Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-K) 2007 B.Tech Chemical Engineering Multiphase aration process - Question Paper
Chemical Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Mid-Autumn Semester Examination for Multiphase Separation Processes (CH34005) Wednesday, 19th September, 2007, 1400-1600 hours (Total Marks = 100) Instructions to examinees:
1. ALL questions are mandatory.
2. To-the-point, concise, and brief answers are expected.
3. Neat and labeled schematic diagrams are ESSENTIAL for ALL answers.
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Question Description |
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1. |
Under what condition are the mass average velocity and molar average velocity of all the components of a mixture are equal? |
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2. |
Under what conditions does the diffusivity of the component / (Dj,m) in a milticomponent gas mixture remain constant over entire the length of the diffusion path? |
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3. |
Consider two cases: (i) Diffusion of A through non-diffusing B, and (ii) equimolar counterdiffusion of A and B. The respective fluxes are given by the following equations (in the usual notation): DP p - p (i) N = -AJ AL - R 1 ' (pbl - "J '"("m "J |
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D (p - p ) (ii) N = AB V A A1 ' A R 1 L In which of the above two cases is NA larger? Explain logically. | ||
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Give one example each of: (i) mechanical separation, (ii) diffusional separation. |
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5. |
Give two salient characteristics each of: (i) purely diffusional mass transfer, (ii) convective mass transfer. |
4 |
6. |
Derive the basic equation for steady state molecular diffusion through a C . dC constant area in a binarv 2as mixture: n =-im + n j - d . * . - J A ( V A B / AB |
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7. |
Explain the assumptions involved in the film model derivation of flux. |
3 |
8. |
D . v Derive the film model equation: N = (<: - ( I. A g \ A, A, Bulk/ |
6 |
9. |
Write the assumptions involved in the derivation of flux using Higbies penetration theory. |
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State the governing equation for the flux using Higbies penetration theory, and explain the three initial + boundary conditions needed for the solution. |
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11. |
Qualitatively explain the concept of surface renewal rate in Danckwerts surface renewal theory. |
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12. |
What is an operating line ? How does it differ from equilibrium line ? |
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For interphase mass transfer, derive the expression:~ = + . K k k |
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13. |
Qualitatively (in terms of the driving forces) explain the difference between Ky and ky. |
2 |
14. |
What is an Equilibrium / Ideal / Theoretical stage with respect to interphase mass transfer? |
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15. |
Explain the term stage efficiency with respect to interphase mass transfer. |
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