SYLLABUS FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (CH)

Engineering Mathematics

Linear Algebra: Matrix algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and eigenvectors.
Calculus: Functions of single variable, Limit, continuity and differentiability, Mean value theorems, Evaluation of definite and
improper integrals, Partial derivatives, Total derivative, Maxima and minima, Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Vector dentities,
Directional derivatives, Line, Surface and Volume integrals, Stokes, Gauss and Green's theorems.
Differential equations: First order equations (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear differential equations with constant
coefficients, Cauchy's and Euler's equations, Initial and boundary value problems, Laplace transforms, Solutions of one dimensional
heat and wave equations and Laplace equation.
Complex variables: Analytic functions, Cauchy's integral theorem, Taylor and Laurent series, Residue theorem.
Probability and Statistics: Definitions of probability and sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Mean, median, mode and
standard deviation, Random variables, Poisson, Normal and Binomial distributions.
Numerical Methods: Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations Integration by trapezoidal and Simpson's rule,
single and multi-step methods for differential equations.
Chemical Engineering
Process Calculations and Thermodynamics: Laws of conservation of mass and energy; use of tie omponents; recycle, bypass and purge calculations; degree
of freedom analysis. First and Second laws of thermodynamics. First law application to close and open systems. Second law and Entropy Thermodynamic
properties of pure substances: equation of state and departure function, properties of mixtures: partial molar properties, fugacity, excess properties and activity
coefficients; phase equilibria: predicting VLE of systems; chemical reaction equilibria.
Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations: Fluid statics, Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, Bernoulli equation, Macroscopic friction factors, energy
balance, dimensional analysis, shell balances, flow through pipeline systems, flow meters, pumps and compressors, packed and fluidized beds, elementary
boundary layer theory, size reduction and size separation; free and hindered settling; centrifuge and cyclones; thickening and classification, filtration, mixing and
agitation; conveying of solids.
Heat Transfer: Conduction, convection and radiation, heat transfer coefficients, steady and unsteady heat conduction, boiling, condensation and evaporation;
types of heat exchangers and evaporators and their design.
Mass Transfer: Fick's laws, molecular diffusion in fluids, mass transfer coefficients, film, penetration and surface renewal theories; momentum, heat and mass
transfer analogies; stagewise and continuous contacting and stage efficiencies; HTU & NTU concepts design and operation of equipment for distillation,
absorption, leaching, liquid-liquid extraction, drying, humidification, dehumidification and adsorption.
Chemical Reaction Engineering: Theories of reaction rates; kinetics of homogeneous reactions, interpretation of kinetic data, single and multiple reactions in
ideal reactors, non-ideal reactors; residence time distribution, single parameter model; non-isothermal reactors; kinetics of heterogeneous catalytic reactions;
diffusion effects in catalysis.
Instrumentation and Process Control: Measurement of process variables; sensors, transducers and their dynamics, transfer functions and dynamic responses
of simple systems, process reaction curve, controller modes (P, PI, and PID); control valves; analysis of closed loop systems including stability, frequency
response and controller tuning, cascade, feed forward control.
Plant Design and Economics: Process design and sizing of chemical engineering equipment such as compressors, heat exchangers, multistage contactors;
principles of process economics and cost estimation including total annualized cost, cost indexes, rate of return, payback period, discounted cash flow,
optimization in design.
Chemical Technology: Inorganic chemical industries; sulfuric acid, NaOH, fertilizers (Ammonia, Urea, SSP and TSP); natural products industries (Pulp and
Paper, Sugar, Oil, and Fats); petroleum refining and petrochemicals; polymerization industries; polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC and polyester synthetic fibers.

Pattern of Question Papers : Total 65 Questions (ALL Objective Type)

Total Marks : 100 Each question has ONLY one correct answer.
GATE 2015 Examination will be ONLINE for All Branches
GATE 2015-16 would contain questions of four different types in engineering
papers: :

1. Multiple choice questions carrying 1 or 2 marks each.Common data

questions, where two successive questions use the same set of input
data. Linked answer questions, where the answer to the first question
of the pair is required in order to answer its successor.
2. Numerical answer questions, where the answer is a number, to be
entered by the candidate using the mouse and a virtual keypad that
will be provided on the screen.
Note : Sectional cut-off ( Technical / Non-Technical like Engineering
mathematics & General Aptitude ) are not applied in GATE exam.
In all the papers, there will be a total of 65 questions carrying 100 marks,
out of which 10 questions carrying 15 marks in General Aptitude (GA) are
compulsory.
NOTE: General Aptitude (GA-15 Marks) is common for all the engineering
branch ( Civil-CE, Computer Science-CS, Information technology-IT, CE,
Mech, EE, ECE, IN. Question of General Aptitude will remain same for
branches held in same seating.
Engineering Mathematics will carry 15 % of the total marks, the General
Aptitude section will carry 15 % of the total marks and the remaining 70 %
of the total marks is technical in nature.
Engineering Mathematics Syllabus for Electrical Engineering, Electronics &
Communication Engineering & Instrumentation Engineering is same and
same question would be asked in the examination of gate 2015.
Engineering Mathematics Syllabus for Civil Engineering, Chemical
Engineering & Mechanical Engineering is same and same question would be
asked in the examination of gate 2015.
Few topics of engineering mathematics are common for Computer
Science & IT Engineering, Electrical, Electronics & Communication , Civil,
Instrumentation, Chemical and mechanical engineering.
Marking scheme: Negative marking of 1/3rd for One marks question and
Negative marking of 2/3rd for Two marks question.
Unattempted question: No Marks

Linked answer question pair: Each question carries 2 marks, 2/3 mark
will be deducted for a wrong answer to the first question only. There is no
negative marking for wrong answer to the second question of the linked
answer question pair.
If the first question in the linked pair is wrongly answered or is
unattempted, then the answer to the second question in the pair will not be
evaluated. There is no negative marking for numerical answer type
questions.
Common DATA : Multiple choice type : Equal marks to all related questions.
General Aptitude (GA) Section: Same Question will be expected for
Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering &
Instrumentation engineering in the examination of gate 2015.
In all papers, GA questions are of multiple choice types, and carry a total of
15 marks. The GA section includes 5 questions carrying 1 mark each (subtotal 5 marks) and 5 questions carrying 2-marks each (sub-total 10 marks)
Question 1 to 25: One mark each ( Negative marking 1/3rd )
Question 26 to 55: Two mark each

( Negative marking 2/3rd )

Question 56 to 65: General Aptitude ( total 15 marks ) : ( Negative

marking 1/3rd for One marks & 2/3rd for Two mark )
Question 56 to 60: One mark each
each

Question 61 to 65 : Two mark

NOTE : Calculator is allowed whereas charts, graph sheet or Tables

are NOT allowed in the examination hall.

Gate Syllabus For General Aptitude - GA

GATE Exam Syllabus for General Apptitude (GA) provide the deatils about the topics which you have to studied by the aspirants for Gate General Apptitude
exams. Candidates may note that the Syllabus for General Aptitutde GATE Exam will be arranged topic wise and candidates have to prepare according to the
given Pattern. All the Details are mention about the Syllabus for the GATE Exam Papers.

1. GENERAL APTITUDE GA

(Common to all papers)

Verbal Ability: English grammar, sentence completion, verbal analogies, word groups, instructions, critical reasoning and verbal deduction.
Numerical Ability: Numerical computation, numerical estimation, numerical reasoning and data interpretation.

GATE Books for General Aptitude

1. Quantitative and verbal reasoning By R.S. Agarwal

The quantitative aptitude test measures the numerical ability and accuracy in mathematical calculations.
The questions range from purely numeric calculations to problems of arithmetic reasoning, graph and table reading, percentage analysis,
categorization and quantitative analysis
The quantitative aptitude test measures the numerical ability and accuracy in mathematical calculations.
The questions range from purely numeric calculations to problems of arithmetic reasoning, graph and table reading, percentage analysis,
categorization and quantitative analysis
Verbal reasoning tests of intelligence provide an assessment of an individual's ability to think, reason and solve problems in different ways.
2. Quantitative Aptitude Test : By T. S. Jain-Upkar publication
3. ENGLISH GRAMMAR- By WREN & MARTIN
4. Vocabulary: BARRONS BOOK -GRE

GATE - Reference book for Engineering Mathematics

Linear Algebra : A.R. Vasistha (Krishna Series)

Complex Variable : J.N. Sharma (Krishna Series)
Calculus : A.R. Vasistha, Dr. S.K Sharma (Krishna Series)
Calculus : Shanti Narayan (S. Chand)
Vector Calculus : A.R. Vasistha (Krishna Series)
Differential equations: M. D. Raisinghania (S chand)
Complex variables: J.N. Sharma (Krishna Series)
Probability and Statistics : S.C. Gupta and V.K.Kapoor(S chand)
Numerical Method : S.S. Sastry (4th edition)
Graph Theory : Purna chandra Biswal(PHI publication)
Combinatorics : Purna chandra Biswal(PHI publication)
Mathematical Logic: Purna chandra Biswal(PHI publication)
Set Theory & Algebra: Rajendra Akerkar,Rupali Akerkar

Above list of books is sufficient to solve engineering mathematics gate papers.

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GATE Engineering Mathematics books for Computer Science & IT, Electronics & Communication, Civil Engineering, Chemical
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Instrumentation Engineering