Explore topic-wise MCQs in Separation Processes.

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1.

How does the heat transfer occurs in the indirect-heat continuous dryers?

A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. Circulation
Answer» B. Convection
2.

Which dryer is used for drying powders and dyes?

A. Jacketed-shelf dryer
B. Agitated pan dryers
C. Conical vacuum dryer
D. Indirect heat continuous dryer
Answer» D. Indirect heat continuous dryer
3.

Which dryer is suitable for heat sensitive materials?

A. Jacketed-shelf dryer
B. Agitated pan dryers
C. Conical vacuum dryer
D. Indirect heat continuous dryer
Answer» B. Agitated pan dryers
4.

What is the heat efficiency of a rotary dryer?

A. 10%
B. 20%-30%
C. 40%-50%
D. 20%-80%
Answer» E.
5.

Why is a low flow rate of air maintained in a rotary dryer?

A. To carry forward the crystals
B. To increase the speed of crystallization
C. To evaporate the water
D. To carry away the evaporated water
Answer» E.
6.

Which are the most used dryers in chemical industry?

A. Tunnel dryers
B. Truck dryers
C. Rotary dryers
D. Belt dryers
Answer» D. Belt dryers
7.

For what solids is belt dryer used?

A. Coarse
B. Smooth
C. Wet
D. Dry
Answer» B. Smooth
8.

What leads to uneven drying in belt or conveyer dryer?

A. Change in speed of belt
B. High speed of belt
C. Maldistribution of air
D. High moisture retaining solids
Answer» D. High moisture retaining solids
9.

What is the drying time in the tunnel truck dryer?

A. The time taken by each tunnel
B. The time taken by each truck
C. The sum of all time taken by all tunnels
D. The sum of all time taken by all the trucks
Answer» E.
10.

In which industry are tunnel truck dryers mostly used?

A. Pharma industry
B. Textile industry
C. Ceramic industry
D. Chemical industry
Answer» D. Chemical industry
11.

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A. Spray dryer
B. Drum dryer
C. Flash dryer
D. Microwave dryer
Answer» E.
12.

What is the use of a high pressure nozzle or a whirling disk in a spray dryer?

A. Increasing contact time
B. Decreasing contact time
C. Agitation
D. Atomization
Answer» E.
13.

With what is the feed introduced in the spary dryer?

A. Spray
B. Atomizer
C. Nucleator
D. Heat exchanger
Answer» C. Nucleator
14.

Heat sensitive or easily oxidizable materials are dried by:

A. Flash dryer
B. Drum dryer
C. Fluidized bed dryer
D. Rotary dryer
Answer» B. Drum dryer
15.

How the liquid does gets separated in freeze dryer?

A. Boiling
B. Distillation
C. Freezing and crystallization
D. Evaporation
Answer» D. Evaporation
16.

Which materials are not used in drying in a freeze dryer?

A. Seafood
B. Fruits
C. Pharmaceuticals
D. Dyes
Answer» E.
17.

What is the drum dryer called if it is open to the atmosphere?

A. Open dryer
B. Box dryer
C. Trough dryer
D. Trench dryer
Answer» D. Trench dryer
18.

How is heating achieved in drum dryers?

A. By heating the drums
B. By conduction
C. By passing steam through hollow screws
D. By passing steam through the conveyer belt
Answer» D. By passing steam through the conveyer belt
19.

When are drum dryers used?

A. When the material is too thick for spray dryer and too thin for rotary dryer
B. When the material is too thick for rotary dryer and too thin for spray dryer
C. When the material is not biodegradable
D. When large crystal size is to be obtained
Answer» B. When the material is too thick for rotary dryer and too thin for spray dryer
20.

Why direct heating by hot air cannot be done in some cases?

A. The material can degrade
B. High temperature not required
C. Low temperature not required
D. Conduction gives best results
Answer» B. High temperature not required