### YEAR 2015

• Q.1

Consider a linear ordinary differential equation: $$\frac{dy}{dx}+p(x)y=r(x).$$Functions p(x) and r(x) are defined and have a continous first derivative.The integrating factor of this equation is non-zero. Multiplying this equation by its integrating factor converts this into a:

(A)

Homogeneous differential equation

(B)

Non-linear differential equation

(C)

Second order differential equation

(D)

Exact differential equation

Marks:1 Explanation

$$\frac{dy}{dx}+p(x)y=r(x).$$ Integrating factor is $$e^{\int p(x)dx}$$

Multiplying we get $$e^{\int p(x) dx}[\frac{dy}{dx}+p(x)y]=e^{\int p(x)dx}r(x).$$

$$e^{\int p(x) dx} dy+e^{\int p(x)dx}(p(x)y-r(x))dx=0$$;

This is of the form Mdy+Ndx=0;

$$\frac{\partial M}{\partial x}=\frac{\partial (e^{\int p(x)dx})}{\partial x}=p(x)e^{\int p(x) dx}$$

$$\frac{\partial N}{\partial y}=\frac{\partial [e^{\int p(x)dx}(p(x)y-r(x)]}{\partial y}=p(x)e^{\int p(x)dx}$$

$$\because \frac{\partial M}{\partial x}=\frac{\partial N}{\partial y}$$; thus they are exact differential.

• Q.2

For the matrix $$\begin{pmatrix} 4 & 3 \\ 3 & 4 \end{pmatrix}$$  if  $$\begin{pmatrix}1\\1\end{pmatrix}$$ is an eigen vector, the corresponding value is ________

Marks:1 Explanation

The characteristic equation is $$[A-\lambda I]=0$$

i.e $$\begin{vmatrix} 4-\lambda & 3\\ 3 & 4-\lambda\end{vmatrix}=0;\implies (4-\lambda)^2-3^2=0$$

$$\implies (4-\lambda -3)(4-\lambda +3)=0\implies \lambda=1,\lambda=7$$

For x,y to be the components of eigen vector corresponding to eigen value $$\lambda$$

$$[A-\lambda I]X=0$$

For $$\lambda=7$$, we have $$\begin{bmatrix} -3 & 3 \\ 3 & -3\end{bmatrix}\begin{bmatrix} 1 \\ 1\end{bmatrix}$$ ; which are equal to Zero , thus $$\lambda = 7$$

• Q.3

The following set of three vectors  $$\begin{pmatrix}1 \\ 2 \\ 1 \end{pmatrix}$$ ,  $$\begin{pmatrix}x \\ 6 \\ x\end{pmatrix}\space\& \begin{pmatrix}3 \\ 4 \\ 2 \end{pmatrix}$$

is linearly dependent when x is equal to

(A)

0

(B)

1

(C)

2

(D)

3

Marks:1 Explanation

The vectors are linearly dependent when there determinant is zero.

$$\begin{vmatrix}1 & x & 3\\ 2 & 6 & 4 \\ 1 & x & 2 \end{vmatrix}=0$$ $$\implies 1(12-4x)-x(4-4)+3(2x-6)=0;\implies 2x=6;x=3$$

• Q.4

A complex-valued function, f(z), given below is analytic in domain D:

f (z) = u(x, y)+ iv(x, y)      z = x + iy

Which of the following is NOT correct?

(A)

$$\frac{df}{dz}=\frac{\partial v}{\partial y}+i\frac{\partial u}{\partial y}$$

(B)

$$\frac{df}{dz}=\frac{\partial u}{\partial x}+i\frac{\partial v}{\partial x}$$

(C)

$$\frac{df}{dz}=\frac{\partial v}{\partial y}-i\frac{\partial u}{\partial y}$$

(D)

$$\frac{df}{dz}=\frac{\partial v}{\partial y}+i\frac{\partial v}{\partial x}$$

Marks:1 Explanation

Cauch Riemann equation is

$$\frac{\partial u}{\partial x}=\frac{\partial v}{\partial y},\frac{\partial u}{\partial y}=\frac{-\partial v}{\partial x}$$..

Thus option 1 doesnot satisfy it

• Q.5

A scalar function in the xy-plane is given by 𝜙(𝑥, 𝑦) = 𝑥$$^2$$ + 𝑦$$^2$$. If $$\hat{i}$$ and $$\hat{j}$$are unit vectors in the x and y directions, the direction of maximum increase in the value of 𝜙 at (1,1) is along:

(A)

$$-2\hat{i}+2\hat{j}$$

(B)

$$2\hat{i}+2\hat{j}$$

(C)

$$-2\hat{i}-2\hat{j}$$

(D)

$$2\hat{i}-2\hat{j}$$

Marks:1 Explanation

Gradient of $$\phi=2x\hat{i}+2y\hat{j}$$.

So gradient at $$(1,1) \space is \space 2\hat i+2\hat j$$ ; Which is of maximum increase.

• Q.6

For a pure liquid, the rate of change of vapour pressure with temperature is 0.1 bar/K in the temperature range of 300 to 350 K. If the boiling point of the liquid at 2 bar is 320 K, the temperature (in K) at which it will boil at 1 bar (up to one decimal place) is ____________.

Marks:1 Explanation

$$\frac{dP}{dT}=0.1,\implies P=0.1T+C$$;

At T= 320K, P = 2bar thus $$C=2-0.1\times 320=-30$$

Thus P= 0.1T-30

At 1 bar $$1=0.1T-30,\implies T=310$$

• Q.7

Three identical closed systems of a pure gas are taken from an initial temperature and pressure                                   (T$$_1$$, P$$_1$$) to a final state (T$$_2$$, P$$_2$$), each by a different path. Which of the following is ALWAYS TRUE for the three systems? ($$\bigtriangleup$$ represents the change between the initial and final states; U, S, G, Q and W are internal energy, entropy, Gibbs free energy, heat added and work done, respectively.)

(A)

∆U, ∆S, Q are same

(B)

W, ∆U, ∆G are same

(C)

∆S, W, Q are same

(D)

∆G, ∆U, ∆S are same

Marks:1 Explanation

All intensive property are independent of path.

Thus $$\Delta U,\Delta S,\Delta G$$ are same.

• Q.8

For a gas phase cracking reaction A → B + C at 300°C, the Gibbs free energy of the reaction at this temperature is ∆G° = −2750 J/mol. The pressure is 1 bar and the gas phase can be assumed to be ideal. The universal gas constant R = 8.314 J/mol.K. The fractional molar conversion of A at equilibrium is:

(A)

0.44

(B)

0.50

(C)

0.64

(D)

0.80

Marks:1 Explanation

$$A\to B+C$$

At t =0                                      1      0       0

At t=t                                        1-x     x       x                    x= fraction converted.

mole fraction(W.r.t P)              $$\frac{1-x}{1+x}P$$     $$\frac{x}{1+x}P$$    $$\frac{x}{1+x}P$$

$$K_{eq}=\frac{[B][C]}{[A]}=\frac{[\frac{x}{1+x}P][\frac{x}{1+x}P]}{[\frac{1-x}{1+x}P]}=\frac{x^2P}{1-x^2}$$

$$\Delta G^0=-RTlnK_{eq},\implies lnK_{eq}=\frac{-\Delta G^0}{RT}$$

$$lnK_{eq}=\frac{2750}{8.314\times 573}=0.577$$$$,\implies K_{eq}=e^{0.577}=1.78$$

$$\frac{x^2}{1-x^2}=1.78\implies\frac{x^2}{1-x^2}=1.78\implies 2.78x^2-1.78=0$$

x= 0.80

• Q.9

If v, u, s and g represent respectively the molar volume, molar internal energy, molar entropy and molar Gibbs free energy, then match the entries in the left and right columns below and choose the correct option.

 P. − (∂u/∂v)s I.Temperature Q. (∂g/∂P)T II.Pressure R. − (∂g/∂T)P III.V S. (∂u/∂s)v IV.S

(A)

P-II, Q-III, R-IV, S-I

(B)

P-II, Q-IV, R-III, S-I

(C)

P-I, Q-IV, R-II, S-III

(D)

P-III, Q-II, R-IV, S-I

Marks:1 Explanation

dU=TdS-PdV

$$(\frac{\partial U}{\partial S})_V=T$$            $$(\frac{\partial U}{\partial V})_S=-P$$

dg= VdP-SdT

$$(\frac{\partial g}{\partial P})_T=V$$            $$(\frac{\partial g}{\partial T})_P=-S$$

Thus P-II Q-III, R-IV, S-I

• Q.10

Two different liquids are flowing through different pipes of the same diameter. In the first pipe, the flow is laminar with centerline velocity, 𝑉$$_{max ,1}$$, whereas in the second pipe, the flow is turbulent. For turbulent flow, the average velocity is 0.82 times the centerline velocity, 𝑉$$_{max ,2}$$. For equal volumetric flow rates in both the pipes, the ratio                 𝑉$$_{max ,1}$$/𝑉$$_{max ,2}$$ (up to two decimal places) is___________.

Marks:1 Explanation

For laminar flow $$V_{avg,1}=0.5V_{max,1}$$

For turbulent flow $$V_{avg,2}=0.82V_{max,2}$$

Since volumetric flow rate are equal ie area of both pipes are equal $$A_1=A_2$$

$$A_1V_{avg,1}=A_2V_{avg,2}$$

$$\implies 0.5V_{max,1}=0.82V_{max,2},\implies \frac{V_{max,1}}{V_{max,2}}=\frac{0.82}{0.5}=1.64$$

• Q.11

For uniform laminar flow over a flat plate, the thickness of the boundary layer, 𝛿, at a distance x from the leading edge of the plate follows the relation:

(A)

$$𝛿(𝑥) ∝ 𝑥−1$$

(B)

$$𝛿(𝑥) ∝ x$$

(C)

$$𝛿(𝑥) ∝ 𝑥^{1/2}$$

(D)

$$𝛿(𝑥) ∝ 𝑥^{-1/2}$$

Marks:1 Explanation

.For laminar flow over a flat plate ,

$$\delta(x)=\frac{5}{\sqrt{Re_x}}x=\frac{5}{\sqrt{\frac{\rho v x}{\mu}}}x$$

Thus $$\delta (x)\alpha x^{1/2}$$

• Q.12

A cylindrical packed bed of height 1 m is filled with equal sized spherical particles. The particles are nonporous and have a density of 1500 kg/m$$^3$$ . The void fraction of the bed is 0.45. The bed is fluidized using air (density 1 kg/m$$^3$$ ). If the acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s$$^2$$ , the pressure drop (in Pa) across the bed at incipient fluidization (up to one decimal place) is _______.

Marks:1 Explanation

$$\frac{\Delta P}{l}=\ (\rho_s-\rho)(1-\epsilon)=(1500-1)(1-0.45)*9.8=8079.61Pa$$

• Q.13

Two infinitely large parallel plates (I and II ) are held at temperatures TI and TII (TI > TII) respectively, and placed at a distance 2d apart in vacuum. An infinitely large flat radiation shield (III) is placed in parallel in between I and II. The emissivities of all the plates are equal. The ratio of the steady state radiative heat fluxes with and without the shield is:

(A)

0.50

(B)

0.75

(C)

0.25

(D)

0

Marks:1 Explanation

$$(\frac{Q}{A})_{without\space shield}=\frac{\sigma(T_1^4-T_2^4)}{\frac{1}{\epsilon}+\frac{1}{\epsilon}-1}$$

In presence of shield

$$\frac{Q_{13}}{A}=\frac{Q_{32}}{A}$$$$\implies \frac{\sigma(T_1^4-T_3^4)}{\frac{1}{\epsilon}+\frac{1}{\epsilon}-1}=\frac{\sigma(T_3^4-T_2^4)}{\frac{1}{\epsilon}+\frac{1}{\epsilon}-1}\implies T_3^4=\frac{T_1^4+T_2^4}{2}$$

$$Q_{13}=\sigma\frac{T_1^4-T_3^4}{\frac{1}{\epsilon}+\frac{1}{\epsilon}-1}=\sigma\frac{(T_1^4-\frac{T_1^4+T_2^4}{2})}{\frac{2}{\epsilon}-1}=\frac{\sigma}{2}\frac{(T_1^4-T_2^4)}{\frac{2}{\epsilon}-1}=\frac{Q_{12}}{2}$$

$$\frac{Q_{13}}{Q_{12}}=\frac{1}{2}$$=0.50

• Q.14

For a binary mixture of components A and B, N$$_A$$ and N$$_B$$ denote the total molar fluxes of components A and B, respectively. J$$_A$$ and J$$_B$$ are the corresponding molar diffusive fluxes. Which of the following is true for equimolar counter-diffusion in the binary mixture?

(A)

NA + NB = 0 and JA + JB ≠ 0

(B)

NA + NB ≠ 0 and JA + JB = 0

(C)

NA + NB ≠ 0 and JA + JB ≠ 0

(D)

NA + NB = 0 and JA + JB = 0

Marks:1 Explanation

For equimolar counter-diffusion; $$N_A+N_B=0$$

$$N_A=J_A+x_A(N_A+N_B)=J_A$$

$$N_B=J_B+x_B(N_A+N_B)=J_B$$

$$N_A+N_B=0,\implies J_A+J_B=0$$

• Q.15

Benzene is removed from air by absorbing it in a non-volatile wash-oil at 100 kPa in a countercurrent gas absorber. Gas flow rate is 100 mol/min , which includes 2 mol/min of benzene. The flow rate of wash-oil is 50 mol/min. Vapor pressure of benzene at the column conditions is 50 kPa. Benzene forms an ideal solution with the wash-oil and the column is operating at steady state. Gas phase can be assumed to follow ideal gas law. Neglect the change in molar flow rates of liquid and gas phases inside the column. For this process, the value of the absorption factor (up to two decimal places) is ______________.

Marks:1 Explanation

By Rault's law $$yP_t=xP^{sat}\implies {y}=\frac{P^{sat}}{P}x=\frac{50}{100}x=0.5x$$

$$A=\frac{L_s}{mG}_s=\frac{50}{0.5\times 98}=1.02$$

• Q.16

A spherical naphthalene ball of 2 mm diameter is subliming very slowly in stagnant air at 25°C. The change in the size of the ball during the sublimation can be neglected. The diffusivity of naphthalene in air at 25°C is           1.1×10−6 m$$^2$$ /s.

The value of mass transfer coefficient is B × 10-3 m/s, where B (up to one decimal place) is __________.

Marks:1 Explanation

At steady state , Sh=2

$$\implies \frac{K_cL}{D_{AB}}=2$$     [ L= characteristic length = diameter= D]

$$\implies K_c=\frac{2D_{AB}}{D}=\frac{2\times 1.1\times 10^{-6}}{0.002}=1.1\times 10^{-3}m/s$$.

Thus B= 1.1

• Q.17

Which of the following can change if only the catalyst is changed for a reaction system?

(A)

Enthalpy of reaction

(B)

Activation energy

(C)

Free energy of the reaction

(D)

Equilibrium constant.

Marks:1 Explanation

Catalyst alter the rate of reaction by changing its activation energy.

Thus changing the catalyst changes the activation energy

• Q.18

For which reaction order, the half-life of the reactant is half of the full lifetime (time for 100 % conversion) of the reactant ?

(A)

Zero order

(B)

Half order

(C)

First order

(D)

Second order

Marks:1 Explanation

For any n$$^{th}$$ order reaction $$\frac{C_A^{1-n}[(\frac{C_{AO}}{C_{A}})^{1-n}-1]}{1-n}=Kt$$

For Zeroth order it reduces to $$C_{AO}-C_{A}=Kt$$

For full time $$C_A=0$$,  $$t_{full \space time}=\frac{C_{AO}}{K}$$

For half-life $$C_A=\frac{C_{AO}}{2}$$$$t_{half \space life}=\frac{C_{AO}}{2K}=\frac{1}{2}t_{full \space time}$$

• Q.19

An irreversible, homogeneous reaction A → products, has the rate expression:

Rate = $$\frac{2C_A^2+0.1C_A}{1+50C_A}$$ , where C$$_A$$ is the concentration of A.

C$$_A$$ varies in the range 0.5 - 50 mol/m$$^3$$ . For very high concentrations of A, the reaction order tends to:

(A)

0

(B)

1

(C)

1.5

(D)

2

Marks:1 Explanation

Rate = $$\frac{2C_A^2+0.1C_A}{1+50C_A}$$.

For very high concentration $$1+50C_A\approx50C_A$$

Thus rate = $$\frac{2C_A^2+0.1C_A}{50C_A}=0.04C_A+0.002$$

Reaction order tends to 1

• Q.20

Match the output signals as obtained from four measuring devices in response to a unit step change in the input signal.

(A)

P-IV, Q-III, R-II, S-I

(B)

P-III, Q-I, R-II, S-IV

(C)

P-IV, Q-I, R-II, S-III

(D)

P-II, Q-IV, R-III, S-I

Marks:1 Explanation

• Q.21

The transfer function for the disturbance response in an open-loop process is given by $$G_d^{open}$$ (s)  . The corresponding transfer function for the disturbance response in a closed-loop feedback control system with proportional controller is given by $$G_d^{closed}$$ (s) . Select the option that is ALWAYS correct {O[G(s)]represents order of transfer function G(s)}:

(A)

$$O[G_d^{open}(s)]=O[G_d^{closed}(s)]$$

(B)

$$O[G_d^{open}(s)]\neq O[G_d^{closed}(s)]$$

(C)

$$O[G_d^{open}(s)]\geq O[G_d^{closed}(s)]$$

(D)

$$O[G_d^{open}(s)]\leq O[G_d^{closed}(s)]$$

Marks:1 Explanation

$$G_d^{open}(s)=G$$

$$G_d^{closed}=\frac{G}{1+G}$$

thus order of the function remain unchanged for the proportional controller in open or closed transfer function.

• Q.22

Identify the WRONG statement amongst the following:

(A)

Steam distillation is used for mixtures that are immiscible with water.

(B)

Vacuum distillation is used for mixtures that are miscible with water.

(C)

Steam distillation is used for mixtures that are miscible with water.

(D)

Vacuum distillation columns have larger diameters as compared to atmospheric columns for the same throughput.

Marks:1 Explanation

Steam distillation is used for mixtures that are immiscible with water.

• Q.23

Match the polymer mentioned on the left with the catalyst used for its manufacture given on the right.

 (I) Low density Polyethylene (P) Ziegler-Natta catalyst (II) High density Polyethylene (Q) Traces of Oxygen (III) Polyethylene Terephthalate (R) Butyl Lithium (IV) Polyvinyl Chloride (S) Antimony

(A)

I-Q, II-R, III-S, IV-P

(B)

I-S, II-P, III-Q, IV-R

(C)

I-Q, II-P, III-S, IV-R

(D)

I-S, II-R, III-P, IV-Q

Marks:1 Explanation
• Answer:  LDPE Traces of oxygen HDPE Zieglar-Natta catalyst PET Antinomy PVC Butyl lithium

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• Q.24

Match the technologies in Group 1 with the entries in Group 2:

 Group 1 Group 2 P. Urea manufacture I. Microencapsulation Q. Coal gasification II. Ultra-low sulphur diesel R. Controlled release of chemicals III. Shale oil S. Deep hydrodesulphurization IV. Prilling tower V. Gas hydrates VI. Gas-solid non-catalytic reaction

(A)

P-I, Q-V, R-II, S-VI

(B)

P-IV, Q-VI, R-I, S-II

(C)

P-IV, Q-I, R-III, S-II

(D)

P-V, Q-VI, R-IV, S-II

Marks:1 Explanation
• Answer:  Urea manufacture Prilling tower Coal gasification Gas - solid non-catalytic reaction Controlled release of chemical microncapsulation Deep hydrodesulphurization Ultra low sulphur diesel

• Q.25

Match the chemicals written on the left with the raw materials required to produce them mentioned on the right.

 (I) Single Superphosphate (SSP) (P) Rock phosphate + Sulfuric Acid + Ammonia (II) Triple Superphosphate (TSP) (Q) Brine (III) Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) (R) Rock phosphate + Sulfuric Acid (IV) Caustic soda (S) Rock phosphate + Phosphoric Acid

(A)

I-Q, II-R, III-S, IV-P

(B)

I-S, II-P, III-Q, IV-R

(C)

I-R, II-S, III-P, IV-Q

(D)

I-S, II-R, III-P, IV-Q

Marks:1 Explanation

I-R, II-S, III-P, IV-Q

• Q.26

The diameters of sand particles in a sample range from 50 to 150 microns. The number of particles of diameter x in the sample is proportional to $$\frac{1}{50+x}$$. The average diameter, in microns, (up to one decimal place) is_______.

Marks:2 Explanation

Number of particles, N = $$\frac{K}{50+x}$$

Average diameter = $$\frac{\sum ND}{\sum N}$$$$\frac{\int_{50}^{100}\frac{Kx}{50+x}dx}{\int_{50}^{150}\frac{K}{50+x}dx}$$

$$\int_{50}^{100}\frac{Kx}{50+x}dx=K[100-50ln2]$$

$$\int_{50}^{150}\frac{K}{50+x}dx$$$$Kln2$$

$$=\frac{\sum ND}{\sum{N}}=\frac{K[100-50ln2]}{K ln2}=94.3\ microns.$$

• Q.27

A vector $$u=-2y\hat{i}+2x\hat{j}$$, where $$\hat{i}$$and $$\hat{j}$$ are unit vectors in x and y directions, respectively. Evaluate the line integral              $$I=\oint_cu.dr$$  where C is a closed loop formed by connecting points (1,1), (3,1), (3,2) and (1,2) in that order. The value of I is__________.

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.28

The solution of the non-linear equation

$$x^3-x=0$$

is to be obtained using Newton-Raphson method. If the initial guess is x = 0.5, the method converges to which one of the following values:

(A)

-1

(B)

0

(C)

1

(D)

2

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.29

For complex variable z, the value of the contour integral $$\frac{1}{2\pi i}\int_c\frac{e^{-2z}}{z(z-3)}dz$$ along the clockwise contour $$C:|z|=2$$ upto 2 decimal places is _____________.

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.30

The schematic diagram of a steady state process is shown below. The fresh feed (F) to the reactor consists of 96 mol% reactant A and 4 mol% inert I. The stoichiometry of the reaction is A → C. A part of the reactor effluent is recycled. The molar flow rate of the recycle stream is 0.3 F. The product stream P contains 50 mol% C. The percentage conversion of A in the reactor based on A entering the reactor at point 1 in the figure (up to one decimal place) is _______________.

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.31

An ideal gas is initially at a pressure of 0.1 MPa and a total volume of 2 m$$^3$$ . It is first compressed to 1 MPa by a reversible adiabatic process and then cooled at constant pressure to a final volume of 0.2 m$$^3$$. . The total work done (in kJ) on the gas for the entire process (up to one decimal place) is____________.

Data: R = 8.314 J/mol.K; heat capacity at constant pressure (C$$_P$$ ) = 2.5R.

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.32

Given that molar residual Gibbs free energy, g$$^R$$ , and molar residual volume, v$$^R$$ , are related as $$\frac{G^R}{RT}=\int_0^P\frac{V^R}{RT}dP$$ , find g$$^R$$ at T = 27°C and P = 0.2 MPa. The gas may be assumed to follow the virial equation of state, z = 1 + BP/RT, where B = −10$$^{-4}$$ m$$^3$$ /mol at the given conditions (R = 8.314 J/mol.K). The value of g$$^R$$ in J/mol is:

(A)

0.008

(B)

-2.4

(C)

20

(D)

-20

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.33

A binary mixture of components (1) and (2) forms an azeotrope at 130°C and x1 = 0.3 . The liquid phase non-ideality is described by ln $$\gamma_1$$ = A$$x_2^2$$ and ln $$\gamma_2$$ = A$$x_1^2$$ , where $$\gamma_1\space \& \space \gamma_2$$ are the activity coefficients, and x$$_1$$ , x$$_2$$ are the liquid phase mole fractions. For both components, the fugacity coefficients are 0.9 at the azeotropic composition. Saturated vapor pressures at 130°C are P$$_1$$ sat = 70 bar and P$$_2$$ sat = 30 bar. The total pressure in bars for the above azeotropic system (up to two decimal places) is _________.

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.34

For Fanning friction factor f (for flow in pipes) and drag coefficient C$$_D$$ (for flow over immersed bodies), which of the following statements are true?

P: f accounts only for the skin friction

Q: C$$_D$$  accounts only for the form friction

R: C$$_D$$  accounts for both skin friction and form friction

S: Both f and C$$_D$$  depend on the Reynolds number

T: For laminar flow through a pipe, f doubles on doubling the volumetric flow rate

(A)

R, S, T

(B)

P, Q, S

(C)

P, R, S

(D)

P, Q, S, T

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.35

A centrifugal pump delivers water at the rate of 0.22 m$$^3$$ /s from a reservoir at ground level to another reservoir at a height H , through a vertical pipe of 0.2 m diameter. Both the reservoirs are open to atmosphere. The power input to the pump is 90 kW and it operates with an efficiency of 75%.

Data: Fanning friction factor for pipe flow is f = 0.004. Neglect other head losses. Take gravitational acceleration, g = 9.8 m/s$$^2$$ and density of water is 1000 kg/m$$^3$$ . The height H, in meters, to which the water can be delivered (up to one decimal place) is_________.

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.36

A typical batch filtration cycle consists of filtration followed by washing. One such filtration unit operating at constant pressure difference first filters a slurry during which 5 liters of filtrate is collected in 100 s. This is followed by washing, which is done for t$$_W$$ seconds and uses 1 liter of wash water. Assume the following relation to be applicable between the applied pressure drop ΔP, cake thickness L at time t, and volume of liquid V collected in time t:

$$\frac{\bigtriangleup P}{L}=k_1\frac{dV}{dt}$$ ;       $$L=k_2V$$ , if L is changing

$$k_1$$ and $$k_2$$ can be taken to be constant during filtration and washing. The wash time t$$_W$$ , in seconds (up to one decimal place), is__________.

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.37

A spherical solid particle of 1 mm diameter is falling with a downward velocity of 1.7 mm/s through a liquid (viscosity 0.04 Pa.s) at a low Reynolds number (Stokes regime). The liquid is flowing upward at a velocity of 1 mm/s. All velocities are with respect to a stationary reference frame. Neglecting the wall effects, the drag force per unit projected area of the particle, in Pa, (up to two decimal places) is_____________.

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.38

In the figure below, the temperature profiles of cold and hot fluids in counter current double pipe heat exchangers (in different modes of operation) are shown on the left. For each case, match the heat exchange process for the fluid represented by the bold curve with the options given on the right.

(A)

I-P, II-Q, III-R, IV-S

(B)

I-P, II-Q, III-S, IV-R

(C)

I-Q, II-P, III-S, IV-R

(D)

I-Q, II-S, III-P, IV-R

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.39

A heated solid copper sphere (of surface area A and volume V) is immersed in a large body of cold fluid. Assume the resistance to heat transfer inside the sphere to be negligible and heat transfer coefficient (h), density (ρ), heat capacity (C), and thermal conductivity (k) to be constant. Then, at time t , the temperature difference between the sphere and the fluid is proportional to:

(A)

$$exp[-\frac{hA}{\rho VC}t]$$

(B)

$$exp[-\frac{\rho VC}{hA}t]$$

(C)

$$exp[-\frac{4\pi k}{\rho CA}t]$$

(D)

$$exp[-\frac{\rho CA}{4\pi k}t]$$

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.40

Air is flowing at a velocity of 3 m/s perpendicular to a long pipe as shown in the figure below. The outer diameter of the pipe is d = 6 cm and temperature at the outside surface of the pipe is maintained at 100 °C. The temperature of the air far from the tube is 30 °C. Data for air: Kinematic viscosity, ν = 18×10−6 m$$^2$$ /s; Thermal conductivity, k = 0.03 W/(m.K) Using the Nusselt number correlation: $$Nu=\frac{hd}{k}=0.024\times Re^{0.8}$$ , the rate of heat loss per unit length (W/m) from the pipe to air (up to one decimal place) is ___________.

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.41

Consider a solid block of unit thickness for which the thermal conductivity decreases with an increase in temperature. The opposite faces of the block are maintained at constant but different temperatures:                            T(x = 0) > T(x =1). Heat transfer is by steady state conduction in x-direction only. There is no source or sink of heat inside the block. In the figure below, identify the correct temperature profile in the block.

(A)

I

(B)

II

(C)

III

(D)

IV

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.42

A multi-stage, counter-current liquid-liquid extractor is used to separate solute C from a binary mixture (F) of A and C using solvent B. Pure solvent B is recovered from the raffinate R by distillation, as shown in the schematic diagram below.

Locations of different mixtures for this process are indicated on the triangular diagram below. P is the solvent-free raffinate, E is the extract, F is the feed and ∆ is the difference point from which the mass balance lines originate. The line PB intersects the binodal curve at U and T. The lines P∆ and FB intersect the binodal at V and W respectively.

The raffinate coming out of the extractor is represented in the diagram by the point:

(A)

T

(B)

U

(C)

V

(D)

W

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.43

A binary feed consisting of 25 mol% liquid and 75 mol% vapour is separated in a staged distillation column. The mole fraction of the more volatile component in the distillate product is 0.95. The molar flow rate of distillate is 50% of the feed flow rate and the McCabe-Thiele method can be used to analyze the column. The q-line intersects the operating line of the enriching section at (0.35, 0.5) on the x-y diagram. The slope of the stripping section operating line (up to one decimal place) is ______________.

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.44

Consider a steady state mass transfer process between well-mixed liquid and vapour phases of a binary mixture comprising of components A and B. The mole fractions of component A in the bulk liquid (x$$_A$$) and bulk vapour (y$$_A$$) phases are 0.36 and 0.16, respectively. The mass transfer coefficients for component A in liquid and vapour phases are 0.1 mol/(m$$^2$$ .s) and 0.05 mol/(m$$^2$$ .s), respectively. The vapour-liquid equilibrium can be approximated as                y$$_A$$ * = 2x$$_A$$, for x$$_A$$ less than 0.4. The mole fraction of A in the liquid at the interface (up to two decimal places) is________________.

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.45

Adsorption on activated carbon is to be used for reducing phenol concentration in wastewater from 0.04 mol/l to 0.008 mol/l. The adsorption isotherm at the operating temperature can be expressed as q = 0.025C$$^{1/3}$$ ; where q is the phenol concentration in solid (mol/g solid) and C is the phenol concentration in water (mol/l). The minimum amount of solid (in grams) required per liter of wastewater (up to one decimal place) is ___________.

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.46

Consider two steady isothermal flow configurations shown schematically as Case I and Case II below. In Case I, a CSTR of volume V$$_1$$ is followed by a PFR of volume V$$_2$$, while in Case II a PFR of volume V$$_2$$ is followed by a CSTR of volume V$$_1$$. In each case, a volumetric flow rate Q of liquid reactant is flowing through the two units in series. An irreversible reaction A → products (order n) takes place in both cases, with a reactant concentration  C$$_{AO}$$ being fed into the first unit.

Choose the correct option:

(A)

$$\frac{C_{Af}^I}{C_{Af}^{II}}>1\space for \space n=1$$

(B)

$$\frac{C_{Af}^I}{C_{Af}^{II}}=1\space for \space n=1$$

(C)

$$\frac{C_{Af}^I}{C_{Af}^{II}}<1\space for \space n=1$$

(D)

$$\frac{C_{Af}^I}{C_{Af}^{II}}>1\space for \space n>0$$

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.47

A catalyst slab of half-thickness L (the width and length of the slab >> L) is used to conduct the first order reaction A → B. At 450 K, the Thiele modulus for this system is 0.5. The activation energy for the first order rate constant is 100 kJ/mol. The effective diffusivity of the reactant in the slab can be assumed to be independent of temperature, and external mass transfer resistance can be neglected. If the temperature of the reaction is increased to 470 K, then the effectiveness factor at 470 K (up to two decimal places) will be ___________.

Value of universal gas constant = 8.314 J/mol. K

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.48

The impulse response to a tracer pulse experiment for a flow reactor is given below:

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.49

An isothermal steady state mixed flow reactor (CSTR) of 1 m$$^3$$ volume is used to carry out the first order liquid-phase reaction A → products. Fresh feed at a volumetric flow rate of Q containing reactant A at a concentration C$$_{AO}$$ mixes with the recycle stream at a volumetric flow rate RQ as shown in the figure below.

It is observed that when the recycle ratio R = 0.5, the exit conversion X$$_{Af}$$ = 50%. When the recycle ratio is increased to R = 2, the new exit conversion (in percent) will be:

(A)

50.0

(B)

54.3

(C)

58.7

(D)

63.2

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.50

Which one of the following transfer functions, upon a unit step change in disturbance at t = 0, will show a stable time domain response with a negative initial slope (i.e., slope at t = 0):

(A)

$$G(s)=\frac{1}{s+1}-\frac{2}{s+4}$$

(B)

$$G(s)=\frac{1}{s+1}+\frac{2}{s+4}$$

(C)

$$G(s)=\frac{1}{s+1}+\frac{2}{s-4}$$

(D)

$$G(s)=\frac{1}{s-1}+\frac{2}{s-4}$$

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.51

The block diagram for a process with feedback control for output deviation variable h is shown in the figure below. All transfer functions are given with pre-factor of s in minutes. A unit step change is made in the set-point at t = 0 . The time required for h to reach 50% of its ultimate value, in minutes (up to two decimal places), is:________

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.52

Consider a control system with the open loop transfer function given by:

$$G_{OL}(s)=\frac{K_ce^{-0.3s}}{1.5s+1}$$

In the above function, pre-factor of s is in minutes and Kc is the gain of proportional controller. The frequency for phase margin of 30° is 4.04 rad/min. The value of Kc for a gain margin of 1.7 (up to one decimal place) is______.

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.53

The cost of two independent process variables f$$_1$$ and f$$_2$$ affects the total cost C$$_T$$ (in lakhs of rupees) of the process as per the following function:

$$C_T=100f_1+\frac{1000}{f_1f_2}+20f_2^2+50$$

The lowest total cost C$$_T$$, in lakhs of rupees (up to one decimal place), is ________.

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.54

A proposed chemical plant is estimated to have a fixed capital (FC) of Rs. 24 crores. Assuming other costs to be small, the total investment may be taken to be same as FC. After commissioning (at t = 0 years), the annual profit before tax is Rs. 10 crores /year (at the end of each year) and the expected life of the plant is 10 years. The tax rate is 40% per year and a linear depreciation is allowed at 10% per year. The salvage value is zero. If the annual interest rate is 12%, the NPV (net present value or worth) of the project in crores of rupees (up to one decimal place) is _________________.

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.55

Select the WRONG statement regarding water gas shift converters from the list below.

(A)

Inter-stage cooling is provided between the two stages of shift converters

(B)

Usually high temperature shift (HTS) reactor has a iron-based catalyst and low temperature shift (LTS) reactor has a copper-based catalyst.

(C)

HTS reactor is followed by LTS reactor .

(D)

LTS reactor is followed by HTS reactor .

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.56

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence.

The principal presented the chief guest with a ___________, as token of appreciation.

(A)

momento

(B)

memento

(C)

momentum

(D)

moment

Marks:1 Explanation

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• Q.57

Choose the appropriateeord/phrase, out of the four options given below, to complete the following sentence:

Frogs_________.

(A)

croak

(B)

roar

(C)

hiss

(D)

patter

Marks:1 Explanation

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• Q.58

Choose the word most similar in meaning to the given word:

(A)

Exert

(B)

Educate

(C)

Extract

(D)

Extend

Marks:1 Explanation

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• Q.59

Operators $$\Box,\Diamond$$ and $$\to$$ are defined by: $$a\Box b=\frac{a-b}{a+b};a\Diamond b=\frac{a+b}{a-b};a\to b=ab.$$

Find the value of $$(66\Box6)\to(66\Diamond6).$$

(A)

-2

(B)

-1

(C)

1

(D)

2

Marks:1 Explanation

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• Q.60

If $$log_x(5/7)=-1/3$$, then the value of x is

(A)

343/125

(B)

125/343

(C)

-25/49

(D)

-49/25

Marks:1 Explanation

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• Q.61

The following question presents a sentence,part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you find four ways of phrasing the underlined part. Following the requirements of the standard written English, select the answer that produces the most effective sentence.

Tuberculosis, together with its effects, ranks one of the leading causes of death  in India.

(A)

ranks as on of the leading causes of death

(B)

rank as one of the leading causes of death

(C)

has the rank of one of the leading causes of death

(D)

are one of the leading causes of deatth

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.62

Read the following paragraph and choose the correct statement.

Climate change has reduced human security and threatened human well being. An ignored reality of human progress is that human security largely depends upon environmentaly security. But on the contrary, human progress seems contradictory to environmental security. To keep up both at the required level is a challenge to be addressed by one and all. One of the ways to curb the climate change may be suitable scientific innovations, while the other may be the Gandhian perspective on small scale progress with focus on sustainability.

(A)

Human progress and security are positively associated with environmental security.

(B)

Human progress is contradictory to environmental security.

(C)

Human security is contradictory to environmental security.

(D)

Human progress depends upon environmental security.

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.63

Fill in the missing value ______.

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.64

A cube of side 3 units is formed using a set of smaller cubes of side 1 unit. Find the proportion of the number of faces of the smaller cubes visible to those which are NOT visible.

(A)

1:4

(B)

1:3

(C)

1;2

(D)

2;3

Marks:2 Explanation

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• Q.65

Humpty Dumpty sits on wall every day while having lunch. The wall sometimes breaks. A person sitting on the wall falls if the wall breaks.

Which one of the statements below is logically valid and can be inferred from the above sentences?

(A)

Humpty Dumpty always falls while having lunch

(B)

Humpty Dumpty doesnot fall sometimes while having lunch

(C)

Humpty Dumpty never falls during dinner

(D)

When Humpty Dumpty does not sit on the wall, the wall does not break

Marks:2 Explanation