Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] Petrochemical Technology Syllabus, Course Structure and Program Schedule 2025-2026

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The course is divided into 8 semesters. The marking scheme of this course involves marks scored in theory and practical papers. You also have to submit a research project and do practical Training at the end of the last semester.

The scheme of assessment for B. Tech Petrochemical Technology is given below:-

Type of Exam	External Marks	Internal Marks
Theory Exams	75	25
Practical Exams	75	25

Syllabus for B. Tech. in Petrochemical Technology

The curriculum for B.Tech Petrochemical Technology covers many specialized topics which helps in enhancing the skills of the student.

Some of these topics are explained below:-

Name of subject	Topics covered	Objective
Introduction to Petrochemical Engineering	Origin, Formation and Composition of Petroleum Overview of Petroleum Refinery Introduction to Unit operations and Unit processes Chemical Process Calculations Fluid flow and HeatTransfer Chemical Kinetics and Mass Transfer	The objective of this course is to teach students the basics of petrochemical technology.
Petroleum Geology	Petroleum Geology and its scope Application of remote sensing in petroleum resource development Basin and exploration strategies Geochemical concepts in oil exploration Field reservoir studies Case histories of geophysical exploration in India for Petroleum resource development	The objective of this subject is to teach students the geochemical concepts and its applications.
Process Calculations	Types of Variables Types of Equations Material Balances for Steady State Processes Reacting single phase systems Energy Balances for Steady State Processes Unsteady State Material and Energy Balances Introduction to Computer Aided Process Calculations	This subjects helps a student to learn about the various kinds of variables and balances.
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics	Introduction The first law of thermodynamics Volumetric properties of pure fluids Heat effects The second law of thermodynamics Thermodynamic properties of fluids Applications of thermodynamics to flow processes Refrigeration and liquefaction	The goal of this subject is to teach students the concepts of thermodynamics and its practical use in the industry.
Petrochemical Engineering	Brief review of Petroleum, its formation and composition of crude oil. Characterization of crude oil Types of refineries Major petroleum products and their specifications Blending of various petroleum fractions to meet require specification Statistical information on Indian petroleum and petrochemical industry	This subject gives a student detailed information about petroleum and its formation.
Inorganic Chemical Technology	Water Gaseous fuels Phosphorous Industries Nitrogen Industries Fertilizers Soda Ash Regenerated Cellulose Petroleum Refining Chlor Alkali Industry Potassium Industries	This subject helps an individual learn about various types of fuels used in the industry.
Industrial Training	6 weeks training	This training is mandatory for the students pursuing this course.
Project	Submission of Project	The students pursuing this course have to submit a project at the end of this course.