Electrochemical Engineering

Part A (20 x 2 = 40 Marks)

1. What is metallic conduction and electrolytic conduction?

2. Explain equivalent conductance
3. Define cell constant
4. What is transport number?
5. What is Nernst diffusion current?
6. Explain passive state
7. What is concentration polarization?
8. What is galvanic corrosion?
9. Define corrosion fatigue
10. What is caustic embrittlement?
11. Explain the applications of lead-acid batteries
12. What is inhibitor?
13. Explain fuel cell
14. Discuss the factors that affect battery capacity
15. What is anodizing?
16. Define electroforming
17. What is electropolishing?
18. Distinguish between primary and secondary batteries
19. Explain the term energy density
20. Define solid electrolytes

Part B (5 x 12 = 60 Marks)

21. (a) Write notes on:

i. Electro capillary curve
ii. Helmoltz layer
iii. Guay-Stevan’s layer
Or
(b) Explain the various types of electrolytes used in battery systems with examples.
What are gel electrolytes?

(c) What are the properties of anodes and cathodes? Explain the different types of
anodes and cathodes

22. (a) Discuss about the convective diffusion theory and the mass transfer coefficient
Or
(b) Enumerate the various dimensionless groups which are considered while
computing mass transfer coefficient for a given geometric electrode configuration
and flow considerations

23. (a) Write briefly on control of bio-corrosion

(b) Explain the role played by inhibitors with reference

Or
 (c) Write a comprehensive account of corrosion monitoring methods
(d) Describe the phenomenon ‘Dezincification’

24. (a) What is a reverse electrolyte cell? Illustrate with examples

(b) What are the various types of positive and negative plates in a lead-acid cell and
write down the methods of manufacture of these plates

Or

(c) Give a detailed account of various tests to be performed in order to evaluate a

secondary battery system
(d) Write a note on Fuel cells
25. (a) How is Graphite obtained from Silicon-Carbide? Mention the properties and uses
of graphite

Or

(b) Write briefly on any THREE of the following:

i. Electro deposition
ii. Solar cells
iii. Sacrificial anodes
iv. Insoluble electrodes

II

Part A (20 x 2 = 40 Marks)

1. Define ‘electromotive force’

2. Briefly write about electrochemistry
3. What is electrocapillary curve?
4. What is Helmoltz layer?
5. What is the function of supporting electrolyte in polarography?
6. What is the concept of limiting current?
7. Explain charge transfer over potential
8. What is primary cell?
9. Define the term ‘passivation’
10. Mention few paint removers
11. What is meant by sacrificial anode?
12. Explain cathodic protection
13. Write about primary batteries
14. What are fuel cells?
15. Mention few secondary cells
16. What is throwing power?
17. Explain electro polishing
18. Mention the electrodes used in electrochemical industries
19. What is anodising?
20. Explain electro-refining

Part B (5 x 12 = 60 Marks)
21. (a) Explain the terms inner potential, outer potential and surface potential

Or

(b) Chemical and electrical energies are interchangeable. Explain this through the
working of an accumulator

22. (a) Describe the principles and working of a rotating disc electrode, with diagram

Or

(b) Discuss the secondary current distribution on parallel plate electrodes

23. (a) What are inhibitors? Explain the mechanism of inhibitors in controlling corrosion

Or

(b) Discuss the corrosion prevention using protective coatings

24. (a) Write briefly about Alkaline-Manganese cell

Or

(b) What is meant by high rate discharge in a battery system? How is it measured?
Explain

25. (a) Discuss about selective solar coatings.

Or

(b) Discuss the preparation and uses of Titanium substrate insoluble electrode.

III

Part A (20 x 2 = 40 Marks)

1. Define the term 'electrocapillarity'

2. Write the assumptions made in Helmholtz Perrin model
3. Define the 'electromotive force'
4. Describe the term electrical double layer
5. Explain liquid junction potential
6. Explain charge transfer overpotential
7. What is Prandtl Boundary layer?
8. Write the expression for the overall cell potential
9. Mention atleast two inhibitors for cooling water
10. Define vapor phase inhibitors
11. What is a sacrificial anode?
12. What is stress corrosion cracking?
13. What is a fuel cell?
14. What is maintenance free lead acid battery?
15. What is Titanium substrate insoluble anode?
16. What is throwing power?
17. Briefly indicate how open circuit potential can be measured
18. Give some examples of depolariser
19. What are the different forms of corrosion?
20. Write the cell reactions for Ni-Fe cell

21. (a) Derive Stern model theory with the clear indication of the assumptions made
Or

(b) Explain the terms: inner potential, outer potential and surface potential

22. (a) How diffusion coefficient is found using rotating disc electrode?

Or

(b) Discuss the secondary current distribution on parallel plate electrodes

23. (a) Explain the corrosion prevention using protective coatings

Or

(b) Explain corrosion and its prevention in steam boiler

24. (a) Write briefly on alkaline-manganese cell

Or

(b) Discuss the working of fuel cells and also the recent advances made

25. (a) Explain Electro-winning process with a suitable example from Industry

Or

(b) Explain with a neat diagram of cell design suitable for metal recovery from very
low concentration

IV

Part A (20 x 2 = 40 Marks)

1. Define an electrochemical cell

2. What is e.m.f?
3. What is reduction potential?
4. Explain standard electrode potential
5. What is fuel cell?
6. What is limiting diffusion current?
7. Explain electrocatalysis
8. Define reversible and irreversible cells
9. What is galvanic series?
10. Define chemical corrosion
11. What is passivity?
12. Explain erosion-corrosion
13. What is anodic protection?
14. Classify the protective coatings
15. What is tinning?
16. What is varnish?
17. Site with example anode impurities
18. Define the term cycle life
19. What is solid electrolyte?
20. Give two systems of electro refining

Part B (5 x 12 = 60 Marks)

21. (a) (i) Explain the procedure for the determination of electrode conductance
(ii) Write a note on conductivity cells
Or

(b) What is over voltage? Explain the methods to measure over voltage. What are
the factors affecting over voltage?

22. (a) Explain in detail the application of electrochemical analysis

Or

(b) Explain the method of determination of electrode potential of zinc electrode

23. (a) (i) What are the causes of caustic embrittlement?

(ii) Discuss the problem of stray current corrosion in buried pipelines

Or

(b) (i) Enumerate the factors that affect atmospheric corrosion

(ii) Write a note on marine corrosion

24. (a) (i) Write down the electrochemical reactions that occur during discharging
and charging of lead acid cell (6)
(ii) Discuss the performance characteristic of a Nickel-Cadmium cell (3)
(iii) Write a note on Lechlanche dry cell (3)

Or

(b) (i) Discuss the actual efficiency of an electrochemical energy converter

(ii) Explain why an electrochemical cell does not work at the equilibrium
potential value
25. (a) (i) Explain in detail the various theories that describe the metal electrode –
solution interface (9)

(ii) Write notes on function of separators in battery systems. Give examples (3)

Or
(b) Explain the reaction mechanism, construction, performance characteristic and
applications of Silver-Zinc batteries.