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351.

Power consumption during turbulent flow in agitation tank is proportional to the __________ of the liquid.$?

A. Viscosity
B. Thermal conductivity
C. Surface tension
D. Density
Answer» E.
352.

In washing type plate and frame filter press, the ratio of washing rate to the final filtrate rate is$?

A. 4
B. 1/4
C. 1
D. 1/2
Answer» C. 1
353.

For a turbine agitated and baffled tank, operating at low Reynold's number (based on impeller diameter), the power number (Np) varies with NRe as$?

A. Np ‚Äö√ √π NRe
B. Np ‚Äö√ √π ‚Äö√ √∂NRe
C. Np ‚Üí constant
D. Np ‚Äö√ √π 1/NRe
Answer» E.
354.

Which of the following grinding mills has the horizontally arranged rods as the grinding elements thereby delivering more uniform granular products with minimum fines??

A. Compartment mill
B. Rod mill
C. Pebble mill
D. Tube mill
Answer» C. Pebble mill
355.

Gizzlies are used for separating __________ solids.?

A. Coarse
B. Fine
C. Any size
D. None of these
Answer» C. Any size
356.

Power consumption during turbulent flow in agitation tank is proportional to the __________ of the liquid.?

A. Viscosity
B. Thermal conductivity
C. Surface tension
D. Density
Answer» E.
357.

In washing type plate and frame filter press, the ratio of washing rate to the final filtrate rate is?

A. 4
B. 1/4
C. 1
D. 1/2
Answer» C. 1
358.

For a turbine agitated and baffled tank, operating at low Reynold's number (based on impeller diameter), the power number (Np) varies with NRe as?

A. Np ‚Äö√ √π NRe
B. Np ‚Äö√ √π ‚Äö√ √∂NRe
C. Np ‚Üí constant
D. Np ‚Äö√ √π 1/NRe
Answer» E.
359.

Moore filter is a __________ filter.?

A. Leaf
B. Press
C. Rotary
D. Sand
Answer» B. Press
360.

Which of the following is the most suitable for handling fibrous and dense slurries??

A. Propeller agitator
B. Cone type agitator
C. Turbine agitator
D. Radial propeller agitator
Answer» C. Turbine agitator
361.

A. __________ mill is a revolving mill divided into two or more sections by perforated partitions in which preliminary grinding takes place at one end and the finishing grinding at the discharge end.?

A. Compartment
B. Tube
C. Rod
D. Pebble
Answer» B. Tube
362.

Crushing efficiency of a machine ranges between __________ percent.?

A. 0.1 to 2
B. 5 to 10
C. 20 to 25
D. 50 to 70
Answer» B. 5 to 10
363.

Use of grinding aids results in the?

A. Enhanced production rate
B. Finer products
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» E.
364.

Wet grinding in a revolving mill __________ as compared to dry grinding.?

A. Gives less wear on chamber walls
B. Requires more energy
C. Increases capacity
D. Complicates handling of the product
Answer» D. Complicates handling of the product
365.

Ultracentrifuges running at speeds upto 100000 rpm is normally used for the?

A. Separation of isotopes based on their density or molecular weights difference
B. Concentration of rubber latex
C. Separation of cream from milk
D. Dewaxing of lubricating oil
Answer» B. Concentration of rubber latex
366.

In a grinding operation, the limiting particle size is the size of the __________ particle in the sample.?

A. Smallest
B. Largest
C. Either A or B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» E.
367.

Energy consumed for crushing one ton of material ranges from __________ kWh.?

A. 0.01 to 0.1
B. 0.5 to 1.5
C. 2 to 3.5
D. 4 to 5
Answer» C. 2 to 3.5
368.

A propeller agitator?

A. Produces mainly axial flow
B. Is used for mixing high viscosity pastes
C. Runs at very slow speed (2 rpm)
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Is used for mixing high viscosity pastes
369.

Shell and leaf filter as compared to plate and frame filter?

A. Entails less labor cost
B. Facilitates filtration under higher pressure
C. Provides more effective washing
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
370.

The optimum moisture content in solids to be crushed/ground ranges from __________ percent.?

A. 3 to 4
B. 8 to 10
C. 10 to 15
D. 15 to 20
Answer» B. 8 to 10
371.

The most suitable filter for the removal of very small amount of precipitate from very large volumes of water is the __________ filter.?

A. Vacuum
B. Sand
C. Plate & frame
D. Rotary
Answer» C. Plate & frame
372.

The filter medium resistance is controlled by?

A. Pressure drop alone
B. Flow rate alone
C. Both pressure drop and flow rate
D. Cake thickness
Answer» D. Cake thickness
373.

The main differentiation factor between tube mill and ball mill is the?

A. Length to diameter ratio
B. Size of the grinding media
C. Final product size
D. Operating speed
Answer» B. Size of the grinding media
374.

In a roll crusher, the specific power consumption and the production rate is affected by the?

A. Reduction ratio
B. Differential roll speed
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» D. Neither A nor B
375.

As per Taggart's formula, the capacity (kg/hr) of Jaw & Gyratory crushers (for gapes of 10 to 60 cms) is equal to (where, L = Length of feed opening, cms S = Maximum width of discharge opening, cms )?

A. LS
B. 93 LS
C. 250 LS
D. ‚Äö√ √∂LS
Answer» C. 250 LS
376.

Which of the following minerals is not subjected to magnetic separation method??

A. Rutile
B. Galena
C. Chromite
D. Siderite
Answer» C. Chromite
377.

Theoretical capacity of crushing rolls in tons/hr is given by (where, V = peripherial velocity, m/sec. W = width of rolls, m Dr = distance between rolls ρ = density of material to be crushed, kg/m³ here, V =πN.D where, N = speed of the rolls in rotation per second (rps) D = diameter of rolls, m)?

A. 3.6 V.W.Dr.ρ
B. 3.6 V.W. ρ
C. 3.6 W.Dr.ρ
D. 3.6 V.W.Dr/ρ
Answer» B. 3.6 V.W. ≈ì√Ö
378.

Horsepower required for a roll crusher is directly proportional to its?

A. Reduction ratio
B. Capacity
C. Both A & B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer» D. Neither A nor B
379.

The porosity of a compressible cake is?

A. Minimum at the filter medium
B. Minimum at the upstream face
C. Maximum at the filter medium
D. Same throughout the thickness of cake
Answer» B. Minimum at the upstream face
380.

Sorting classifiers employing differential settling methods for separation of particles make use of the differences in their?

A. Particle sizes
B. Densities
C. Terminal velocities
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
381.

Which of the following is not a non-metalliferous mineral??

A. Calcite
B. Fluorspar
C. Quartz
D. Cassiterrite
Answer» E.
382.

Gravity settling process is not involved in the working of a?

A. Hydrocyclone
B. Classifier
C. Dorr-thickener
D. Sedimentation tank
Answer» B. Classifier
383.

Which of the following relationships between co-efficinet of friction (μ) between rock & roll and a (half of the angle of nip) of the particle to be crushed is correct ??

A. Μ > tan α
B. Μ ≥ tan α
C. Μ > tan 2α
D. Μ ≤ tan α
Answer» C. ≈í√∫ > tan 2≈í¬±
384.

During filtration operation, the filtrate encounters the resistance of the?

A. Filter medium
B. Cake
C. Channel carrying the slurry to the upstream side of the cake and filtrate away from the filter medium
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
385.

Weber number is significant and is concerned with the?

A. Solid-liquid mixing
B. Liquid-liquid mixing
C. Dispersion of liquid in liquid
D. Suspension of solid in liquid
Answer» D. Suspension of solid in liquid
386.

The material is crushed in a gyratory crusher by the action of?

A. Impact
B. Compression
C. Attrition
D. Cutting
Answer» C. Attrition
387.

Sphericity is the ratio of the surface area of a spherical particle having the same volume as the particle to the surface area of the particle. Which of the following has the maximum value of sphericity?

A. Sphere
B. Cube
C. Cylinder (L/D = 1)
D. Raschig rings
Answer» B. Cube
388.

Which of the following screens has the maximum capacity?

A. Grizzlies
B. Trommels
C. Shaking screen
D. Vibrating screen
Answer» E.
389.

Which one is a filter aid?

A. Convas fabric
B. Diatomaceous earth
C. Calcined lime
D. None of these
Answer» C. Calcined lime
390.

Capacity of flight conveyor in tons/hr is given by (where, W & D = width and depth of flight respectively in metre V = speed of the conveyor, metre/second ρ = bulk density of material, kg/m³)$

A. 3.6 W.D.V.ρ
B. 3.6 W.D.V.
C. 3.6 W.V.ρ
D. 3.6 D.V.ρ
Answer» B. 3.6 W.D.V.
391.

Which is a secondary crusher for a hard & tough stone?

A. Jaw crusher
B. Cone crusher
C. Impact crusher
D. Toothed roll crusher
Answer» C. Impact crusher
392.

Which of the following is a batch sedimentation equipment?

A. Dust catcher
B. Filter thickener
C. Dry cyclone separator
D. Rotary sprayer scrubber
Answer» C. Dry cyclone separator
393.

The resistance offered by the filter used in a bag filter is proportional to (where, c = dust concentration, and s = particle size )

A. C/s
B. S/c
C. S . c
D. 1/s . c
Answer» B. S/c
394.

Which of the following is the most suitable filter for separation of abrasive solids suspended in a corrosive liquid?

A. Sand bed filter
B. Plate and frame filter press
C. Vacuum filter
D. Batch basket centrifuge
Answer» D. Batch basket centrifuge
395.

Which is the most suitable conveyor for transportation of sticky material?

A. Apron conveyor
B. Belt conveyor
C. Screw conveyor
D. Pneumatic conveyor
Answer» D. Pneumatic conveyor
396.

Which of the following mechanical conveyors does not come under the division 'carriers'?

A. Belt conveyor
B. Bucket elevator
C. Screw conveyor
D. Apron conveyor
Answer» D. Apron conveyor
397.

Which of the following is the softest material?

A. Talc
B. Feldspar
C. Corundum
D. Calcite
Answer» B. Feldspar
398.

Number of particles in a crushed solid sample is given by (where, m = mass of particles in a sample, Vp = volume of one particle, ρ= density of particles)#

A. M/ρ . Vp
B. M . ρ/Vp
C. M . Vp/ρ
D. Vp/m . ρ
Answer» B. M . ≈ì√Ö/Vp