Download GTU (Gujarat Technological University Ahmedabad) B.Tech/BE (Bachelor of Technology/ Bachelor of Engineering) 2020 Winter 7th Sem 2170403 Bioprocess Plant Design Previous Question Paper
Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE- SEMESTER?VII (NEW) EXAMINATION ? WINTER 2020
Subject Code: 2170403 Date:21/01/2021
Subject Name: Bioprocess Plant Design
Time:10:30 AM TO 12:30 PM Total Marks: 56
Instructions:
1. Attempt any FOUR questions out of EIGHT questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Notations used, have conventional meaning.
5. Assume suitable data wherever necessary.
Q.1 (a) Give the full form of HTRI, ASTM & TEMA.
03
(b) Write a short note on various types of Nozzle used in industry.
04
(c) Discuss various types of feed arrangement used in multiple effect evaporators.
07
Q.2 (a) Write in brief about Process Flow diagram.
03
(b) Define the term: Stress, Strain, Modulus of elasticity, Resilience
04
(c) With the help of neat sketch, discuss the construction and working of forced circulation 07
evaporator.
Q.3 (a) Define: LMTD with equation for counter current heat exchange process.
03
(b) Discuss the concept of Boiling Point Elevation in Evaporator.
04
(c) With the help of neat sketch of shell and tube heat exchanger, discuss the importance of 07
tube pitch, baffles and various types of pitch arrangement.
Q.4 (a) Draw the neat sketch for saddle support with its notations.
03
(b) Describe the factor used for the selection of distillation tower.
04
(c) Write the steps for the designing of fixed conical roof storage tanks.
07
Q.5 (a) Define the term optimum reflux ratio with its importance in design of distillation 03
column.
(b) Draw the neat sketches for various types coils used in industries.
04
(c) Discuss different types of heads used in the industry with neat sketch.
07
Q.6 (a) What do you mean by the term capacity and economy of an evaporator?
03
(b) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of vacuum distillation.
04
(c) Discuss in detail about Weld joint efficiency factor and Corrosion Allowance.
07
Q.7 (a) Explain the term: Design pressure, Design temperature & Design Stress.
03
(b) Briefly explain the importance of Process & Instrumentation diagram (PID) in 04
industries.
(c) Discuss the factors affecting the fluid allocation in Shell and Tube heat exchanger in 07
brief.
Q.8
Starting with all assumptions and limitations, discuss Mc-Cabe Thiele method for 14
finding number of theoretical stages in plate type distillation column.
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