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Chemical Engineering Mcqs 9594 MCQs [All-Courses]

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Chemical Engineering MCQs designed for job test and interview preparation, particularly for fresh graduates, students, and candidates appearing in competitive exams. These multiple-choice questions cover important topics such as the fundamentals of chemical engineering, chemical processes, chemical reactions, process control, and instrumentation, along with other key concepts in the field.

Which of the following radiations is the least penetrating ?
A α-rays
B β-rays
C γ-rays
D X-rays
Correct Answer: α-rays
Moderating material used in a thermal-reactor should be a ____________________?
A Good absorber of neutrons
B Solid substance
C Poor absorber of neutrons
D None of these
Correct Answer: Poor absorber of neutrons
Atoms of U-238 and U-235 differ in structure by three_____________________?
A Electrons and three protons
B Protons
C Neutrons
D Electrons
Correct Answer: Neutrons
Nuclear fuel usually used in a Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) is__________________?
A Plutonium
B Enriched uranium
C Natural uranium
D Thorium
Correct Answer: Enriched uranium
____________ moderator is used in a fast breeder reactor?
A Graphite
B Heavy water
C Beryllium
D No
Correct Answer: No
Velocity of the thermal neutron (< 0.025 eV) used for fission of U-235 is around _____________ m/sec?
A 1
B 2200
C 3 × 1011
D 9 × 1021
Correct Answer: 2200
A fast breeder reactor____________________?
A Uses natural uranium as fuel
B Does not require a moderator
C Both A. and B.
D Neither A. nor B.
Correct Answer: Does not require a moderator
Commercial power generation from fusion reactor is not yet possible, because_____________________?
A It is difficult to control fusion reaction
B The fuel required (e.g. deuterium and tritium) is scarce
C It is difficult to initiate fusion reaction
D Quantity of fuel required for initiating fusion reaction is prohibitively high
Correct Answer: It is difficult to control fusion reaction
The main ore of uranium is ______________________?
A Pitchblende
B Monazite sand
C Cassiterite
D Chalcopyrite
Correct Answer: Pitchblende
Pressure in a Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) is used for ____________________?
A Maintaining constant pressure in the primary cooling circuit under varying loads
B Superheating the steam
C Pressurising the water in the primary coolant circuit
D None of these
Correct Answer: Maintaining constant pressure in the primary cooling circuit under varying loads