BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, PILANI - K K BIRLA GOA CAMPUS

INSTRUCTION DIVISION
FIRST SEMESTER 2015-2016
Course Handout
Date: 04/08/2015
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Course No. : CHE F312
Course Title: Chemical Engineering Laboratory-I
A. Evaluation scheme:

Exam

Description

1. Mid Term Exam

30 marks (Closed book) 1hr

a. Set 1 and 2

Groups 1 to 12
Groups 13 to 24

b. Format

Objective type questions, short problems

2. End Term Exam

(HT+FM)
(COMSOL+EC)

30 marks (Closed book) 1hr

a. Set 1 and 2

Groups 13 to 24
Groups 1 to 12

b. Format

Objective type questions, short problems

4. Comprehensive Viva

(HT+FM)
(COMSOL+EC)

Questions based on all 24 experiments

B. Lab Protocol
1. Arrive at correct time to the lab (1:00 pm sharp). Attendance will be taken.
2. Collect your file (office spring file) from the instructor. Put your report in the file and update the
index (first page in your file)
3. At 1:10 pm file of each group will be checked
4. Initial viva will be conducted to test your preparedness
5. Conduct the experiment (no one is allowed to leave the lab during this time without instructors
permission)
6. Tabulate your results and get them checked and signed by the instructor. Include this page in the
report.
7. Regular viva based on the previous experiment and the report will be conducted

C. Report format:
Index page
S. No.

Name of experiment

Date
of
conduction

Date
submission

of

Report (hand written)

1. Objective
2. Observation table
3. Calculations
4. Discussion and conclusions
5. Answer the questions given in the manual file (under learn more)
6. References (if any)

D. Evaluation of report:
Neatness and presentation
Calculations correctly done
Discussion and conclusions are properly mentioned
Learn more questions answered
Graphs neatly plotted, axes correctly labeled (MS Excel can be used)

E. Lab guidelines:

Lab coat and shoes are compulsory

Do not wear any loose garments, flammable clothing, tie up long hair
Wear eye-protection where ever needed
Exercise precaution while operating equipments/instruments
Follow all verbal and written instructions
Do not touch any equipment or chemical unless specifically instructed
Do not eat or drink while in the lab
Report all incidents (spills, breakages, injuries)
Properly dispose off all chemical waste
Never remove any supply, chemical or equipment from the lab
Mobile phones should not be used while in the lab
Unruly behavior/mishandling equipments/arriving late (penalty: zero marks)
Carry calculators

F. Notices

Instructors signature

 Notices will be displayed on Chemical Engineering Group Notice Board/ Moodle

Make-up will be granted for genuine cases only. Prior permission of IC is compulsory
Final evaluation (End Term Exam and Comprehensive Viva) of a student would only be carried out
when he/she has completed all the components of this course

Instructor-in-charge
CHE F312
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