Explore topic-wise MCQs in Fermentation Technology.

This section includes 14 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Fermentation Technology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Yorkshire square fermenter is a two-vessel system.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

Spheroconical fermenters have a minimal surface area.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

The Rainier uni-tank was designed in ______________

A. USA
B. England
C. Japan
D. Scotland
Answer» B. England
4.

Who described the single-tank operation?

A. Harada
B. Takayanagi
C. Amaha
D. Maule
Answer» D. Maule
5.

The capacity of Asahi vessels is __________

A. 4000 hl
B. 5000 hl
C. 6000 hl
D. 8000 hl
Answer» C. 6000 hl
6.

Which of the following company developed the Asahi vessels?

A. American
B. Indian
C. Canadian
D. Japanese
Answer» E.
7.

Which of the following is not an advantage of single-tank operation?

A. Reduction in process time
B. Avoids tank-to-tank transfer
C. Avoids oxygen pick-up
D. Avoids foam formation
Answer» E.
8.

The unit rate of heat transfer (Q) is ____________

A. J/s
B. J m<sup>2</sup> s<sup>-1</sup> K<sup>-1</sup>
C. m<sup>2</sup>
D. J
Answer» B. J m<sup>2</sup> s<sup>-1</sup> K<sup>-1</sup>
9.

The heat transfer is given by ___________

A. Q = UA T
B. U = QA T
C. U = AQ T
D. Q = U T
Answer» B. U = QA T
10.

What is the diameter of cylindroconical vessel?

A. 1.2 3.0 m
B. 4.0 4.2 m
C. 5.0 5.5 m
D. 3.0 4.0 m
Answer» C. 5.0 5.5 m
11.

Aluminium in Nathan s vessels was replaced by ________

A. Iron
B. Glass
C. Stainless steel
D. Ceramics
Answer» D. Ceramics
12.

The original Nathan vessels were constructed from ___________

A. Glass
B. Iron
C. Steel
D. Aluminium
Answer» E.
13.

Who developed the cylindroconical fermenters?

A. Nathan
B. Witt
C. Hewlett
D. Monod
Answer» B. Witt
14.

The capacity of cylindrical fermenters is __________

A. 400 1000 hl
B. 500 1000 hl
C. 1000 2000 hl
D. 500 2000 hl
Answer» E.