Fundamentals of Engineering Chemistry: Fundamentals, Engineering Applications, Environmental Chemistry, Materials and Sustainable Technologies

Fundamentals of Engineering Chemistry is a comprehensive first-year B.E./B.Tech. textbook designed to connect fundamental chemistry with the practical requirements of engineering. Built around the essential themes of water, energy and materials, the book explains how chemical principles operate in engineering systems, industrial processes and sustainable technologies. The book covers water chemistry and quality, water and wastewater treatment, electrochemistry, batteries and fuel cells, corrosion and its control, engineering metals and alloys, phase diagrams, polymers and composites, ceramics, glasses and refractories, fuels and combustion, and lubricants and lubrication. The treatment combines conceptual clarity with quantitative problem-solving and practical engineering applications. Worked calculations address topics such as hardness, alkalinity, boiler-water conditioning, calorific value, viscosity index and corrosion rate, with reference to relevant IS, ASTM, SAE and WHO standards. The text includes 42 solved examples, 10 case studies, 29 figures and 47 tables. Each chapter provides learning objectives, summaries, key terms and graded exercises including MCQs, numerical problems, application-based questions, university-examination questions and GATE-oriented practice. A concluding appendix of 29 reference tables provides useful constants, SI units, conversion factors and relationships for engineering calculations. Designed for first-year engineering students, teachers and learners seeking a strong foundation in applied chemistry, the book bridges classroom concepts with real-world engineering practice.