Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2025 examination

GTU 3150505 Particle and Fluid Particle Processing Winter 2025 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Chemical Engineering · Semester 5 · Subject code 3150505
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
How do various solid-liquid separation techniques work?
(b)
4 marks

How does the operation of spray drying utilize both solid and fluid phases?

(c)
7 marks

How can the settling velocity of particles be characterized, and why is it important for sedimentation processes?

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Define Mean particle size, drag coefficient, Pressure Mean Diameter.

(b)
4 marks

How can flocculation and coagulation improve solid-liquid separation processes.

(c)
7 marks

How do batch mixing and continuous mixing differ, and what are their advantages and disadvantages?

(c)
7 marks
How does viscosity of the fluid influence the choice of agitator?

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Define minimum fluidization velocity and describe how it can be determined.

(b)
4 marks

Can static mixers be used for highly viscous fluids, and if so, how?

(c)
7 marks

What measures are in place to prevent leakage or spillage during transport?

(a)
3 marks

Compare and contrast bubbling, circulating, and spouted fluidized beds.

(b)
4 marks
Describe the conditions under which a material will fluidize?
(c)
7 marks

Describe construction and working of belt conveying system.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What are kneaders?
(b)
4 marks
Explain the significance of void fraction in fluidization.
(c)
7 marks

Given the following data, calculate the time required to complete the filtration process: Filtration area: 0.5 m² Filtration rate: 2 × 10⁻³ m³/s Cake resistance: 2 × 10¹² m⁻¹ Viscosity: 1.5 × 10⁻³ Pa·s Pressure drop: 100 kPa

(a)
3 marks

Differentiate between homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation.

(b)
4 marks

What are the key differences between a slurry bed reactor and a fixed bed reactor?

(c)
7 marks

Derive an expression for the concentration of solute in solution during leaching as a function of time.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

What is the significance of the contact time in fixed bed reactors?

(b)
4 marks

What are the different stages of drying? Describe each stage briefly.

(c)
7 marks

Given the following data, calculate the time required to filter 0.1 m³ of fluid: Filtration area: 0.8 m² Pressure drop: 150 kPa Fluid viscosity: 1 × 10⁻³ Pa·s Cake resistance: 3 × 10¹² m⁻¹ Specific volume: 0.4 m³ per kg of cake

(a)
3 marks
Define supersaturation and explain its role in crystallization.
(b)
4 marks

Explain how the filtration rate changes over time in a filter press.

(c)
7 marks
Describe construction and working of hydro cyclones.

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