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Process Equipment and Plant Design problems


  • 1. 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
  • 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. 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
  • 4. 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.
  • Discuss
  • 5. 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
  • 6. 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
  • 7. Saddle supports are used for supporting __________ vessels.

  • Options
  • A. horizontal cylinderical
  • B. tall vertical
  • C. thick walled vertical
  • D. thick spherical
  • Discuss
  • 8. 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
  • 9. 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
  • 10. With increase in pressure drop (for a given particle size), the dust collection efficiency of a cyclone separator will

  • Options
  • A. increase
  • B. decrease
  • C. remain unaffected
  • D. increase or decrease depending on the nature of the dust.
  • Discuss

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