Engineering Chemistry Syllabus

Chapter 1: Chemical Bonding

• Introduction to Chemical Bonding
• Types of Bonds: Ionic, Covalent, Coordinate, Metallic, Hydrogen Bonding
• Lewis Dot Structures and Formal Charge
• VSEPR Theory – Molecular Geometry and Shapes
• Valence Bond Theory (VBT) – Sigma and Pi Bonds, Hybridization (sp, sp², sp³, sp³d, sp³d²)
• Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT) – Bonding and Antibonding Orbitals, Bond Order
• Comparison of VBT and MOT
• Intermolecular Forces: Van der Waals, Dipole-Dipole, London Forces
• Fajans' Rules – Polarization and Covalency
• Applications in Engineering Materials

Chapter 2: Water Technology

• Sources and Impurities in Water
• Hardness of Water: Types, Units, Determination (EDTA Method)
• Boiler Troubles: Scale, Sludge, Priming, Foaming, Caustic Embrittlement
• Softening Methods: Lime-Soda, Zeolite, Ion-Exchange
• Desalination: Reverse Osmosis, Electrodialysis
• Municipal Water Treatment
• Specification for Drinking Water (BIS and WHO)

Chapter 3: Electrochemistry & Batteries

• Conductance: Specific, Equivalent, Molar Conductivity
• Kohlrausch’s Law and Applications
• Electrochemical Cells: Galvanic and Electrolytic
• Nernst Equation, EMF Calculation
• Reference Electrodes: SHE, Calomel
• Batteries: Primary (Daniel, Dry Cell), Secondary (Lead-Acid, Li-ion), Fuel Cells

Chapter 4: Corrosion & Its Control

• Definition and Types: Dry, Wet, Galvanic, Pitting, Stress Corrosion
• Theories: Acid Theory, Electrochemical Theory
• Factors Affecting Corrosion
• Protection Methods: Cathodic Protection, Protective Coatings, Inhibitors
• Passivation and Anodizing

Chapter 5: Fuels & Combustion

• Classification of Fuels: Solid, Liquid, Gaseous
• Calorific Value: HCV, LCV, Determination (Bomb Calorimeter)
• Coal Analysis: Proximate and Ultimate
• Petroleum Refining and Knocking
• Biodiesel and Green Fuels
• Combustion Calculations

Chapter 6: Polymers

• Monomers, Polymers, Degree of Polymerization
• Types: Addition and Condensation Polymers
• Plastics: Thermoplastics vs Thermosetting
• Rubbers: Natural and Synthetic (Buna-S, Neoprene)
• Fibres and Composites
• Biodegradable Polymers

Chapter 7: Lubricants

• Mechanism of Lubrication: Fluid Film, Boundary, Extreme Pressure
• Properties: Viscosity, Viscosity Index, Flash Point, Cloud Point
• Types: Liquid, Semi-solid, Solid, Synthetic
• Lubricating Oils and Greases
• Selection of Lubricants

Chapter 8: Spectroscopy & Instrumentation

• Beer-Lambert Law
• UV-Visible Spectroscopy
• IR Spectroscopy: Functional Group Identification
• NMR Basics
• Chromatography: TLC, GC, HPLC
• Conductometric and Potentiometric Titrations