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Consider the normal probability distribution function\[f(x)=\frac{4}{\sqrt{2 \pi}} e^{-8(x+3)^{2}}\]If $\mu$ and $\sigma$ are the mean and standard deviation of $f(x)$ re...
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A first-order heterogenous reaction $A \rightarrow B$ is carried out using a porous spherical catalyst. Assume isothermal conditions, and that intraphase diffusion contro...
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​​​Alumina particles with an initial moisture content of $5 \mathrm{~kg}$ per $\mathrm{kg}$ dry solid are dried in a batch dryer. For the first two hours, the measu...
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A metallic spherical particle of density $7001 \mathrm{~kg} \mathrm{~m}^{-3}$ and diameter $1 \mathrm{~mm}$ is settling steadily due to gravity in a stagnant gas of densi...
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The first non-zero term in the Taylor series expansion of $(1-x)-e^{-x}$ about $x=0$ is$1$$-1$$\frac{x^{2}}{2}$$-\frac{x^{2}}{2}$
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An isolated system consists of two perfectly sealed cuboidal compartments $A$ and $B$ separated by a movable rigid wall of cross-sectional area $0.1 \mathrm{~m}^{2}$ as s...
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Consider the reaction $\mathrm{N}_{2}(\mathrm{~g})+3 \mathrm{H}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NH}_{3}(g)$ in a continuous flow reactor under steady-state conditions...
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A chemostat with cell recycle is shown in the figure. The feed flow rate and culture volume are $F=75 \mathrm{~L} \mathrm{~h}^{-1}$ and $V=200 \mathrm{~L}$, respectively....
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​​​​​Sulfur dioxide $\left(\mathrm{SO}_{2}\right)$ gas diffuses through a stagnant air-film of thickness $2 \mathrm{~mm}$ at 1 bar and $30^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. ...
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​​​​​​The rate of a reaction $A \rightarrow B$ is $0.2 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{~m}^{-3} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$ at a particular concentration $C_{A 1}$. The rate cons...
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Consider a binary mixture of components $A$ and $B$ at temperature $T$ and pressure $P$. Let $\bar{V}_{A}$ and $\bar{V}_{B}$ be the partial molar volumes of $A$ and $B$, ...
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If $z_{1}=-1+i$ and $z_{2}=2 i$, where $i=\sqrt{-1}$, then $\operatorname{Arg}\left(z_{1} / z_{2}\right)$ is$\frac{3 \pi}{4}$$\frac{\pi}{4}$$\frac{\pi}{2}$$\frac{\pi}{3}$...
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​​​​​Two parallel first-order liquid phase reactions $A \xrightarrow{k_{1}} B$ and $A \xrightarrow{k_{2}} C$ are carried out in a well-mixed isothermal batch re...
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Heat is available at a rate of $2 \mathrm{~kW}$ from a thermal reservoir at $400 \mathrm{~K}$. A two-stage process harnesses this heat to produce power. Stages $1$ and $2...
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For the electrolytic cell in a chlor-alkali plant, which of the following statements is/are correct?A membrane cell operates at a higher brine concentration than a diaphr...
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​​​​Consider a steady, fully-developed, uni-directional laminar flow of an incompressible Newtonian fluid (viscosity $\mu$ ) between two infinitely long horizonta...
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Consider a matrix $\text{A}=\left[\begin{array}{cc}-5 & a \\ -2 & -2\end{array}\right]$, where $a$ is a constant. If the eigenvalues of $\text{A}$ are $-1$ and $-6$, then...
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Consider the steady, uni-directional, fully-developed, pressure-driven laminar flow of an incompressible Newtonian fluid through a circular pipe of inner radius $5.0 \mat...
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​​​​​A solid slab of thickness $H_{1}$ is initially at a uniform temperature $T_{0}$. At time $t=0$, the temperature of the top surface at $y=H_{1}$ is increase...
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​​​​​​Which of the following statements with reference to the petroleum/petrochemical industry is/are correct?Catalytic hydrocracking converts heavier hydroca...
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Consider the surge drum in the figure. Initially the system is at steady-state with a hold-up $\bar{V}=5 \mathrm{~m}^{3}$, which is $50 \%$ of full tank capacity, $V_{f u...
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Consider the function $f(x, y, z)=x^{4}+2 y^{3}+z^{2}$. The directional derivative of the function at the point $P(-1,1,-1)$ along $(\hat{\boldsymbol{\imath}}+\hat{\bolds...
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Consider the process in the figure for manufacturing $B$. The feed to the process is $90 \mathrm{~mol} \% A$ and a close-boiling inert component $I$. At a particular stea...
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Consider the ordinary differential equation $x^{2} \frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}-x \frac{d y}{d x}-3 y=0$, with the boundary conditions $y(x=1)=2$ and $y(x=2)=17 / 2$. The solu...
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Methane combusts with air in a furnace as $\mathrm{CH}_{4}+2 \mathrm{O}_{2} \rightarrow \mathrm{CO}_{2}+2 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$. The heat of reaction $\Delta H_{r x ...
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Distillation of a non-reactive binary mixture with components $A$ and $B$ is carried out in a batch still as shown in the figure below. The initial charge of the mixture ...
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Which one of the following is the CORRECT value of $y,$ as defined by the expression given below? $$y=\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{2 x}{e^x-1}$$$1$$2$$0$$\infty$
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Which one of the following statements related to octane number is NOT correct?Linear alkanes with higher carbon number have higher octane number.Branching in linear alkan...
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An exhibition was held in a hall on $15$ August $2022$ between $\text{3 PM}$ and $\text{4 PM}$ during which any person was allowed to enter only once. Visitors who entere...
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For a fully developed turbulent flow of an incompressible Newtonian fluid through a pipe of constant diameter, which of the following statements is/are $\text{CORRECT?}$R...
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The purchase cost of a new distillation column is $\text{Rs. 10 lakhs}$ with an installation factor of $5.8.$ The cost of the capital is to be annualized over a period of...
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Water in a container at $290 \mathrm{~K}$ is exposed to air containing $3 \% ~ \mathrm{CO}_2$ by volume. Air behaves like an ideal gas and is maintained at $100 ~ \mathrm...
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Spray dryers have many advantages. Which one of the following is NOT an advantage of a typical spray dryer?Has short drying timeProduces hollow spherical particlesHas hig...
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Pumps $A$ and $B$ are being considered for purchase in a chemical plant. Cost details for these two pumps are given in the table below. The interest rate is $10 \%$ per a...
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The outlet concentration $C_A$ of a plug flow reactor $\text{(PFR)}$ is controlled by manipulating the inlet concentration $C_{A 0}$. The following transfer function desc...
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John and Jane independently performed a thermodynamic experiment, in which $\mathbf{X}$ and $\mathbf{Y}$ represent the initial and final thermodynamic states of the syste...
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Consider a system where a Carnot engine is operating between a source and a sink. Which of the following statements about this system is/are $\text{NOT}$ correct?This eng...
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For a reversible endothermic chemical reaction with constant heat of reaction over the operating temperature range, $K$ is the thermodynamic equilibrium constant. Which o...
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A packed distillation column, with vapor having an average molecular weight of $45 \mathrm{~kg} \cdot \mathrm{kmol}^{-1}$, density of $2 \mathrm{~kg} \cdot \mathrm{m}^{-3...
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A liquid $\boldsymbol{L}$ containing a dissolved gas $\boldsymbol{S}$ is stripped in a countercurrent operation using a pure carrier gas $\boldsymbol{V}$. The liquid phas...