Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2023 examination

GTU 3150506 Chemical Process Plant Design & Economics Winter 2023 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Chemical Engineering · Semester 5 · Subject code 3150506
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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

Write in brief on different types of flow diagrams used for designing the plant.

(b)
4 marks
Distinguish between standard vis a vis special equipment.
(c)
7 marks

Justify the various factors to be considered in location of dye and dye intermediate manufacturing industry in Gujarat on sound physico- chemical principles?

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Write in brief on continuous process v/s batch process
(b)
4 marks
Write briefly on overhead v/s underground piping
(c)
7 marks
Write in brief the importance of utilities in chemical industries.
(c)
7 marks
Discuss principle of Piping Design

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Discuss selection criteria of material handling equipment.
(b)
4 marks
Explain electrical hazards and health hazards in chemical process plant.
(c)
7 marks
Enlist the factors to be considered on total product cost estimation
(a)
3 marks
List out six important requirements for piping layout.
(b)
4 marks

Discuss any three safety aspects to be considered in a chemical plant project

(c)
7 marks

Discuss the selection criteria of valves. Name commonly used pipe fittings and valves with their main functions.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Define/explain the following terms in context with plant design & economics, citing examples or mathematical correlation and/or additional illustration wherever possible:

i)Payout period
ii)Cost index
iii)ROI
(b)
4 marks
Explain fixed and working capital investment
(c)
7 marks

Write a short note on tree flow diagram showing cash flow for individual operation.

(a)
3 marks
Discuss six-tenth factor rule
(b)
4 marks

Discuss with figure, cumulative cash position for an industrial operation neglecting time value of money

(c)
7 marks

The original value of cyclone separator if ₹ 52,000/- and its salvage value is ₹ 2000/-. The service life is estimated to be 10 years. How much amount must be placed annually in an annuity at an

1Interest rate of 6% to obtain sufficient funds to replace the cyclone separator at the end of 10 years?
2Interest rate of 10% to obtain sufficient funds to replace the cyclone separator at the end of 10 years? Comment on your answer.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define depreciation. List six methods for determining depreciation.
(b)
4 marks

Write a brief note on PERT and CPM techniques used for Inventory control

(c)
7 marks

Draw Bar Chart for the following activities carried out to complete a project in a typical industry. Activity A B C D E F G H I K Duration (weeks) 3 4 4 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 Following Activity B,D,E C C F G H I --- K --- What is the project completion time?

(a)
3 marks
Explain break-even point with a diagram.
(b)
4 marks

Discuss various practical factors of alternative investment and replacement decision.

(c)
7 marks

Following activities are part of a front end engineering design project to be scheduled using CPM Activity Predecessor Time (Weeks) A --- --- B A 3 C A 7 D C 2 E B.D 4 F D 3 G E.F 7 Draw the network and critical path by finding the slack time of each activity. What is the project completion time?

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