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  1. In inclined long tube vertical evaporators, the tubes are inclined at an angle of

  2. A.
    15°
    B.
    90°
    C.
    45°
    D.
    60°

  3. In a continuous distillation column, the optimum reflux ratio ranges from __________ times the minimum reflux ratio.

  4. A.
    1.1 to 1.5
    B.
    1.6 to 2
    C.
    2.2 to 2.6
    D.
    2.7 to 3

  5. The wall thickness for a large high pressure pipeline is determined by the consideration of the

  6. A.
    axial tensile stress in the pipe.
    B.
    forces exerted by static and dynamic action at bends.
    C.
    circumferential pipewall tension.
    D.
    temperature stresses.

  7. In the case of a shell and tube heat exchanger, the logarithmic mean temperature difference

  8. A.
    is always less than arithmetic average value.
    B.
    is always more than arithmetic mean value and the geometric mean value.
    C.
    is always less than arithmetic mean value, but more than geometric mean value.
    D.
    may be either more or less than geometric mean and arithmetic mean value depending upon whether the flow of stream is co-current or counter-current.

  9. Skirt support is the most suitable for supporting __________ vessels.

  10. A.
    small horizontal
    B.
    large horizontal
    C.
    tall vertical
    D.
    thick walled

  11. Baffles may be eliminated for

  12. A.
    low viscosity liquids (< 200 poise).
    B.
    high viscosity liquids (> 600 poise).
    C.
    large diameter tanks.
    D.
    none of these.

  13. Generally, as the length of the liquid path on a tray is increased beyond 5 ft, the overall column efficiency

  14. A.
    increases
    B.
    decreases
    C.
    remains same
    D.
    may increase or decrease depending upon the plate spacing

  15. In packed absorption tower, onset of flooding usually occurs at a pressure drop of about __________ mm of water column per metre height of packing.

  16. A.
    25-50
    B.
    50-75
    C.
    200-250
    D.
    750-1000

  17. For pipe flows, head is proportional to __________ at constant capacity (where D = pipe diameter ).

  18. A.
    1/D
    B.
    1/D2
    C.
    1/D5
    D.
    D2

  19. Friction factor for turbulent flow in a new pipe is given by

  20. A.
    B.
    C.
    f = 0.22 NRe0.5
    D.