Swayam Chemical Engineering Courses & Certifications

Physico-chemical processes for wastewater treatment is an online certification programme on wastewater control and treatment. The elective programme offered by IIT  Roorkee is 12 weeks in duration. The Physico-chemical processes for wastewater treatment Certification Course will walk you through the physicochemical methods and principles for wastewater pollution control and wastewater treatment. Along with the conceptual understanding, the learners will also be provided with practical understanding through various case studies. 

Physico-chemical processes for wastewater treatment online course, approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), is a joint programme between Swayam and IIT Roorkee. The course is meant for undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students from the backgrounds of civil engineering, chemical engineering and environmental engineering.

The Artificial Lift certification course provides a thorough exploration of techniques to boost production in wells with low reservoir pressure. It covers challenges like liquid loading and high-viscosity fluids, offering insights into methods such as sucker rod pumps and electrical submersible pumps. Students gain practical skills to select and size lifts effectively.

Targeting senior undergraduate or postgraduate students in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, the Artificial Lift certification by Swayam equips learners with the knowledge to overcome common wellbore issues. Students gain a deep understanding of the technologies and applications of this field, ready to tackle real-world challenges in the oil and gas sector.

IIT Madras has curated the Bioreactor Design and Analysis online program. It is a core program intended for both undergraduate and postgraduate-level students. The course falls under the category of Bioprocesses and Biological sciences, and bioengineering. It is an FDP course, which has been approved by AICTE and has plenty of industry support from biotechnology-based and fermentation industries. 

Taught by eminent faculty of IIT Madras, Professor Smita Srivastava, the Bioreactor Design and Analysis training has been designed to help interested students understand the topics under bioprocess or biological engineering. Students will be introduced to different bioreactor designs, topics like scale-up of bioprocesses and non-ideality in bioreactors. Discussions will also be held on the heat transfer and mass requirements for a given fermentation system. 

The Bioreactor Design and Analysis course by Swayam extends for eight weeks and is rife with video tutorials and study materials. Swayam also provides enough reference material for the candidates to consult during the course. Graded tests and assignments are also available for self-assessment. There will also be an end-term certification exam.

The Multiphase Flows certification course is an eight weeks certification course and falls under the domain of Chemical engineering. The course throws light on the interactions of the different phases involved in the functioning of multiphase flow reactors. These devices are crucial in several chemicals, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, petroleum industries, etc. 

The Multiphase Flows online training is offered by Professor Rajesh Kumar Upadhyay, who is currently working in the department of Chemical engineering in IIT Guwahati. With several years of academic teaching experience under his hat, students can be confident about achieving a crisp understanding of the concepts involved. Moreover, this course is also approved by AICTE. 

The Multiphase Flows certification curriculum has been designed to suit the academic requirements of both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students comprehensively. This elective course also throws light on the different types of flow reactors along with the modelling methods, flow regime maps, and volume fraction calculations.

With a rapidly growing population and economic development, both energy demand and waste generation are increasing around the planet. Therefore, the conversion of waste to energy has become vital to sustaining human society today. The Waste to Energy Conversion online course is designed to teach you how various types of wastes can be used to produce energy.

The Waste to Energy Conversion certification course provides in-depth knowledge that can be implemented to use different kinds of solid wastes for energy production, such as agricultural residues, industrial waste, waste plastics, municipal solid waste, industrial waste, etc. This eight-week-long online programme will also discuss energy production from wastewater.

The Waste to Energy Conversion course by Swayam aims to enhance your understanding related to advanced theories and the latest technology of energy-from-waste (EfW). You will get acquainted with many chemical, biological, and thermal techniques used for energy production from waste generated from multiple sources.

The Soft Nano Technology programme aims to introduce candidates to the patterning of thin films and the applications of Nano-patterned films and surfaces. Some basic concepts of surface tension and wetting will be discussed, besides Photo-lithography and nano-imprint lithography. Candidates will also learn about the Atomic force microscope, a crucial instrument used in nanotechnology research.

The Soft Nano Technology course is curated by IIT Kharagpur and is taught by Professor Rabibrata Mukerjee, an institute's eminent faculty. It is an elective programme, which can be completed in eight weeks. It is designed for UG and PG level students and can also be pursued by Ph.D. level students. It is an AICTE approved FDP course which falls under the category of Chemical Engineering.

The Soft Nano Technology certification is an online programme offering the option for self-paced learning. There is plenty of reference material and video tutorials which the candidates can access at their convenience. Swayam will also issue a digital certificate to candidates who take the proctored exam and meet the required minimum marks criteria.

The Electrochemical Technology in Pollution Control certification course explores the fundamental concepts of electrochemical technology that help in pollution control. It focuses on the atomic and molecular structures of batteries and fuel cells that reduce hazardous discharges. It is recommended that students understand the basics of integration and differential calculus.

The Electrochemical Technology in Pollution Control certification syllabus lends an elective overview of chemical, environmental, and energy engineering concepts. It contains a total of eight learning modules scheduled per week. It is supported with video lectures. Learners will explore electrochemical methods, electroplating, ZLD, waste handling processes, and solution properties.

Developed by IISc Bangalore, Professor J. R. Mudakavi mentors the eight-week Electrochemical Technology in Pollution Control training. A certificate carrying IISc and NPTEL’s logos can be availed by the learners. Candidates must complete all the in-course assignments and learning modules scheduled in the study. Post-completion, they may register for an end-term proctored examination via the course’s website.

The Chemical Process Control online course is an 8 weekly program offered by Swayam, an initiative by the government of India. The simulation model of chemical engineering projects will be the first topic covered in this course, and it will inform candidates how these systems act. After figuring out their behavior, the Chemical Process Control training teaches candidates to use a control system to steer it in the desired direction. Finally, candidates will demonstrate how this may be accomplished in the most intelligent manner utilizing a sophisticated controller.

The Chemical Process Control syllabus includes Introduction to process dynamics and control, Stability analysis, Introduction to feedback control, Advanced control topics, Design of feedback control systems and Multivariable and batch process control, etc.

The Colloids and Surfaces online course is an 8-week elective program offered by Swayam, the education ministry, Government of India. The course lecture is delivered by the IIT Madras faculty and it’s totally free. If the candidate wants to receive certification, they will have to pass an in-person examination at designated centres. The exam cost will be Rs. 1,000. This course covers the foundations of nanoparticle science and colloids, with applications of these topics presented whenever possible. The Colloids and Surfaces syllabus includes the introduction and characterization of colloids, electrical double layer interactions, polymer interactions, electrokinetics and particles at interfaces, etc. 

‘The Trace and ultra-trace analysis of metals using atomic absorption spectrometry’ is a free online course of the National Program for Technology Enhanced Learning(NPTEL) and is developed and offered by the Indian Institute of Science(IISC) Bangalore. This  AICTE approved course is provided on the Swayam online education portal for the students and professionals involved in the domain of chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science, and civil engineering.

This faculty development program is conducted for eight weeks by the course educator Dr. J R Mudakavi, a former faculty member of the department of chemical engineering in IISC Bangalore.

The Trace and ultra-trace analysis of metals using atomic absorption spectrometry training program is an elective course that comes under the chemical engineering division. This undergraduate and postgraduate level online program provides the students with two credit points and a course completion certificate that consists of the logos of NPTEL and IISC Bangalore. The course study focuses on atomic structure, spectroscopy, instrumentation, method development, and industrial applications.

Physical and Electrochemical Characterizations in Chemical Engineering is an online programme offered jointly by Swayam and IIT Guwahati. The online certification course is an All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)-approved FDP course. Physical and Electrochemical Characterizations in Chemical Engineering online course is an eight-week long online course that can be enrolled free of cost. Yet, the learners must score the required mark in the exam and pay the exam fee to get the certificate of completion. 

Offered by Swayam, the Physical and Electrochemical Characterizations in Chemical Engineering Certification Course will discuss physical and chemical characterizations in chemical engineering broadly. The course will talk about mechanical stability, spectroscopy, electrochemical characterizations, and whatnot. The course is taught by Prof. Tamal Banerjee who is a professor of chemical engineering at IIT Guwahati. 

The Mass Momentum and Energy Balances in Engineering Analysis is 8-week online certification. The course is ideally prepared for undergraduate and postgraduate students from chemical, mechanical, aerospace, ocean, naval and geological engineering. Mass Momentum and Energy Balances in Engineering Analysis Certification Course is offered by Swayam and IIT Kharagpur. It is approved by the AICTE. 

The Mass Momentum and Energy Balances in Engineering Analysis online course will guide you on energy balance and mass momentum in engineering analysis. The course is developed by  Prof. Pavitra Sandilya who is the faculty at the cryogenic engineering center of IIT Kharagpur. 

The Introduction to Polymer Science certification course delves into the intricacies of polymers, indispensable materials in today's industries. Covering synthesis, characterization, properties, and applications, it addresses contemporary challenges in polymer research. The course is geared towards Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, and Polymer Science students

The Introduction to Polymer Science certification by Swayam requires a basic understanding of first-year Chemistry. Industry support from giants like SABIC, Solvay, and Shell underscores its practical relevance for aspiring professionals, with a core status, 8-week duration, and 2 credit points for successful completion.

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. The classes are divided into 20 tutorials of half an hour each. This online certification course is free, and anyone can enrol in this course to gain knowledge about solid materials and their processes. 

Separation processes are an integral operation in many modern pharmaceutical and chemical plants. The Introduction to Process Modeling course will take you through such processes, both conventional and novel. The traditional processes include methods like distillation, adsorption, and absorption. These techniques are quite common, and the technologies associated with them are well developed.

The Introduction to Process Modeling certification syllabus will also cover newer processes such as membrane-based separation. These techniques are slowly gaining popularity in today’s modern industries. The later course modules will extensively focus on these new techniques, as well as topics like membrane filtration, gel layer controlling, and osmotic pressure.

The Introduction to Process Modeling online training is developed by IIT Kharagpur and delivered by the online learning platform: Swayam. The course features four assignments, and reading material is provided to you as a supplement to the video lectures. You can also opt for the final exam if you wish to earn a certificate. The course has been approved by AICTE and has a duration of four weeks.

The Equipment Design – Mechanical Aspects online programme spans four weeks, allowing you to cover core subject topics swiftly. It is an online course hosted by Swayam and approved by AICTE. As such, it receives industry support from all chemical process plants.

Equipment Design – Mechanical Aspects certification syllabus will primarily focus on important chemical plant equipment, including evaporators, absorbers, reactors, etc. You will understand all the equipment designs in-depth and from a mechanical POV.

Through weekly assignments and live classes conducted by an expert faculty, you will learn how different types of stress and strains impact mechanical designs in the Equipment Design – Mechanical Aspects course. Additional reference and reading materials will also be available to you for holistic learning.

Swayam provides an online forum as well to foster healthy discussions between students and course instructors. You can also clear your doubts if any. After successful course completion, you can apply for the proctored exam and earn the Equipment Design – Mechanical Aspects certificate.

Adiabatic Two-Phase Flow and Flow Boiling in Microchannel certification is a 4 weeks course that is offered on the Swayam platform jointly by NPTEL and IIT Kharagpur. The level of this programme is undergraduate or postgraduate that offers 1 credit point to all its participants. Catering to all engineering graduates, or masters, this course is prepared to offer to all the participants, a fundamental idea on multiphase flow, and boiling heat transfer flow catering in microchannels.

Adiabatic Two-Phase Flow and Flow Boiling in Microchannel training discusses the concepts like a multiphase flow in micro vis-a-vis macro domain, several patterns, and experimental techniques of analysis, the unique flow boiling heat transfer, and other influences of parameters operating for flow morphology. This course is otherwise free unless a certificate is asked for which is given only when some requisite criteria of assignments and exams are fulfilled by the participants.