Applied Chemistry for Process Engineering and Industrial Applications

Industrial Reaction Chemistry and Thermodynamics: Introduction to chemical reactions and chemical equilibrium; Le Chatelier's principle; basics of thermodynamics (enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy); rate of reaction and factors affecting reaction rates; Arrhenius equation and activation energy; introduction to industrial chemical processes such as ammonia nitric acid and sulfuric acid manufacture.

Electrochemistry and Corrosion in Process Industry: Electrochemical cells and electrode potentials, Nernst equation, electrochemical series, industrial electrolysis (chlor-alkali, electroplating, anodizing), electrochemical corrosion mechanisms, types of corrosion in chemical plants, high-temperature oxidation, passivation, cathodic protection, corrosion monitoring techniques

Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, mechanism and selectivity, industrial catalysts (zeolites, metal oxides, supported metals), catalyst deactivation and regeneration, adsorption isotherms (Langmuir, Freundlich, BET), physical and chemical adsorption, ion exchange, chromatographic separation principles, membrane separation chemistry

Basics of polymer chemistry; addition and condensation polymerization; properties and applications of common industrial polymers (polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, nylon, polyester); elastomers and thermosetting polymers; introduction to specialty chemicals including surfactants, lubricants, detergents, plasticizers, dyes, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical intermediates.

Green Chemistry and Sustainable Process Engineering: Twelve principles of green chemistry, atom economy, E-factor, process mass intensity, green solvents (water, ionic liquids, supercritical CO2), green reagents and catalysts, flow chemistry and process intensification, waste minimization and valorization, life cycle assessment (LCA), carbon capture and utilization, circular economy in chemical industry