AAS102BAAS202B

Applied Chemistry for Advanced Metal Protection and Sustainable Energy Systems

L-T-P3-0-0 Credits3 Session2026-27 TypeTheory
Appears in 14 semesters · 7 branches

B.Tech Mechanical Engineering · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS102B) · B.Tech Mechanical Engineering · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS202B) · B.Tech Automobile Engineering · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS102B) · B.Tech Automobile Engineering · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS202B) · B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS102B) · B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS202B) · B.Tech Mechanical & Industrial Engineering · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS102B) · B.Tech Mechanical & Industrial Engineering · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS202B) · B.Tech Production & Industrial Production Engineering · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS102B) · B.Tech Production & Industrial Production Engineering · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS202B) · B.Tech Manufacturing Technology · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS102B) · B.Tech Manufacturing Technology · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS202B) · B.Tech Mining Engineering · Sem 1 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS102B) · B.Tech Mining Engineering · Sem 2 (Physics / Chemistry, code AAS202B)

Syllabus

5 units · weightage in %
Unit1

Unit 1: Chemistry of Metals and Alloys

20%

Electronic structure and metallic bonding, properties of engineering metals (iron, aluminium, copper, titanium), alloy formation and phase diagrams, heat treatment chemistry, hardening mechanisms (solid solution, precipitation, work hardening), non-destructive testing (NDT) chemical principles

Unit2

Unit 2: Corrosion and Protection

20%

Electrochemical theory of corrosion, types of corrosion (galvanic, pitting, crevice, intergranular, erosion-corrosion), corrosion in high-temperature environments, oxidation kinetics, passivation, cathodic and anodic protection, corrosion inhibitors, organic and inorganic coatings, galvanizing and electroplating

Unit3

Unit 3: Lubricants and Fuels

20%

Classification and properties of lubricants (viscosity, viscosity index, flash point, pour point), additives (anti-wear, antioxidant, extreme pressure), solid lubricants (MoS2, graphite, PTFE), Energy Science: Introduction, Classification, Characteristic of Good fuel, Calorific value, HCV & LCV. Analysis of Coal: Proximate, Ultimate analysis and their significance, Octane and Cetane numbers, biofuels (biodiesel, bioethanol), Biogas manufacturing

Unit4

Unit 4: Sustainable Energy Chemistry

20%

Electrochemical cells and EMF, galvanic and concentration cells, Nernst equation, fuel cells (H2-O2, PEM, SOFC), Li-ion and solid-state batteries, supercapacitors, hydrogen production (electrolysis, steam reforming), photovoltaic chemistry, thermochemical energy storage

Unit5

Unit 5: Surface Engineering and Advanced Materials

20%

Surface energy and wettability, physical and chemical vapor deposition (PVD/CVD), thermal spraying, ceramic coatings, diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings, Nanomaterials: Properties of Nanomatrials, Applications of nanomaterials, Synthesis methods: Sol-gel and chemical vapour deposition, Carbon nanotubes.

Course Objectives5 points
  • To understand the chemistry of metals, alloys, and their failure mechanisms in mechanical systems
  • To apply electrochemical principles to analyze corrosion and implement effective protection strategies
  • To study lubricants, fuels, and their chemical properties relevant to mechanical engineering applications
  • To analyze the chemistry of sustainable energy systems including fuel cells, batteries, and biofuels
  • To introduce the chemistry of surface engineering, coatings, and advanced materials for mechanical applications
Course Outcomes (COs)5 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. CO1Understand the chemistry of metals and alloys and relate it to mechanical properties and failureK2
  2. CO2Apply electrochemical principles to analyze corrosion and implement protection strategiesK3
  3. CO3Evaluate lubricant and fuel properties and apply chemical knowledge to mechanical systemsK4
  4. CO4Understand the chemistry of fuel cells, batteries, and sustainable energy systemsK2
  5. CO5Apply surface chemistry and coating principles to advanced material design for MEK3

Suggested Textbooks / Reference Books

  1. Engineering Chemistry – Jain and Jain
  2. Corrosion Engineering – Fontana and Greene
  3. Engineering Chemistry – O.G. Palanna
  4. Fuels and Combustion – S.P. Sharma and C. Mohan
  5. Materials Science and Engineering – William D. Callister

Online Resources

  1. NPTEL courses on Engineering Chemistry and Corrosion Science
  2. ASM International online resources on metal protection
  3. U.S. Department of Energy resources on fuel cells and batteries

Official AKTU syllabus

This subject is on page 11, 12, 13, 14 of the original AKTU PDF.

Official AKTU syllabus PDF ↗