The department of Polymer Technology was established in 1996 with an aim to provide technical services and manpower for various polymer industries. A four year under graduate program, B.Tech in polymer technology, first of its kind in Tamil Nadu, was stated with an intake of 30 students. The department has adequate infrastructure and well-equipped laboratories. It is empowered with a team of highly qualified faculty members. Accredited and obtained ‘A’ Grade for 5 years from August 2002 & re audited in January 2008 and accredited for 5 years again with effect from 19.7.08

The B.Tech. programme in Polymer Technology follows the semester pattern with 8 semesters, the first semester being common to all branches. This programme covers the entire area of Polymer Technology from the synthesis, characterization and testing to design and processing of polymer products, including design and fabrication of moulds and product design using advanced software such as MOLDFLOW , Pro E and AUTOCAD.

The B.Tech. Polymer Technology curriculum includes the following major courses / electives to train our students for taking up challenging jobs in various Polymer Industries and Research Organizations.

•  Polymer chemistry

•  Polymer physics

•  Analysis and characterization of polymers

•  Polymer Structure Property Relationship

• Thermoplastic Materials

•  Thermosets and Additives

•  Processing Technology

•  Mould Engineering

•  Polymer Rheology

•  Polymer Product Design

•  Mould and Die Design

•  Polymer Reaction Engineering

•  Product Design using CAD

•  Polymer Blends and Composites

•  Rubber Engineering

•  Polymer Testing Methods

Core Subjects

•  Materials Engineering

•  Strength of Materials

• Fluid Mechanics

•  Principles of Chemical Engineering

•  Process Control and Instrumentation

•  Process Economics and Industrial Management

•  Adhesives and surface coating

•  Bio Medical Polymers

•  Polymer Recycling

•  Nylon Technology

• Fibre Technology

Common Subjects

•  Plastics Packaging Technology

•  Bio Degradable Polymers

•  Specialty Elastomers

•  Polyurethane Technology

•  Information Technology

•  Polymer Degradation and Stabilization

•  Fibre Reinforced Plastics

• Conducting Polymers

Elective Subjects

The students are imparted a sound knowledge of polymer Technology through theory as well as practical classes. The final semester is fully dedicated to project work. The students are expected to industrial environment by to project work. The students are exposed to industrial environment by various industrial visits during their course. They are encouraged to participate in design competitions and presentations in seminars.

The department has adequate infrastructure and well-equipped laboratories.