B.Pharm-B.Pharm 2nd Year PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY(Kerala University of Health Sciences-2014)

QP CODE:216006 (NEW SCHEME) Reg.No: ……………………..
Second Year B.Pharm Degree Examinations - August 2014
(2012 Scheme)
PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY

Time: 3 Hours                                                                                            Total Marks: 100

• Answer all Questions.

• Write equations wherever necessary.

Essay (3x10=30)

1. Explain the principle, design, operation and uses of a reciprocating pump
2. Discuss in detail about design, operation and uses of a filter press.
3. Explain the factors affecting evaporation in detail.

Short notes (14x5=70)

4. Uses and Advantages of steam in a pharmaceutical industry
5. Mechanisms of filtration
6. Mechanisms of size reduction
7. Simple distillation
8. Equilibrium moisture content
9. Humidity chart and its utility
10. Propeller mixers
11. Role of stainless steel in pharmaceutical industries
12. Prevention of electrical hazards.
13. Elutriation as a method of size separation.
14. Tubular bowl centrifuge
15. Cathodic and anodic protection
16. Accident records
17. Heat conduction through a pipe.
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