Semester : S1 and S2
Subject : INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Year : 2016
Term : JUNE
Branch : MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Scheme : 2015 Full Time
Course Code : BE 101-06
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MODULE 5
State and explain the principle based on which a thennocouple is working ? Enumerate the need
for using U-tube manometer and Venturimeter in industries? (5)
List the five requirements that are met by implenmenting a control system for a particular
process? (5)
MODULE 6
List and explain different waste water treatment techniques? (5)
Write down the major causes of Bhopal gas tragedy. (5)
PART C
Answer 6 questions (one question from each Module)
MODULE 1
Trace the history of Chemical Engineering starting with the Industrial revolution. What are the
modern fields of application of Chemical Engineering? (6)
Write the AIChE definition of Chemical Engineering ? List the top 10 contributions of chemical
engineers to the society. (6)
MODULE 2
Explain vapour pressure, partial pressure, concept of ideal gas and equations of state. (6)
What are the standard units for length, mass, force, density and energy in SI and FPS systems?
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The flow rate of water through a pipe is 15 ft/min. Express this in kg/s, assuming that water has
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a density of 18/0177 . (6)
MODULE 3
Classify the size reduction equipments and discuss the principles of size reduction involved in
each type of equipment. With the help of a neat sketch, explain the operation of a ball mill.
(6)
MODULE 4
Define 'Black Body.’ State the Stefan-Boltunann Law of radiation indicating the relevant
equations and explain each term in the equation. (6)
MODULE 5
What are the elements of a Feedback Control loop? Explain with the help of a schematic
diagram. (6)
MODULE 6
Discuss the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of waste water. (6)