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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.

In a continuous distillation column, the optimum reflux ratio ranges from _______________ times the minimum reflux ratio?
A 1.1 to 1.5
B 1.6 to 2
C 2.2 to 2.6
D 2.7 to 3
Correct Answer: 1.1 to 1.5
Speed of the drum of the rotary vacuum filter normally ranges from _____________ rpm?
A 0.1 to 2
B 5 to 7
C 3 to 8
D 8 to 15
Correct Answer: 0.1 to 2
Wall thickness of schedule 40 pipe as compared to that of schedule 80 pipe is ___________________?
A More
B Less
C Same
D Either A. or B.; depends upon the I.D. of the pipe
Correct Answer: Less
In case of bubble cap distillation column of diameter greater than 1.2 metres, the cap diameter is roughly about _______________ cms?
A 10
B 20
C 30
D 35
Correct Answer: 10
_____________________ tray arrangement is recommended for distillation column having diameter upto 4 ft ?
A Radial flow
B Cross flow
C Split flow
D Cascade
Correct Answer: Cross flow
In case of a shell and tube heat exchanger, the minimum shell thickness for carbon steel (inclusive of corrosion allowance) depends on shell diameter and is in the range of ________________ mm?
A 3-5
B 5-11
C 8-15
D 12-18
Correct Answer: 5-11
The ratio of shear stress to shear strain is called ____________________?
A Bulk modulus
B Shear modulus
C Modulus of rigidity
D Modulus of elasticity
Correct Answer: Shear modulus
A stuffing box is used for____________________?
A Absorbing the contraction/expansion of pipeline due to temperature changes
B Prevention of fluid leakage around moving parts
C Facilitating smooth opening and closing of a valve
D Reducing the resistance of fluid flow
Correct Answer: Prevention of fluid leakage around moving parts
The ends of a cylindrical vessel can be closed by a head, which can be one of the four shapes. For the same thickness, choose the one which can withstand the highest pressure ?
A Flat plate
B Hemispherical
C Torispherical
D Ellipsoidal
Correct Answer: Ellipsoidal
Smaller sized packings are generally dumped to the packed columns, and the large ones of size greater than ______________ mm are stacked individually, which provides better control over bed porosity and offers lower gas pressure drop?
A 25
B 50
C 75
D 150
Correct Answer: 75