Process Equipment and Plant Design MCQs

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Q131.
Hole diameter of the seive trays in the distillation column ranges from __________ mm.

a.

1 to 3

b.

4 to 8

c.

3 to 12.5

d.

12.5 to 18.5

Discuss
Answer: (c).3 to 12.5
Q132.
Factor of safety (i.e., overdesign factor) in heat transfer equipments is about __________ percent more than the actual/theoretical design factor.

a.

5-10

b.

15-20

c.

30-35

d.

35-40

Discuss
Answer: (b).15-20
Q133.
In actual operation of distillation column, the vapour is not distributed uniformly among the bubble caps, primarily because of the

a.

liquid gradient on the tray.

b.

lower skirt clearance.

c.

lower static submergence.

d.

small downcomer liquid seal.

Discuss
Answer: (a).liquid gradient on the tray.
Q134.
The minimum shell thickness for tank ≤ 15 metres diameter is limited to __________ mm, for reasons of elastic stability.

a.

2

b.

5

c.

10

d.

15

Discuss
Answer: (b).5
Q135.
If 'D' is the inside diameter of the shell of a shell and tube heat exchanger, then the baffle spacing is usually in the range of

a.

D/2 or minimum 2" to 5D.

b.

D/5 or minimum 2" to 5D.

c.

D/5 or minimum 2" to D.

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).D/5 or minimum 2" to 5D.
Q136.
Brass valves are usually made for pipe sizes __________ inches.

a.

≤1

b.

≤2

c.

>2.5

d.

>3.5

Discuss
Answer: (b).≤2
Q137.
At the following point for a given packing and set of fluids, the pressure drop per metre of packed height, with variation in fluid rates and operating pressure

a.

increases

b.

decreases

c.

remains same

d.

may increase or decrease depending upon the solubility of the gas in the liquid

Discuss
Answer: (c).remains same
Q138.
Low pressure steam (with saturation temperature between 105 to 120°C) is usually used in the vacuum evaporators, which normally employ a vacuum of about __________ mm Hg (referred to a 760 mm mercury barometer).

a.

250

b.

450

c.

650

d.

750

Discuss
Answer: (c).650
Q139.
Which of the following is the best tube material from thermal conductivity point of view alone?

a.

Aluminium

b.

Stainless steel

c.

Copper

d.

Carbon steel

Discuss
Answer: (c).Copper
Q140.
Normal screwed fittings are used for pipes upto a diameter of __________ inches.

a.

1.5

b.

3

c.

5

d.

7

Discuss
Answer: (b).3
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