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Department of BIOTECHNOLOGY, REC

COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon success completion of this course, the students will be able to
 Solve the problems by using equations of state for estimation of thermodynamic properties.
 Derive the thermodynamic relations by using basic equations and understood the concept of
partial molar properties and excess properties.
 Solve VLE calculations for binary liquid-liquid systems
 Solve problems on equilibrium conversions and yield for single, multicomponent systems.
 Calculation of the entropy for different processes and to learn the working principle of
refrigeration cycle and liquefaction process.

TEXT BOOKS
1. Smith J.M., Van Ness H.C., and Abbot M.M. ―Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics‖, VIth Edition. Tata McGraw-Hill, 2003.
2. Narayanan K.V. ―A Text Book of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics‖, PHI, 2003.

REFERENCE
1. Sandler S.I. ―Chemical and Engineering Thermodynamics‖, John Wiley, 1989.

BT17402 UNIT OPERATIONS L T P C
3 0 0 3

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 To impart knowledge on mixing and agitation operations and concepts of filtration.
 To introduce the basis of heat transfer mechanisms and learn about conduction in detail.
 To study mechanism of heat transfer by convection and various types of convection.
 To impart knowledge of various heat exchange equipments

UNIT I MIXING AND AGITATION 8
Dimensional analysis; power for agitation; agitation of liquids; gas-liquid systems; gas solid suspensions;
agitator scale up.

UNIT II FILTRATION 8
Constant pressure, constant volume batch filtration; continuous filtration; industrial filters; settling and
sedimentation; centrifugation.

UNIT III MECHANISM OF HEAT TRANSFER 10
Steady state conduction; combined resistances; unsteady state conduction; lumped heat capacity; extended
surfaces; combined conduction and convection.

UNIT IV CONVECTION HEAT TRANSFER 10
Dimensional analysis; forced and natural convection; convection in flow over surfaces through pipes boiling
and condensation.

UNIT V HEAT EXCHANGERS 9
Equipments; overall heat transfer coefficients; design of heat exchangers; NTU concept; evaporators; single
effect; mass and enthalpy balances.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of Unit operations course graduates will be able to
 Identify, formulates, and solves engineering problem in Design of agitators.
 Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering for designing of filters.
 Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice in concept
of conduction heat transfer.
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