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SUBJECT: PLANT DESIGN FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS

UNIT-IV
Group I
Simple:
1. For a given fluid, as the pipe diameter increases, the pumping cost [D]
A. decreases.
B. increases.
C. remains the same.
D. may increase or decrease, depending upon whether the fluid is Newtonian or non-
Newtonian.
2. Laminar flow of a Newtonian fluid ceases to exist, when the Reynolds number exceeds
Answer: [B]
A. 4000
B. 2100
C. 1500
D. 3000
3. Hydraulic mean depth (Dm) for a circular pipe of diameter 'D' flowing full is 0.25 D. For
a circular channel, at Dm = 0.3 D, gives the condition for the maximum [B]
A. flow rate
B. mean velocity
C. both 'a' & 'b'
D. neither 'a' nor 'b'
4. The head loss in turbulent flow in a pipe varies [B]
A. as velocity
B. as (velocity)2
C. inversely as the square of diameter
D. inversely as the velocity
5. Most commonly used joint in the underground pipe lines is the [A]
A. sleevejoint
B. coupling
C. flange
D. expansion joint
Moderate:
6. The velocity profile for turbulent flow through a closed conduit is [A]
A. logarithmic
B. parabolic
C. hyperbolic
D. linear
7. Which of the following denotes the effect of compressibility in fluid flow ? [C]
A. Weber number
B. Mach number
C. Euler number
D. Reynolds number
8. Nominal size of the discharge pipe of a pump is usually __________ the nominal size of
the inlet pipe. [A]
A. smaller than
B. larger than
C. same as
D. twice
Difficult:
9. At high Reynolds number [A]

A. inertial forces control and viscous forces are unimportant.
B. viscous forces predominate.
C. inertial forces are unimportant and viscous forces control.
D. none of these.
10. the ratio of the depth of flow to the hydraulic radius for the most economical trapezoidal
section, in open channel flow is [D]
A. 0.5
B. 1
C. 1.5
D. 2
Group II
Simple:
1. __________ pumps are axial flow pumps. [B]

A. Turbine
B. Propeller
C. Diffuser
D. none of these
2. Molten soap mass is transported by a __________ pump. [C]
A. diaphragm
B. reciprocating
C. gear
D. centrifugal
3. For the transfer of solution of thick slurry, the pump used is a ______ pump. [C]
A. reciprocating
B. gear
C. diaphragm
D. centrifugal
4. Foot valves provided in pumps are __________ valves. [D]
A. relief
B. three/four way
C. pressure reducing
D. directional control
5. With increasing flow rate, the hydraulic efficiency of a centrifugal pump [A]
A. monotonically decreases.
B. decreases and then increases.
C. remains constant.
D. increases and then decreases.
Moderate:
6. Head developed by a centrifugal pump depends on its [C]

A. speed
B. impeller diameter
C. both (a) and (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
7. With increasing flow rate, the hydraulic efficiency of a centrifugal pump [A]
A. monotonically decreases.
B. decreases and then increases.
C. remains constant.
D. increases and then decreases.
8. When the momentum of one fluid is used for moving another fluid, such a device is
called a/an [A]
A. jet pump
B. blower
C. acid egg
D. none of these
Difficult:
9. Head developed by a centrifugal pump depends on its [C]

A. speed
B. impeller diameter
C. both (a) and (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
10. The net positive suction head (NPSH) of a centrifugal pump is defined as the sum of the
velocity head and the pressure head at the [C]
A. discharge.
B. suction.
C. suction minus vapor pressure of the liquid at suction temperature.
D. discharge minus vapor pressure of the liquid at the discharge temperature.
Group III
Simple:
1. Power loss in an orificemeter is __________ that in a venturimeter. [C]

A. less than
B. same as
C. more than
D. data insufficient, cannot be predicted
2. What is the normal range of exit cone angle of a venturimeter ? [ B]
A. 2 to 5
B. 7 to 15
C. 15 to 25
D. >25
3. The pitot static tube does not measure the __________ pressure. [D]
A. static
B. total
C. difference in static & dynamic
D. all (a), (b) and (c)
4. In fluid flow, cavitation is caused, if the [D]
A. fluid velocity decreases to zero.
B. total energy decreases.
C. both (a) and (b).
D. flow pressure approaches its vapor pressure at the prevailing temperature.
5. The maximum delivery pressure of compressors can be upto ______ atmospheres. [D]
A. 10
B. 100
C. 250
D. 1000
Moderate:
6. Co-efficient of velocity is __________ the coefficient of discharge. [B]

A. less than
B. more than
C. equal to
D. not related to
7. For the transfer of solution of thick slurry, the pump used is a ______ pump. [C]
A. reciprocating
B. gear
C. diaphragm
D. centrifugal
8. Mass velocity is independent of temperature & pressure, when the flow is [C]
A. unsteady through unchanged cross-section.
B. steady through changing cross-section.
C. steady and the cross-section is unchanged.
D. unsteady and the cross-section is changed.
Difficult:
9. Very small pressure difference (< 5 mm water coloumn) can be most conveniently
measured by a/an __________ manometer. [D]
A. U-tube water.
B. U-tube mercury.
C. inclined tube mercury.
D. inclined tube water.
10. Acceleration head in a reciprocating pump [C]
A. increases the work done during delivery stroke.
B. decreases the work done during suction stroke.
C. does not change the work requirement of the pump.
D. increases the work done during suction stroke.
Group IV
Simple:
1. The diameter of a propeller agitator used in agitation tank ranges from ________ percent of
the tank diameter and its peripherial speed is normally 300 to 500 metres/minute. [B]
A. 5 to 10
B. 15 to 30
C. 40 to 50
D. 55 to 75
2. Speed of industrial paddle agitator ranges from __________ rpm. [B]

A. 1 to 5
B. 20 to 100
C. 500 to 750
D. 1000 to 2000
3. Centrifugal pump is normally classified on the basis of the [B]
A. rpm.
B. type of casing.
C. impeller blade angle.
D. number of blades in impeller.
4. In an incompressible fluid, the density is [C]
A. greatly affected by moderate changes in pressure.
B. greatly affected only by moderate changes in temperature.
C. not affected with moderate change in temperature & pressure.
D. sensible to changes in both temperature & pressure.
5. Check valves are used [D]
A. at high pressure.
B. in bends.
C. for controlling water flow.
D. for unidirectional flow.
Moderate:
6. Priming is needed in a __________ pump. [C]

A. reciprocating
B. gear
C. centrifugal
D. diaphragm
7. Higher specific speed (200-500) of a centrifugal pump indicates that the pump is of ______
flow type. [A]
A. axial
B. radial
C. mixed
D. none of these
8. The variable required to be known in correlations used for estimating the horse power of a
centrifugal gas compressor and hence their costs are [A]
P. Inlet pressure Q. Compressor rpm
R. Delivery pressure S. Volumetric flow rate at inlet.
A. P, Q and R
B. P and R
C. R and S
D. P, Rand S
Difficult:
9. Head developed by a centrifugal pump does not depend upon the ______ the impeller. [D]
A. radius of
B. speed of
C. fluid velocity leaving
D. none of these
10. A pitched-blade turbine draws __________ a straight blade turbine. [A]
A. less power than
B. more power than
C. same power as
D. data insufficient to predict
Group V
Simple:
1. Short distance transportation of grain, gravel, sand, ash, asphalt etc. is done by using a
__________ conveyor. [ D]
A. flight
B. slat or drag
C. ribbon
D. screw
2. Which of the following is the most suitable for handling fibrous and dense slurries? [B]
A. Propeller agitator
B. Cone type agitator
C. Turbine agitator
D. Radial propeller agitator
3. The capacity of a belt conveyor depends upon two factors. If one is the cross-section of
the load, the other is the __________ of the belt. [A]
A. speed
B. thickness
C. length
D. none of these
4. The capacity of a pneumatic conveying system depends upon the [D]
A. bulk density of materials.
B. pressure of the conveying air.
C. diameter of the conveying line.
D. all (a), (b) and (c).
5. Highly viscous liquids & pastes are agitated by [C]
A. propellers
B. turbine agitators
C. multiple blade paddles
D. none of these
Moderate:
6. Dust laden air can be purified using a [ A]

A. cyclone separator
B. bag filter
C. gravity settler
D. tubular centrifuge
7. Which of the following conveyors does not come under the division 'scrapers'? [C]
A. Ribbon conveyor
B. Flight conveyor
C. Bucket elevators
D. Drag conveyor.
8. __________ mixer is used for devulcanisation of rubber scrap & making water dispersion
& rubber solution. [B]
A. Tumbler
B. Banbery
C. Muller
D. Rubbon blender
Difficult:
9. Which is the most suitable conveyor for transportation of sticky material? [C]
A. Apron conveyor
B. Belt conveyor
C. Screw conveyor
D. Pneumatic conveyor
10. Which of the following agitators having a large blade area, rotating at slow speed is used
for mixing high viscosity liquids ( > 50000 centipoise) ? [B]
A. Propeller
B. Helical screw
C. Flat blade turbine
D. Curved blade turbine

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ONLINE QUIZ

SUBJECT: PLANT DESIGN FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS

9. At high Reynolds number [A]

1. __________ pumps are axial flow pumps. [B]

6. Head developed by a centrifugal pump depends on its [C]

9. Head developed by a centrifugal pump depends on its [C]

1. Power loss in an orificemeter is __________ that in a venturimeter. [C]

6. Co-efficient of velocity is __________ the coefficient of discharge. [B]

2. Speed of industrial paddle agitator ranges from __________ rpm. [B]

6. Priming is needed in a __________ pump. [C]

6. Dust laden air can be purified using a [ A]

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