Industrial Chemistry (CHEM-461)

Industry is backbone of the economy of any country and among different industries; chemical
industries have versatile novelties in their operation. This course is aimed to provide understanding
about upgradation of laboratory processes to commercial scale, installation of industrial units, quality
assurance and quality control of a process. Parameters to determine feasibility for installation of an
industrial unit, its impact on living organisms and vegetation are also contained in this course.
Treatment of industrial effluents, sludge, and smoke are important segments of this course.
Significance of research and development in an industry and its need in domestic industries is part of
this course. Safety measures including fire extinguishing, saving from toxic chemicals and first-aids
in an industry are also part of the course. Chemical reactions, raw materials, process conditions and
scope of different industries listed in contents are part of the course. After studying this course,
students will have sufficient knowledge about working in any industrial unit as well as one will be
able to work at his own.
Contents
1. Chemical processes
2. Unit operations, unit process
3. Chemical process control and instrumentation
4. Safety; Hazards such as fire or toxic materials
5. Research and development
6. Important modern industries, their chemistry and technology
7. Pharmaceutical industry
8. Paper and pulp industries; kraft reaction
9. Oil, fats and waxes
10. Soap and detergent industries
11. Water conditioning
12. Flavors and food additives
13. Sugar and starch, steel
14. Cement industries
Recommended Texts
1. Shreve, R.N., & Brink, J.A. (1977). Chemical process industries. New York: McGraw Hill.
2. Witcoff, H.A., & Reuben, B.G. (2012). Industrial organic chemicals. (3 rd ed.). New York: Wiley.
Suggested Readings
1. Smith, R. (2016). Chemical process design. (2nd ed.). New York: McGraw Hill.
Relevant research articles