Course Structure
Through this course, the students will be able to understand and learn technical knowledge in polymer materials like plastic, rubber, latex, their quality control, designing and production.
The course delivery methods include lectures, lab work, assignments, workshops etc. Students are also encouraged to take up summer internships and go for industrial training.
In the last semester, the students are encouraged to take a research project. Completion of these is important to obtain graduate degree in B.Tech PT. In the final assessment, the students are graded on Theory paper, Term work (assignments), Lab work and Research Project.
Syllabus
It is possible that syllabus might vary from institution to institution. The syllabus consists of both core and elective courses. The common topics covered in the course are as follows:
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Name of course |
Topics |
Description |
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Mathematics |
Matrices Trigonometry Differential Calculus Integral Calculus Applications of Differential Calculus and Integral Calculus Functions of several variables Differential equations Multiple integrals Vector calculus Three dimensional analytical geometry Curve fitting and numerical solution of equations Finite difference and interpolation Numerical Differentiation and Integration Numerical Solutions of ordinary differential equations Numerical Solutions of Partial differential equations |
This is a core course on Mathematics applied in Engineering. |
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Engineering Physics |
Crystal Physics Properties of matter and thermal physics Quantum Physics Acoustics and Ultrasonic Photonics and fibre optics Conducting Materials Semi-conducting materials Magnetic and superconducting materials Dielectric Materials Advanced engineering materials |
This is a core course on physics and its role in engineering |
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Engineering Chemistry |
Polymer Chemistry Chemical Thermodynamics Photochemistry and Spectroscopy Phase rule and alloys Nanochemistry Water Technology Electrochemistry and corrosion Energy sources Engineering materials Fuels and Combustion |
This is a core course on chemistry and its use in engineering |
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Basic Electrical and electronics Engineering |
Electrical circuits and measurements Electrical mechanics Semiconductor devices and applications Digital electronics Fundamentals of communication engineering |
This course teaches the basics of electrical and electronics engineering |
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Engineering Mechanics |
Basics and statics of particles Equilibrium of rigid bodies Properties of surfaces and solids Dynamics of Particles Friction and elements of rigid body dynamics |
This is a course on the fundamentals of mechanical principles and engineering |
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Environmental science and engineering |
Environment, ecosystems and biodiversity Environmentalpollution Natural resources Social issues and the environment Human Populations and the environment |
This is a course on the fundamentals of environmental principles and engineering |
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Materials engineering |
Mechanical Behaviour of materials Mechanical testing and fracture of materials Phase diagram Special diffusion process Ceramics- Types |
This is a core course on Materials and their uses in polymer engineering |
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Organic Chemistry and technology |
Structure reactivity and mechanism Types of bond breakage Natural gas Synthesis and Manufacturing Synthesis, Properties and uses of Styrene |
This course is on the fundamentals of organic chemistry and its role in polymer engineering |
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Strength of Materials |
Energy principles Intermediate beams Columns and cylinder State of stress in three dimensions Advanced topics in bending of beams |
Here, the focus is on the study of materials and their strength. |
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Polymer Chemistry |
Basic concepts of macromolecules Addition polymerization Mechanism and kinetics of free radical Copolymerization Molecular weight Chemical reactions of polymers |
This course specialises in chemistry as used in polymer engineering |
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Mould manufacturing engineering |
Mould Making Copy milling, Pentograph, Profile grinding Electroforming for mould manufacturing Polishing technology in mould making Metrology and inspection |
This course is based on the study of mould making and its polishing and finishing. |
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Polymer Structure and property relationships |
Structure and properties of polymers Mechanical properties Thermodynamic and transition properties Electrical and optical properties Chemical Properties |
This course is on the structural study of polymer |
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Physical Chemistry of Polymers |
Potential energy and conformational energy of molecules Thermodynamics Amorphous State Chain orientation Polymer solutions |
This course is on the study of physical chemistry of a polymer |
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Polymeric Materials |
Properties and applications of polyethylene Properties and applications of poly(vinyl chloride) properties and applications of Acrylates Properties and applications of Fluoro polymers Preparation, properties and applications of High performance Thermoplastic materials |
This course is on the different types of Polymeric materials |
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Polymer rheology and fluid mechanics |
Introduction and Basic concept of Rheology Mechanical models Viscosity of polymer melts Fluid flow phenomena Bernoulli‘s equation |
This course is on the study of rheology and fluids in polymer |
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Polymer Compounding Technology |
Additives Mechanism of Mixing Compounding Mixing Machinery and Devices |
Here, the study is on compounding of polymer |
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Analysis and Characterisation of Polymers |
Identification and analysis Spectral analysis of polymers Molecular characterization of polymers Thermal analysis of polymers Microscopy and surface properties |
This is a course on the characterization and analysis of different types of polymers |
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Processing Technology |
Introduction to polymer processing Types Injection unit & Elements of plasticizing process Non Conventional Injection Blow moulding Thermoforming Extrusion Compression moulding Rotational moulding Calendaring Special guidelines for machining of polymers LASER machining |
This course is on the study of processing a polymer |
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Polymer reaction engineering |
chemical kinetics Reactor design Reaction equilibrium Polymerisation reactors |
This course is on the study of chemical reactions in polymer engineering |
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Polymer testing methods |
Standards and specimen preparation Mechanical Properties Thermal and Rheological Properties Electrical, Optical and Other properties Testing of Products |
This course is based on the study of testing methods when testing polymer |
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Process Control and Instrumentation |
General Concepts of Measurements Temperature Measurement Flow and Miscellaneous measurements Control Systems Process Control |
This course is on the equal production and distribution in polymer engineering |
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Rubber Technology |
Fundamentals of Rubber Compounding and Vulcanization Process of Rubber Synthetic Elastomers Quality Control and Processability |
This is a course specializing in fundamentals of rubber |
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Polymer Blends and alloys |
Definition of polymer blends and alloys Mixing Theory Principles and methods involved in preparation of Polymer blends Characterization of Blends Interpenetrating Polymer Network |
This course is on different types of polymer blends and alloys and their properties |
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Polymer Product Design |
Introduction to structure and physical properties of polymers, stress Dynamic load response of polymers Design procedure for plastic parts Gear Design materials strength and durability Elastomeric ring seals Basic configurations |
This course goes into the study of designing a polymer product |
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Rubber Product Manufacturing Technology |
Tyre Belting and Hoses Footwear and Sports Goods Manufacturing Latex Products |
This course is on the study of processing and production of Rubber products |
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Speciality Polymers and Applications |
High temperature and fire resistant polymers Conducting polymers Polymers with electrical and electronic properties Ionic Polymers Polymer concrete |
Here, the focus is on the specialised polymers and their uses. |
ELECTIVES
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Name of course |
Topics |
Description |
|---|---|---|
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Adhesives and surface coatings |
Adhesives Types of adhesives, Joint design Introduction to surface coatings Surface preparation and paint application |
This course is on the study of adhesives and its use in polymer |
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Biodegradable Polymers |
Chemistry and Biochemistry of polymer degradation Particulate Starch Based Products Biopolyesters Recycling technology for biodegradable plastics Test Methods and standards for Biodegradable plastics |
This is a course is on the basics of biodegradable polymers |
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Polyurethane Technology |
Introduction to polyurethane Polyurethane processing Rigid polyurethane Solid polyurethane materials Determination of composition and testing of polyurethane |
This is a course specialising in polyurethane technology and its uses |
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Speciality Elastomers |
Introduction of speciality Rubbers Chlorosulphonated polyethylene Polysulphides Acrylic Rubber Chlorinated Polyethylene |
This is again a course on special Elastomers and their types |
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Fibre Technology |
Development of synthetic Polymer production for acrylic fibres Stretching or drawing Modified synthetic fibres Quality control |
This course is on study of fibres and production, modification and distribution. |
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Plastics Packaging Technology |
Introduction to plastics packaging Conversion process Extrusion, film and flexible packaging Testing of plastic packages |
This course is on the study of packaging technology for plastics |
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Conducting Polymers |
Introduction to conducting polymers Synthesis of conducting polymers Characterization methods Applications tested Recent trends in conducting polymers |
This is a course on the conduction, synthesis, characterization and application of polymers |
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Fundamentals of Nanoscience |
Introduction General methods of preparation Nanomaterial Characterization Techniques Applications |
This course is to study basis of nanomaterial science, preparation method, types andapplication. |