B. I. T.

SINDRI DHANBAD
ÇHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Mid Semester II: B. Tech. Semester V(2023-24)
Mass Transfer Operations
Time: 90 min. DOE: 06.02.2024 Max. Marks: 20

Answer any five (05) of the following [5 x 4 =20 Marks]

(Consider Necessary assumptions)
1 Derive an appropriate Kremer expression to determine number of plates for multi stage counter 14 MI
absorption column considering both absorption and stripping factor. |CO1|
2.
Derive an expression to calculate height of the continuous differential contact packed column 14 M)
considering individual and overall mass transfer coefficients for both liquid and gas phase
controlling. Also derive the simplified expressions for number of transfer units. [co1]
3.
Awaste air stream containing 2 mol %impurity Ais purified to 0.02 mol 9% by scrubbing with 14 MI
pure water in a counter current packed column. The column provides 7 overallgas phase
transfer units inaheight of 1.75m. The equilibrium mole fraction of Ain the vapor and liquid
are related according to:
YA = mXA
Find HTUoG, NTUL, NTUOL, and HETP for this system. How many theoretical stages
would be required to achieve the same separation in the plate column? What is the composition
of the exit liquid stream. |C04]
4. a) Distinguish between bound, unbound, equilibrium, free moisture in drying. |CO2] |2 M|
(b) In a drying process the time taken to dry a wet solid from 50% moisture content to the critical |2 MI
moisture content 15% is6 hours. Calculate the time required to dry the solid to 10% moisture
content, under the same drying conditions (Equilibrium moisture content of the solid: 5%.)
|CO3]

5. (a) Derive an expression to determine the time taken for drying using constant rate period and |2 M]
falling rate period. (CO2)
(b) Sheet material 0.5 cm thick containing 800 kg of dry stock/m³ of original wet stock is to be
dried at constant drying condition. The initialdrying rate is 4 kg/hr. m² at the initial moisture
content of 33%. The fnal drying rate is 1 kg/hr. m² at 6% final moisture content. The
equilibrium moisture content is negligible. If drying is from the two large surfaces only, and
ifthe drying rate in the failing rate period is proportional to the free moisture content, calculate
the total drying time. A!ll moisture contents are on the dry basis. [CO3]

6. (a) Explain terms raffinate, extract, selectivity and distribution coefficient. JCO2 |2 M)
(b) In asingle batch extraction, the conditions were maintained to reduce the concentration of
pyridine in 500 kg of aqueous solution from 20 wt.% to 5 wt.% using chloro- benzene as
solvent. Equilibrium compositions (end points of the tie line) in terms of weight percent of
pyridine-water-chlorobenzene are (5, 95, 0) and (I1, 0, 89). Estimate the amount of pure 12 MI
solvent required in kg for the operation. (CO3|
7. ka) Describe the mixture rule on triangular coordinate system. |CO2] 2 M]
(b) In a single stage extraction process, 10 kg of pure solvent S (containing no solute A) is mixed (2 MÊ
with 30 kg of feed F containing A at a mass fraction XF = 0.2. The mixture splits into an
extract phase Eand a raffinate phase R, containing Aat Xe =0.5 and XR =0.05 respectively.
The total mass of the extract phase is (in kg) |CO3]
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Allthe Best
 BIT Sindri, Dhanbad
Departmentof Chemical Engineering
Mid Senmester Examination -1

B. Tech sh Semester (2023-24)

CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING
Time : 90 Minutes Total Marks: 20

Notes: (i) Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
(i)issume suitable data, if required.
(1). A gaseous feed of pure A (| mol/liter) enters in a tubular reactor (2 liters) and reacts as
follows:
mol
2A R, -TA =0.05C? liter.sec
Find what feed rate (liter/min) will give an outlet concentration CA = 0.36 mol/liter [CO2]
(2). An aqucous rcactant stream (5 mol A/liter) passes through a mixed flow reactor followed by
a plug flow reactor. Find the concentration at the exit of the plug flow reactorif in the mixed
flow reactor CA =4 mol/liter. The reaction is second-order with respect to A, and the volume of
the plug flow unit is doubie of the mixed flowunit. [CO2]
(3). Aliquidphasc homogeneous clementary rcaction 2A ’B with 40% conversion of Atakes
place in a plug flow reactor. If we replace plug flow reactor by a back mixed reactor of 2.5 times
volume of that plug flow reactor, then find the conversion of A. [CO1.C02]
(4). Atpresent conversion of 86 % for clementary liquid reaction A ’ 2R when
operating in an isothermal plug, flow reactor with a recycle ratio of 1. What will be the
conversion if the recycle ratio is i ncreased to 2. [CO1,C02]
(5). An aqueous reactant A decon poses at 80 °Cas follows:

A’ 3P, -r = (0.8 min) CA , activation energy E = 11691.5 J/mol

Findthe time required to achieve 98 % conversion of Aat 120 °Cin an ideal batch reactor.
[CO1.CO3]
(6). (a) If -TA versus XA graph decreases to aminimum from X = 0 to XA = 0.60 and then
increases, suggest a multiple reactor system with minimum volume for a desired conversion

of XA =0.70. [CO2]
(b) Describes the operating conditions in which a recycle rector acts like a mixed flow
reactor and when it can be assumed as a plug flow reactor? [CO2)
(7). (a) Explain the term "Selectivity" and "Yield" with suitable examples of parallel reactions.
(b) Describe spac etime and holding time with suitable examples. In which condition
space time and holding time are cqual. [Co1]
 B. 1. T. SINDRI DHANBAD
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Mid Semester I: B. Tech. Senmester V (2023-24)
Solution Thermodynamics
Time: 90 min. DOE: 07.02.2024 Max. Marks: 20

Answer any five (05)of the following |5 x 4 = 20 Marksl

(Consider Necessary assumptions)
1. Derive and expression for Excess Gibbs free Energy for a Van der Waals Fluid as
Laar theory. |CO1| per Van 14 MI
2. (a) Distinguish various models for excess Gibbs free energy based on
coefficients available in 12 MI
polynomial expression of Gibbs free energy. (CO1|
(b) At 60°C, vapor pressure of methanol and water are 84.562
kPa and 19.953 kPa 12 MI
respectively. An aqueous solution of methanol at 60°C exerts a pressure of 39.223 kPa; the
liquid phase and vapor phase mole factions of methanol are 0.1686 and 0.57 14
respectively. Calculate the Activitycoefficient of methanol. |CO2]
3. The Excess Gibbs free energy for cyclolhexanone (1)/ phenol(2) is given by
(G/RT) =-2.lx1X2; where, xË and x2 are the mole fractions of components Iand 2 in the liquid |4 MI
phase. The vapor pressures of components at 4|7 K are P, sat = 75.2 kPa and P,sat =3|.66 kPa.
a) Derive the expressions for activity coefficient of each
component as a function of
composition.
b) Verify whether the expressions derived in (a) satisfy the Gibbs - Dubem
c) Determine the cquilibrium pressure P and vapor composition for a equation.
liquid phase
composition x 0.8 and 417 K. Assume vapor phase to be ideal gas. (CO2|
4. (a) Differentiate excess, partial and residual properties. |CO1|
(b) |2 MI
A binary system at a constant pressure with species Iand 2 is described by two suffix Margules [2 MI
gE
equation,=3x1X2, whereg is the molar excess Gibbs's Free energy, Ris the universal gas
constant, T is the temperature and x1, X2 are the mole fractions of species Iand 2, respectively.
At a temperature T, RT = 1,=1,
RT
where g1, g are the molar Gibb's free energies of pure
species l and 2 respectively. At the same temperature, g represents molar Gibb's free energy
of the mixture. Calculate, for a binary mixture with 40 mole % of species. [CO2]

5. (a) Explain deviation from idea!ity in terms of activity coefficients. (CO1|

(b) Abinary: liquid mixture is in equilibrium with its vapor at a temperature T= 300K. |2 M)
The liquid
mole fraction x1 of species I is 0.4 and the molar excess Gibbs free energy is 200 J/mol. The |2 MI
value of the universal gas constant is 8.3 |4 J/mol-K, and Y; denotes the liquid-phase activity
coefficient of species i. If ln(Yi) =0.09, then calculate the value of In(Y2). |CO4|
6. (a) Define fugacity and fugacity coefficient with expressions. Write the expression for estimation |2 MI
of fugacity coefficient through generalized equations of state. JCO3|
(b) The vapour pressureof apure substance at a temperature T is 30 bar. The actual and ideal gas 12 MI
values of g/RT for the saturated vapour at this temperature T and 30 bar are 7.0 and 7.7,
respectively. Here g is the molar Gibbs free energy; and R is the universal gas constant.
Estimate the fugacity of the saturated liquid at these conditions. |C03|
7. (a) Write the influence of Lewis Randle rule on ideal solution. |C03|
|1 MI
(b) For water at 300 °C, it has a vapor pressure 8592.7 kPa and fugacity 6738.9 kPa. Under these 3 MI
conditions, one mole of water in liquid phase has a volume 25.28 cm', and that in vapor phase
391.1cm'. Fugacity of water (in kPa) at 9000 kPa |C03|
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 B. I. T. SINDRI DHANBAD
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Mid Semester II: B. Tech. V" Semester 2024
FLUIDIZATION ENGINEERING
Time: 90 min. Max, Marks: 20
Answer any five of thefollowing [5 x 4= 20 Marks]
a) Discuss with neat sketch Liquid like Behavior of a Fluidized Bed. |CO1]
b)Predict the mode of fluidization of high pressure gas fluidized bed (to75atm.) with the CO2)
following properties.
Ps=2.5 gm/em', d =150um ,D;= 0.785 , p= 1.22x10 gm/cm',
Cmf=0.48 l=2.4x10 gm/cm. sec, LmD, =3
2 a) Explain the use of Richardson and Zaki equation for the calculating expanded bed (CO1]
height for liquid-solids fluidization
b) Calculate the mean diameter d, for material of the following size distribution. [CO2]
Wt% 8 16 90 97 100

Material

Avg.Dia. 10 20 30 40 80 100 150

In mm

3. Define terminalvelocity of particles. Derive expreasion of terminal velocity and show |CO1]
that it is dependent on particle Reynolds number.
4 For bubbling bed model prove that, |CO3)

3U,mEmf
|0.711(gd, '"? -Unf
Where symbols have their usual meaning.

5. aWhat is the experimental finding of Heat transfer for (i) Single sphere (i) Fixed bed. [CO1]
b Define Entertainment and Elutriation in a fluidized bed. |CO1]
6 a) Explain the significance of F.B.H andT.D.H inthe design of a fluidized bed reactor. |CO3]
b) How willyou estimnate Entrainment from a fluidized bed of fine solids of wide size |CO2|
distribution at or above the T.D.H.?

7 Write short notes on any two of the following: |CO2]

(i) Mass transfer in fluidized bed. (ii) Superficial and incipient velocity.
(iii) Modeof fluidization. (iv) Onset velocity for fluidization
 BIRSA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (BIT) SINDRI, DHANBAID
CHEMICAL, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Midi Semester Test - II February 2024 B. Tech, - Semester V.

Subject: Water Poilution Control

Tine: 90 minutes Max. Marks: 20

Note: Attempt any five ont of the seven guestions listed below

Q1. What is CPCB and SPCB? How do these bodies impact our daily life. Give light on the
Water Cess Act 1977.
Q1. Give significance of siudge digestion and disposal for a wastewater treatment plant. Answer
should be supported with suitable flow diagrarn. Each term used in flow diagram should be
elaborated with for their contribution in sludge digestion and disposal.
(23. Why membranc separation is popular and recognizcd better as compared to other mode of
advance wastewater treatrnent. Categorize various type of membrane based on driving force,
pore size of separation and material of filration. Mention the inbuilt disadvantage of this
process.What do you understand by fouling of membrane?
Q4. List out the various methods of advance wastewater treatment. Among these methods which
method involve the application of resign. Describe this process from service run to regeneration
run with help of appropriate diagram.
Q5. Write down the suitable model which is utilized for describing the growth pattern of
microbes. Utilize the same model to derive suitable expression which links the rate of
substate utilization (r) with. maximum specific rate constant( ,) &yield (Y). The relevant
model graph is mandatory 1o draw with appropriate description.
Q6. Elaborate the working of paper and pulp industry in reference to generation of wastewater and
corresponding to treatment of wastewater. Answer should be supported by source of wastewater
and flow diagram. Each tern used in the flow diagram should be claborate for their relevant
significance.
Q7. For the purpose of designing of the activated sludge process, drive the appropriate expression
which links the substrate concentration (S), decay constant (k,), maximum specific rate
constant (4,)and saturation constant (K;)mean residence time (,).
 Production Engineering Department
Sub: IC 501 ENT Entrepreneurship Semester-V
Time: 90 Minutes 2nd Mid Tern Exam-2023 Full Marks: 20
Allquestions carry equal marks; Attempt any five afthe following
(All Branch)
Q. No. Questions Marks COs
A)List three Design Criteria for the NewProduct Introduction (NPI): 2 CO-3

B) List the product build sequence Criteria for the New Product Introduction: CO-3
Q. 3 A) What does startup give to investor in return? 1 CO-4

B) How a startup is defined by Government? 3 CO-4

A)What are three financial documents which shows the company's Financial status 3 CO-4

B) Can a company be net profitable but have cash Flow problem. 1

CO-4
Answer in Yes or No
What are the 10 qualities which investors need to be confident in the team they are 4
CO-4
investing in?
Q.5 A) What are the sources of seed funding you should approach for seed funding? CO-4

B) What should be in your presentation to convince a potential investor for seed 2 CO-4

funding CO-4

Q.6 A) How do youprotect your startup's Intellectual property IP* 2 CO-3

B) What are advantages of having Intellectual property? 2 CO-3

Q.7 A)List the tag lines for three products
1: Gas Watch- Propane Tank Level: 01
CO-3
2: ifiSystem: Ifound it: 01
3: Smart Charge LED Light Bulb: 01
B) As an entrepreneur, what will be a tag line of your product? 01
Q.8 Multiple choice: circle your answer: 1.5
i) Which three areas Byju didvery well
) Value Proposition
b) Product Market Fit
c) Revenue Stream
) Channe!
e) Customer relationship
What five areas caused decline of Byju CO-3
a) Did not have "Pivot Plan" for unforeseen event (Covid)
b) Customer Relationship 2.5

c) Product Market Fit

d) Teacher's compensation
e) Acquisition of other companies
), Customer Segment
8) Cash Flow Management