B.Tech in Chemical Process Engineering – Semester-wise Syllabus 

 

Year 1: Foundation in Science & Engineering 

Semester 1: 

1. Mathematics-I: Calculus, Algebra, Trigonometry 

2. Physics-I: Mechanics, Thermodynamics Basics 

3. Chemistry-I: Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Stoichiometry 

4. Introduction to Chemical Engineering: Unit Operations, Process Flow Diagrams 

5. Engineering Graphics & CAD 

6. Workshop/Lab: Basic Chemistry Experiments, CAD Tools 

 

Semester 2: 

1. Mathematics-II: Differential Equations, Probability & Statistics 

2. Physics-II: Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer Basics 

3. Chemistry-II: Organic & Inorganic Chemistry, Electrochemistry 

4. Programming for Engineers: Python/MATLAB for Process Simulation 

5. Environmental Studies 

6. Lab: Fluid Flow Experiments, Basic Programming 

 

Year 2: Core Chemical Engineering 

Semester 3:

1. Material & Energy Balances: Steady-State Systems, Recycle/Purge Streams 

2. Thermodynamics for Chemical Engineers: Laws of Thermodynamics, PVT Behavior 

3. Fluid Mechanics: Flow in Pipes, Pumps, Compressors 

4. Chemical Process Calculations 

5. Mechanical Operations: Size Reduction, Mixing, Filtration 

6. Lab: Material/Energy Balance Simulations, Fluid Mechanics 

 

Semester 4: 

1. Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Heat Exchangers 

2. Mass Transfer: Diffusion, Absorption, Distillation 

3. Chemical Reaction Engineering: Kinetics, Reactor Design (CSTR, PFR) 

4. Process Instrumentation & Control: Sensors, PID Controllers 

5. Engineering Economics: Cost Estimation, ROI Analysis 

6. Lab: Heat Exchanger Design, Distillation Column Operation 

 

Year 3: Advanced Process Engineering

Semester 5:

1. Process Equipment Design: Vessels, Columns, Heat Exchangers 

2. Process Simulation & Modeling: Aspen Plus/HYSYS, MATLAB 

3. Petrochemical Engineering: Refinery Processes, Petrochemicals 

4. Elective-I: Biochemical Engineering / Polymer Science / Nanotechnology 

5. Industrial Safety & Hazard Management: HAZOP, Risk Assessment 

6. Lab: Process Simulation Projects, Reactor Design 

 

Semester 6: 

1. Process Optimization: Linear Programming, Heuristic Methods 

2. Separation Processes: Extraction, Adsorption, Membrane Technology 

3. Environmental Engineering: Waste Treatment, Pollution Control 

4. Elective-II: Food Process Engineering / Pharmaceutical Technology 

5. Elective-III: Renewable Energy Systems / Corrosion Engineering 

6. Lab: Wastewater Treatment, Separation Techniques 

 

Year 4: Specialization & Industry Integration 

Semester 7:

1. Process Plant Design: PFDs, P&IDs, Plant Layout 

2. Advanced Reaction Engineering: Catalysis, Multiphase Reactors 

3. Elective-IV: Process Intensification / Carbon Capture Technologies 

4. Elective-V: AI in Chemical Engineering / Supply Chain Management 

5. Capstone Project-I: Industry-Sponsored Process Design 

6. Internship/Industrial Training: Refineries, Chemical Plants, R&D Labs 

 

Semester 8: 

1. Project Management: Agile, Lean Six Sigma 

2. Process Economics & Sustainability: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) 

3. Emerging Trends: Industry 4.0, Smart Manufacturing 

4. Capstone Project-II: Thesis/Prototype Development 

5. Seminar/Technical Presentations 

 

Electives (Sample Options): 

- Biochemical & Fermentation Technology 

- Polymer & Plastics Engineering 

- Advanced Process Control 

- Nanomaterials in Catalysis 

- Energy Storage Systems 

- Pharmaceutical Process Engineering 

- Sustainable & Green Processes 

 

Key Labs & Practicals: 

- Unit Operations Lab: Distillation, Evaporation, Crystallization 

- Process Control Lab: PLCs, DCS, PID Tuning 

- Reaction Engineering Lab: Batch/Continuous Reactors 

- Simulation Labs: Aspen Plus, COMSOL, CFD Tools 

- Pilot Plant Experience: Small-Scale Industrial Processes 

 

Capstone Projects: 

- Design of a biodiesel production plant. 

- Optimization of a chemical reactor for reduced energy consumption. 

- Waste-to-energy conversion systems. 

- AI-driven process control for a distillation column.