Process Equipment and Plant Design MCQs

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Q291.
Joint efficiency (J) for a seamless pipe is

a.

1

b.

0.85

c.

1.2

d.

< 0.5

Discuss
Answer: (a).1
Q292.
For a given design of bubble cap, the number of bubble caps to be used per tray is set by the

a.

allowable gas velocity through the slots.

b.

plate spacing.

c.

diameter of the column.

d.

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

Discuss
Answer: (a).allowable gas velocity through the slots.
Q293.
The shell side pressure drop in a shell and tube heat exchanger is maximum for __________ baffle.

a.

disk and ring

b.

segmental

c.

orifice

d.

independent of the type of

Discuss
Answer: (c).orifice
Q294.
The function of manholes provided in the shell of a distillation column is to

a.

keep a check on the liquid gradient over the plate by direct visual observation.

b.

give access to the individual trays for cleaning, maintenance and installation.

c.

guard against foaming & entrainment by dumping antifoaming agent through it.

d.

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

Discuss
Answer: (b).give access to the individual trays for cleaning, maintenance and installation.
Q295.
A cylindrical storage tank can have a self supported conical roof,

a.

if its diameter is less than 15-20 metres.

b.

if its diameter is more than 50 meters.

c.

if the thickness of the roof is more than that of the cylindrical shell.

d.

irrespective of its diameter.

Discuss
Answer: (a).if its diameter is less than 15-20 metres.
Q296.
For high pressure process equipments/vessels, the connected nozzle should be

a.

welded

b.

screwed

c.

flanged

d.

brazed

Discuss
Answer: (c).flanged
Q297.
Smoker's equation for the calculation of number of equilibrium stages in a continuous binary distillation column is used, when the

a.

relative volatility is close to one (e.g., separation of close boiling isomers).

b.

feed is not at its bubble point.

c.

number of equilibrium stages in only stripping section is to be calculated.

d.

number of equilibrium stages required is likely to be very small.

Discuss
Answer: (a).relative volatility is close to one (e.g., separation of close boiling isomers).
Q298.
Column support for the roof of cylindrical storage tank must be provided for

a.

small diameter tanks.

b.

large diameter tanks.

c.

small diameter tall tanks.

d.

all tanks irrespective of their heights and diameters.

Discuss
Answer: (b).large diameter tanks.
Q299.
For a cylinderical internally pressurised vessel, which of the following closure types would withstand highest pressure, if each closure is of the same material and thickness ?

a.

hemispherical

b.

ellipsoidal (2 : 1)

c.

conical

d.

flat plate

Discuss
Answer: (b).ellipsoidal (2 : 1)
Q300.
The minimum tray spacing in distillation column of diameter less than 3 ft is normally __________ inches.

a.

6

b.

18

c.

24

d.

34

Discuss
Answer: (a).6
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