Chemical Engineering Basics

Question: For a fixed cross-sectional area, the most economical channel section has maximum
[A].

wetted perimeter.

[B].

fluid discharge rate.

[C].

fluid velocity.

[D].

depth of flowing fluid.

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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Question: An example of a buffer solution is
[A].

mercury

[B].

lime water

[C].

human blood

[D].

concentrated nitric acid

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

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Question: A metalloid possesses the characteristics of both the metals and non-metals. Which of the following is not a metalloid ?
[A].

Arsenic

[B].

Antimony

[C].

Lead

[D].

none of these

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

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Question: Density in the solid state is slightly less than that in its liquid state, in case of
[A].

carbon dioxide

[B].

water

[C].

mercury

[D].

none of these.

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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Question: Addition of small amount of __________ to grey cast iron is done to produce nodular grey cast iron.
[A].

manganese

[B].

phosphorous

[C].

magnesium

[D].

chromium

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

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Question: Increasing sulphur content in pig iron tends to make it
[A].

soft

[B].

hard

[C].

tough

[D].

ductile & malleable

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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Question: Bad odour in sanitary latrines is reduced by periodically sprinkling
[A].

bleaching powder.

[B].

lime powder.

[C].

aluminium sulphate.

[D].

none of these.

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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Question: New water wells are disinfected with chlorine in the form of
[A].

sodium chloride

[B].

sodium hypochlorate

[C].

bleaching powder

[D].

aluminium chloride

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

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Question: Large diameter reinforced cement concrete (RCC) pipes are generally joined by __________ joint.
[A].

flanged iron

[B].

collar

[C].

flexible

[D].

expansion

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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Question: __________ joint is usually used for joining cast iron pipes mostly used for temporary pipelines, where it may be necessary to dismantle & reassemble the pipeline very frequently.
[A].

Collar

[B].

Flanged

[C].

Bell and Spigot

[D].

Expansion

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

No answer description available for this question.