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  1. In the design of a bag filter, the gas temperature is an important consideration, as it affects the

  2. A.
    gas density
    B.
    gas viscosity
    C.
    fibre selection
    D.
    all (a), (b) & (c)

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  3. With increase in temperature drop (in a shell and tube heat exchanger), the LMTD correction factor, FT

  4. A.
    decreases very rapidly
    B.
    increases very rapidly
    C.
    remains constant
    D.
    increases linearly

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  5. The normal range of velocity of steam in pipes is __________ m/sec.

  6. A.
    0.1-0.5
    B.
    1-5
    C.
    10-20
    D.
    80-100

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  7. __________ dished head is the strongest of all.

  8. A.
    Hemispherical
    B.
    Elliptical
    C.
    Torispherical
    D.
    none of these

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  9. Pick out the correct statement.

  10. A.
    It is preferred to use a vertical condenser for condensation of vapor from a distillation column without sub-cooling
    B.
    Draining of residual liquid on tray during shut down of distillation column is facilitated by weep holes.
    C.
    Random packing a packed tower offers the advantage of lower pressure drop and higher throughput of fluids as compared to regular/stacked packing.
    D.
    Risers are generally not connected to the plate in a distillation coloumn by bolts, rivets or welding.

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  11. "A claming section" before the liquid flows into the downcomer is privided to

  12. A.
    permit release of entrained vapour in the liquid.
    B.
    reduce the discharge fluctuation.
    C.
    ensure better vapour-liquid contact.
    D.
    cool the liquid before it flows down.

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  13. The units of Young's modulus of elasticity and __________ are the same.

  14. A.
    strain
    B.
    stress
    C.
    modular ratio
    D.
    none of these

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  15. In the design of a shell and tube heat exchanger, the corrosion allowance

  16. A.
    need not be provided for non-pressure parts like tie rods, spacers, baffles, supports etc.
    B.
    for carbon steel and cast iron pressure parts is 1.5 mm (except for tubes) and for severe conditions it is 3 mm.
    C.
    for internal cover and tube sheet is provided on both the sides.
    D.
    all (a), (b) & (c).

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  17. Vertical condenser is advantageous to the horizontal condenser from operation point of view, when

  18. A.
    hydrostatic head is required for refluxing the condensate.
    B.
    only the function of condensation is to be carried out.
    C.
    sub cooling of condensate is desired.
    D.
    both the functions of condensation & sub cooling are carried out in a single unit.

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  19. Hazards associated with the relief valve leakage for extremely hazardous material storage can be taken care of by providing

  20. A.
    rupture diaphragm
    B.
    dikes
    C.
    surge chamber
    D.
    none of these

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