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  • for fully open gate valves would be much more than that for fully open globe valves. much less (say for fully open gate valves would be


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  • A. much more than that for fully open globe valves.
  • B. much less (say 2% than that for fully open globe valves).
  • C. around 7.
  • D. both (b) and (c).

  • Correct Answer
  • both (b) and (c). 


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    • 1. The optimum size ratio for two mixed reactors in series depends on the kinetics of the reaction and the conversion level. For reaction orders more than one, the

    • Options
    • A. equal sized reactors are the best.
    • B. smaller reactor should come first.
    • C. larger reactor should come first.
    • D. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 2. For any system, the __________ heat of solution is dependent on the temperature and the adsorbate concentration.

    • Options
    • A. integral
    • B. differential
    • C. both (a) & (b)
    • D. neither (a) nor (b)
    • Discuss
    • 3. The combustion equations of carbon and carbon monoxide are as follows:
      C + O2 = CO2, ?H = - 394 kJ/kg . mole CO + 1/2 O2 = CO2, ?H = - 284.5 kJ/kg. mole.
      The heat of formation of CO is __________ kJ/kg. mole.

    • Options
    • A. -109.5
    • B. +109.5
    • C. +180
    • D. +100
    • Discuss
    • 4. The value of Trouton's ratio (?b/Tb) for a number of substances is 21 (where, ?b = molal that of vaporisation of a substance at its normal boiling point, KCal/kg. mole and Tb = normal boiling point, °K). The Kis-tyakowsky equation is used for calculation of Trouton's ratio of __________ liquids.

    • Options
    • A. polar
    • B. non-polar
    • C. both (a) & (b)
    • D. neither (a) nor (b)
    • Discuss
    • 5. For a neutral solution (pH = 7), the value of[H+] [OH-] is equal to

    • Options
    • A. 0
    • B. 1
    • C. < 1
    • D. > 1
    • Discuss
    • 6. Ponchon Savarit method is based on the use of enthalpy concentration diagram, which contains the bubble point curve (saturated liquid curve), dew point curve (saturated vapour curve) and equilibrium tie lines. As compared to McCabe-Thiele's method, this method

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    • A. is more accurate in finding the number of equilibrium stages.
    • B. accounts for the enthalpy changes in the process.
    • C. facilitates direct calculation of heat load on reboiler & condenser from, the diagram used in this method.
    • D. all 'a', 'b' & 'c'.
    • Discuss
    • 7. Generally, elliptical dished heads

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    • A. are manufactured on 2:1 ratio of major to minor axis and is recommended to be used for pressure vessels operating above a pressure of 1.5 MN/m2 .
    • B. resist half the pressure rating compared to hemi spherical head provided on the cylindrical shell of the same thickness and diameter.
    • C. are approximately as strong as seamless cylindrical shell having the corresponding I.D and O.D.
    • D. all (a), (b) and (c)
    • Discuss
    • 8. A head comprises of straight flange section, corner torus, section and central dished section. Crown radius and knuckle radius in a head is related respectively to the

    • Options
    • A. central dished section and corner torus section.
    • B. corner torus section and central dished section.
    • C. central dished section and straight flange section.
    • D. straight flange section and corner torus section.
    • Discuss
    • 9. LMTD correction factor is used in heat exchanger design for

    • Options
    • A. double pipe heat exchanger.
    • B. multipass shell and tube heat exchanger.
    • C. fouling fluids.
    • D. counter flow of hot and cold fluids.
    • Discuss
    • 10. With increase in the reflux ratio for a fixed production from a continuous binary distillation column, the __________ decreases.

    • Options
    • A. fixed charges initially
    • B. running cost of cooling water for condenser
    • C. vapour & liquid load both
    • D. running cost of steam for reboiler
    • Discuss


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