Elementary
Instrumental Analysis, ELBS & Longman, 1969, (Preferably available recent addition).
3. A. I. Vogel, A Text Book of Qualitative Inorganic Analysis, ELBS & Longman, 1969 (Recent
Edition).