Chemical Engineering - Mechanical Operations

6.
In continuous filtration (at a constant pressure drop), filtrate flow rate varies inversely as the
square root of the velocity.
square of the viscosity.
filtration time only.
washing time only.
Answer: Option
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7.
For sizing of fine materials, the most suitable equipment is a
trommel
grizzly
shaking screen
vibrating screen
Answer: Option
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8.
Which of the following is not categorised as a "mechanical operation" ?
Agitation
Filtration
Size enlargement
Humidification
Answer: Option
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9.
Which of the following is a pressure filter ?
Leaf filter (Moore filter).
Plate and flame filter.
Rotary drum filter.
Sand filter.
Answer: Option
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10.
Tabular bowl centrifuges as compared to disk bowl centrifuges
operate at higher speed.
employ bowl of larger diameter.
can not be operated under pressure/vacuum.
can't be used for separation of fine suspended solids from a liquid.
Answer: Option
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