Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CR2405 : Unit Operations Laboratory { 0-0-2 / 1}
Subject Nature : Practical
Coordinator : Prof. Arun Chowdhury
Syllabus
Determination of average particle size from a given particulate material. Study on a ‘Jaw-crusher’ and operation of a ‘Jaw-crusher’. Determination of reduction ratio for the ‘Jaw-crusher’. Study on costruction and operation of a ‘Roll-crusher’. Study on construction of a ‘Ball-mill’ and the operation of the‘Ball-mill’. Determination of the critical speed of the ‘Ball-mill’. Determination of reduction ratio for the ‘Ball-mill’.Operation of a ‘Hydraulic-press’. Study on construction and working of a ‘Planetary-mixer’. Calculation of ‘mixing index’ statistically from given granular materials. Study the compaction behavior of granules with a ‘Hydraulic press’.
Course Objectives
- Students are supposed to be versed with fundamental theories of ceramic processing adopted by industries.
- Students should be able to solve the equipment related numerical and to carry out some case studies related to crushing, milling, shaping, drying, particle size distribution etc.
- From the data set students should be able to interpret and correlate the material properties while processing. <br />Students will be able to write a scientific report.
- Students will be able to understand the importance of working in a group. <br />Students will be able to operate the industrial equipment by taking necessary measure.
Course Outcomes
Familiarization and experience by hands-on working.
Essential Reading
- Smith, Unit Operations in Chemical Engg, Mc Graw Hill
- G. K. Roy and Swain, Mechanical operations, Unknown
Supplementary Reading
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