Q.1
14 Marks(a)
Define Process Intensification and state its objectives.
(b)
Discuss the benefits of Process Intensification in chemical industries.
(c)
Describe the concept of the PI toolbox and discuss its functions in process industries.
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination
GTU 3170510 Process Intensification Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF
B.E. · Chemical Engineering · Semester 7 · Subject code 3170510
- 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.2
14 Marks(a)
Define Spinning Disc Reactor.
(b)
Outline the philosophy of process intensification and explain it with relevant examples.
(c)
Explain Rotating Packed Bed (Higee) with advantages and applications.
OR
(c)
Explain Oscillatory Baffled Reactor (OBR) with mixing characteristics
Q.3
14 Marks(a)
State limitations of Process Intensification techniques.
(b)
Describe micro-reactors and discuss their significance in industrial applications.
(c)
Discuss various intensive mixers and explain their working principles.
OR
(a)
Outline supercritical separation process
(b)
Compare intensified reactors with conventional reactors.
(c)
Outline reactive distillation and discuss its benefits and applications in industry.
Q.4
14 Marks(a)
Define Hybrid Separation with examples and benefits.
(b)
Summarize the scale-up limitations in process intensification
(c)
Analyze mass and heat transfer in intensified reactors.
OR
(a)
Define Reactive Distillation.
(b)
Analyze challenges in scaling micro-reactors
(c)
Evaluate performance of Rotating Packed Bed in industrial applications.
Q.5
14 Marks(a)
Investigate the factors affecting mass transfer in structured reactors.
(b)
Discuss hybrid separation methods along with relevant examples.
(c)
Analyze Dividing Wall Column (DWC) and its energy advantages
OR
(a)
List compact heat exchangers.
(b)
Describe Membrane Distillation with advantages.
(c)
Design an integrated reaction–separation system (e.g., MTBE / Methyl Acetate).
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