JCT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

PICHANUR, COIMBATORE – 641105

Exam Date / Session : 28-12-2023 / AN Duration : 90 Minutes

Examination : CIA - II Department : PCE

Course Title : Mechanical operations Course Code : PC3352

Year / Sem : II /III Maximum Marks : 50

Academic year : 2023-2024 Semester Type : ODD /EVEN

COURSE OUTCOMES:
1 CO3 Select the mechanical separation equipment’s used in petrochemical industries.
2 CO4 Select the suitable filtration equipment’s for separation of solid – liquid mixtures.
Decide the select of suitable mixing, agitation, storage and transportation
3 CO5
equipment’s for handling of petrochemicals in process industries.

Q. No CO B.T Questions Marks

Answer all the Questions
PART-A (5x2=10 marks)
1 CO3 K1 State Stokes law. 2
How are specific cake resistance and filter medium resistance
2 CO4 K1 2
calculated in filtration?
3 CO4 K1 Define cake filtration and deep bed filtration. 2
What are kneaders and mention the various functions of a
4 CO5 K1 2
kneader while mixing heavy pastes?

5 CO5 K1 For which type of materials are screw conveyors used? 2

Answer all the Questions
PART-B (2x13=26 marks)
6a CO3 K2 With neat sketches explain the batch sedimentation process. 13
(OR)
Explain the construction and operation of different types of
6b CO3 K2 13
classifier with the help of a neat sketch.
Explain the principle of filtration. Derive equations for constant
7a CO4 K2 13
pressure filtration and constant rate filtration.
(OR)
Explain the construction and operation of a plate and frame filter
7b CO4 K2 13
press with the help of a neat sketch.
Answer all the Questions
PART-B (1x14=14 marks)
Discuss power consumption in agitated vessel with relevant
8a CO5 K2 14
equations.
(OR)
What are the preventive measures for reducing swirling and
8b CO5 K2 vortex formation in an agitated vessel? Explain with neat 14
sketches.
BLOOM’S TAXANOMY LEVEL : K1-REMEMBERING, K2-UNDERSTANDING, K3-APPLYING,
K4-ANALYSING, K5-EVALUATION, K6-CREATING
Course Coordinator Scrutinizing Faculty HoD

JCT/IQAC/AC14a/Rev.No.00/25.05.23