Download RGUHS (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences) B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy) 2018 January 3rd Year 2638 Pharmaceutical Engineering Rs 4 Previous Question Paper
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
III Year B.Pharm Degree Examination ? JAN-2019
Time: Three Hours
Max. Marks: 70 Marks
PHARMACEUTICAL ENGINEERING
(RS - 4)
Q.P. CODE: 2638
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
LONG ESSAYS (Answer any Two)
2 x 10 = 20 Marks
1.
Describe the importance of conveyors in pharmaceutical industry. Write the working principles
and advantages of basket conveyors and pneumatic conveyors.
2.
Explain the theory of drying. Explain principle and application of steam distillation.
3.
List the equipments used for solid-solid mixing. Describe the construction, working and
applications of V- cone blender and planetary mixer.
SHORT ESSAYS (Answer any Six)
6 x 5 = 30 Marks
4.
Explain the different modes of heat flow.
5.
Write the principle and construction of falling film evaporator.
6.
Explain the theory of crystallization.
7.
With a neat labelled diagram, explain the functioning of freeze dryer with its applications.
8.
Explain the theory of evaporation. Mention the factors affecting rate of evaporation.
9.
Describe the construction, working and application of meta filter.
10.
Explain the principle and working of hammer mill.
11.
What are azeotropic mixtures? How are they separated?
SHORT ANSWERS
10 x 2 = 20 Marks
12.
What are the reasons for caking of crystals?
13.
Define centrifugation. List out the equipments used for centrifugation.
14.
What are filter aids? Give examples.
15.
Differentiate ideal and actual screens.
16.
Applications of stainless steel as a construction material.
17.
How ion exchange resins are useful in water purification?
18.
Name a suitable crystallizer to get a) large sized crystals b) large quantity of crystals
19.
Write Kozeny-Carman's equation. Explain the terms.
20.
Suggest the method to measure the relative humidity of the area?
21.
Define steady state and unsteady state with example.
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