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  • Introduction of slurry in a plate and frame filter press is done through a plate in each frame. The plate of this filter has a __________ surface.


  • Options
  • A. plane
  • B. curved
  • C. ribbed
  • D. either (a) or (b)

  • Correct Answer
  • ribbed 


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    • 1. The main differentiation factor between tube mill and ball mill is the

    • Options
    • A. length to diameter ratio.
    • B. size of the grinding media.
    • C. final product size.
    • D. operating speed.
    • Discuss
    • 2. A __________ employs a set of screen across a flow channel for the separation of dirt/rust from a flowing liquid stream.

    • Options
    • A. thickener
    • B. classifier
    • C. strainer
    • D. clarifier
    • Discuss
    • 3. Use of grinding aids results in the

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    • A. enhanced production rate.
    • B. finer products.
    • C. both (a) & (b).
    • D. neither (a) nor (b).
    • Discuss
    • 4. The capacity of a gyratory crusher is __________ that of a jaw crusher with the same gape, handling the same feed & for the same product size range.

    • Options
    • A. same as
    • B. 2.5 times
    • C. 5 times
    • D. 10 times
    • Discuss
    • 5. A filter press is

    • Options
    • A. a batch filter.
    • B. not suitable, if the liquid is the main product.
    • C. having prohibitively high maintenance cost.
    • D. not suitable for wide range of materials under varying operating conditions of cake thickness and pressure.
    • Discuss
    • 6. Separation of a suspension or slurry into a supernatant clear liquid (free from particles) and a thick sludge containing a high concentration of solid is called

    • Options
    • A. classification
    • B. sedimentation
    • C. clarification
    • D. decantation
    • Discuss
    • 7. The optimum moisture content in solids to be crushed/ground ranges from __________ percent.

    • Options
    • A. 3 to 4
    • B. 8 to 10
    • C. 10 to 15
    • D. 15 to 20
    • Discuss
    • 8. Pick out the correct statement.

    • Options
    • A. The capacity and the effectiveness of a screen are the same.
    • B. The capacity and the effectiveness of screen are opposing factors.
    • C. The screening surface of a 'reel' (a revolving screen used in flour mills) is made of silk bolting cloth supported by wire mesh.
    • D. both (b) and (c).
    • Discuss
    • 9. In classification, particles are said to be equal settling, if they have the same terminal velocities in the

    • Options
    • A. different fluids
    • B. same fluid
    • C. same field of force
    • D. both (b) and (c)
    • Discuss
    • 10. Solvent deoiling process is used for separating oil and soft wax from hard wax. Methyl iso-butyl ketone and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) are two commonly used deoiling solvents. Use of former as the deoiling solvent has the advantages of the

    • Options
    • A. elimination of solvent drying facility.
    • B. higher nitration temperature.
    • C. lower solvent dilution ratio.
    • D. all (a), (b) & (c).
    • Discuss


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