Chemical Engineering - Process Equipment and Plant Design

1.
The minimum plate spacing in most of the pertroleum refinery distillation columns (of dia > 3 ft) is normally __________ inches.
6
12
18
34
Answer: Option
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2.
Joint efficiency (J) for a seamless pipe is
1
0.85
1.2
< 0.5
Answer: Option
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3.
For a given design of bubble cap, the number of bubble caps to be used per tray is set by the
allowable gas velocity through the slots.
plate spacing.
diameter of the column.
all (a), (b) and (c).
Answer: Option
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4.
The shell side pressure drop in a shell and tube heat exchanger is maximum for __________ baffle.
disk and ring
segmental
orifice
independent of the type of
Answer: Option
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5.
The function of manholes provided in the shell of a distillation column is to
keep a check on the liquid gradient over the plate by direct visual observation.
give access to the individual trays for cleaning, maintenance and installation.
guard against foaming & entrainment by dumping antifoaming agent through it.
all (a), (b) and (c).
Answer: Option
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