EL25304 Fluid and Solid Operations Laboratory – Semester III – ChemElec – R-2025

Subject Code & Name: EL25304 – Fluid and Solid Operations Laboratory

Regulation: R-2025

Semester: III (Third Semester)

Branch: B. Tech. Chemical and Electrochemical Engineering (ChemElec)

Credits / L-T-P: 2 Credits | L-T-P: 0-0-4

Course Objectives

• To enable students to develop practical knowledge of crushing equipment and mechanical separation processes, and to experimentally analyze fluid flow systems including calibration of flow meters, pressure drop, and pump characteristics.

Full Unit-wise Syllabus

List of Experiments

• Sieve analysis
• Batch filtration studies using a Leaf filter
• Characteristics of batch Sedimentation
• Reduction ratio in Jaw Crusher / Pulverizer/ Hammer Mill
• Reduction ratio in Ball mill
• Reduction ratio of Roll Crusher
• Size separation using Sub-Sieving
• Viscosity measurement of non-Newtonian fluids
• Flow through annular pipe
• Flow through helical coil and spiral coil
• Pressure drop studies in packed column
• Hydrodynamics of fluidized bed

Course Outcomes (COs)

• CO1: Apply the principles and experimental methods involved in fluid flow and solid handling operations during laboratory investigations.
• CO2: Analyze experimental data from fluid and solid operations to determine flow behaviour, particle dynamics, and process parameters.
• CO3: Evaluate the performance of fluid and solid processing equipment with respect to efficiency accuracy, and operational effectiveness.
• CO4: Design and conduct experiments by applying fluid flow and solid operation principles to solve practical engineering problems.

Assessment Pattern (Quick Note)

• Weightage: Continuous Assessment: 60%, End Examinations: 40%
• Internal methodology: Lab report (30 %), Viva-Voce (20 %), Internal Assessment (50%)

Source: Official Anna University – B. Tech. Chemical and Electrochemical Engineering R-2025 Curriculum
Last Updated: September 2026

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