Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2025 examination

GTU 3170510 Process Intensification Summer 2025 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Chemical Engineering · Semester 7 · Subject code 3170510
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Define: process intensification. Also, explain the main benefits of process intensification.

(b)
4 marks
Explain the fundamental principles of process intensification.
(c)
7 marks
Draw and discuss schematic of toolbox for Process intensification.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain the concept of membrane distillation.
(b)
4 marks
Discuss various techniques of Process Intensification (PI) Applications.
(c)
7 marks

Explain the working principle of spinning disc reactor. Discuss the Nusselt flow model for this reactor.

(c)
7 marks

Discuss working of Catalytic plate reactor with neat sketch, merits and demerits.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain the concept in Reactive absorption.
(b)
4 marks
What is catalyst? Discuss overview of structured reactors.
(c)
7 marks

Explain the principle and working of Micro-channel heat exchangers. Also justify that which parameters are intensified?

(a)
3 marks
Explain the role of Environmental Catalysis in designing of reactors.
(b)
4 marks

Write the significance of Gauzes, Structured Packings and Foams in field of reactors.

(c)
7 marks

Describe the principle and working of Flat tube-and-fin heat exchangers with necessary diagram.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Enlist and explain the applications of Monolith reactors with necessary example.

(b)
4 marks
Enlist and elaborate the selection criteria of heat exchangers.
(c)
7 marks
Discuss and elaborate the case study of Methyl Acetate Synthesis as PI.
(a)
3 marks
Write a short note on Ultrasound Atomization.
(b)
4 marks
Explain dividing wall columns of distillation with neat sketch.
(c)
7 marks

Discuss and elaborate the case study of Synthesis of Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Describe briefly about Rotor stator mixers.
(b)
4 marks
Discuss Barriers and future prospects associated with Hybrid Separation.
(c)
7 marks
Discuss Membrane absorption and Membrane stripping.
(a)
3 marks
State the name of various novel reactors used in process industry.
(b)
4 marks
Describe the Mixing in intensified equipment.
(c)
7 marks

Discuss working of Extractive distillation operation with necessary diagram, merits and demerits.

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