Explore topic-wise MCQs in Food Processing Unit Operations.

This section includes 9 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Food Processing Unit Operations knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

How can swirling be prevented in agitated vessels?

A. By reducing the power provided
B. By the use of turbines
C. By the use of Baffles
D. By lowering the shaft
Answer» D. By lowering the shaft
2.

Power consumption of agitators is a function of ________

A. Impeller used
B. Volumetric flow rate
C. Volumetric flow rate and Kinetic Energy
D. Kinetic Energy
Answer» D. Kinetic Energy
3.

Name the type of impeller used for agitation of low viscosity fluids, on high speeds?

A. Propeller
B. Concave Blade Impeller
C. Straight blade turbine
D. Paddles
Answer» B. Concave Blade Impeller
4.

An agitator is selected depending upon the __________

A. Volume of liquid
B. Height of the tank
C. Power required
D. Fluid viscosity
Answer» E.
5.

Which one is not the purpose of establishment of agitation in fluids?

A. Suspension of solid particles
B. Blending of solids
C. Blending miscible liquids
D. Promoting heat transfer
Answer» C. Blending miscible liquids
6.

A flat blade turbine having six blades is centrally installed in a vertical tank. The tank is 6 ft (1.83 m) in diameter; the turbine is 2 ft. (0.61 m) in diameter and is positioned 2 ft (0.61 m) from the bottom of the tank. The turbine blades are 5 in. (127 mm) wide. The tank is filled to a depth of 6 ft (1.83 m) with a solution of 50 percent caustic soda, at 150 F (65.6 C), which has a viscosity of 12 cP and a density of 93.5 lb/ft3 (1498 kg/m3). The turbine is operated at 90 r/min. the tank is baffled. What power will be required to operate the mixer? (Given KL=403680).

A. 2.47 kW
B. 6.05 kW
C. 3.21 kW
D. 4.00 kW
Answer» B. 6.05 kW
7.

The formula Np= ( frac{P}{n^3Da^5 rho} ) denotes which number in impeller problems?

A. Weber number
B. Froude number
C. Power number
D. Euler Number
Answer» D. Euler Number
8.

The role of Baffles is to improve mixing and remove stratification during agitation.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
9.

Which unit operation involves the mechanically induced establishment of a flow pattern in a liquid mixture?

A. Sedimentation
B. Agitation
C. Mixing
D. Crystallization
Answer» C. Mixing