Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination

GTU 3160507 Advanced Separation Processes Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Chemical Engineering · Semester 6 · Subject code 3160507
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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
Enlist three limitations of membrane based separation processes.
(b)
4 marks

Compare and contrast selection of carbon dioxide as a most suitable solvent for supercritical fluid extraction process.

(c)
7 marks
Explain in detail about pervaporation process.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Which are the major factors affecting membrane fouling in microfiltration?
(b)
4 marks
List major applications of reactive distillation.
(c)
7 marks

Construct a neat flow sheet Residuum Oil Supercritical Extraction (ROSE) process and explain it in detail.

(c)
7 marks

Considering distillation step only, what are the major advantages reactive distillations offered over conventional distillation.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
List out three major applications of gas separation.
(b)
4 marks
Which parameters affecting performance of nanofiltration membrane?
(c)
7 marks

Illustrate how separation by supercritical fluid extraction methods is advantageous over conventional separation methods.

(a)
3 marks
List out three names of membrane modules used in membrane separation processes.
(b)
4 marks
Write four examples of concentration driven membrane processes.
(c)
7 marks
In enzyme purification by ultrafiltration how concentration polarization is reduced?

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What is principle of thin layer chromatography?
(b)
4 marks
Draw a labeled diagram of Short Path Distillation Unit (SPDU).
(c)
7 marks
Inference principle and working of separation by column chromatography.
(a)
3 marks
State principle of gel chromatography.
(b)
4 marks
Outline important aspects of membrane bioreactor.
(c)
7 marks
Analyzed electrophoresis separation with suitable labeled diagram of it.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Summarize operating parameters in electrodialysis.
(b)
4 marks
Enlist major applications of reverse osmosis.
(c)
7 marks

Compare advanced separation processes with conventional separation processes by providing a specific case study.

(a)
3 marks
Select suitable advanced separation processes for the following:
i)Recovery of protein from cheese whey
ii)Identification of artificial colors in food and beverages
iii)Concentration of latex emulsion
(b)
4 marks

Explain chemical potential in interface mass transfer and its importance in advanced separation processes.

(c)
7 marks
Explain membrane gas separator using complete mixing model.

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