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  • Question
  • As the reflux ratio in a distillation coloumn is increased from the minimum, the


  • Options
  • A. slope of the operating line in stripping section decreases.
  • B. number of plates decreases very slowly first and then more and more rapidly.
  • C. total cost first decreases and then increases.
  • D. liquid flow increases while the vapor flow decreases for a system.

  • Correct Answer
  • total cost first decreases and then increases. 


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    • 1. Phosphatic fertiliser is graded based on its __________ content.

    • Options
    • A. P2O3
    • B. PCl5
    • C. P2O5
    • D. H3PO4
    • Discuss
    • 2. Pick out the wrong statement pertaining to a shell and tube heat exchanger.

    • Options
    • A. The minimum value of baffle spacing is 50 mm.
    • B. The maximum value of baffle spacing is equal to the I.D. of the shell.
    • C. The maximum unsupported tube span is generally about 75 times tube diameter, but is reduced to about 60 times for aluminium, copper & alloys of these.
    • D. Disk and doughnut baffle is the most commonly used baffle.
    • Discuss
    • 3. With increasing flow rate, the hydraulic efficiency of a centrifugal pump

    • Options
    • A. monotonically decreases.
    • B. decreases and then increases.
    • C. remains constant.
    • D. increases and then decreases.
    • Discuss
    • 4. The temperature at which plastic layer formation takes place during carbonisation of coal varies from __________ °C.

    • Options
    • A. 100 to 150
    • B. 350 to 450
    • C. 550 to 650
    • D. 700 to 850
    • Discuss
    • 5. Superphosphate is manufactured by reacting phosphate rock with

    • Options
    • A. acetic acid
    • B. sulphuric acid
    • C. aluminium chloride
    • D. none of these
    • Discuss
    • 6. The porosity of a compressible cake is

    • Options
    • A. minimum at the filter medium.
    • B. minimum at the upstream face.
    • C. maximum at the filter medium.
    • D. same throughout the thickness of cake.
    • Discuss
    • 7. __________ moderator is used in a fast breeder reactor.

    • Options
    • A. Graphite
    • B. Heavy water
    • C. Beryllium
    • D. No
    • Discuss
    • 8. Flash point of an oil gives an idea of the

    • Options
    • A. nature of boiling point diagram of the system.
    • B. amount of low boiling fraction present.
    • C. explosion hazards.
    • D. all (a), (b) and (c).
    • Discuss
    • 9. Pure oxide refractories are generally monocrystaliine in nature and are self bonded __________ bricks are generally used as moderator in nuclear reactors.

    • Options
    • A. Beryllia
    • B. Carborundum
    • C. Corundum
    • D. Thoria
    • Discuss
    • 10. Smoke is produced due to

    • Options
    • A. insufficient supply of combustion air and insufficient time for combustion.
    • B. poor quality of fuel and improper mixing of fuel & combustion air.
    • C. poor design & overloading of furnace.
    • D. all (a), (b) and (c).
    • Discuss


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