Mass Transfer MCQs

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Q251.
In a counter-current extractor, as the axial mixing increases, the extraction efficiency

a.

increases

b.

decreases

c.

remains unchanged

d.

depends on the pressure of the system

Discuss
Answer: (b).decreases
Q252.
Heat sensitive materials like certain pharmaceuticals and food stuffs can be dried in a/an __________ dryer.

a.

indirect tray

b.

spray

c.

freeze

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (c).freeze
Q253.
In extractive distillation, solvent is

a.

added to alter the relative volatility of the mixture.

b.

of high volatility.

c.

present in overhead stream.

d.

of high viscosity to give high tray efficiency.

Discuss
Answer: (a).added to alter the relative volatility of the mixture.
Q254.
Which of these columns incurs the lowest pressure drop ?

a.

Packed column (with stacked packing)

b.

Packed column (with dumped packing)

c.

Bubble plate column

d.

Pulse column

Discuss
Answer: (a).Packed column (with stacked packing)
Q255.
In the desorption of highly soluble gas from the liquid, the main resistance will be in the __________ phase.

a.

gas

b.

liquid

c.

both (a) & (b)

d.

neither (a) nor (b)

Discuss
Answer: (b).liquid
Q256.
If G = insoluble gas in gas stream and L = non-volatile solvent in liquid stream, then the slope of the operating line for the absorber is

a.

L/G

b.

G/L

c.

always < 1

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (a).L/G
Q257.
Which of the following remains constant during evaporative cooling process with recirculated water supply ?

a.

Relative humidity

b.

Partial pressure of vapour

c.

Wet bulb temperature

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (c).Wet bulb temperature
Q258.
For stripping of a gas in a counter current stripper, the operating line

a.

lies above the equilibrium curve.

b.

lies below the equilibrium curve.

c.

can lie above or below the equilibrium curve.

d.

is always parallel to the equilibrium curve.

Discuss
Answer: (c).can lie above or below the equilibrium curve.
Q259.
Diameter of raschig rings used in packed tower in industry is normally around __________ inches.

a.

2

b.

8

c.

12

d.

18

Discuss
Answer: (a).2
Q260.
The diffusion co-efficient in m² /s. of acetic acid in benzene (liquid in liquid) is

a.

2.09 x 10⁻⁴

b.

2.09 x 10⁻⁵

c.

2.09 x 10⁻⁹

d.

2.09 x 10⁻¹²

Discuss
Answer: (c).2.09 x 10⁻⁹
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