Chemical Engineering and Environment MCQs

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Q51.
'Pneumoconiosis' is a disease caused by the inhalation of __________ dust.

a.

coal

b.

uranium ore

c.

iron ore

d.

lime

Discuss
Answer: (a).coal
Q52.
The ratio of oxygen available to the oxygen required for stabilisation of sewage is called the

a.

bacterial stability factor.

b.

relative stability.

c.

biological oxygen demand (BOD).

d.

oxygen ion concentration.

Discuss
Answer: (b).relative stability.
Q53.
Pick out the wrong statement.

a.

The concentric atmosphere layer just above troposphere is called stratosphere, which is rich in ozone.

b.

Mesosphere is characterised by very low atmospheric pressure and low temperature.

c.

Troposhere is a dusty zone containing water vapor and clouds.

d.

The radio waves used in the long distance radio communication are reflected back to earth by stratosphere.

Discuss
Answer: (d).The radio waves used in the long distance radio communication are reflected back to earth by stratosphere.
Q54.
The main pollutant in waste water discharged from a petroleum refinery is oil (both in free and emulsified form). Free oil is removed by

a.

biological oxygen pond.

b.

aerated lagoons.

c.

trickling filters.

d.

gravity separator having oil skimming devices.

Discuss
Answer: (d).gravity separator having oil skimming devices.
Q55.
Phenolic water generated in coke ovens & by-product plant attached to an integrated steel plant containing phenol in concentration of less than 100 mg/litre can be removed by

a.

chlorination

b.

treating in biological oxygen pond

c.

chemical coagulation

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (b).treating in biological oxygen pond
Q56.
Which of the following dust collection equipments is the least efficient (for sub-micronic particles) ?

a.

Dust catcher (gravity type)

b.

Cyclone separator

c.

Bag filter

d.

Hollow wet scrubber

Discuss
Answer: (a).Dust catcher (gravity type)
Q57.
Bag filter design is predominantly dependent on gas temperature, as it affects the gas density & viscosity and the selection of filtering material. The pressure drop in a bag filter is

a.

inversely proportional to viscosity of gas.

b.

proportional to the viscosity & density of the gas.

c.

proportional to the pressure of the gas.

d.

both (b) and (c).

Discuss
Answer: (d).both (b) and (c).
Q58.
Dust collection efficiency of a cyclone separator depends upon its

a.

diameter.

b.

inlet gas velocity.

c.

overall height.

d.

all (a), (b) & (c).

Discuss
Answer: (d).all (a), (b) & (c).
Q59.
Which of the following is the most detrimental for water used in high pressure boiler ?

a.

Silica

b.

Turbidity

c.

Phenol

d.

Dissolved oxygen

Discuss
Answer: (a).Silica
Q60.
Turbidity of water is an indication of the presence of

a.

suspended inorganic matter

b.

dissolved solids

c.

floating solids

d.

dissolved gases

Discuss
Answer: (a).suspended inorganic matter
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