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Chemical Engineering Mcqs 9594 MCQs [All-Courses]

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Chemical Engineering MCQs designed for job test and interview preparation, particularly for fresh graduates, students, and candidates appearing in competitive exams. These multiple-choice questions cover important topics such as the fundamentals of chemical engineering, chemical processes, chemical reactions, process control, and instrumentation, along with other key concepts in the field.

A fluid (μ/ρ) = 0.01 cm2/sec is moving at critical flow condition (NRe = 2100) through a pipe of dia 3 cms. Velocity of flow is _______________ cm/sec?
A 7
B 700
C 7000
D 630
Correct Answer: 7
Reciprocating pumps compared to centrifugal pumps__________________?
A Deliver liquid at uniform pressure
B Can handle slurries more efficiently
C Are not subject to air binding
D Can be operated with delivery valve closed
Correct Answer: Are not subject to air binding
Major loss in sudden contraction in pipe flow is due to ________________?
A Boundary friction
B Flow contraction
C Expansion of flow after sudden contraction
D None of these
Correct Answer: Flow contraction
What is the value of co-efficient of discharge for square edged circular orifice (for β = 0.3 to 0.5) ?
A 0.61 – 0.63
B 0.5 – 0.75
C 0.75 – 0.90
D 0.35 – 0.55
Correct Answer: 0.61 – 0.63
Bernoulli’s equation describes the _______________?
A Mechanical energy balance in potential flow
B Kinetic energy balance in laminar flow
C Mechanical energy balance in turbulent flow
D Mechanical energy balance in boundary layer
Correct Answer: Mechanical energy balance in potential flow
In case of laminar flow of fluid through a circular pipe, the__________________?
A Shear stress over the cross-section is proportional to the distance from the surface of the pipe
B Surface of velocity distribution is a paraboloid of revolution, whose volume equals half the
C Velocity profile varies hyperbolically and the shear stress remains constant over the crosssection
D Average flow occurs at a radial distance of 0.5 r from the centre of the pipe (r = pipe radius)
Correct Answer: Surface of velocity distribution is a paraboloid of revolution, whose volume equals half the
Baffles in mixing tanks are provided to__________________?
A Reduce swirling and vortex formation
B Increase the structural strength of the tank
C Aid in rotational flow
D None of these
Correct Answer: Reduce swirling and vortex formation
Flow measurement in an open channel is done by a/an ________________?
A Venturimeter
B Orificemeter
C Weir
D Rotameter
Correct Answer: Weir
____________ is used for measuring the static pressure exerted on the wall by a fluid flowing parallel to the wall in a pipeline?
A Venturimeter
B Pressure gauge
C Pitot tube
D Orificemeter
Correct Answer: Pitot tube
Cp/Cv is termed as__________________?
A Adiabatic constant
B Mach number
C Weber number
D Prandtl number
Correct Answer: Adiabatic constant