UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS

ANNA UNIVERSITY :CHENNAI 600 025

CBCS-REGULATIONS-2015

M.TECH. POLYMER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

I. To provide an interdisciplinary specialization in master degree with emphasis on

materials, engineering and fundamentals of polymers and their processing.
II. To produce employable graduates with knowledge and competency in scientific and
engineering aspects of polymers, complemented by the appropriate skills and attributes.
III. To impart the fundamental concepts of synthetic resins, composites, engineering
plastics, adhesives and conducting polymers and their applications in industries.
IV. To gain knowledge on biopolymers, specialty polymers/rubbers and fibers in engineering
applications.
V. To provide comprehensive knowledge on heat and mass transport processes, analytical
testing of polymers and plastic waste management.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs)

1. In-depth and detailed functional knowledge of the fundamental concepts and

experimental methods of science and engineering.
2. To apply and integrate knowledge from four elements i.e., polymer structure, properties,
process and performance to solve the industrial problems and also to develop an
entrepreneur skill.
3. Knowledge of the topics of inter-disciplinary research, problem identification, formulation
and solution in polymer technology.
4. To use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic,
environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and
sustainability.
5. Professionally skilled for higher studies in research institutions and to work in polymer
industries.

Programme Educational Programme Outcomes (POs)

Objectives (PEOs)
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5

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III

IV

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 PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5

SEM 1 Polymer Chemistry

Polymer Process
Engineering
Science of Polymeric
Materials
Synthetic Resins

Elective I

Elective II

Polymer Science
Laboratory (Practicals)
SEM 2 Characterization and
YEAR 1

Testing of Polymers
Instrumentation in
Polymer Industry
Polymer Process
Technology
Heat, Mass and

Momentum Transport
Processes
Elective III

Elective IV

Polymer Processing and

Testing Laboratory
(Practicals)
Seminar

SEM 3 Engineering Plastics

Elective V

Elective VI
YEAR 2

Elective VII

Industrial Training (4
weeks)
Project work (Phase I)

SEM 4 Project Work Phase II

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I IV SEMESTER CURRICULUM AND SYLLABUS
M.TECH. POLYMER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

SEMESTER I

SL. COURSE COURSE TITLE Catego Contact L T P C

NO. CODE ry Period
THEORY
1. PL7101 Polymer Chemistry FC 3 3 0 0 3
2. PL7102 Polymer Process Engineering FC 3 3 0 0 3
3. PL7103 Science of Polymeric Materials FC 3 3 0 0 3
4. PL7104 Synthetic Resins FC 3 3 0 0 3
5. Elective I PE 3 3 0 0 3
6. Elective II PE 3 3 0 0 3
LABORATORY
7. PL7111 Polymer Science Laboratory FC 4 0 0 4 2
TOTAL 22 18 0 4 20

SEMESTER II

SL. COURSE COURSE TITLE Catego Contact

NO. CODE ry Period L T P C
THEORY
1. PL7201 Characterization and Testing of
Polymers PC 3 3 0 0 3
2. PL7202 Heat, Mass and Momentum 0 3
Transport Processes PC 3 3 0
PL7203 Instrumentation in Polymer Industry PC 3 3 0 0 3
3. PL7204 Polymer Process Technology PC 3 3 0 0 3
5. Elective III PE 3 3 0 0 3
6. Elective IV PE 3 3 0 0 3
LABORATORY
7. PL7211 Polymer Processing and Testing
Laboratory PC 6 0 0 6 3
8. PL7212 Seminar EEC 2 0 0 2 1
TOTAL 26 18 0 8 22

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 SEMESTER III

SL. COURSE COURSE TITLE Category Contact

NO. CODE Period L T P C
THEORY
1. PL7301 Engineering Plastics PC 3 3 0 0 3
2. Elective V PE 3 3 0 0 3
3. Elective VI PE 3 3 0 0 3
4. Elective VII PE 3 3 0 0 3
LABORATORY
5. PL7311 Industrial Training (4 weeks) EEC 0 0 0 0 2
6. PL7312 Project Work Phase I EEC 12 0 0 12 6
TOTAL 24 12 0 12 20

SEMESTER IV

SL. COURSE COURSE TITLE Category Contact

NO CODE Period
. L T P C
PRACTICAL
1. PL7411 Project Work Phase II EEC 24 0 0 24 12
TOTAL 24 0 0 24 12

TOTAL CREDITS : 74
PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVES (PE)

SL. COURSE COURSE TITLE Category Contact

NO. CODE Period L T P C
1. PL7001 Adhesive Science and
Technology PE 3 3 0 0 3
2. PL7002 Biopolymers and
Biodegradable Polymers PE 3 3 0 0 3
3. PL7003 Composites PE 3 3 0 0 3
4. PL7004 Computer Aided Design PE 3 3 0 0 3
5. PL7005 Conducting Polymers PE 3 3 0 0 3
6. PL7013 Specialty polymers PE 3 3 0 0 3
7. PL7009 Polymers for Packaging
Application PE 3 3 0 0 3
8. PL7006 Industrial Management PE 3 3 0 0 3
9. PL7007 Plastics Waste
Management PE 3 3 0 0 3
10. PL7010 Process Instrumentation PE 3 3 0 0 3
11. PL7011 Reaction Engineering PE 3 3 0 0 3
12. PL7012 Rubber Technology PE 3 3 0 0 3
13. PL7014 Synthetic Fibres PE 3 3 0 0 3
14. PL7008 Polymers for Biomedical
Engineering Applications PE 3 3 0 0 3
15. PL7015 Total Quality Management PE 3 3 0 0 3

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 FOUNDATION COURSE (FC)
Sl. Course Course Title Category Contact L T P C
No. Code Period
1. FC 3 3 0 0 3
Polymer Chemistry
2. Polymer Process FC 3 3 0 0 3
Engineering
3. Science of Polymeric FC 3 3 0 0 3
Materials
4. FC 3 3 0 0 3
Synthetic Resins
5. Polymer Science Laboratory FC 4 0 0 4 2

PROFESSIONAL CORE (PC)

Sl. Course Course Title Category Contact L T P C
No. Code Period
1. Characterization and Testing PC 3 3 0 0 3
of Polymers
2. Instrumentation in Polymer PC 3 3 0 0 3
Industry
3. PC 3 3 0 0 3
Polymer Process Technology
4. Heat, Mass and Momentum PC 3 3 0 0 3
Transport Processes
5. Engineering Plastics PC 3 3 0 0 3
6. Polymer Processing and PC 6 0 0 6 3
Testing Laboratory

Employability Enhancement Courses (EEC)

Sl. Course Course Title Category Contact L T P C
No. Code Period

1. Project Work (Phase 1) EEC 12 0 0 12 6

2. Project Work (Phase 2) EEC 24 0 0 24 12

3. Seminar Presentation EEC 2 0 0 2 1

4. Internship in Industry EEC 0 0 0 0 2

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 PL7101 POLYMER CHEMISTRY L T P C
3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE
To make the student to acquire knowledge in fundamentals of polymers and
bioinorganicpolymers
To provide exposure to the students about Molecular weight, solubility and
fractionation of polymers

UNIT I BASICS OF POLYMERS AND CHAIN GROWTH POLYMERIZATION 9

Basicspolymer classifications based on occurrence, types, process, and end uses. Kinetics
and mechanism of free radical, cationic, anionic, living polymers and coordination
polymerization Ziegler Natta catalysts-monometallic mechanismstereo regular
polymerizationchain transfer reaction and constant.

UNIT II STEP GROWTH POLYMERIZATION AND COPOLYMERIZATION 9

Kinetics of condensation polymerizationcopolymerization-kineticscopolymer equation
composition of copolymers by NMRmonomer -reactivity ratios and their significance
polymerization reactions- metathetical, electrochemical, Group transfer polymerization and ring
opening.

UNIT III STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES AND REACTION OF POLYMER

MOLECULES 9
Functionality tacticity of polymer microstructure chemical and geometrical structureladder,
star and telechelic polymersinterpenetrating networks-Polymers-crystalline amorphous nature
crystallizability-effect on properties. Reactions of polymer molecules with specific groups OH,
CHO, C=O, COOH and NH2 and polymercross linking, cyclisationpolymer degradation-
thermal, mechanical, photo and radiation.

UNIT I V THERMAL TRANSITION, MOLECULAR WEIGHT AND POLYMER

DISSOLUTION 9
Thermal transitionsTGA, DSC, HDT, MFI.Number, weight and viscosity average molecular
weights polydispersity - molecular weight distribution determination of molecular weight by
GPC and viscometry polymer dissolution - thermodynamics of polymer dissolution - solubility
parameter fractionation of polymers.

UNIT V BIO AND INORGANIC POLYMERS 9

Naturally occurring polymers starch, proteins, cellulose Derivatives of cellulose polymers
rayon, cellophane, cellulose acetate, butyrate and nitrate ethyl cellulose carboxy methyl
cellulose- preparation, properties- application organometallic polymers co-ordination polymers
polyamides- Inorganic polymers - phosphorous and nitrogen containing polymers silicones
hybrid polymers iniferters.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOME
Will be aware of preparation and properties of polymers at length.
Will be able to methodically discuss moulding techniques.
Will develop capacity to characterize polymers and draw a parallel to their properties.

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TEXT BOOK
1. F.W. Billmayer, Text Book of Polymer Science, 3rd edition, John Wiley and sons, New York,
2002.
2. R.J. Young, Introduction to Polymers, Chapman and Hall Ltd., London, 1999.
3. Gorge Odeon Principles of Polymerization, 4th edition, McGraw Hill Book Company, New
York. 2004.
4. PremamoyGhosh , Polymer Science and Technology, 2ndedition,McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Limited, New Delhi, 2003.
5. V.R. Gowarikar, Polymer Science, New Age International Pvt Ltd Publishers, 2010.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. ManasChanda, SalilK.Roy, Plastics Technology Hand book , 2ndedition,Marcel
Dekker,New York,1993.
2. H.F.Mark,(Ed), Encyclopedia of polymer Science & Engineering. John Wiledy& Sons,
NewYork, 1989.
3. M.S. Bhatnagar A Textbook of Polymers, Volume 2: Chemistry and Technology of
PolymersPublished by S. Chand & Company Ltd. (2010).

PL7102 POLYMER PROCESS ENGINEERING L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE

To impart knowledge on mixing devices, extrusion moulding.

To know the importance of Injection moulding and special moulding techniques. To
understand the basic concepts in die design

UNIT I MIXING DEVICES 9

Additives and Mixing process, different types of mixing devices - twin drum tumblers, ribbon
blenders, Z-blade Mixer, high speed mixer, ball mill, two roll mill, banburymixer, internal mixing
and screw mixing twin screw compounding machines high temperature and pressure mixing
devices antistatic agents.

UNIT II EXTRUSION MOULDING 9

Analysis of flow in extruder drag flow, pressure flow, leak flow extruder/die characteristics
basic flow patterns in extrusion die die exit instabilities die swell processing methods
based on extruder (granule production, profile production, film blowing, blow moulding, extrusion
stretch blow moulding) extrusion coating process (sheet coating and wire covering).

UNIT III INJECTION MOULDING 9

Injection moulding machines and its components - moulds, multi cavity moulds, mould clamping
devices, mould clamping force, disc moulding, injection blow moulding, reaction injection
moulding.

UNIT IV SPECIAL MOULDING TECHNIQUES 9

Analysis of calendaring, methods of sheet forming Thermoforming vacuum forming,
Pressure forming and matched mould forming Rotation moulding, Analysis of compression
moulding, transfer moulding Plastic finishing techniques, powder coating, metallizing.

UNIT V BASIC CONCEPTS IN DIE DESIGN 9

Types of moulds ejector system ejection techniques mould cooling CAD / CAM
applications
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 TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOME
Will be aware of different mixing devices, extrusion moulding.
Will be able to methodically discuss moulding techniques.
Will understand the basic concepts in die design

TEXT BOOKS
1. D.H. Morton-Jones, Polymer Processing, Springer verlaggmbh (2014)
2. Tim A. Osswald Georg Menges Material Science of Polymers for Engineers, Hanser
Publications, 2012.
3. Crawford R.J. Plastics Engineering, Butterworth - Heinemann, 3rd Edition, 2005.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Richard G.Griskey, Polymer Process Engineering, Chapman and Hall, 1995.
2. Friedhelm Hansen, Plastics Extrusion Technology, 2nd Edition, Hanser Publishers, 1997.
3. Peter Powell, A. Jan IngenHouz, Engineering with Polymers, Stanley Thomas Publishers
Ltd., 2nd Edn. 1998.

PL7103 SCIENCE OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS L T P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE
The objective of this course is introduction to polymer structure, chain structure
and mechanical properties.
To impart knowledge on thermal properties and electrical
properties. Students should be conversant with rheological
properties.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION9
Polymer structure chain structure micro structure crystal structure- crystallinity
determination of crystallinity, size and orientation of crystallites using x-rays-conformation
and configuration.

UNIT II MECHANICAL PROPERTIES 9

Deformation of plastic materials- classification of plastic materials based on their stress
strain relationship effect of temperature on deformation-time dependence and
viscoelasticity in solid plastics Boltzmanns superposition principle- dynamic mechanical
properties yielding of plasticsmechanical failure in plastics.

UNIT III THERMAL PROPERTIES 9

Enthalpy melting and crystallization importance of Tg - factors affecting Tg
determination of Tg thermal conductivity thermal expansion and contraction - factors
affecting thermal expansion.

UNIT IV ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES 9

Electrical properties at low stress and high stress- breakdown mechanisms electrically
conductive plastics electrical applications of plastics.

UNIT V RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES 9

Melt flow properties - fundamental concepts of rheology geometry of flow rheological
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and viscous behavior in simple shear - viscous properties of plastic melts in simple shear
measurement of shear properties viscometry types of capillary viscometer factors
affecting shear flow and elongational flow MFI, melt elasticity.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOME
Will be aware of preparation and properties of polymers at length.
Will be able to discuss the properties of polymers.
Will develop capacity to characterize polymers and draw a parallel to their properties.

TEXT BOOKS
1. Birley, Haworth, Batchelor, Physics of Plastics Processing Properties and Materials
Engineering, Hamer Publication, 1992.
2. N.C. McCrum et.al, Principles of Polymer Engineering, 2ndedition Oxford University
Press, London, 1997.
3. J.J. Aklonis and J. McKnight, Introduction to Polymer Viscoelasticity, John Wiley and
sons, New York, 1983.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Bever, Encyclopedia of Materials Science and Engg., Volume 7, Pergamon press,
London, 1986.
2. L. H. Sperling,Introduction to physical polymer science, 4thedn, Wiley, 2005.
3. ZehevTadmor, Costas G. Gogos, Principles of Polymer Processing, 2nd Edition, Wiley,
2006.

PL7104 SYNTHETIC RESINS L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
To acquire knowledge on the classification of natural, synthetic polymers and its
commercial applications.
To understand the basic concepts of water soluble polymers and its applications in
various fields.
To understand the concepts of thermoplastics and thermosetting resins, the
importance of rubbers, fibers and plastics and their engineering applications.

UNIT I CLASSIFICATION OF POLYMERS 9

Introduction Classification of natural, modified and synthetic polymers effect of structure on

properties of polymers Salient features of plastics-water soluble polymers classification-
functions and properties starch - dextrinization modified starches cellulose and its
derivatives- commercial Applications.

UNIT II WATER SOLUBLE POLYMERS 9

Synthetic water soluble polymers, preparation, properties and applications of polyvinyl alcohol
polyvinylpyrrolidone polyacrylic acid and its homologs polyacrylamide polyethylene oxide
polyethylene mine. Application of water soluble polymers in pharmaceuticals cosmetics
textiles paper detergents and soaps paint flocculation beverages polyelectrolytes.

UNIT III THERMOPLASTIC RESINS 9

Thermoplastic resins polyolefins vinyl polymers poly vinyl chloride-polystyrene PMMA
SAN PAN - Teflon polyamides polycarbonates and their applications.
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UNIT IV THERMOSETTING RESINS 9
Thermosetting resins phenolic resins aminoplast UF- MF - polyesters alkyd resins
epoxies bisphenol-A and cycloaliphatic based epoxy resins -polyurethanes andpolyureas
silicone resins.

UNIT V RUBBERS AND FIBERS 9

Elastomers natural rubber vulcanization - synthetic rubbers - butyl- SBR
neoprene.Application of synthetic resins as fiber commodity plastics sheets and film foam
packaging biodegradable and engineering applications.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME
Will be aware of classification of polymers
Will develop capacity to appreciate the applications of natural and synthetic
polymers.

TEXT BOOKS
1. J.A. Brydson, Plastics Materials, Newness - Elsevier, Seventh Edn, London, 2014.
2. R.L. Davidson and S. Marshall, Water Soluble Resins, Van-Nostrand Reinhold, New York,
1988.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. R.B. Seymour and C.E.Carraher, Jr., Polymer Chemistry An Introduction, Marcel
Dekker Inc., New york, 2010.
2. Maurice Morton, Rubber Technology, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 2002.

PL7111 POLYMER SCIENCE LABORATORY L T P C

0 0 4 2
OBJECTIVE
To make the student conversant with polymer synthesis, kinetics of
polymerization.
To enable students develop their determination of reactivity ratio and molecular
weight.
To know the importance of fractionation of polymers.

UNIT I POLYMERIZARION TECHNIQUES 15

Polymer synthesis bulk, solution, emulsion, suspension and slurry polymerization- lowand
high temperature condensation polymerization, interfacial polycondensation, thermal and redox
initiated polymerizations.

UNIT II KINETICS OF POLYMERIZATION 10

Kinetics of polymerization dilatometry, gravimetry.

UNIT III CHARACTERIZATION OF POLYMERS 10

Determination of reactivity ratio of MMA styrene copolymer characterization by TGA, TMA,
NMR and IR.Crystallinity of polymers X-ray diffraction study.

UNIT IV MOLECULAR WEIGHTS DETERMINATIONS 15

Determination of Molecular weight,Molecular weight determination viscometry, end group
analysis, GPC, light scattering, osmometry.
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UNIT V FRACTION OF POLYMERS 10
Fractionation of polymers Fractional precipitation method polydispersity

TOTAL: 60 PERIODS

OUTCOME
Will gain awarenessin synthesis and kinetics of polymers.
Will be able to methodically discuss fractionation of polymers.
Will develop capacity to characterize polymers and draw a parallel to their
properties.

TEXT BOOKS
1. E.M.McCaffery, Laboratory Preparation for Macromolecular Chemistry, McGraw Hill,
Kogakush 1970.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Edward A. Colloind, J.Bares and F.W. Billmeyer Jr., Experiments in Polymer Science, Wiley
Interscience, New York 1973.
2. Wayne R.Sorenson and T.W.Campbell, Preparative Methods of Polymer Chemistry 3rd
edition, Wiley Interscience, New York, 2001.
3. Tim A. Oswald Georg Menges Material Science of Polymers for Engineers, Hanser
Publications, 2012.

PL7201 CHARACTERIZATION AND TESTING OF POLYMERS L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
To pass on knowledge on characterization tests, thermal and electrical properties.
To learn mechanical properties and flammability, optical properties and analyticaltests.
To provide exposure to understand the testing of foam plastics and testing
organizations.

UNIT I CHARACTERIZATION TESTS 9

TGA, DTA, DSC, TMA, XRD, SEM, AFM, TEM, IR, NMR, GC, GPC melt index and viscosity.

UNIT II THERMAL AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES 9

Heat deflection temperature, Vicat softening temperature, thermal conductivity thermal
expansion, brittleness temperature dielectric strength dielectric constant, dissipation factor,
resistance.

UNIT III MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND FLAMMABILITY 9

Tensile tests, compressive properties, impact properties, deformation, brittleness abrasion
resistance hardness tests incandescence resistance, ignition properties, oxygen index,
surface burning characteristics.

UNIT IV OPTICAL PROPERTIES AND ANALYTICAL TESTS 9

Refractive index, luminous transmittance, haze, density, water absorption, moisture
analysis,sieve analysis, crush and burst strength.

UNIT V TESTING OF FOAM PLASTICS AND TESTING ORGANIZATIONS 9

Foam properties, rigid and flexible foam - testing methods - ASTM, ANSI, NBS, NEMA, NFPA,
UL, SPI and SPE.
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 TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME
Will be aware of characterization tests, thermal and electrical properties.
Will be able to appreciate optical properties and analytical tests.
Will get an idea about testing of foam plastics and testing organizations.

TEXT BOOKS
1. S. K. Nayak, S. N. Yadav, S. Mohanty, Fundamentals of Plastic Testing, Springer, 2010.
2. Vishu Shah, Hand book of Plastics Testing and Failure Analysis, 3rd Edition, John-Willey
&Sons, New York, 2007.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. B. Sivasankar, Engineering Chemistry, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd., New
Delhi, 2012
2. A. B. Mathur, I. S. Bharadwaj, Testing and Evaluation of Plastics, Allied Publishers Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi, 2003
3. A. Ya. Malkin, A.A. AskaDsky, V.V. Koverica Experimental methods of polymers, Mir
Publishers, Moscow, 1998.
4. Iver, Mead and Riley, Hand book of Plastic test methods, Illith Publishers, New York, 1982.

PL7202 HEAT, MASS AND MOMENTUM TRANSPORT PROCESSES L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
To acquire knowledge on momentum transport process and solution to equations of
motion.
To understand the basic concepts of heat transfer by conduction process and
convective heat transfer process.
To know the importance of mass transfer.

UNIT I MOMENTUM TRANSPORT PROCESS 9

Momentum transport fluid behavior overall mass, energy and momentum balances
differential mass, energy and momentum balance-polymeric liquids.

UNIT II SOLUTION TO EQUATIONS OF MOTION 9

Solution to equations of motion - flow measurement - boundary layer flow turbulent flow
dimensional analysis applied to momentum transport design equation for incompressible fluid-
flow through packed columnfluidization.

UNIT III HEAT TRANSFER BY CONDUCTION PROCESS 9

Heat transfer steady state conduction unsteady state conduction numerical and graphical
methods in analysis of heat conduction.

UNIT IV CONVECTIVE HEAT TRANSFER PROCESS 9

Convective heat transfer heat transfer in laminar and turbulent flow- boiling and condensation
design equations for convective heat transfer heat exchangers.

UNIT V MASS TRANSFER 9

Mass transfer molecular diffusion binary systems convective mass transfer coefficients
mass transfer in laminar and turbulent flow design equations for convective mass transfer
analysis between momentum, heat and mass transfer.
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 TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOME
Will be aware of momentum transport process and solution to equations of
motion.
Will be able to methodically discuss heat transfer process.
Will understand the importance of mass transfer.

TEXT BOOKS
1. R. Byron Bird, Warren E. Stewart and Edwin N. Lightfoot, Transport Phenomena, (Second
Edition) John Willey & Sons, 2006.
2. C.J.Geankoplis, Transport Processes and Unit Operation, (Third Edition) Prentice Hall,
1993.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. J.R.Welty, C.E. Wicks, G. L. Rorrer and R.E.Wilson, Fundamentals of Momentum, Heat
and Mass transfer, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2007.(Fifth Edition).
2. C.J. Geankoplis, Transport Processes Momentum, Heat and Mass(Allyn and Bacon
Inc), Boston, USA 1983.

PL7203 INSTRUMENTATION IN POLYMER INDUSTRY L T P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE
To make the student familiar with the process variables, measurement and control
etc.,
To understand the use of mathematical analysis of processes, etc., and Computer
control and applications.
To acquaint the student with Instrumentation in blow moulding etc.,

UNIT I PROCESS VARIABLES 9

Process variables such as temperature, pressure, flow etc. and their measurements.Examples
in polymer processing in moulding, extrusion.

UNIT II MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL 9

Measurement and control Simple systems-first and higher order systems- Design
specifications on system time response feedback control diagram proportional, integral,
derivative and PID controls.

UNIT III MATHAMATICAL ANALYSIS 9

Mathematical analysis of processes and feedback control systems poles, zeros and system
stability-Stability Analysis- Rouths Test-Root locus-frequency response using Bode plot.

UNIT IV COMPUTER CONTROL 9

Computer control and application mathematical concepts of discrete variables analysis and
multivariable processes and other control methods as feed forwardcontrol, ratio control and
internal model control etc.

UNIT V INSTRUMENTATION 9
Instrumentation in blow moulding, extrusion and injection moulding and control systems.

TOTAL : 45 PERIODS

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OUTCOME
Will be familiar with the process variables, measurement and control etc.,
Will be able to use computer control and its applications effectively.
Will develop capacity to use moulding techniques.

TEXT BOOKS
1. Steven E. LeBlanc and D.R.Coughanour, Process Systems Analysis and Control,
McGraw Hill Book Co., 3rd Edition, 2009
2. Process/Industrial Instruments & Controls Handbook, 4th edition, by D.M. Considine (ed.),
McGraw-Hill Inc., New York (1993).
3. D.V.Rosato, Blow Moulding Hand book, Hanser Publications, 2nd revised edition, 2004

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Allan L. Griff, Plastic Extrusion Technology, Reinhold Plastics Applications Series,
Krieger publisher,1976.
2. A.Whelan, Developments in Injection Moulding, Applied Science
Publications,1989.
3. Sidney Levy, Plastic Extrusion Technology Hand Book, Industrial Press
Inc.,NewYork,1989.

PL7204 POLYMER PROCESS TECHNOLOGY L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
To impart knowledge on raw materials and polymerization techniques.
Students should be conversant with technology of polymerization,polymer processing.
To provide exposure to the students to understand technology of elastomers.

UNIT I RAW MATERIALS 9

Petroleum, natural gas, biogas and coal sources of monomers manufacture of acetylene,
ethylene, propylene, vinyl chloride, toluene, phenol and styrene.

UNIT II POLYMERIZATION TECHNIQUES 9

Condensation and solution polymerization melt,interfacial, gas phase bulk,dispersion,
solution, suspension and emulsion RAFT and ATRP polymerization - reactors for
polymerization.

UNIT III TECHNOLOGY OF POLYMERIZATION 9

Specific technology of polymerization polystyrene, LDPE, HDPE, LLDPE, nylons, butylrubber,
polypropylene, PVC and PET copolymerization techniques SBR and ABS.

UNIT IV POLYMER PROCESSING9

Processing of thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics compounding fillers, plasticizers,
coupling agents,antidegradants, cross-linking agents, stabilizers, lubricants, colorants, and
antioxidants machines for compounding.

UNIT V TECHNOLOGY OF ELASTOMERS 9

Processing technology of elastomers processing of natural and synthetic rubbers
vulcanization, mastication and cyclisation calendaring and extrusion techniques reaction
injection moulding sintering - solution casting Sheet molding and dough molding
compounds.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

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OUTCOME
Will be aware of raw materials and polymerization techniques.
Will be able to methodically discuss technology of polymerization and
polymer processing.
Will develop capacity to characterize elastomers and draw a parallel to their
properties.

TEXT BOOKS
1. John Brydson, Plastic materials, 7th edition, Butterworth Heinamann Ltd., London, 2014.
2. John Murphy, Additives for Plastics Handbook, 2nd edition, Elsevier Advanced Technology,
2003.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. J.A. Biesenberger and H.Sebastian, Principles of Polymerization Engineering, Wiley-
Interscience Publication, New York, 2007.
2. Charles A.Harper , Hand book of Plastic Processing, Willey Publication,2014
3. D.H. Morton and Jones, Polymer Processing, Chapman and Hall, London, 1989.
4. Joel. R. Fried. Polymer Science and Technology,2ndedn, PHI Learning Private Limited, New
Delhi-1, 2014.
5. Stephen L. Rosen, Fundamental Principles of Polymeric Materials, 2nd edition, John Wiley
and Sons Inc., New York, 2012.
6. W.S. Allen & P.N. Baker, Hand Book of Plastic Technology,Vol.1,CBS publishers,2009.

PL7211 POLYMER PROCESSING AND TESTING LABORATORY L T P C

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVE
To enable students to knowthe processing of polymers and testing of plastics etc.,
To know the importance of thermal, electrical and optical properties of thepolymeric
materials.
To understand the basic concepts of Identification, characterization, flammability and
analytical testing of polymers.

UNIT I PROCESSING OF POLYMERS 8

Processing of polymers principles of compounding and processing for the manufacture of
plastics and rubber products- injection, blow and compression moulding, extrusion, calendaring
and casting processes.

UNIT II TESTING OF PLASTICS 8

Testing of plastics and dry rubber products mechanical properties tensile, Flexural,
compressive, impact, hardness, abrasion and fatigue resistance tests.

UNIT III THERMAL PROPERTIES 8

Thermal properties thermal conductivity, thermal expansion and brittleness temperature, heat
deflection temperature.

UNIT IV ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES 8

Electrical properties dielectric strength, dielectric constant and dissipation factor.Electrical
resistance tests - arc resistance.

UNIT V OPTICAL PROPERTIES 6

Optical properties refractive index, transmittance and haze, gloss.

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UNIT VI MATERIAL CHARACTERIZATIO8
Material characterization tests thermoplastics MFI, capillary rheometer test thermosets
apparent (bulk) density, bulk factor, pourability, viscosity (Brookfield), gel time and peak
exothermic temperature.

UNIT VII FLAMMABILITY TESTS

Flammability tests oxygen index test, ignition temperature determination.6

UNIT VIII ANALYTICAL TESTS

Analytical tests specific gravity, density, water absorption, moisture analysis.

UNIT IX ANALYSIS OF PLASTICS 8

Identification and analysis of plastic and dry rubber materials chemical and thermal analysis
for identification of polymers.
TOTAL: 90 PERIODS

OUTCOME
Will be able to develop methods for processing of polymers and testing of plastics etc.
Will be able to discuss thermal, electrical and optical properties of the polymeric
materials.
Will be able to recognize the basics in analytical testing of polymers.

TEXT BOOKS
1. R.P. Brown (Ed), Handbook of Plastics Test Methods, 2nd edition, George Godwin, 1988.
2. W.E. Brown (Ed), Testing of Polymers, Vol. 4, Wiley Interscience, New York, 1969.
3. J.V. Schmitz (Ed) Testing of Polymers, Vol. 1 3 , Wiley Interscience, New York,1968.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. G.C. Ives, J.A. Mead and M.M. Riley, Handbook of Plastics Test Methods, Illith
Publishers, London, 1982,
2. J. Haslam, H.A. Willis and D. Squirrell, Identification and Analysis of
Plastics. 2ndEdn.,Iliffe Book, Butterworth, London, 1983.

PL7301 ENGINEERING PLASTICS L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
To acquire knowledge of polymers meant for electrical, electronics and high
temperature applications.
To impart basic knowledge on polymer blends, alloys and liquid crystals.
To gain knowledge of polymers in lithography, water treatment and biomedical
applications

UNIT I POLYMERS FOR ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS APPLICATIONS 9

Engineering plastics polymers in electrical and electronics industry electro conducting
polymers polymer batteries electrets - polymers with piezoelectric, pyroelectric and
ferroelectric properties-photo conducting polymers.

UNIT II POLYMERS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS 9

Polymers for high temperature resistance fluoro polymers aromatic polymers heterocyclic
polymers polymers as building materials ultrahigh fibres aramids technora carbon
fibres.
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UNIT III POLYMER BLENDS, ALLOYS AND LIQUID CRYSTALS 9
Polymer blends and alloys. reinforced plastics ionic polymers interpenetrating networks
sequential simultaneous full and semi IPN thermoplastic IPN liquid crystalline polymers
(LCP) lyotropic and thermotropic liquid crystals main chain and side chain liquid crystalline
polymersprocessing of LCPs- applications ablative plastics.

UNIT IV POLYMERS IN LITHOGRAPHY AND WATER TREATMENT 9

Polymers in lithography photoresist positive resists negative resists solution inhibition
resists image reversal process Ion exchange resins polymer membrane polymer
complexes for water treatment.

UNIT V POLYMERS FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS 9

Polymer for biomedical applications polymers in dentistry tissue-adhesives
dialysismembrane blood oxygenators bone cement prostheses biodegradable sutures
control drug delivery systems.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOME
Will be able to apply polymers to electrical, electronics and high temperature fields.
Will understand polymer blends, alloys and liquid crystals.
Will appreciate the application of polymers in a variety of fields.

TEXT BOOKS
1. H.F. Mark (Ed), Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Engineering, Wiley Interscience,
New York, 1991
2. L.L. Chapoy (Ed), Recent Advances in Liquid Crystalline Polymers, Chapman and Hall,
London, 1985.
3. R.W. Dyson, Specialty Polymers, Blackie Academic & Professional, London, (second
edition) 1998.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. C.P.Wong, Polymers for Electronic and Photonic Applications, Academic Press, New York,
1993.
2. ManasChanda, Salil K. Roy, Industrial Polymers, Specialty Polymers, and their
Applications, CRC Press, 2008.
3. Robert William Dyson, Specialty Polymers, 2nd ed., Springer Verlag, 2011.

PL7001 ADHESIVE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
To bring a sound knowledge of theoretical and technological aspects of
mechanism and characterization of adhesives.
To understand the various types of Adhesives employed in Industries.
To acquire knowledge of Applications of adhesives in various fields.

UNIT I ADHESION MECHANISM 9

Definition and mechanisms of adhesion- mechanical interlocking inter-diffusion theories
adsorption and surface reaction.Surface topography, surface features and forces,wettingand
setting, thermodynamic work of adhesion influence of constitution onadhesion interfacial
bonding coupling agents.
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UNIT II CHARACTERIZATION OF ADHESIVES 9
Principle of fracture mechanics, peel, lap sheen and butt tensile tests. Pull out of an extendable
fibre, various testing and evaluation of adhesives, energy dissipation plasticity strength of
elastomers.
UNIT III INDUSTRIAL ADHESIVES 9
Inorganic adhesives.Principle of compounding role of resins fillers antioxidants
accelerator systems.
UNIT IV ADHESIVE TYPES 9
Adhesive from natural origin - animal glues casein starch cellulosic and bio
adhesives.Synthetic adhesives -phenolic resin, epoxy, polysulphide, polyurethane, polyvinyl
acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl acetal, acrylics, high temperature silicone adhesives. Water
based pressure sensitive hot -melt adhesives anaerobic adhesives.
UNIT V APPLICATIONS OF ADHESIVES 9
Adhesives for building construction, medical use, automobile industry bonded and coated
abrasives fabrics, cyanoacrylate based adhesives, bonding technology for textile, metal,
plastics, wood, paper and glass.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOME
Will be able to attain the basic knowledge of adhesives.
Will be able to comprehend the utility of adhesives in industry.
Will develop capacity to apply adhesives in various fields.

TEXT BOOKS
1. W. A. Lees, Adhesives in engineering design, Springer Verlag, Berlin, 1984.
2. D.M. Brewis and D. Briggs, Industrial adhesion problems, Wiley-Interscience Publication,
New York, 1985.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. A. J. Kinloch, Adhesion and Adhesive Science and Technology, Springer, 1987.
2. I Skeist, 3rd Edition, Handbook of Adhesives, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1990
3. A.V. Pocius, Adhesion and Adhesives Technology, Hanser, 2002
4. P. Ghosh, Adhesives and Coatings Technology, Tata-McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Limited, New Delhi, 2008.

PL7002 BIOPOLYMERS AND BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS L T P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE
To acquire knowledge on synthetic biodegradable polymers and its
applications.
To gain knowledge on principles of biodegradation and disposal of municipal waste.
To study about the biopolymers and their structures.

UNIT I SYNTHETIC BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS 9

Biodegradable polymers - poly -caprolactone- modified poly -caprolactone copolymer with ester,
amide and urethane linkages, polyglycolate, polymandelic acid. Copolymer of 1,4- butanediol
with adipic acid and sebacic acid, polyalkylene tartrate cellulose block copolymers -

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biodegradable polyamides copolymers of - amino acid (glycine, serine ), -aminocaproic acid.
Benzyl substituted urethane polyester urea polyamide urethane - synthesis and properties.
polyglutamic acid, bacterial polyesters. Applications agriculture, medicine, packaging.

UNIT II PRINCIPLES OF BIODEGRADATION 9

Biodegradation -introduction modes of biological degradation enzymaticdegradationof
biopolymers (poly saccharides, proteins, nucleic acids) and syntheticpolymers - microbial
degradation of synthetic polymers.

UNIT III DISPOSAL OF MUNICIPAL WASTE 9

Disposal ofsolid municipal waste by biodegradation composting(bioreactors)- deposition in
landfills microbial decomposition processes in anaerobic rubbish dumps. Ideal bioreactors
stirred tank reactor batch and continuous operations Fed - Batch operation - plug flow
reactor.

UNIT IV BIOPOLYMERS 9
Biopolymers - introduction functions cotton, wool, paper, rubber, collagen hyaluroran-
melanin for UV protection Applications.

UNIT V STRUCTURE OF BIOPOLYMERS9

Proteins, nucleic acids and polysaccharides the macromolecular structure and biological
functions of polymers- primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure of polymers
structure maintenance and transmission of the biological information- structure and enzymatic
activity mechano structural function of biopolymers- viruses and phages living
macromolecules.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOME
Will be concerned for environment by synthesizing synthetic biodegradable polymers.
Will be able to methodically discuss importance of waste management.
Will develop capacity to comprehend biopolymers and their application.

TEXT BOOKS
1. J.Guillet, Polymers and Ecological problems, Plenum Press, New York, 1973.
2. W.Schnabel, Polymer Degradation Principles and Practical Applications, Hanser
International, 1982.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. L.L.Hench, E.C. Ethridge, Biomaterials An Interfacial Approach, Biophysics and
Biotechnology Series, Vol 4, Academic Press, New York, 1982.
2. Jens Nielsen, John Villadsen and Gunnar liden, Bioreaction Engineering Principles, 3rded,
Springer. 2011.
3. Charles Gebelein, Biotechnological Polymers: Medical, pharmaceutical and industrial
applications, CRC press,1993.

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 PL7003 COMPOSITES L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
To acquire a knowledge of various types of composites and its advantages and needs.
To understand the various types of fiber materials and its applications for making
composites.
To understand the knowledge of various resins materials used in processing of
composites and the basic destructive and non-destructive testing of composites

UNIT I CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPOSITES 9

Characteristics, advantages, and need of composites Classification particulate, fibrous,
laminated, advanced and hybrid composites, CCCs, nanocomposites.Predicting properties of
Fiber-Reinforced composites.

UNIT II MATERIALS 9
Fibers: Glass Types (E,S&C),roving, yarns, CSM, surface mats, preforms, woven and non-
woven fabrics - Three dimensional fabrics (woven, knitted and braided); Carbon PAN and
Pitch based - HT, HM and IM; Aramid Kevlar, Technora HM-50; Production, properties and
applications. Natural fibers. Surface treatments. Resins:Thermosets - Unsaturated polyester,
epoxy, vinyl ester, silicones & polyimides production, properties and applications;
Thermoplastics - Examples, Comparison with thermosets. Prepregging techniques. Properties
and applications.

UNIT III PROCESSING OF COMPOSITES 9

Different types of molds- DMC, SMC and prepregs. Hand & Spray layup- RTM, Bag, autoclave,
centrifugal and compression molding processes,pultrusion, Vacuum infusion, filament winding
and sandwich construction

UNIT IV TESTING OF COMPOSITES 9

Fiber volume fraction, tensile, shear, compressive, flexural, thermo elastic and off axis
responses of lamina and laminates - notched strength fracture toughness-nondestructive
testing.

UNIT V NANOCOMPOSITES 9
Introduction: Nanoscale Fillers Clay, POSS, CNT, nanoparticle fillers; Processing into
nanocomposites; Modification of interfaces; Properties. Applications.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME
Will be conversant with knowledge of various types of composites and its advantages
and needs.
Will be able to know various types of fiber materials and its applications for making
composites.
Will understand the knowledge of various resins materials used in processing of
composites and the basic destructive and non-destructive testing of composites

TEXT BOOKS
1. George Lubin, Stanley T. Peters , Handbook of Composites, Chapman & Hall, 1998.
2. BorZ.Jang, Advanced Polymer composites, ASM International, USA, 1994.
3. Donald F. Adams, Leif Carlsson A Carlsson, R. Byron Pipes Experimental Characterization
of advanced composite materials, Third Edition, CRC Press , 2002.
4. Richard M. Christensen, Mechanics of composite materials, Dover Publications, New York,
2005.

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REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Mel M. Schwartz,Composite Materials: Processing, fabrication, and applications, Prentice
Hall PTR, 1997
2. M.C.Gupta and A.P.Gupta, Polymer Composites, New Age International Publishers, 2007.
3. Nanocomposite Science and Technology. Edited by P.M. Ajayan, L.S. Schadler, P.V. Braun
2003 , WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH Co. KGaA, Weinheim.
4. Polymer matrix nanocomposites, processing, manufacturing, and application: An overview,
F. Hussain, M.Hojjati, M. Okamoto, R.E. Gorga, J. Comp. Mater., 40, 1511-1575 (2006)

PL7004 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
To impart knowledge on Computer graphics fundamentals and Interactive
computer programming.
The students should be conversant with Computer animation and Mechanical
assembly.
To introduce Proto typing, process planning and CAD CAM integration.

UNIT I COMPUTER GRAPHICS FUNDAMENTALS 9

Graphic primitives transformations graphic standards representation of curves surface
and solid modeling.

UNIT II INTERACTIVE COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 9

Requirements of interactive programming types of interactive programming- objective oriented
programming development of interactive programme in languages like auto LISP etc.
applications.

UNIT III COMPUTER ANIMATION 9

Conventional animation computer animation animation requirements animation types
animation techniques design application

UNIT IV MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 9

Assembly modeling mating conditions representation schemes assembling-sequences
assembly analysis.

UNIT V PROTOTYPING, PROCESS PLANNING AND CAD CAMINTEGRATION 9

Basics of prototyping - principles and planning basics of process planning and CAD CAM
integration.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME
Will be able to appreciate incorporation of computers in chemistry.
Will be able to use computers as a tool in solving chemistry related problems.
Will be able to create programs for direct use in problem solving.

TEXT BOOKS
1. Donald Hearn and M. Pauline Baker, Computer Graphics, Prentice Hall, Inc.1997.
2. Ibrahim Zeid, CAD / CAM Theory and Practice, McGraw Hill, International Edition, 1998

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Mikell, P. Grooves and Emory W.Zimmers Jr., CAD / CAM Computer Aided Design and
Manufacturing, Prentice Hall Inc., 1995.
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 PL7005 CONDUCTING POLYMERS L T P C
3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE
To acquire a knowledge of chemistry on conducting polymers and itsconductivity.
To understand the basic concepts of synthesis, processing and applications of
conducting polymers.
To impart knowledge on spectral, morphological,thermal, mechanical and
electrochemical characterization of conductive polymers.

UNIT I ELECTROCHEMISTRY OF CONDUCTING POLYMERS 9

Electrochemistry of electronically conducting polymers-source of electronic conduction in
polymers solitons, polarons and bipolarons Doping Measurement of conductivity Vander
Pauw technique factors affecting conductivity.

UNIT II SYNTHESIS, PROCESSING AND APPLICATIONS OF CONDUCTING

POLYMERS 9
Synthesis of conducting polymers chemical, electrochemical and enzymatic methods
Synthesis, processing methods and applications of polyacetylene, polyaniline, polypyrrole,
polythiophene and poly-paraphenylene based conducting polymers.

UNIT III ELECTROCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF CONDUCTINGPOLYMERS 9

Electro-analytical techniques cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry and chrono-coulometry

UNIT IV SPECTRAL AND MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF

CONDUCTING POLYMERS 9
FTIR, UV-vis, Raman, XRD, SEM, TEM and NMR

UNIT V MECHANICAL AND THERMAL CHARACTERIZATION OFCONDUCTING

POLYMERS 9
UTM, Dilatometry, TGA, DTA, DSC and DMA
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOME
Will get a basic idea about conducting polymers.
Will be able to synthesis conducting polymers.
Will be able to characterize and analyse the properties of conducting
polymers.

TEXT BOOKS
1. T.A. Skotheim, R.L. Elsenbaumer and J.R. Reynolds, Hand book of Conducting Polymers
2nd Edn, Revised and enlarged, Marcel DekkerInc., New York, 2007.
2. J.M. Margolis (Ed.), Conducting Polymers and Plastics, Springer, 2011.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. R.B. Seymour, edr.,Conductive Polymers, Plenum Press, New York, 1981.
2. B. Wessling, Electronic Properties of Conjugated Polymers, Vol.3, Springer, Berlin, 1989.
3. H.G. Kiess (Edr.), Conjugated Conducting Polymers, Springer, Berlin, 1992. D.S.Soane
and Z. Martynenko (Eds.), Polymers in Microelectronics, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1989.

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 PL7013 SPECIALTY POLYMERS L T P C
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
To make the student to acquire knowledge in polymers for special application.
To provide exposure to the students about advanced polymeric materials.

UNIT I LIQUID CRYSTALLINE POLYMERS (LCPS) 9

Concept of liquid crystalline (LC) phase, liquid crystalline polymers and their
classification.theories of liquid crystallinity, characteristics of LC state and LCPs, synthesis,
structure property relationship, rheology of liquid crystalline polymers, blends of LCPs, self
reinforced composites, applications of LCPs.

UNIT II CONDUCTING POLYMERS 9

Theory of conduction, semi conductors and conducting polymers, band theory, requirements for
polymer to work as conductor, types of conducting polymers - intrinsic and extrinsic, doping of
polymeric systems, Mechanism of conducting polymers- Polyaniline, Polyacetylene, Polypyrole,
organometallic polymers Photo conducting polymers- Polymers with Piezzo, ferro and pyro
electric properties.

UNIT III HEAT RESISTANT POLYMERS 9

Requirements for heat resistance, determination of heat resistance, synthesis, structure-
property relationships, applications of heat resistant polymers like polyamides, polyimides and
its derivatives, polyquinolines, polyquinoxalines, Polymers for high temperature resistant-PBT,
PBO, PBI, PPS, PPO, PEEK, Fluro polymers, aromatic polymers and heterocyclic polymers.

UNIT IV PHOTOSENSITIVE POLYMERS AND POLYMERS AS COATING

ADDITIVES 9
Photosensitive polymers - synthesis, curing reactions, applications in various fields. Photo resist
for semiconductor fabrication. Membranes, their types, methods of casting and their
applications. Polymer as coating additives - types, synthesis, requirements for polymer to work
as coating additives and applications

UNIT V POLYMERS IN MISCELLANEOUS SPECIALTY APPLICATIONS 9

Polymers in agricultural applications: green houses, mulches, control release of agricultural
chemicals, seed coatings, etc., polymers in construction and building applications, polymer
concrete, polymeric materials used in telecommunication and power transmission applications,
polymer composites in aerospace and other light weight applications, polymers in cosmetics
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOME
Will be aware of preparation and properties of speciality polymers
Will be able to methodically discuss application of speciality polymers.
Will develop capacity to characterize polymers and draw a parallel to their properties.

TEXT BOOKS
1. ManasChanda, Salil K. Roy, Industrial Polymers, Specialty Polymers, and their
Applications, CRC Press, 2008
2. Faiz Mohammad, Specialty Polymers: Materials and Applications, I.K. International Pvt Ltd,
2008
3. H.F.Mark,(Ed), Encyclopedia of polymer Science & Engineering. John Wiledy&Sons,
4. New Yorik, 1989.Matrin.T. Goosey, Plastics for Electronics, Elsevier,Applied Science,
1985.

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REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Robert William Dyson, Speciality Polymers, 2nd ed., Springer verlag, 2011
2. .ManasChanda, SalilK.Roy, Plastics Technology Hand book , 2nd edition,Marcel
Dekker, New York,1993.
3. Johannes Karl Fink, Hand book of Engineering and Specialty Polymers, John Wiley & Sons,
Vol.2, 2011
4. Norio Ise, IwaoTabushi, An Introduction to Speciality Polymers, Cambridge
University Press, 1983 food applications.

PL7009 POLYMERS FOR PACKAGING APPLICATION L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this course is introduction to packaging application using polymers
To impart knowledge on packaging application
Students should be conversant with packaging materials

UNIT I POLYMERIC MATERIALS FOR PACKAGING APPLICATION 9

Major polymers used for packaging- Evaluation of the following polymers for packaging
Applications- polyethylene , EVA, EAA, lonomers, LDPE ,HDPE, LLDPE, metallocene polymer,
PP,PVC, PVDC, PS, PVOH, EVOH, nylon, polyester, polycarbonate, fluoropolymers, ABS,
acrylonitrile

UNIT II METHODS OF PROCESSING OF PACKAGING 9

Adhesives, heat sealing types, sealing method, extrusion blown film and cast film and sheet co
extrusion, surface treatment testing and evaluation of films, flexible packaging, pouches, bulk
and heavy duty bags, thermoforming, thin sheet thermoforming, blow moulding, extrusion and
injection blow moulding, foams, cushioning and distribution packaging thermoplastic

UNIT III POLYMERS FOR BIO BASED FOOD 9

Edible and biobased food packaging materials, edible film and coating, Polysaccharide based
coatings, Lipid based coatings, Protein based coating, First, Second and third biobased
packaging materials. permeability of thermoplastic polymers, multilayer films, processing,
deteriorative reaction in foods, enzyme reactions, chemical reactions, physical change,
biological change, shelf life of foods, factors controlling shelf life.

UNIT IV POLYMERS FOR MEDICAL APPLICATION 9

Polymer used in pharmaceutical products-polymers in packaging and medical prosthetics.
Bioderadable polymers in medical field-Polymers application in medical devices.Polymers used
in drug delivery. Environmental friendly microbial polymers, Polyhydroxyalkanoates(PHAs) for
Packaging and biomedical applications

UNIT V ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING FOR FOODS ANDOTHER INNOVATIONS 9

Asceptic packaging of foods, sterilization of packaging materials, packaging of microwavable
foods, Active and intelligent packaging, modified atmospheric packaging, packaging of fresh
foods, horticultural products, dairy products, cereal, snack foods and confectionary, packaging
of beverages, comparison of polymer packaging with paper, metal and glass materials, printing
processes, safety and legislative aspect of packaging.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

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OUTCOME
Will be aware of processing methods of polymers used for packaging applications
Will develop capacity to understand polymers employed in various fields
Will be able to discuss the application of polymers in packaging field

TEXT BOOKS
1. Gordon.L Robertson, Food Packaging, Taylor and Francis (2006)
2. SajidAlavi, Sabu Thomas, K. P. Sandeep, NandakumarKalarikkal, Jini Varghese,
3. SrinivasaraoYaragalla, Polymers for Packaging Applications, 2014 by Apple Academic
4. Press
5. John R. Wagner, Jr., Crescent Associates, Inc., Rochester, Multilayer Flexible Packaging.
6. lsevier 2009
7. S.Ebnesajiod,W.Andrew Plastic films in food packaging, PDL ,2012.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. ManasChanda, Salil K.Roy, Plastics Technology Hand book , 2ndedition, Marcel
Dekker,New York,1993.
2. H.F.Mark,(Ed), Encyclopedia of polymer Science & Engineering. John Wiledy&Sons,New
Yorik, 1989.

PL7006 INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
To acquire knowledge on man power planning, motivation and productivity.
To learn the Industrial relations, public policies, leadership and management in the
trade union.
To understand the basic concepts of dynamics of conflict and collaboration and also
on Workers participation and management.
UNIT I MAN POWER PLANNING 9
Need objectives planning for future manpower planning process- projecting manpower
supply and demand at organizational level developing manpower strategy - recruitment
selection and induction process of recruitment selection tests placement induction
orientation training and development training management development retraining
evaluation of training programme.

UNIT II MOTIVATION AND PRODUCTIVITY 9

Issues in managing people Maslows need hierarchy social needs and productivity
hygiene and motivators motivational climate demotivation cases performance appraisal
job performance and performance measurement validity and reliability methods
problems in Indian context career planning responsibility process of career planning and
development advantages and limitations.

UNIT III UNION MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVE 9

Approaches to industrial relations public policies major events in international issues
perspectives for India trade with development and functions growth of trade unions
development functions structure leadership and management in the trade union.

UNIT IV DYNAMICS OF CONFLICT AND COLLABORATION 9

Process of conflict types of conflict interpersonal conflict managing inter group relations
and conflict industrial conflict resolution consultation- collective bargaining types of
bargaining new collective bargaining negotiation skills trends in collective bargaining.
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UNIT V WORKERS PARTICIPATION AND MANAGEMENT 9
Concept, strategies and practices models in workers participation management design and
dynamics of anticipative forms case studies case study analysis synthesis
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOME
Will be able to manage industrial issues effectively.
Will be concerned about labour laws and policies.

TEXT BOOKS
1. C.B. Memoria, Personnel Management, Himalaya Publishing Co., Bombay, 1985.
2. Robbins, The Management of Human Resource, Prentics, Hall, New Jersey, 1982

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. C.B. Memoria and S.Memoria, Dynamics of Industrial Relations in India, Himalaya
Publishing co., Bombay, 1985
2. H.C. Lucas Jr., Information System Concepts for Management, McGraw Hill, Kogakusha,
1978.

PL7007 PLASTICS WASTE MANAGEMENT L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
To make the student familiar with the polymer wastes and primary and secondary
recycling.
To acquaint the student with tertiary and quaternary recycling, recycling of plastics.
To introduce to students with recycling of plastics.

UNIT I POLYMER WASTES 9

Sources of plastics waste definitions - generation of industrial plastic waste - plastic in solid
waste; Separation of components in municipal refuse - separation process specific to plastics-
legal aspects.

UNIT II PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RECYCLING 9

Primary recycling degradation of plastics industrial practice; Secondary recycling
approaches to secondary recycling mechanical reworking of plastic waste chemical
modification of mixed plastic waste co-extrusion and co-injection moulding waste plastics as
fillers.

UNIT III TERTIARY AND QUATERNARY RECYCLING 9

Tertiary recycling chemicals from plastics waste pyrolysis chemical decomposition of plastic
waste; Quaternary recycling energy from plastics waste incinerator effect of plastics on the
incineration process plastics as land refill- blending of plastics waste with asphalt.

UNIT IV RECYCLING OF PLASTICS 9

Recycling of plastics surface refurbishing; Plastics aging environmental aging thermal
aging weathering chemical degradation ionizing radiation wear and erosion;
Biodegradation biodegradable plastics photodegradable plastics.

UNIT V RECYCLING PROCESSES 9

Specific recycling processes PET reprocessing polyolefines polystyrene PVC acrylics;
Thermosets PURS phenolics polyesters epoxy resins melamine and urea resins
recycling technologies
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 TOTAL:45 PERIODS

OUTCOME
Will be aware of plastics waste management.
Will develop techniques for recycling of plastics.
Will develop concern for environment and develop skills to address the same.

TEXT BOOKS
1. Nabil Mustafa, Plastics Waste Management: Disposal, Recyling and Reuse, Marcel
Dekker Inc., New York, 1993.
2. R. J. Ehrig, Plastic recycling: Products and Processes, Hanser Publishers, New York, 1992.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Jacob Leidner, Plastic waste: Recovery of Economic Value, Marcel Dekker Inc., New York,
1982.
2. John Scheirs, Plastics Recycling, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1998.
3. Ann Christine, Albertsson and Samuel J. Huang, Degradable Polymers: Recycling of
Plastics, Marcel Dekker Inc., New York, 1995.

PL7010 PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
To learn abouttemperature measurement and pressure, level and flow measurement.
To acquaint the student physical property measurement in and process chemical
analyzer.
To know the importance of Indicating and recording instruments.

UNIT I TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT 9

Differential expansion and fluid expansion types - resistance thermometers-thermoelectric
pyrometers - radiation pyrometers - optical pyrometers- pyrometric cones- ultrasonic thin wire
thermometer- location of temperature measuring devices in equipment

UNIT II PRESSURE, LEVEL AND FLOW MEASUREMENT 9

Liquid types and spring balanced type pressure measuring devices- manometer and sealed belt
types of pressure measuring equipment- pressure transmitters - various types of level
measuring equipment - volumetric, variable head meters for flow measurement- variable area
meters - velocity and current meters- ultrasonic flow meters - mass meters.

UNIT III PHYSICAL PROPERTY MEASUREMENT 9

Density and specific gravity - viscosity and consistency - refractive index analysers - boiling
point and flash point analyzers - thermal conductivity measurement - moisture measurement.

UNIT IV PROCESS CHEMICAL ANALYZER 9

Chromatographic analyzers, infrared analyzers, ultraviolet and visible radiation analyzers mass
spectrometers, electro analytical instruments.

UNIT V INDICATING AND RECORDING INSTRUMENTS 9

Measurement to indicator transducers, analog and digital indicating and recordinginstruments,
variables of importance to various industries and their measurement.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

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OUTCOME
Will have a basic understanding of the engineering concepts involved in the chemical
industry.
Knows the importance of in physical property measurement the industrial operations.
Can associate the reactions that he has already learnt with the actual process in the
industry

TEXT BOOKS
1. Eckman, D.P. Industrial Instrumentation, CBS publishers 2004(Reprint).
2. Rebert, H. Perry Chemical Engineering Hand Book, 8thEdn.,McGraw Hill Co.,Inc. New
York, 2007.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. A.E. Fribance Industrial Instrumentation Fundamentals, McGraw Hill Co. New York, 1983.
2. William Dunn , Fundamentals of Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control, McGraw
Hill Professional, 2005

PL7011 REACTION ENGINEERING L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
To train students in reaction kinetics and evaluation of reaction rate and reactors.
To make the student conversant with the heat effects in reactors and reactor stability.
To familiarize chemical equilibria and equilibrium constant to students

UNIT I REACTION KINETICS AND EVALUATION OF REACTION RATE 9

Reaction kinetics rate equation elementary, non-elementary reactions mechanism
temperature dependence of reaction rates analysis of experimentalreactordata evaluation of
reaction rate integral and differential analysis forconstant and variable volume system.

UNIT II REACTORS 9
Ideal reactors homogeneous reaction systems batch, stirred tank andtubularflow reactor
design for multiple reactions choice, yield, conversion, selectivity, reactivity consecutive,
parallel and mixed reactions.

UNIT III HEAT EFFECTS IN REACTORS 9

Heat effects in reactors isothermal and non-isothermal homogeneous systems adiabatic
reactors rates of heat exchange for different reactors design for constant rate heat input and
constant heat transfer coefficient operation batch and continuous reactors.

UNIT IV REACTOR STABILITY 9

Reactor stability criteria for stability of reactors, limit cycles and oscillating reactions

UNIT V CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIA AND EQUILIBRIUM CONSTANT 9

Reaction equilibria equilibrium in chemically reactive system evaluation of equilibrium
constant effects of temperature on equilibrium equilibrium composition evaluation.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME
Will understand reaction kinetics.
Will be able to comprehend heat effects in reactors and reactor stability.
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 Will be aware of different reactors.
Can grasp the idea of chemical equilibria and equilibrium constant

TEXT BOOKS
1. Octave Levenspiel, Chemical Reaction Engineering (3rd Edition), , John Wiley & Sons, 1998
2. J. M. Smith, Chemical Engineering Kinetics, McGraw Hill Inc.,3rd edition, New Delhi, 1981

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Nauman E. Bruce, Chemical Reactor Design, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1987.
2. H. Scott Fogler, Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, (4th Edition) Prentice Hall,
2005.

PL7012 RUBBER TECHNOLOGY L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
To acquire knowledge in the Fundamentals of Rubber and Specialty Rubbers.
To know about the Processing of Rubber and Manufacture of tyres and Tubes.
To impart knowledge on rubbers used in Belting, hoses and Footwear.

UNIT I FUNDAMENTALS OF RUBBER 9

Criteria for a polymer to behave as a rubber structure vsTg, chemical, mechanical and
electrical properties polymerization types and techniques involved in production of general
purpose rubbers ozone attack on rubbers protection against oxidation - antioxidants
network bound antioxidants, vulcanization mechanism of sulphur cure-effect of crosslink
density on properties role of accelerators, activators nonsulphur vulcanization systems.

UNIT II SPECIALTY RUBBERS 9

Heat resistant rubbers polyisobutylene, butyl and EPDM rubbers solvent/oil resistantrubbers
nitrile, neoprene and chloroprene rubbers, EMA,ACM,EVA hypalon andchlorinated PE high
performance, specialty and modified rubbers fluorine containing and silicone rubbers,
polyurethanes , polyethers, polysulphide, polyalkenomers and thermoplastic elastomers
reclaim, liquid and powdered rubbers, ebonites.

UNIT III PROCESSING OF RUBBER 9

Rubber processing mixing operations composition, concentration, stabilization, coagulation,
open mill mixing, internal and continuous mixers forming operations calendaring extrusion
spreading and moulding operations.

UNIT IV MANUFACTURE OF TYRE AND TUBES 9

Rubber product manufacture tyres functions, requirements basic design reinforcing
systems construction manufacture aero tyres building and curing of passenger car tyre,
truck tyre, four wheeler tyre - testing Defects and remedial measures - tube manufacture
compounding for tyre and tube.

UNIT V BELTING, HOSES AND FOOTWEAR 9

Belting and hoses conveyor, transmission (V and flat) belting. troughing moulded, braided and
handbuilt hoses compounding - footwear and ports goods hot air vulcanized compression
moulded direct molded process for shoe bottoming injection moulded sole and heel units
safety and antistatic foot wear micro and macrocellular rubbers expanding rubber by
nitrogen gassing and chemical blowing agents tennicoit rings
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

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OUTCOME
Will be aware of preparation and properties of rubbers.
Will be conversant in manufacture and properties of tyres and Tubes.
Will develop capacity to appreciate the applications of rubber.
TEXT BOOKS
1. M.Morton, Rubber Technology, Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1987.
2. A.K. Bhowmick and H.L.Stephens, Hand Book of Elastomers, Marcel Dekker, New York,
1988.
3. J. A. Brydson, Plastic Materials, Elsevier Publishers Group, 2014.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. C. M. Blow and C.Hepburn, Rubber Technology and Manufacture,
2rdEdn.,Butterworths, London, 1982.
2. A. Whelan, Injection Moulding Machine, Elsevier Publications, London, 1989.
3. B. Kothandaraman, Rubber Materials, Ane Books Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2008.
4. J.M. Martin, W.K.Smith, Handbook of Rubber Technology, Vol. 1 & 2, CBS Publishers &
Distributors, 2004
5. M.Morton, Rubber Technology, Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1987.

PL7014 SYNTHETIC FIBRES L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
To introduce the textile process and also teach about manufacture of fibre forming
polymers.
To make the student conversant with the manufacture of filament fibre and
Manufacture of Staple fibre.
To teach Texturization.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILE PROCESS 9

Classification of fibres, yarn manufacture, fabric manufacture, wet processing of textile, testing
of textile materials.

UNIT II MANUFACTURE OF FIBRE FORMING POLYMERS 9

Polymer production - fibre forming polymers properties, characterization - production of
polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyester, nylon, polyacrylonitrile and polypropylene.

UNIT III MANUFACTURE OF FILAMENT FIBRE 9

Filament fibre manufacture - melt, wet and dry spinning of polymers- spin finishes functions,
constitution and application - post spinning operations drawing and winding.

UNIT IV MANUFACTURE OF STAPLE FIBRE 9

Staple fibre manufacture - production of staple fibres drawing of tow, heat setting, crimping
and cutting - tow to top converters advantages, principles and working of machines.

UNIT V TEXTURIZATION 9
Texturization - introduction, methods, false twist texturing, air jet texturing, comparison.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME
Will be up to date with the preliminary preparation of fibers.
Will have clear understanding of the concept of dyeing.
Will be familiar the machinery and stages involved in textile processing.
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TEXT BOOKS
1. A.A.Vaidya, Production of Synthetic Fibres, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
1988.
2. V.B.Gupta and K.K.Kothari (Ed), Man-made Fibres Production, Processing Structure,
Properties and Applications, Vol. I and II, Dept. of Textile Technology, IIT, New Delhi
1988.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. H.F. Mark,S.M.Atlas and E.Cernia (Ed), Man-made Fibres -Science and
Technology, Vol . I to III, Interscience publishers, New York, 1987.
2. V.Usenko, Processing of Man-made Fibres, MIR publishers, Moscow, 1985.
3. MenachemLewin and Eli M.Pearce, (Ed), Hand book of Fibre Science and
Technology, Vol IV Fibre chemistry, Marcel Dekker Inc., New York, 1985.

4. T.Nakajima, Advanced Fibre Spinning Technology, Wood head, S.B. Leed, 1994.
5. S.B. Warner, Fibre science, Prentice Hall, 1995.

PL7008 POLYMERS FOR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS L T P C

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVE
To acquire a knowledge of various types of biopolymers and their advantages and
needs.
To understand the various types of bio-materials and their applications for bio-medical
engineering.
To understand the knowledge of various bio-materials used in processing of
components and the basic destructive and non-destructive testing of such bio-
materials.

UNIT I MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 9

Introduction to classes of materials used in medicine, world-wide market for biomaterials,
clinical implications of biomaterials development.Types of materials-inert, toxic, bioactive,
natural materials - collagen, biopolymers etc. Introduction to biocompatibility, requirements and
standards, cell-material interaction, testing of biomaterials, in vitro assessment, in vivo
assessment of tissue compatibility, testing of blood-materials interaction, animal models.

UNIT II BIO POLYMERS 9

Polymers as biomaterials, silicones, polyurethanes, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylenes, Ultra
high molecular weight polyethylene, polyacrylates, polyether ether ketone, water soluble
polymers, hydrogels, bio-adhesives, diffusion principles, polymers for controlled drug
delivery applications, polysaccharides, poly(orthoesters), polyanhydrides, aminoacid derived
polymers, polyphosphazenes, bacterial polyesters etc.

UNIT III COMPOSITES IN BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS 9

Concepts of polymer composites, composites - reinforcing systems-fabrication, mechanical
properties, dental filling composites, fibrous and particulate composites in orthopedic
implants.Biomimetic materials, nanoscale materials/engineering; bioactive/bioresponsive
materials, polymer scaffolds, principles of tissue engineering.

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UNIT IV MEDICAL DEVICES 9
Medical devices, medical device development, material choice, device design,
extracorporealdevices, oxygenators, intravenous catheters, stents, polymeric implants, heart
valves, total artificial heart, cardiac pace makers, vascular grafts, artificial kidney, dialysis
membranes, hard tissueimplants, orthopedic implants, fracture plates, intramedullary
devices, spinal fixation, joint replacements, bone cement, soft tissue replacements,
wound dressing, artificial skin, sutures, contact lenses, tissue adhesives, maxillofacial
implants, ear and eye implants, controlled drug delivery systems, biosensors, gloves,
condoms, urinary catheters, intrauterine systems, cosmetic implants. Regulation and
standards for quality, FDA, EU-medical directives, GMP, GLP, ISO, CE marking etc.

UNIT V MODIFICATION TECHNIQUES 9

Surface modification techniques, plasma modifications, coating methods. Sterilization methods,
dry heat, steam, ethylene oxide, gamma ray, effect of sterilization on polymers,
importance of packaging, shelf-life.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME
Will be aware of preparation and properties of bio-polymers.
Will be able to use bio-polymeric materials for making components..
Will be able to appreciate the basic destructive and non-destructive testing of bio-
polymeric materials.
TEXT BOOKS
1. Buddy D. Ratner, Allan S. Hoffman, Frederick J. Schoen and Jack E. Lemons, Biomaterial
Science: An Introduction To Materials In Medicine, (2012)
2. ShishirSinha|Naveen Kumar Navani|Ex. Ed. J.N. GovilNanotechnology Biomaterials, Vol. 11
(2014).
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Sabu Thomas, Dominique Durand, Christophe Chassenieux, P. JyotishkumarHandbook of
bio-polymer based materials, Technology & Engineering(2013), John Wiley & Sons.
2. Plackett, D. (2011), Biopolymers: New Materials for sustainable films & Coatings, John Wiley
& Sons
3. D.L. Wise et al. Eds., Encyclopedic handbook of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Part
A. Materials & part B. Applications, Volume 1 &2, Marcel Dekker Inc, BPS 2305

PL7015 TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT LT P C

3 0 0 3

OBJECTIVE
To provide comprehensive knowledge about the principles, practices, tools and techniques of
Total quality management.

UNIT I CONCEPTS OF TQM 5

Philosophy of TQM, Customer focus, organization, top management commitment, team work,
quality philosophies of Deming, Crosby and Muller.

UNIT II TQM PROCESS 12

QC Tools, Problem solving methodologies, new management tools, work habits, quality
circles, bench marking, strategic quality planning.

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UNIT III TQM SYSTEMS 8
Quality policy deployment, quality function deployment, Standardization, designing for quality,
manufacturing for quality.

UNIT IV QUALITY SYSTEM 10

Need for ISO 9000 system, Advantages, clauses of ISO 9000, Implementation of ISO 9000,
quality costs, quality, auditing, case studies.

UNIT V IMPLEMENTATION OF TQM 10

Steps, KAIZEN, 5s, JIT, POKAYOKE, Taguchi methods, case studies.

TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOME
To under the various principles, practices of TQM to achieve quality
To learn the various statistical approaches for quality control.
To understand the TQM tools for continuous process improvement.
To learn the importance of ISO and Quality systems

REFERENCES
1. Rose J. E., Total quality Management, Kogan Page Ltd, 1999.
2. Bank, J., The essence of Total Quality Management, Prentice Hall of India, 1993.
3. Bonds, G., Beyond Total Quality Management, McGraw Hill, 1994.
4. Osada, T., The 5Ss, The Asian Productivity Organisation, 1991.

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