Semester-wise syllabus for an M.Tech in Chemical Engineering

 

Semester 1:

Core Fundamentals 

Courses: 

1. Advanced Transport Phenomena 

   - Momentum, heat, and mass transfer; boundary layer theory, CFD basics. 

2. Chemical Reaction Engineering 

   - Non-ideal reactors, catalysis, kinetics of complex reactions, bioreactors. 

3. Advanced Thermodynamics 

   - Phase equilibrium, thermodynamic stability, equations of state, Gibbs free energy. 

4. Process Modeling and Simulation 

   - Steady-state/dynamic modeling (Aspen Plus, COMSOL), optimization techniques. 

5. Research Methodology 

   - Technical writing, experimental design, statistical analysis (Python/MATLAB). 

Labs: 

- Process Simulation Lab (Aspen HYSYS, CHEMCAD) 

- Advanced Transport Phenomena Lab (CFD tools like ANSYS Fluent) 

 

Semester 2:

Specialization & Electives

 

Core Courses: 

1. Process Design and Optimization

   - Economic analysis, pinch technology, sustainability in design. 

2. Separation Processes 

   - Membrane technology, adsorption, hybrid separation methods. 

Electives (Examples): 

- Biochemical Engineering (fermentation, enzyme kinetics) 

- Petroleum Refining and Petrochemicals 

- Polymer Science and Engineering 

- Energy Systems Engineering (solar fuels, hydrogen economy) 

- Environmental Engineering (waste treatment, carbon capture) 

Labs: 

- Advanced Separation Techniques Lab 

- Biochemical Engineering Lab (fermenters, bioreactors) 

 

Semester 3:

Advanced Electives & Project Work

Electives (Examples):

- Nanotechnology in Chemical Engineering (nonmaterial’s, catalysis) 

- Advanced Process Control (AI/ML for process optimization) 

- Fuel Cell Technology 

- Computational Chemistry (molecular modeling) 

- Industrial Safety and Risk Management 

 

Project/Dissertation: 

- Phase 1: Problem identification, literature review, proposal submission. 

- Seminars: Industry case studies or research paper reviews (e.g., circular economy, green chemistry). 

 

Semester 4:

Thesis/Project Completion 

Thesis/Project: 

- Full-time focus on experimental work, simulations, or industrial collaborations. 

- Final documentation, journal/conference submissions, and viva voce defense. 

 

Additional Components (Varies):

- Industrial Internship (optional, often in sectors like oil & gas, pharmacy, or renewable). 

- *Workshops:* Training in tools like COMSOL Metaphysics, Lab VIEW, or process safety software. 

 

Elective Tracks (Specializations): 

1. Process Systems Engineering 

   - Process optimization, supply chain management, digital twins. 

2. Biochemical/Bioprocess Engineering 

   - Bioreactors, downstream processing, synthetic biology. 

3. Energy and Sustainability 

   - Renewable energy systems, carbon-neutral technologies, life-cycle assessment. 

4. Materials Engineering 

   - Polymers, composites, nonmaterial’s, catalysis.