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In a continuous distillation column, the optimum reflux ratio ranges from __________ times the minimum reflux ratio.
A 1.1 to 1.5
B 1.6 to 2
C 2.2 to 2.6
D 2.7 to 3
At __________ reflux, theoretical number of plates in a distillation coloumn is calculated using Fenske-Underwood equation.
A Operating
B Total
C Minimum
D Maximum permissible
A distillation column with N plates is being operated under normal conditions. At some point of time, the operation is shifted to total reflux condition (i.e., no product and residue are being withdrawn and feed to the column is stopped). At the new steady state,
A Composition of vapors and that of liquid do not vary throughout the column
B Reboiler load and condenser load are minimum
C The top and bottom compositions are unchanged with and without total reflux
D The top and bottom compositions correspond to the maximum enrichment available
The minimum number of theoretical plates is required for achieving a given separation in distillation column with
A No reflux
B Total reflux
C Zero reflux ratio
D Minimum reflux ratio
Fenske-Underwood equation used for calculating the minimum number of theoretical plates in distillation column is valid for
A Constant molal overflow
B Total reflux
C Constant relative volatility
D All of the above
In McCabe-Thiele method of theoretical plate calculation for a distillation column, the operating lines of stripping and rectifying sections coincide with the diagonal at __________ reflux.
A Total
B Minimum
C Operating
D Maximum permissible
In leaf springs, the maximum bending stress developed in the plates is (where W = Load acting on the spring, $$l$$ = Span of the spring, n = Number of plates, b = Width of plates and t = Thickness of plates)
A $$\frac{{{\text{W}}l}}{{{\text{nb}}{{\text{t}}^2}}}$$
B $$\frac{{3{\text{W}}l}}{{2{\text{nb}}{{\text{t}}^2}}}$$
C $$\frac{{2{\text{W}}l}}{{{\text{nb}}{{\text{t}}^2}}}$$
D $$\frac{{3{\text{W}}l}}{{{\text{nb}}{{\text{t}}^2}}}$$
Minimum reflux ratio in a distillation column results in
A Optimum no. of trays
B Minimum reboiler size
C Maximum condenser size
D Minimum number of trays
The fixed cost of a distillation column at minimum reflux ratio is
A Minimum
B Infinite
C Optimum
D None of these
The operating cost of a distillation column at minimum reflux ratio is
A Minimum
B Maximum
C Infinite
D Zero

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