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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Swayam is an initiative taken by the government to help participants gain proper knowledge and skills on various topics. Mechanical unit operation course is to help candidates gain understanding about the aspects of engineering. Unit operation is a major part of chemical engineering which is the start for other processes.

With online classes and doubt clearing sessions, learners can easily learn a lot with no problems being unresolved. This course also leads to self-development and expands skills by providing various kinds of insights.

Candidates can use various reference books such as W.L. McCabe, J. Smith, P. Harriot, Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, 7th Edition, McGraw Hill, 2005, E. Ortega-Rivas, Unit Operations of Particulate Solids: Theory and Practice, CRC Press, FL, 2012 to understand better.

Swayam also provides an optional certificate to the candidates which comes with the logos of NPTEL and IIT Guwahati which proves their knowledge on a certain topic. Topics such as filtration and size reduction will be briefed in the course as well.

The Highlights

The course duration of 12 weeks
Online classes
Weekly assignments
University mentors

Programme Offerings

100% Online
videos
Reading Material
assignments
tests

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IIT Guwahati (IITG)

This Mechanical Unit Operations course is absolutely free of cost.
To enroll for the certificate exam, learners are required to pay Rs. 1,000.

Mechanical Unit Operations course

Head	Amount
Course Fee	Free of cost

Eligibility Criteria

Certifying Qualifying Details

Candidates will have to give an exam to be certified. They will have to acquire at least 40 out of 100 in total to receive the certificate of course completion. The marks will be given for assessments and the final exam.

What you will learn

Knowledge of engineering

After the completion of this Mechanical Unit Operations Course, participants will be able to master the following:-

Learners will have a proper understanding of screening
Candidates will have a good knowledge of flotation
Participants will have basics of size enlargement
Post completion of this course, they will know all about size reduction
Learners will also have core concepts of filtration
They will also be introduced to particular shapes and sizes

Who it is for

Chemical EngineerTechnician

Participants in the field of chemical engineering should enrol for this course.
Candidates pursuing an engineering degree in the food industry will have a lot to learn from this course.
Learners studying biotechnology will benefit from this course.

Application Details

To get into this Mechanical Unit Operations course, participants need to follow the steps below:-

Step 1: Visit https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/

Step 2: Click on the tab which says ‘Register/Sign-in’.

Step 3: After clicking on the tab, learners will be redirected to a new page.

Step 4: In this page, they are required to register themselves and create an account using their credentials.

Step 5: Now, they need to login to their Swayam account using their username and password.

Step 6: Registration forms will be out soon and account holders will be notified.

Step 7: Once the forms are out, they can easily fill up for the course.

Step 8: Learners can now easily start studying through this course.

The Syllabus

Instructors

IIT Guwahati (IITG) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Under what time will I be able to complete the course?

This course can be completed by the candidates under 12 weeks.

2: Who can enroll for this course?

Candidates pursuing a degree in biotechnology, food engineering and chemical engineering will be benefited through this course.

3: Who is the instructor for this course?

From IIT Guwahati, Prof. Nanda Kishore will instruct the participants throughout the course.

4: How will I clear out my doubts regarding the course?

Participants can clear their doubts by asking questions directly to the faculty. There will be a question tab through which questions can be asked and kept track of.

5: How will the certificate exam be conducted?

The certificate exam for this course will be conducted in the exam centres which will be designated to each candidate.

6: What will the certificate of completion consist of?

The certificate will contain the candidate's name, photograph and the total score. The certificate will be accompanied by the logos of NPTEL and IIT Guwahati.

7: How will I receive the certificate of completion?

The certificate of completion will be sent to candidates in the form of soft copy only.