Summary of the Kinetics of Zero-Order,

First-Order and Second-Order Reactions

 CA (lbmole/ft3) -rA (lbmole/h-ft3)
0.5 0.85
0.4 0.53
0.3 0.31
0.2 0.18
0.1 0.081
0.05 0.04

1) A solution containing a reactive component (initial concentration = 0.5 lbmole/ft 3)

is to be treated in different types of reactors. The feed rate for continuous flow
operation is to be 25 ft3/h. The reaction rate data for the decomposition of A are
as above. If the filling and draining time per batch is negligible, the number of
batches that can be processed per day in a batch reactor is
a) 10 b) 12 c) 15 d) 20
2) Based from the preceding problem, if the reaction is carried out in a continuous
mixed flow reactor and the processing rate is 25 ft 3, the volume (in ft3) of the
reactor required to realize 90% conversion is near to
a) 100.4 b) 220.8 c) 281.3 d) 320.6
3) Based from the preceding problem, if a plug flow reactor is used, the volume
(ft3) of the reactor to effect 90% conversion is close to
a) 60 b) 70 c) 80 d) 90
 EQUIPMENT DESIGN
1) Joint efficiency for a seamless pipe is
a) 0.5 b) 0.85 c) 1 d) 1.5
2) A vessel is considered thick walled if .
a) D/t > 10 b) D/t < 10 c) D/t = 10 d) no answer
3) This process of metal preparation creates a layer of chromium oxide in stainless
steel, making it more resistant to corrosion
a) passivation b) oxidation c) chrome plating d) none
4) Leg support is meant for
a) large horizontal vessels c) tall but empty vessels
b) thick walled tall vessels d) small vessels
5) Vertical storage vessels are never supported by ____ support.
a) Saddle b) Skirt c) Bracket d) Lug
6) Bracket support are most suitable for vessels
a) horizontal c) tall vertical
b) thin spherical d) thick walled vertical
7) Skirt support is most suitable for vessels.
a) large horizontal c) tall vertical
b) small horizontal d) thick walled vertical
8) Flanges and fittings are rated for
a) 100, 300, 500, 1000, 1500 or 2500 psig
b) 100, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000 or 2500 psig
c) 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2000, or 2500 psig
d) 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500 or 2500 psig
PROCESS VESSEL SUPPORTS: SADDLE
 PROCESS VESSEL SUPPORTS: LEG SUPPORT

ANGLE CHANNEL
LEG LEG
SKIRTSUPPORT
SKIRTSUPPORT
PROCESS VESSEL SUPPORTS
BRACKET/LUG SUPPORTS
BRACKET/LUG SUPPORTS
LEG SUPPORT V.S.BRACKETSUPPORTS
 PLANT DESIGN

1)Type of capital cost estimate that is based on the knowledge of the major items
of equipment.
a) Ratio Estimate c) Scope Estimate
b) Factored Estimate d) Detailed Estimate
A particular cost estimation for a particular product is enlisted above:
What is the total manufacturing cost?
a) USD 2,699,198.35 c) USD 2,649,198.35
b) USD 2,699,148.35 d) USD 2,649,198.85
2) From the preceding problem, what is the Total Product Cost?
a) USD 2,349,921.80 c) USD 2,849,921.80
b) USD 2,349,971.80 d) USD 2,899,921.80
3) Based from the preceding problem, if the production rate is 20,625, what is the
break even point selling price?
a) USD 113.94 c) USD 138.18
b) USD 123.22 d) USD 140.60
4) Based from the preceding problem, if the market price is USD 200, what is the
break even point selling volume?
a) 11,749.61 b) 11,249.61 c) 14,249.61 d) 14,499.61