Process Equipment and Plant Design MCQs

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Q181.
In shell and tube heat exchangers, straight tie rods are used to

a.

hold baffle in space.

b.

fix the tubes in position.

c.

account for thermal strain.

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (a).hold baffle in space.
Q182.
A binary liquid azeotropic mixture has boiling point higher than either of the components, when it shows __________ deviation from Raoult's Law.

a.

positive

b.

negative

c.

no

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (b).negative
Q183.
The testing pressure of storage tanks and pressure vessels designed as per Indian standard codes should be about __________ times the design pressure.

a.

1.5 to 2

b.

3 to 4

c.

4 to 5

d.

>5

Discuss
Answer: (a).1.5 to 2
Q184.
Flanges are connected to pipes by

a.

screwing

b.

welding

c.

brazing

d.

all (a), (b) and (c)

Discuss
Answer: (d).all (a), (b) and (c)
Q185.
The ratio of down take area to cross-sectional area of the tube, for calendria type evaporator ranges from

a.

0.5 to 1

b.

1 to 1.5

c.

1.5 to 2

d.

2 to 2.5

Discuss
Answer: (a).0.5 to 1
Q186.
Shortest distance between two tubes is

a.

called tube pitch.

b.

called tube clearance.

c.

more in case of triangular pitch as compared to square pitch of tube layout.

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).called tube clearance.
Q187.
An increase in the liquid resistance to interphase mass transfer and a resultant reduction in plate efficiency is caused by

a.

an increase in liquid viscosity.

b.

an increase in relatived volatility for rectification columns.

c.

decrease in gas solubility for absorbers.

d.

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

Discuss
Answer: (d).all (a), (b) and (c).
Q188.
In the design of a bag filter, the gas temperature is an important consideration, as it affects the

a.

gas density

b.

gas viscosity

c.

fibre selection

d.

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

Discuss
Answer: (d).all (a), (b) & (c)
Q189.
With increase in temperature drop (in a shell and tube heat exchanger), the LMTD correction factor, Fั‚

a.

decreases very rapidly

b.

increases very rapidly

c.

remains constant

d.

increases linearly

Discuss
Answer: (a).decreases very rapidly
Q190.
The normal range of velocity of steam in pipes is __________ m/sec.

a.

0.1-0.5

b.

1-5

c.

10-20

d.

80-100

Discuss
Answer: (d).80-100
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