Code No: RR10803 Set No.

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I B.Tech Semester Supplimentary Examinations, June 2009
INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain the electromechanical operations.

(b) Write on the three modes of heat transfers with examples. [8+8]

2. Define material balance and enumerate the different steps to follow in material
balance calculations. [16]

3. Write about centrifugal pump theory and its functioning. [16]

4. Write about Nucleation phenomenon for crystal. [16]

5. (a) Define mass transfer coefficient and give the units.

(b) Derive an expression for rate of mass transfer for equimolar diffusing gaseous
molecules A and B. [4+12]

6. (a) Write short notes on:

i. Cross current extraction.
ii. Counter current extraction.
iii. Fractional extraction.
(b) Define the terms “ Extract” and “Raffinate”. [12+4]

7. (a) Discuss about the term distribution coefficient with respect to liquid-liquid
extraction. Explain with reference to dilute solutions and concentrated solu-
tions.
(b) What are the various considerations in the selection of the phase to be dis-
persed.
(c) Write about the classification of industrial liquid-liquid contactors. Discuss
about each category. [6+4+6]

8. (a) Define the terms dew point, humidity, percentage humidity, percentage relative
humidity and dry bulb temperature.
(b) Explain the working principle involved in each of the following: [10+6]
i. Humidifiers,
ii. Dehumidifiers and
iii. Water coolers

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Code No: RR10803 Set No. 2
I B.Tech Semester Supplimentary Examinations, June 2009
INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain the function of Galvanic (or voltaic) cell.

(b) Explain electrolysis process and state the electromotive series of metals. [8+8]

2. (a) State Hess’s law of heat summation and explain how heat of reaction can be
calculated.
(b) Discuss the effect of pressure and temperature on heat of reaction. [8+8]

3. Explain in detail suction lift and cavitations? [16]

4. Write about combined heat transfer by conduction-convection and radiation? [16]

5. (a) Prove that for a binary gas mixture, the diffusivity of A in B equals the
diffusivity of B in A.
(b) Why is it suggested that sulphur trioxide be absorbed in concentrated sul-
phuric acid rather than in water. [8+8]

6. (a) Write about selection of dispersed phase in liquid liquid extraction.

(b) Describe rotating disc contactor and centrifugal extractor. [4+12]

7. (a) What are the two main categories into which industrial liquid-liquid contactors
are classified? Discuss about each category.
(b) Describe the construction and working of a rotating disc contactor. Where is
it used and what are its advantages? [6+10]

8. Describe the construction and operation of tray dryers and rotary dryers with neat
diagrams. Mention their uses and advantages. [16]

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Code No: RR10803 Set No. 3
I B.Tech Semester Supplimentary Examinations, June 2009
INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain how you represent mixture composition on a triangular plot.

(b) Explain how to represent the experimental data on a graph to fit an equation.
[8+8]
2. (a) Describe the boundary layer formation on a flat plate for a fluid stream.
(b) State and explain the equation of continuity. [12+4]
3. Explain the major types of pumps with their advantages and disadvantages. [16]
4. Write about the different methods of feeding with figures? [16]
5. (a) Define mass transfer coefficient and give the units.
(b) Derive an expression for rate of mass transfer for equimolar diffusing gaseous
molecules A and B. [4+12]
6. Write on any Four of the following:
(a) Mixer-settlers
(b) Pulse column
(c) Triangular diagram
(d) Single stage equilibrium extraction
(e) Bubble cap plate column. [4+4+4+4]
7. (a) What do you understand by the term distribution coefficient with respect
to liquid-liquid extraction? Explain with reference to dilute solutions and
concentrated solutions.
(b) The selection of the phase to be dispersed depends on various considerations.
What are they?
(c) Describe the single stage equilibrium extraction with an example. [6+4+6]
8. (a) What is an adsorption isotherm? What information can be obtained from it?
Mention other ways of representing equilibrium adsorption data.
(b) What are the desirable characteristics of adsorbents? Give at least four ex-
amples of adsorbents widely used.
(c) Differentiate between regeneration and reactivation of adsorbents. [6+6+4]

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Code No: RR10803 Set No. 4
I B.Tech Semester Supplimentary Examinations, June 2009
INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Describe the Chemical Engineering applications for the essential needs of
mankind?
(b) Define unit operations in a chemical process. [12+4]
2. (a) Define fluid and classify the fluids by giving suitable examples.
(b) State the Bernoulli’s theorem. Explain the mechanical energy balance equa-
tion for steady flow. [8+8]
3. Distinguish between laminar and turbulent flow. Explain each flow in detail? [16]
4. Describe individual and overall growth coefficients of crystals? [16]
5. (a) Enlist the mass transfer operations along with the phases in contact.
(b) Describe Fractional Distillation process. [6+10]
6. Write on any Four of the following:
(a) Mixer-settlers
(b) Pulse column
(c) Triangular diagram
(d) Single stage equilibrium extraction
(e) Bubble cap plate column. [4+4+4+4]
7. (a) Discuss about single stage equilibrium extraction with an example.
(b) Explain the multistage extraction process for separation of a liquid mixture
consisting of two components A and B. [6+10]
8. (a) Define the following terms pertaining to drying:
i. Capillary flow
ii. Internal diffusion
iii. Fenicular state
iv. Pendular state.
(b) Describe the construction and operation of tray dryers with a neat diagram.
Mention its uses and advantages. [8+8]

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