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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VII (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2021
Subject Code:3173627 Date:17/12/2021
Subject Name:New developments in Pigments
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Write down the concept of wetting in pigment dispersion. 03
(b) Discuss the instrumental analysis of fineness of dispersion. 04
(c) Explain the entropic & charged double layer mechanism of 07
Stabilization.
Q.2 (a) Write a note on: statistical considerations of mechanical 03
deagglomeration.
(b) Discuss the different impeller geometries & orientations. 04
(c) Explain the principle and working of planetary mill. 07
OR
(c) Explain the principle and working of Sigma mill. 07
Q.3 (a) Write down the cascading principle of ball mill. 03
(b) Discuss about batch & continuous operation of ball mill. 04
(c) . Explain the principle and working of triple roll mill. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Write a note on: Single roll mill. 03
(b) Discuss about the roll design & power inputs of roll mill. 04
(c) Explain the size, shape & composition of grinding balls used in ball 07
mill in pigment dispersion operation.
Q.4 (a) Write down comparison of attritor with ball mill. 03
(b) Elaborate the mechanism of attrition. 04
(c) Explain the effect of retention time/ flow rate, grinding media size, 07
shape & composition of micro bead mill.
OR
Q.4 (a) Write down the batch & continuous operation of attritor. 03
(b) Discuss about mill base composition on fineness and stability of 04
micro bead dispersion.
(c) Explain the working principle & operation of any two types of 07
attritor.
Q.5 (a) Write a note on: General industrial hazards. 03
(b) Discuss the design of vessels from safety point of view. 04
(c) Explain the safety considerations in arrangement of underground 07
and above ground primary & secondary solvent storage tanks.
OR
Q.5 (a) Write a note on: Minimum explosive concentration. 03
(b) Discuss the prime causes of fire & explosion. 04
(c) Explain the various factors should consider for preventing fire 07
explosion.