CHEMISTRY BE01R00031

 BE Chemical Engineering – Semester II

Subject: Chemistry (Code: BE01R00031)
Commencement Date: 12-01-2026 (Swami Vivekanand Jayanti)

Dear Students,

Hearty welcome to Semester II of BE Chemical Engineering and to the subject Chemistry (BE01R00031).

It is a matter of pride and inspiration that we begin this academic journey on 12th January, the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand Ji, whose thoughts remind us that education is the manifestation of perfection already within us. Let this auspicious day motivate us to learn with curiosity, discipline, and a scientific temper.

Chemistry forms the foundation of Chemical Engineering, helping you understand:

• Molecular interactions and material behavior

• Thermodynamics and reaction principles

• Industrial and environmental applications

• Analytical and problem-solving skills essential for engineers

This course will focus not only on theoretical understanding but also on conceptual clarity, real-life applications, and analytical thinking, which are crucial for your future academic and professional growth.

I encourage you to:

• Attend classes regularly

• Ask questions without hesitation

• Relate concepts to practical and industrial scenarios

• Learn with enthusiasm and integrity

Let us make this semester a journey of knowledge, innovation, and self-development, inspired by the ideals of Swami Vivekanand.

Wishing you all a successful, meaningful, and enlightening semester ahead.

Best wishes and warm regards,
Course Instructor
Chemistry – BE01R00031

Dr. B. R. Sudani
Faculty – Chemical Engineering Department
Government Engineering College, Valsad

📘 Course Details for Students

Subject: Chemistry

Course Code: BE01R00031
Program: BE (All Engineering Branches)
Semester: II (First Year)
Academic Year: 2025–26
Commencement Date: 12 January 2026 (on A Special Day: Swami Vivekanand Jayanti)

🎓 Course Outcomes (What you will learn)

After completing this course, you will be able to:

1. Define chemical properties of atoms, molecules, metals, alloys, and energy sources

2. Relate atomic and molecular structure with chemical reactivity

3. Solve engineering problems related to fuel, water, and corrosion

4. Compare nanomaterials, eco-friendly materials, and energy storage devices

5. Analyze material properties using instrumental techniques

📖 Learning Resources

• Standard Engineering Chemistry textbooks

• NPTEL and MIT OpenCourseWare lectures

• Online chemistry learning platforms

Open source software and website:

 1. NPTEL  2. Libretexts 

3. Open Chemistry 

4. Open Course Wares

5. Video Lectures

6. SOME BASIC CONCEPTS OF CHEMISTRY

Sr. No.	Experiment Title	Aim / Objective	Video Link	VLAB Learning Link
1	Determination of Total Hardness of Water by EDTA Method	To determine total hardness of given water sample using complexometric titration	Video-1 Video-2	https://nptel.ac.in /
2	Determination of Alkalinity of Water	To estimate hydroxide, carbonate, and bicarbonate alkalinity in water sample	Video-1 Video-2 Video-3	https://chem.libretexts.org /
3	Estimation of Chloride by Mohr’s Method	To determine chloride content in water using argentometric titration	Available	https://nptel.ac.in /
4	Estimation of Moisture Content in Coal	To determine percentage moisture present in coal sample	Available	https://ocw.mit.edu /
5	Determination of Saponification Value of Oil	To determine saponification value and assess quality of oil/fat	Available	https://chem.libretexts.org /
6	Determination of Concentration using Spectrophotometer	To estimate concentration of unknown solution using UV-Visible spectroscopy	Available	https://nptel.ac.in /
7	Determination of Iron in Steel Sample	To estimate percentage of iron in steel sample	Available	https://nptel.ac.in /
8	Determination of Corrosion Rate by Weight Loss Method	To study corrosion behavior of metal in given environment	Available	https://ocw.uci.edu / Y
9	Determination of Copper in Brass Sample	To estimate copper content in brass alloy	Available	https://nptel.ac.in /
10	Determination of Rf Value using TLC	To separate components and calculate Rf value using thin layer chromatography	Available	https://chem.libretexts.org /
11	Analysis of Pyrolusite Ore	To estimate MnO₂ content in given ore sample	Available	https://nptel.ac.in /
12	Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles	To synthesize metal nanoparticles and study their properties	Available	https://ocw.mit.edu /

Book to Learn more: PDF

Engineering Chemistry I

Suggested Project List minimum one project per student or group o students. 

1. Construction of bio-reactor 

2. Construction of Li-cell 

3. Set-up for photolysis of water 

4. Synthesis of bio-degradable polymers 

5. Design concept based on circular economy 

Any other suitable project suggested by mentor or students.