GTU BE/B.Tech 2018 Winter Question Papers || Gujarat Technological University
Subject Name: Plant Design & Project Engineering
Time: 10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER-VII (NEW) EXAMINATION - WINTER 2018
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Subject Code: 2170503 Date: 26/11/2018Subject Name: Plant Design & Project Engineering
Time: 10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
- Attempt all questions.
- Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
- Figures to the right indicate full marks.
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| MARKS | |
|---|---|
| Q.1 (a) Define “Pilot Plant”. Discuss about its importance in chemical Industries. | 03 |
| (b) Differentiate between standard v/s special equipment. | 04 |
| (c) State and discuss the important factors to be considered in selection of the location of a chemical plant. | 07 |
Q.2 (a) Define the following :
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| (b) Using diagram explain break- even point analysis and its importance. | 04 |
| (c) The original value of cyclone separator if Rs. 32,000/- and its salvage value is Rs. 2000/-. The service life is estimated to be 7 years. Determine the asset value at the end of 5 years using (a) Straight line method. (b) Text Book declining method (c) Double declining balance method (d) Sum of the years digit method | 07 |
| OR | |
| (c) The annual direct production cost of plant operating at 60% capacity is Rs.1,20,00,000/-.While the sum of annual fixed charges, overhead cost and general expenses is Rs.1,00,00,000/-. What is the breakeven point in units of production per year if total annual sales are Rs.2,80,00,000/- and the product sells at Rs.2000/- per unit? What were the annual gross earnings and net profit for this plant at 100% capacity if the income tax rate is 22% of gross earnings? | 07 |
| Q.3 (a) Discuss about “Scale model”? | 03 |
| (b) Discuss about the components involved in techno-economical feasibility report. | 04 |
| (c) Discuss the preliminary specifications for any chemical equipment. Prepare a specification sheet for a distillation column. | 07 |
| OR | |
| Q.3 (a) Discuss any three safety aspects to be considered in a chemical plant project. | 03 |
| (b) Discuss types of flow diagrams in detail. | 04 |
| (c) Discuss in brief about process utilities and its importance in chemical industry. | 07 |
| Q.4 (a) Discuss basic factors involved in plant design. | 03 |
| (b) Define plant Layout. List out factors to be considered for an efficient plant layout. | 04 |
| (c) Discuss the selection criteria of valves. Name commonly used pipe fittings and valves with their main functions. | 07 |
| OR | |
Q.4 (a) Define followings:
| 03 |
| (b) Enlist different methods for estimating capital investment. Explain Unit Cost estimate method in detail. | 04 |
| (c) Discuss cash flow with tree diagram for an industrial organization. | 07 |
| Q.5 (a) What do mean by “Alternative Investments”? Enlist various method of profitability Analysis. | 03 |
| (b) List out costs involved in Direct and Indirect Cost. | 04 |
| (c) Discuss the method for evaluation of total product cost showing the individual components | 07 |
| OR | |
| Q.5 (a) What is ”Bar Chart”? List out limitations of Bar chart. | 03 |
| (b) Differentiate between C.P.M and P.E.R.T | 04 |
| (c) An equipment consists of three parts A, B and C. These are assembled together after manufacture. Part A is of cast iron which requires a pattern and a module, Part B is to be machined on a special machine and hence special machine is to be purchased and erected. Part C needs special heat treatment before assembly. The assembly has to be tested with a specially fabricated ring before dispatch. The time needed by each activity is given below. Draw the Bar chart. | 07 |
| No. | Activity | Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preparing pattern for casting Part A | 5 |
| 2 | Preparing mould for Part A | 1 |
| 3 | Casting and clearing of A | 2 |
| 4 | Heat treatment of C | 2 |
| 5 | Obtaining and installing machine M | 8 |
| 6 | Machining part B | 3 |
| 7 | Assembly Parts A, B and C | 3 |
| 8 | Preparing test ring | 4 |
| 9 | Testing assembly | 1 |
| 10 | Packing and dispatch | 1 |
| Total | 30 days |
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