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  • The buckling tendency of compression members is always in the direction of the


  • Options
  • A. least radius of gyration.
  • B. axis of the load.
  • C. perpendicular to the axis of the load.
  • D. none of these.

  • Correct Answer
  • least radius of gyration. 


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    • 1. A 'rupture disc' is provided in chemical equipments as an accessory meant for

    • Options
    • A. relieving excess pressure.
    • B. creating turbulence.
    • C. enhancing mixing rate.
    • D. avoiding vortex formation.
    • Discuss
    • 2. Removable connection of tubes to tube sheet is called

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    • A. ferrule
    • B. socket
    • C. nipple
    • D. saddle
    • Discuss
    • 3. The average velocity in the tubes of a 1-4 heat exchanger is __________ times that in 1-1 heat exchanger having the same size & number of tubes and operated at same liquid flow rate.

    • Options
    • A. 2
    • B. 1/2
    • C. 4
    • D. 1/4
    • Discuss
    • 4. The minimum baffle height should be

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    • A. equal to the impeller diameter.
    • B. twice the impeller diameter.
    • C. twice the tank diameter.
    • D. 3/4 of the tank height.
    • Discuss
    • 5. Seamless pipe is made

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    • A. from rolled strips formed into cylinders and seam-welded.
    • B. by extrusion & casting into static and centrifugal molds.
    • C. by forging a solid round, piercing it by simultaneously rotating & forcing it over a piercer point and further reducing it by rolling gas drawing.
    • D. both (b) and (c).
    • Discuss
    • 6. Baffle spacing is generally __________ the I.D. of the shell.

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    • A. more than
    • B. not greater than
    • C. not less than one fifth of
    • D. both (b) and (c)
    • Discuss
    • 7. Pick out the wrong statement pertaining to the design of the distillation column.

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    • A. Generally, a skirt clerance of 0.5" to 1.5' is recommended to prevent plugging of the slots by residue build up.
    • B. The purpose of the slot is to disperse the gas into the liquid in the form of small bubbles.
    • C. If sufficient slot area is not provided, the gas may pass through the skirt clearance.
    • D. none of these.
    • Discuss
    • 8. Stress-strain diagram for low carbon steel/mild steel is shown below in the Fig.

      The point 'A' on the Fig. represents the

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    • A. breaking stress
    • B. ultimate stress
    • C. elastic limit
    • D. yield point
    • Discuss
    • 9. The thermal stress in a metallic bar does not depend upon the

    • Options
    • A. changes in temperature.
    • B. cross-sectional area.
    • C. both (a) and (b).
    • D. neither (a) nor (b).
    • Discuss
    • 10. The function of manholes provided in the shell of a distillation column is to

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    • A. keep a check on the liquid gradient over the plate by direct visual observation.
    • B. give access to the individual trays for cleaning, maintenance and installation.
    • C. guard against foaming & entrainment by dumping antifoaming agent through it.
    • D. all (a), (b) and (c).
    • Discuss


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