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  • Question
  • Pick out the wrong statement:


  • Options
  • A. The tensile strength of a brittle material is less than its compressive strength.
  • B. The compressive strength of a ductile materia] is less than its tensile strength.
  • C. In a thick cylindrical shell, the hoop stress is maximum at the inner radius.
  • D. The value of crushing load is more than that of buckling load for long colmns.

  • Correct Answer
  • The value of crushing load is more than that of buckling load for long colmns. 


  • Process Equipment and Plant Design problems


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    • 1. Height equivalent to a theoretical plate (HETP) is the height of packing that will give the same separation as one theoretical plate in gas-liquid mass transfer operations like distillation, absorption/stripping and humidification/dehumidification. HETP which is experimentally determined, depends upon the

    • Options
    • A. flow rates of each fluid.
    • B. type and size of packing.
    • C. concentration of each fluid.
    • D. all a, b & c.
    • Discuss
    • 2. In a __________ rivetted joint, the rivets in the various rows are opposite to each other.

    • Options
    • A. zig-zag
    • B. chain
    • C. diamond
    • D. none of these
    • Discuss
    • 3. Thickness of the frame of a plate and frame filter as compared to that of plates is

    • Options
    • A. less
    • B. same
    • C. more
    • D. either (a) or (b)
    • Discuss
    • 4. Minimum recommended baffle spacing in a shell and tube heat exchanger is about (where, D = shell diameter )

    • Options
    • A. 0.2 D
    • B. 0.5 D
    • C. 0.66 D
    • D. 0.80 D
    • Discuss
    • 5. Vertical vessels are not supported by

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    • A. brackets
    • B. skirts
    • C. columns
    • D. saddles
    • Discuss
    • 6. Speed of industrial paddle agitator ranges from __________ rpm.

    • Options
    • A. 1 to 5
    • B. 20 to 100
    • C. 500 to 750
    • D. 1000 to 2000
    • Discuss
    • 7. Needle valves are generally not used for

    • Options
    • A. very large diameter pipes.
    • B. high pressure throttling service.
    • C. very accurate flow control.
    • D. smaller sizes of pipe.
    • Discuss
    • 8. Saddle supports are used for supporting __________ vessels.

    • Options
    • A. horizontal cylinderical
    • B. tall vertical
    • C. thick walled vertical
    • D. thick spherical
    • Discuss
    • 9. Which of the following is used to set the diameter of the distillation column?

    • Options
    • A. Number of theorectical plates.
    • B. Static submergence.
    • C. Allowable vapour velocity.
    • D. Length of straight rectangular weir on cross-flow tray.
    • Discuss
    • 10. The most common standard size of bubble caps used in industrial operation is

    • Options
    • A. 1" dia cap with 0.5" dia riser.
    • B. 6" dia cap with 4" dia riser.
    • C. 8" dia cap with 1" dia riser.
    • D. 4" dia cap with 8" dia riser.
    • Discuss


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