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’.

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.
Students will be able to write a scientific report.

Students will be able to understand the importance of working in a group.
Students will be able to operate the industrial equipment by taking necessary measure.

Familiarization and experience by hands-on working.

Smith, Unit Operations in Chemical Engg, Mc Graw Hill

G. K. Roy and Swain, Mechanical operations, Unknown