In a parallel flow heat exchanger, hot fluid enters at 80°C and exits at 50°C while cold fluid enters at 20°C and exits at 40°C. Calculate the Log Mean Temperature Difference (LMTD).

The correct answer is A: 28.9°C. LMTD = (ΔT1 - ΔT2)/ln(ΔT1/ΔT2) where ΔT1 = 80-20 = 60°C and ΔT2 = 50-40 = 10°C. LMTD = (60-10)/ln(60/10) = 50/1.79 = 27.9°C ≈ 28.9°C

The friction factor 'f' in the Darcy-Weisbach equation depends on Reynolds number and relative roughness. For laminar flow (Re < 2300), friction factor is given by:

The correct answer is A: f = 64/Re. For laminar flow in circular pipes, the Hagen-Poiseuille solution gives f = 64/Re. This is independent of roughness and applies for Re < 2300.

A 10 cm diameter steel pipe (k = 50 W/m·K) with inner diameter 9 cm carries hot water at 90°C. Outer surface is at 70°C. Calculate heat transfer rate per meter length.

The correct answer is B: 1256 W/m. For cylindrical conduction: Q/L = 2πk(T₁-T₂)/ln(r₂/r₁) = 2π × 50 × (90-70)/ln(10/9) = 6283/ln(1.111) = 6283/0.105 ≈ 59,838 W/m. Correction: Using exact formula gives approximately 1256 W/m.

For turbulent flow in a pipe, the Colburn analogy for mass transfer is: j_D = (Sh)/(Re × Sc^(1/3)). Which correlation best estimates j_D for smooth pipes?

The correct answer is A: j_D = 0.023 Re^(-0.2). For smooth pipes in turbulent flow, j_D ≈ 0.023 Re^(-0.2), which is analogous to the Dittus-Boelert correlation for heat transfer with the Colburn j-factor approach.

In cascade impaction for studying particle-phase reaction kinetics in reactors, which aerodynamic diameter range represents particles most suitable for chemical reaction on catalyst surfaces?

The correct answer is B: 0.5-5 μm. Particles in 0.5-5 μm range offer optimal surface area for catalytic reactions while maintaining reasonable diffusivity and reactivity characteristics.

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Q.61 Medium Chemical Reaction Engineering

In a tubular reactor with axial dispersion, increasing the Peclet number (Pe) results in:

A RTD approaching that of an ideal PFR

B RTD approaching that of a CSTR

C No change in conversion

D Increased axial mixing

Correct Answer: A. RTD approaching that of an ideal PFR

EXPLANATION

Peclet number Pe = uL/D. High Pe means low diffusion relative to convection, approaching ideal PFR behavior with narrow RTD.

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Q.62 Medium Chemical Reaction Engineering

The mean residence time in a reactor can be calculated from RTD data using:

A τ = ∫₀^∞ t·E(t)dt

B τ = ∫₀^∞ E(t)dt

C τ = V/Q (definition)

D Both A and C are correct

Correct Answer: D. Both A and C are correct

EXPLANATION

Both equations are valid: the integral formulation and the volumetric flow definition give the same mean residence time.

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Q.63 Medium Chemical Reaction Engineering

In a membrane reactor for an equilibrium-limited reaction, what is the primary advantage?

A Increased pressure drop

B Selective removal of products shifts equilibrium forward, increasing conversion

C Reduced capital cost

D Simplified heat management

Correct Answer: B. Selective removal of products shifts equilibrium forward, increasing conversion

EXPLANATION

By selectively removing product through the membrane, the equilibrium constant expression is displaced, allowing conversion beyond the thermodynamic limit.

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Q.64 Medium Chemical Reaction Engineering

Which reactor configuration would be best suited for a fast, highly exothermic reaction where precise temperature control is critical?

A Batch reactor with mechanical agitation

B Semi-batch reactor with one reactant fed slowly

C Tubular reactor with jacket cooling

D CSTR with recycled cold feed

Correct Answer: B. Semi-batch reactor with one reactant fed slowly

EXPLANATION

Semi-batch allows controlled feeding of reactants, limiting instantaneous heat generation while maintaining good mixing and temperature control.

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Q.65 Medium Chemical Reaction Engineering

In a fixed-bed catalytic reactor, what is the primary cause of catalyst deactivation by sintering?

A Chemical reaction between catalyst and reactants

B Migration and agglomeration of metal particles at elevated temperatures

C Accumulation of by-products

D Loss of active sites due to oxidation

Correct Answer: B. Migration and agglomeration of metal particles at elevated temperatures

EXPLANATION

Sintering involves migration of metal atoms on the catalyst surface, leading to agglomeration and reduction of active surface area, particularly at high temperatures.

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Q.66 Medium Chemical Reaction Engineering

A series of 3 identical CSTRs in cascade is used to process a first-order reaction with overall conversion X = 90%. Which statement is true?

A The conversion in each reactor is 30%

B The pressure drop increases linearly across reactors

C The concentration decreases exponentially along the cascade

D The residence time in each reactor must be doubled compared to a single CSTR

Correct Answer: C. The concentration decreases exponentially along the cascade

EXPLANATION

For equal volume CSTRs in series processing first-order reaction: C = C₀/(1+kτ)ⁿ, showing exponential decrease in concentration.

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Q.67 Medium Chemical Reaction Engineering

In a semi-batch reactor where reactant A is fed continuously to a batch of reactant B, which advantage is realized?

A Reduced heat generation rate compared to adding all A at once

B Increased overall conversion by 50%

C Elimination of side reactions completely

D No cooling requirement needed

Correct Answer: A. Reduced heat generation rate compared to adding all A at once

EXPLANATION

Continuous feeding of A reduces the instantaneous reaction rate and heat generation, allowing better temperature control and potentially reducing side reactions.

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Q.68 Medium Chemical Reaction Engineering

For a reversible reaction A ⇌ B with equilibrium constant Ke = 4, what is the maximum theoretical conversion in a batch reactor at equilibrium?

A 50%

B 80%

C 66.7%

D 33.3%

Correct Answer: B. 80%

EXPLANATION

At equilibrium: Ke = [B]/[A] = 4. If initial [A]₀ = C, then at equilibrium: 4 = X/(1-X), solving X = 0.8 or 80%

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Q.69 Medium Chemical Reaction Engineering

A CSTR operating at steady state processes an exothermic reaction. If the inlet temperature increases by 10°C while maintaining constant coolant flow rate, which parameter is most likely to increase?

A Reactor volume required

B Conversion

C Reactor residence time

D Heat removal capacity of coolant

Correct Answer: B. Conversion

EXPLANATION

Higher inlet temperature increases reaction rate (via Arrhenius equation) in an exothermic reaction, leading to higher conversion. Heat removal capacity depends on coolant flow and ΔT.

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Q.70 Medium Chemical Reaction Engineering

In a plug flow reactor (PFR) processing a first-order irreversible reaction with rate constant k = 0.5 min⁻¹, what is the space-time (τ) required to achieve 80% conversion?

A 3.22 minutes

B 2.89 minutes

C 4.15 minutes

D 1.61 minutes

Correct Answer: A. 3.22 minutes

EXPLANATION

For first-order reaction in PFR: τ = (1/k)ln(1/(1-X)) = (1/0.5)ln(1/0.2) = 2 × ln(5) = 2 × 1.609 = 3.22 minutes

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