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The minimum plate spacing in most of the pertroleum refinery distillation columns (of dia > 3 ft) is normally __________ inches.
Options
A. 6
B. 12
C. 18
D. 34
Correct Answer
18
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1. Maximum size of the raschig rings used in a packed tower is about __________ of the coloumn diameter.
Options
A. 1/10th
B. 1/20th
C. 1/30th
D. 1/50th
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Correct Answer: 1/30th
2. Vapor velocity in a distillation column for non-foaming mixture is in the range of __________ times the flooding velocity.
Options
A. 0.1 to 0.3
B. 0.6 to 0.7
C. 0.85 to 0.95
D. 1.5 to 2
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Correct Answer: 0.6 to 0.7
3. The ideal size of round bubble caps to be used in industrial distillation column having a diameter of 3-6 metres is __________ cms.
Options
A. 5
B. 15
C. 7.5
D. 50
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Correct Answer: 15
4. For high pressure process equipments/vessels, the connected nozzle should be
Options
A. welded
B. screwed
C. flanged
D. brazed
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Correct Answer: flanged
5. The function of manholes provided in the shell of a distillation column is to
Options
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).
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Correct Answer: give access to the individual trays for cleaning, maintenance and installation.
6. In inclined long tube vertical evaporators, the tubes are inclined at an angle of
Options
A. 15°
B. 90°
C. 45°
D. 60°
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Correct Answer: 45°
7. A cylindrical storage tank can have a self supported conical roof,
Options
A. if its diameter is less than 15-20metres.
B. if its diameter is more than 50 meters.
C. if the thickness of the roof is more than that of the cylindrical shell.
D. irrespective of its diameter.
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Correct Answer: if its diameter is less than 15-20metres.
8. Lap joints are preferred for plates having thickness __________ mm.
Options
A. < 12.5
B. > 3
C. > 5
D. 5-10
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Correct Answer: > 3
9. Joint efficiency (
J
) for a seamless pipe is
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A. 1
B. 0.85
C. 1.2
D. < 0.5
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Correct Answer: 1
10. The minimum tray spacing in distillation column of diameter less than 3 ft is normally __________ inches.
Options
A. 6
B. 18
C. 24
D. 34
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Correct Answer: 6
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