Unit Operations of Particulate Matter
Enrol in the course for Unit Operations of Particulate Matter and gain comprehensive knowledge of the various processes that particulate matter undergoes.
Online
4 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Today, about 75% of the chemical manufacturing processes involve particulate matter. This includes the manufacturing of items like cement, pharmaceuticals, ceramic, pigments, and catalysts. The Unit Operations of Particulate Matter will provide end-to-end details of the important physical mechanisms that can make all the difference between failure and success.
The Unit Operations of Particulate Matter course deals with the Science and Technology of solid materials by taking a multidisciplinary approach. The training includes fields like Environmental Agricultural, Biomedical, Materials Science, Aerospace, Microbiology, Chemistry, Cell Science, and Pharmacy. The curriculum consists of ten modules that are taken up in a total of four weeks.
For the Unit Operations of Particulate Matter programme, Shabina Khanam, who is an Associate Professor in IIT Roorkee’s Department of Chemical Engineering, conducts the lectures or video tutorials. This online certification course is free, and anyone can enrol in this course to gain knowledge about solid materials and their processes.
The Highlights
- Undergraduate-level programme
- Online course
- Regular assignments
- Short duration
- Experienced faculty
- Free course
- Certificate optional
Programme Offerings
- free course
- Core course
- Undergraduate-level
- Quick Completion
- experienced faculty
- tutorials
- Short classes
- Certificate optional.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Roorkee |
The certificate exam fees for the course is -
Course | Total Fee |
Unit Operations of Particulate Matter certificate exam | Rs. 1,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certificate Qualifying Details
The certificate for this course is optional, and the candidates who want to avail of the certification have to pay the exam registration fee and appear for the exam. The candidates must secure the minimum score in the proctored exam and the minimum average assignment score to become eligible for the Swayam certificate.
What you will learn
After you complete the Unit Operations of Particulate Matter online course, you will master the following:
- Various sedimentation techniques and the industrial equipment required to perform them
- Methods of filtration and its equipment
- Fluidisation of gases and liquids
- Applying your learning to the practical design of the filtration unit, flotation cells, etc.
Who it is for
Swayam’s Unit Operations of Particulate Matter is a core course for undergraduate students. Still, professionals with a bachelor’s degree and industry experience handling, modelling, processing, production, or transportation of particulate matter are also welcome.
Admission Details
- To get admission in this course, open this link: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc23_ch27/preview
- Select the option to ‘Sign up/ register’ given at the top right corner of the page.
- Follow the instructions to create a Swayam ID and proceed. Alternatively, log in through your Google, Facebook, or Microsoft ID.
- As soon as the log in process is complete, you can start the course.
Application Details
The Unit Operations of Particulate Matter course by Swayam does not have an application form. However, the candidates have to create an account or log in to the Swayam website to gain access to the course modules.
The Syllabus
- Introduction
- Sedimentation and Design of Thickener
- Centrifugal Sedimentation
- Industrial Equipment
- Filtration
- Batch Filtration
- Continuous Filtration
- Filtration Equipment
- Fluidization
- Liquid Fluidization
- Gas Fluidization
- Flotation
- Transportation of Solids
- Hydraulic Transport and Pneumatic Transport
Evaluation process
Those who want to get the certificate for the Unit Operations of Particulate Matter online course by Swayam have to fulfill two criteria. Throughout the training, you will get four assignments that will be graded and marked. The candidates must complete four assignments and score >= 10/25. Further, their final assessment evaluation should be >=30/75. The final score is the sum of 25% of the average assignment score and 75% of the test score.
Moreover, both these criteria are crucial to get the certification. If learners do not fulfill either one of these, then the candidates will not receive the Swayam certificate.
Instructors
IIT Roorkee Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The examination fee for the certificate is Rs. 1,000.
No, the certification exam is optional. However, all candidates must complete the assignments for the duration of the course.
No, the exam is conducted in designated centres offline.
The candidates must score a minimum of >=10/25 marks in their assignments and >= 30/75 marks in the final exam to receive the certification.