CY25C03 Applied Chemistry (ME) – II – Semester II – Mech / Aero / Auto / Mfg / IEM / Marine / Mechatronics / MechAuto / Robotics / Aerospace / Mech(Auto) / Mech(Smart) – R-2025

Subject Code & Name: CY25C03 – Applied Chemistry (ME) – II

Regulation: R-2025

Semester: II (Second Semester)

Branch: B.E. Mechanical Engineering (Mech) and Mech-faculty programmes (excl. RAI)

Credits / L-T-P: 2 Credits | L-T-P: 2-0-0

Course Objectives

• To impart knowledge and expose to applications of chemistry in mechanical engineering stream.
• To explore the mechanisms and working principles of smart materials and coatings with real-world applications.

Full Unit-wise Syllabus

Unit I – Functional Materials

Types, Smart coatings, Mechanisms, Sustainable energy materials.

Activities: Seminar on recent development in functional materials (e.g., smart coatings, self-cleaning surfaces), Infographic Design of functional nanomaterials.

Unit II – Fuels

Classification, Chemical Composition, natural resources, Calorific Value - Alternative Fuels - Natural gas benefits.

Activities: Comparison of efficiency and emissions in fuels.

Unit III – Composites

Matrix materials – Reinforcements, Hybrid composites, Engineering applications.

Activities: Design of a simple composite structure for a real engineering application (e.g., lightweight bike frame).

Unit IV – Lubricants

Types, Functions. Key properties, Synthetic lubricants, Mechanisms, Emerging lubricants.

Activities: Collection of lubricants used in real-world engineering systems (e.g., gears, engines, bearings), Virtual demonstration of lubricant viscosity testing.

Unit V – Combustion

Reaction Kinetics, Stoichiometric combustion and air-fuel ratio calculations, Knocking and Anti-knocking agents, Hydrogen combustion, Flue Gas analysis.

Activities: Virtual simulation of flue gas analysis and gas composition, Calculation of air-fuel ratio.

Unit VI – Adhesives

Adhesion Mechanisms, Classification, Bond strength, Industrial adhesives.

Activities: Adhesion of thermal pads on different Integrated circuits, Industrial adhesives.

Course Outcomes (COs)

• CO1: Explain the major concepts of chemistry with regard to applications in mechanical systems.
• CO2: Apply the chemistry principles and evaluate the engineering materials in mechanical systems.
• CO3: Analyse and evaluate the performance and efficiency of mechanical systems.
• CO4: Propose innovative solutions for real-world applications and challenges.

Assessment Pattern (Quick Note)

• Weightage: Continuous Assessment 40% | End Semester Examinations 60%
• Internal methodology: Quiz (5%), Seminar (5%), Assignments (30%), Flipped Class (10%), Internal Examinations (50%)

Source: Official Anna University – B.E. Mechanical Engineering R-2025 Syllabus
Last Updated: September 2026