Download OU B.Pharma 2-1 Year 2016 4039 Pharmaceutical Enineerin I Question Paper

Code No. 4039

FACULTY

B. Pharmacy 2/4 I - Semester (Main) Examination, November 2016

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Subject: Pharmaceutical Enineerin -1

Time: 3 Hrs Max.Marks: 70

Note: Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1. Discuss the applications, advantages and limitations of any two types of plastics used in the pharmaceutical industry. 7

   What is corrosion? List the various types of corrosion. How can corrosion be prevented. 7

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   Define the following with suitable examples:

   i) Unit operations ii) Unit processes iii) Steady state iv) Unsteady state 8

   Mention two ferrous and non-ferrous alloys used in the pharmaceutical industry. Write the composition, advantages, disadvantages and uses of non-ferrous alloys. 6

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2. Derive and explain Bernoulli's theorem. Explain its importance in the flow of fluids. 7

   Describe the construction, operations, advantages and disadvantages of a multipass heater. 7

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   Differentiate between Venturi meter and Rotameter. 7

   Write a note on entrainment separators. 7

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3. Enlist the equipment used for transportation of gases. Describe any one equipment in detail. 7

   Write a note on:

   i) Air lift pump ii) Ejectors 3.5x2=

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   With a neat sketch explain the design and operation of a centrifugal pump. 7

4. Describe the construction, working and pharmaceutical applications of a belt conveyor. 7

   Describe the methods used for dehumidification of air. Explain its significance in pharmacy. 7

   List the different refrigerants. What are the desirable properties of refrigerants? 4

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   Write a note on “spray ponds”. 3

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   With a neat sketch, explain the principle, working of an absorption refrigeration cycle. 7

   Write a note on “Natural draft cooling towers”. 7

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5. Explain the various theories of filtration giving the principle, mechanism and factors affecting the process. 10

   Write a note on “De Laval clarifier”. 4

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   Describe the construction, working and uses of Meta filter. 7

   Explain the construction, working of bottom driven centrifuge. Compare it with top driven centrifuge. 7

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