Process Equipment and Plant Design MCQs

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Q81.
Multiple blade paddle agitator is used for mixing high viscosity liquids/paste in which the paddle diameter is commonly 0.8 times the tank diameter. However, the width of the blade is in the range of __________ times the paddle diameter.

a.

0.1 to 0.25

b.

0.3 to 0.5

c.

0.5 to 0.6

d.

0.65 to 0.80

Discuss
Answer: (a).0.1 to 0.25
Q82.
In a __________ rivetted joint, the rivets in the various rows are opposite to each other.

a.

zig-zag

b.

chain

c.

diamond

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (b).chain
Q83.
Pick out the wrong statement:

a.

The tensile strength of a brittle material is less than its compressive strength.

b.

The compressive strength of a ductile materia] is less than its tensile strength.

c.

In a thick cylindrical shell, the hoop stress is maximum at the inner radius.

d.

The value of crushing load is more than that of buckling load for long colmns.

Discuss
Answer: (d).The value of crushing load is more than that of buckling load for long colmns.
Q84.
Speed of industrial paddle agitator ranges from __________ rpm.

a.

1 to 5

b.

20 to 100

c.

500 to 750

d.

1000 to 2000

Discuss
Answer: (b).20 to 100
Q85.
__________ strain is measured using a 'strain rosetter'.

a.

Volumetric

b.

Shear

c.

Linear

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (c).Linear
Q86.
Thin spherical shells subjected to internal pressure, develop __________ stresses.

a.

radial

b.

circumferential

c.

both (a) & (b)

d.

neither (a) nor (b)

Discuss
Answer: (a).radial
Q87.
With increase in the reflux ratio for a fixed production from a continuous binary distillation column, the __________ decreases.

a.

fixed charges initially

b.

running cost of cooling water for condenser

c.

vapour & liquid load both

d.

running cost of steam for reboiler

Discuss
Answer: (a).fixed charges initially
Q88.
The slope of operating line in the rectifying section of a distillation column is unity, if the reflux ratio is

a.

0

b.

∞

c.

1

d.

minimum

Discuss
Answer: (b).∞
Q89.
Thickness of the frame of a plate and frame filter as compared to that of plates is

a.

less

b.

same

c.

more

d.

either (a) or (b)

Discuss
Answer: (c).more
Q90.
Which of the following factors affect the pressure drop in a co-current gas-liquid absorption packed tower ?

a.

Size, shape, orientation and surface of the packing particles.

b.

Density and viscosity of fluids.

c.

Fluid flow rates.

d.

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

Discuss
Answer: (d).All (a), (b) and (c).
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