Devise an effective preparation strategy for GATE 2023 with Chemical Engineering Syllabus
GATE 2023 Syllabus for Chemical Engineering has been released by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur on the official website of GATE. The GATE syllabus for Chemical Engineering consists of the section-wise details of topics on which questions in the exam will be asked. Candidates aspiring for the exam must follow only the official GATE 2023 syllabus for Chemical Engineering. Students can know the topics which need to be studied for their preparation by referring to the GATE Chemical Engineering syllabus.
The question papers in the exam are prepared strictly in accordance with the respective subject’s GATE 2023 syllabus. Preparing for the Chemical Engineering paper in line with its syllabus is highly advisable to score good marks. Along with General Aptitude and Engineering Mathematics, the GATE 2023 paper for Chemical Engineering will consist of questions from sections: Process Calculations and Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations, Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Instrumentation and Process Control, Plant Design and Economics, and Chemical Technology. Students can also check here the GATE 2023 exam pattern along with the syllabus of GATE syllabus for Chemical Engineering.
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GATE 2023 Syllabus for Chemical Engineering
Candidates aspiring to appear for the GATE 2023 exam can check the syllabus for Chemical Engineering (CH) paper below:
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Section 1: Engineering Mathematics
Linear Algebra: Matrix algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Calculus: Functions of a single variable, Limit, continuity and differentiability, Taylor series, Mean value theorems, Evaluation of definite and improper integrals, Partial derivatives, Total derivative, Maxima and minima, Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Vector identities, Directional derivatives, Line, Surface and Volume integrals, Stokes, Gauss and Green’s theorems.
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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: Complex number, polar form of a complex number, triangle inequality.
Probability and Statistics: Definitions of probability and sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Mean, median, mode and standard deviation, Random variables, Poisson, Normal and Binomial distributions, Linear regression analysis.
Q: Is there any change in the GATE 2024 syllabus?
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering GATE 2024 notification has been released. No change in GATE 2024 syllabus has been announced by the IISc Bangalore. The GATE exam 2024 will be conducted in February 3, 4, 10 and 11 for 30 papers. The GATE application form 2024 is available from August 30 to October 20. Candidates can apply online to appear in GATE 2024 exam.
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Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering are one of the two new papers introduced in GATE and it comprises five sections namely Engineering Mathematics, Applied Mechanics and Structures, Fluid Mechanics and Marine Hydrodynamics, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering and Thermodynamics and Marine Engineering. Check below in detail about the syllabus of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Exam. Section 1: Engineering Mathematics Determinants and matrices, Systems of linear equations, Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Functions, gradient, Linear, non-linear, first and higher order ordinary and partial differential equations, separation of variables. Laplace transformation, analytical functions of complex variables, Fourier series, numerical methods for differentiation and integration, complex analysis, probability and statistics, etc. Section 2: Applied Mechanics and Structures Engineering Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials, Vibrations, and Machine Design. Section 3: Fluid Mechanics and Marine Hydrodynamics Fluid Mechanics: Fluid properties; fluid statics, stability of floating bodies; Conservation laws: Mass, momentum and energy (Integral and differential form); Dimensional analysis and dynamic similarity; sources, sinks, doublets, line vortex and their superposition; Stokes integral theorem, etc. Boundary layer theory- Prandtl's boundary layer equations, criterion for separation, Blasius solution, Skin friction, displacement thickness, momentum thickness, etc. Vorticity and Kelvins theorem, Potential flow theory, Sources, Sinks and Doublets, hydrodynamic forces in potential flow, D'Alembert's paradox, etc. Section 4: Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering Ship geometry and physical fundamentals - Archimedes principle, buoyancy and weight of ship, laws of flotation, heel and trim, stable and unstable equilibrium of ships, importance of streamlined hull shape, ship main particulars, hydrostatic calculations, etc. Stability and trim of Ships, Resistance and Propulsion, Ship Manoeuvring and Motions, Ship Structures and Strength, Physical Oceanography, etc. Section 5: Thermodynamics and Marine Engineering Thermodynamics: First law of thermodynamics - Closed system undergoing a cycle; closed system undergoing a change of state; Internal energy of a system; Expansion work; Process using ideal gas - constant pressure, constant volume, isothermal, etc. Marine Diesel Engines, Marine Steam Turbines, Marine Boilers, Engine Dynamics, and Marine Auxiliary Machinery & Systems. For more detailed Syllabus for GATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Read: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-syllabus
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Numerical Methods: Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations. Integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule. Single and multi-step methods for the numerical solution of differential equations.
Section 2: Process Calculations and Thermodynamics
Steady and unsteady state mass and energy balances including multiphase, multicomponent, reacting and non-reacting systems. Use of tie components; recycle, bypass and purge calculations; Gibb’s phase rule and degree of freedom analysis.
First and Second laws of thermodynamics. Applications of first law to close and open systems. Second law and Entropy. Thermodynamic properties of pure substances: Equation of State and residual properties, properties of mixtures: partial molar properties, fugacity, excess properties and activity coefficients; phase equilibria: predicting VLE of systems; chemical reaction equilibrium.
Section 3: Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations
Fluid statics, surface tension, Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, transport properties, shell-balances including differential form of Bernoulli equation and energy balance, equation of continuity, equation of motion, equation of mechanical energy, Macroscopic friction factors, dimensional analysis and similitude, flow through pipeline systems, velocity profiles, flow meters, pumps and compressors, elementary boundary layer theory, flow past immersed bodies including packed and fluidized beds, Turbulent flow: fluctuating velocity, universal velocity profile and pressure drop.
Particle size and shape, particle size distribution, size reduction and classification of solid particles; free and hindered settling; centrifuge and cyclones; thickening and classification, filtration, agitation and mixing; conveying of solids.
Section 4: Heat Transfer
Equation of energy, steady and unsteady heat conduction, convection and radiation, thermal boundary layer and heat transfer coefficients, boiling, condensation and evaporation; types of heat exchangers and evaporators and their process calculations; design of double pipe, shell and tube heat exchangers, and single and multiple effect evaporators.
Section 5: Mass Transfer
Fick’s laws, molecular diffusion in fluids, mass transfer coefficients, film, penetration and surface renewal theories; momentum, heat and mass transfer analogies; stage-wise 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, membrane separations(micro-filtration, ultra-filtration, nano-filtration and reverse osmosis).
Section 6: Chemical Reaction Engineering
Theories of reaction rates; kinetics of homogeneous reactions, interpretation of kinetic data, single and multiple reactions in ideal reactors, kinetics of enzyme reactions (Michaelis-Menten and Monod models), non-ideal reactors; residence time distribution, single parameter model; non-isothermal reactors; kinetics of heterogeneous catalytic reactions; diffusion effects in catalysis; rate and performance equations for catalyst deactivation
Section 7: Instrumentation and Process Control
Measurement of process variables; sensors and transducers; P&ID equipment symbols; process modelling and linearization, transfer functions and dynamic responses of various systems, systems with inverse response, process reaction curve, controller modes (P, PI, and PID); control valves; transducer dynamics; analysis of closed-loop systems including stability, frequency response, controller tuning, cascade and feed forward control.
Section 8: Plant Design and Economics
Principles of process economics and cost estimation including depreciation and total annualized cost, cost indices, rate of return, payback period, discounted cash flow, optimization in process design and sizing of chemical engineering equipment such as heat exchangers and multistage contactors.
Section 9: Chemical Technology
Inorganic chemical industries (sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, chlor-alkali industry), 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 fibres).
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GATE exam pattern 2023
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Duration |
Three hours |
| Mode of examination |
Computer-based test |
| Question type |
Objective type and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) |
| Number of questions |
65 |
| Total marks |
100 |
| Sections |
Aptitude Engineering, Mathematics, Subject-specific questions |
| Marking Scheme |
One mark MCQs – 1/3 mark will be reduced for every incorrect response Two mark MCQs – 2/3 mark will be reduced for every incorrect answer No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions No negative marking for Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions |
| Sectional Time-Limit |
No |
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