Download GTU B.Tech 2020 Summer 5th Sem 2150501 Mass Transfer Operation I Question Paper

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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER? V EXAMINATION ? SUMMER 2020
Subject Code: 2150501 Date:27/10/2020
Subject Name: MASS TRANSFER OPERATION - I
Time: 02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.

2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.

3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.



MARKS
Q.1 (a) Define molecular diffusion and eddy diffusion with examples.
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(b) Differentiate between Direct and Indirect Mass transfer operations.
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(c) State different theories explaining the meaning of mass transfer coefficients.
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Explain any one in detail.


Q.2 (a) Explain temperature and pressure dependency of diffusivity of gases.
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(b) Explain the concept of equilibrium in case of interphase mass transfer.
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(c) State Fick's first law of diffusion and explain NA and JA. Also, prove that for
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unidirectional binary diffusion JA = - JB.


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(c) In an O2 ? N2 gas mixture at 1 atm pressure and 250C, the concentration
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of Oxygen at two planes 2 mm apart are 10 and 20 volume %
respectively. Calculate flux of diffusion of O2 for the case where N2 is
non-diffusing.
= 2.065 x 10-5 m2/s.
O
D 2 N2
Q.3 (a) What are different equipments used for gas-liquid mass transfer
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operations?

(b) What is ideal liquid solution? Mention its characteristics.
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(c) Explain stepwise procedure to find the minimum liquid gas ratio for gas
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absorber with neat sketch.


OR

Q.3 (a) Mention different types of packings used in packed tower.
03

(b) What is absorption factor A in case of gas absorption?
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(c) Explain the selection criteria for choice of solvent for gas absorption.
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Q.4 (a) Mention various industrial liquid extraction equipments.
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(b) Write a note on Caking of crystals.
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(c) Define the
following terms:
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Tray efficiency, murphree efficiency, coning, Weeping, Dumping,
flooding, entrainment

OR

Q.4 (a) Define: Liquid extraction, Extract, Raffinate
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(b) Describe fundamentals of crystallization in brief.
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(c) Differentiate between packed tower and tray tower.
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Q.5 (a) What are industrial applications of liquid extraction?
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(b) List out various factors to be considered in making choice of solvent for
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liquid-liquid extraction.

(c) Explain counter current multiple contact Shanks system for leaching with
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neat sketch.


OR
Q.5 (a) What is rate of leaching? Explain..
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(b) Discuss the preparation of solids in leaching.
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(c) Discuss the system of three liquids ? one pair partially soluble on ternary
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Equilibria for liquid extraction.

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