Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics Course | IIT Tirupati | Prof. Sasidhar Gumma
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 24 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Core |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Categories | Chemical Engineering, Minor 1 in Chemical, Minor 2 in Chemical, Minor 3 in Chemical |
| Credit Points | 3 |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Start Date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| End Date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 02 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 17 Apr 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Unlock the Fundamentals of Chemical Processes with IIT Tirupati's Thermodynamics Course
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics forms the cornerstone of understanding and designing efficient chemical processes. It's the science that predicts how energy transforms and how substances interact under various conditions. For aspiring chemical engineers, a strong grasp of thermodynamics is non-negotiable. This detailed 12-week course, offered by the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati and led by an expert with extensive industry experience, provides a rigorous and applied foundation in this critical subject.
Meet Your Instructor: Prof. Sasidhar Gumma
Leading this course is Prof. Sasidhar Gumma, a distinguished educator and researcher with a wealth of experience. After teaching at IIT Guwahati for over 15 years, he joined the Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Tirupati in January 2020. His research focuses on developing advanced nanoporous materials for targeted applications in the chemical process industry, such as gas separation and catalysis.
Prof. Gumma's work is deeply connected to real-world challenges. He has been involved in significant industrial projects, including:
- Hydrocarbon separation process development for OIL India Limited.
- Amine absorption process design for NTPC and GAIL.
- Modeling of hollow fiber membrane contactors for BHEL.
- Catalyst development for coal liquefaction.
- Oxygen-enriching adsorbents for DRDO.
This strong industrial acumen, combined with his passion for innovative teaching—evidenced by his creation of openware course modules and MOOCs—makes him the ideal guide to bridge theoretical concepts with practical engineering applications.
Course Overview and Objectives
This undergraduate-level course is designed to thoroughly explore the evaluation and application of the laws of thermodynamics to physical and chemical processes.
ABOUT THE COURSE: The curriculum will delve into real gas behavior, solution thermodynamics, and phase and reaction equilibria. It aims to lay a solid foundation for subsequent chemical engineering courses like mass transfer and chemical reaction engineering. Students will learn to apply fundamental thermodynamic concepts to a wide variety of processes and, crucially, develop the skill to make appropriate simplifying assumptions when solving complex engineering problems.
INTENDED AUDIENCE: This course is primarily designed for B.Tech students in Chemical Engineering.
INDUSTRY SUPPORT: The knowledge gained is directly relevant to major chemical process industries, including IOCL, HPCL, BPCL, GAIL, ONGC, and many others.
Detailed 12-Week Course Layout
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | First Law and its applications |
| Week 2 | Entropy and the second law |
| Week 3 | Equations of state |
| Week 4 | Generalized correlations |
| Week 5 | Solution Thermodynamics |
| Week 6 | Ideal solutions and Excess properties |
| Week 7 | Phase equilibria and Raoult's law properties |
| Week 8 | Gamma-phi formulation |
| Week 9 | Thermodynamic consistency |
| Week 10 | Reaction Equilibria |
| Week 11 | Multi-reaction equilibria |
| Week 12 | Reaction equilibria in heterogeneous systems |
Recommended Textbooks
To support your learning, the following authoritative textbooks are recommended:
- J.M. Smith, Hendrick Van Ness, Michael Abbott and Mark Swihart, Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, 8th Ed., McGraw Hill Education, 2018.
- Y. V. C Rao, An Introduction to Thermodynamics, University Press, 2004.
- S. I. Sandler, Chemical, Biochemical and Engineering Thermodynamics, 5th Ed., Wiley India, 2017.
Why Enroll in This Course?
This course is more than just a series of lectures. It is a structured journey through the core principles that govern chemical engineering. With Prof. Gumma's expert instruction, rooted in both academic excellence and industrial project experience, you will gain not only theoretical knowledge but also an understanding of how to apply it. Whether you are a chemical engineering student looking to solidify your fundamentals, a professional seeking a refresher, or an enthusiast from a related field, this course offers a comprehensive and accessible pathway to mastering Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics.
Build the critical skills needed to analyze and design chemical processes. Enroll today and take a significant step towards becoming a proficient chemical engineer.
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