Course Handout
Course Handout
School of Technology
Department of Chemical Engineering
Even Semester 2025-2026 (January 2026 to April 2026)
Course Student Hand-out
INDEX
Name of the course: Introduction to Numerical Methods Course Code: 24CH201T
for Chemical Engineers
Program: [Link] Semester: IV
Branch: Chemical Engineering Academic Year: 2025-2026
Name of Course Coordinator: Dr. Subhankar Roy
Subject Teachers (Division wise/Batch wise):
1. Dr. Abhishek Yadav
A. Mission and Vision of Department
B. Program Educational Outcomes (PEOs)
C. Program Outcomes (POs) & Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
Course Syllabus: Prerequisites for the Course, Teaching Scheme, List of Books and
D.
Reference Books, etc.
E. Lesson Plan (Hour-to-Hour Plan)
F. Academic Calendar, Course Timetable, Faculty Timetable
G. Course Outcomes (COs)
H. Mapping of Course Outcomes with Programme Outcomes (POs)
I. Evaluation Scheme and Rubrics
J. Class Notes, Handouts, Course Material, etc. (can be kept in separate file)
K. Course Presentations (PPTs) – If Applicable
L. Tutorials, Assignments, Case Studies, Quiz, etc.
Course-related ICT: Web links, Software, E-books, Relevant NPTEL and MOOC, Video
M.
Lectures, Blogs, Virtual labs, Animation, Simulation, etc.
N. Laboratory Manuals – If Applicable
O. List of International / National Journals related to the Course – If Applicable
P. List of well-known Conferences related to the Course – If Applicable
List of Classic Journal Papers / Articles / Review Papers related to the Course – If
Q.
Applicable
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Department of Chemical Engineering
VISION
To impart quality education in an industry research driven modules to motivate the young chemical
engineers for creating knowledge wealth to help generate employability following professional ethics
and focus towards a sustainable environment and benefits to the society.
MISSION
• To facilitate the chemical engineering students with the state-of-the-art facilities with
focus on skill development, creativity, innovation and enhancing leadership qualities.
• To nurture creative minds thru’ mentoring, quality teaching & research for building value based
sustainable society.
• To work in unison with the national and international level academic and industrial partners by
venturing into collaborations to tackle problems of bigger interest to society.
• To build an encouraging environment for the young faculties and staff by providing safe work
culture, transparency, professional ethics and accountability that will empower them to lead the
department in right spirit.
• To inculcate the culture of continuous learning among the faculties by encouraging them to
participate in a professional development programs and envisage to address the social, economic and
environmental problems.
Mission Element Mission Component
M1 Skill Development
M2 Nurturing Creativity
M4 Leadership
M5 Life-Long Learning
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Department of Chemical Engineering
• Acquire the fundamental principles of science and chemical engineering with modern
experimental and computational skills.
• Ability to handle problems of practical relevance of society while complying with economic,
environmental, ethical, and safety factors.
• Demonstrate professional excellence, ethics, soft skills and leadership qualities.
• Graduates will be active members ready to serve the society locally and internationally.
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Department of Chemical Engineering
PO2: Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable
development. (WK1 to WK4)
PO5: Engineering Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and
modern engineering & IT tools, including prediction and modelling recognizing their limitations
to solve complex engineering problems. (WK2 and WK6)
PO6: The Engineer and The World: Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects
while solving complex engineering problems for its impact on sustainability with reference to
economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture and environment. (WK1, WK5, and WK7).
PO7: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity
and inclusion; adhere to national & international laws. (WK9)
PO8: Individual and Collaborative Team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a
member or leader in diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
PO10: Project Management and Finance: Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering
management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to multidisciplinary
environments.
PO11: Life-Long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i)
independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii)
critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. (WK8)
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PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSO's)
1. To analyse and tackle the complex and diverse engineering problems by appropriate
experimentation, simulation, data analysis and interpretation, and, provide probable solutions by
applying principles of chemical engineering in combination to the fundamental knowledge of basic
sciences and mathematics.
2. Competence to incorporate socio-economic considerations in engineering practices, including the
concept of sustainable development, into chemical engineering practice.
3. An ability to work together collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams to tackle multifaceted
problems and pursue a bright career in chemical engineering and allied areas by demonstrating
professional success at different platforms within industry, governmental bodies or academia.
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SYLLABUS
Course Objectives:
● To introduce the numerical solutions of analytical problems.
● To understand the programmable methods to solve engineering problems.
● To implement the logical sequencing of numerical methods
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Texts and References
1. Numerical Methods for Engineers; Steven C. Chapra
2. Numerical Methods for Engineers; Santosh K. Gupta
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Even Semester: UG Sem. 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 (FoET & FoLS ) & PG Sem. 2 / 4 (FoET & FoLS)
Particulars Date
Semester Registration, Department Orientation & Commencement of classes. 5th January 2026
Alumni Day 10th Jan 2026
Republic Day Celebration 26th January 2026
Internal Assesment-1 (Quiz, Test, Assignment etc.)**
2nd – 6th February 2026
CP / MP Review – 1, Student Mentoring Week – 1,
Energy Cup – The Sports Fest 29th Jan – 4th Feb 2026
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Class Timetable
School of Energy Technology
[Link] - Chemical Engineering
Semester : 4 (1)
Even Semester 2026, w.e.f : January 6, 2026
Day 9.00 to 9. 55 10.00 to 10.55 10.55 to 11.10 11.10 to 12.05 12.10 to 1.05 1.10 to 2.05 2.10 to 3.05 3.10 to 4.05 4.05 to 4.15 4.15 to 5.10 5.15 to 6.10
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Pandit Deendayal Energy University
School of Energy Technology
[Link] - Chemical Engineering
Semester : 4 (2)
Even Semester 2026, w.e.f : January 6, 2026
Day 9.00 to 9. 55 10.00 to 10.55 10.55 to 11.10 11.10 to 12.05 12.10 to 1.05 1.10 to 2.05 2.10 to 3.05 3.10 to 4.05 4.05 to 4.15 4.15 to 5.10 5.15 to 6.10
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Faculty Abbr. Faculty Name Subject Abbr. Subject Name
ABY Abhishek Yadav 24CH206P Industry 4.0 Lab
PRK Pravin Kodgire 24CH206T Industry 4.0
RAVI Ravi Tejasvi 24CH207P Heat Transfer Operations Lab
SAI Bharti Saini 24CH207T Heat Transfer Operations
SROY Subhankar Roy 24CH208P Chemical Process Technology - Lab
SSJ Surendra Sasikumar Jampa 24CH208T Chemical Process Technology
UDA Utsav Dalal 24CH209T Introduction to Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineers
24CH210P Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics Lab
24CH210T Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
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Pandit Deendayal Energy University
School of Energy Technology
[Link] - Chemical Engineering
Semester : 4 (3)
Even Semester 2026, w.e.f : January 6, 2026
Day 9.00 to 9. 55 10.00 to 10.55 10.55 to 11.10 11.10 to 12.05 12.10 to 1.05 1.10 to 2.05 2.10 to 3.05 3.10 to 4.05 4.05 to 4.15 4.15 to 5.10 5.15 to 6.10
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Faculty Abbr. Faculty Name Subject Abbr. Subject Name
MSI Manish Sinha 24CH206P Industry 4.0 Lab
RAVI Ravi Tejasvi 24CH206T Industry 4.0
SAI Bharti Saini 24CH207P Heat Transfer Operations Lab
SMIT Shirsendu Mitra 24CH207T Heat Transfer Operations
SROY Subhankar Roy 24CH208P Chemical Process Technology - Lab
SUD Sukanta Dash 24CH208T Chemical Process Technology
UDA Utsav Dalal 24CH209T Introduction to Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineers
24CH210P Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics Lab
24CH210T Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
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Office Hours: Thursday 2-4 PM, Friday 2-3 PM
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Lesson Plan
NAME OF FACULTY: DR. SUBHANKAR ROY/DR. ABHSIHEK YADAV DESIGNATION : ASSISTANT PROFESSORS
SUBJECT : INTRODUCTION TO NUMERICAL METHODS FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
CLASS : DIV 1, 2, 3
SUBJECT CODE : 24CH201T
TERM DATES : JANUARY 2026 TO APRIL 2026 HRS./WEEK : 4
Lect. Name of Topic Teaching aids References
No. to be used
1. Introduction, Mathematical Modeling, Conservation Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
Laws, Taylor Series, and error propagation
2. Introduction, Mathematical Modeling, Conservation Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
Laws, Taylor Series, and error propagation
3. Bracketing Methods - Graphical methods, Bisection Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
method
4. Bracketing Methods - Graphical methods, Bisection Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
method
5. Bracketing Methods - False position method Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
6. Bracketing Methods - False position method Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
7. Open Methods - Fixed Point Iteration Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
8. Open Methods - Fixed Point Iteration Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
9. Open Methods - Newton Raphson method, Linear Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
Algebraic Equations (Gauss Elimination)
10. Open Methods - Newton Raphson method, Linear Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
Algebraic Equations (Gauss Elimination)
11. Practice/tutorial Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
12. Curve Fitting - Linear Regression Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
13. Curve Fitting - Linear Regression Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
14. Curve Fitting - Multiple Linear Regression Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
15. Curve Fitting - Multiple Linear Regression Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
16. Curve Fitting - Polynomial Regression Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
17. Curve Fitting - Polynomial Regression Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
18. Curve Fitting - Non-linear regression Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
19. Curve Fitting - Non-linear regression Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
20. Interpolation – Linear Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
21. Interpolation- Non-linear, Spline Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
22. Practice/Tutorial Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
23. Ordinary differential equations, Euler Method Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
24. Ordinary differential equations, Euler Method Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
25. Runge Kutta Methods - 1st and 2nd Order Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
26. Runge Kutta Methods - 1st and 2nd Order Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
27. Runge Kutta Methods - 3rd and 4th Order Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
28. Runge Kutta Methods - 3rd and 4th Order Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
29. Adaptive RK Methods Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
30. Adaptive RK Methods Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
31. Stiffness, Multistep methods Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
32. Stiffness, Multistep methods Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
33. Practice/tutorial Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
34. Partial differential equations Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
35. Partial differential equations Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
36. Finite difference: elliptic equations Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
37. Finite difference: elliptic equations Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
38. Finite difference: parabolic equations Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
39. Finite difference: parabolic equations Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
40. Finite element method: general approach Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
41. Finite element method: general approach Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
42. Finite element in one dimension and Chemical Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
engineering problems: case studies in PDEs
43. Finite element in one dimension and Chemical Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
engineering problems: case studies in PDEs
44. Practice/Tutorial Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
45. Practice/Tutorial Board and PPT 1, 2 and 3
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~23 CO 5 Assessment to
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Important Notes:
1. If a student is remaining absent in the quiz, there will be no makeup quiz without any
genuine reason.
NPTEL Course on Numerical Methods
Name of
Author Institute Link
Course
Numerical
Prof.
Methods IIT
Niket [Link]
for Madras
Kaisare
Engineers