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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 10
Catalytic reforming is commonly used in the petroleum industry to improve fuel quality. The ... of naphthenes Isomerization of naphthenes Cyclization of paraffins
Catalytic reforming is commonly used in the petroleum industry to improve fuel quality. The undesirable reaction in the catalytic reforming of naphtha isHydrocracking of ...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 11
A control system on the jacket side of a reactor is shown in the figure. Pressurized water flows through the jacket to cool ... $\text{LC}$ : Direct, $\text{TC}$ : Direct
A control system on the jacket side of a reactor is shown in the figure. Pressurized water flows through the jacket to cool the reactor. The heated water flashes in the b...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 12
Liquid flowing through a heat exchanger $\text{(HX)}$ is heated. A bypass stream is provided to ... large disturbances while avoiding vaporization in the heat exchanger is
Liquid flowing through a heat exchanger $\text{(HX)}$ is heated. A bypass stream is provided to control the temperature of the heated exit stream. From the given plumbing...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 13
The appropriate feedforward compensator, $G_{ff}$ ...
The appropriate feedforward compensator, $G_{ff}$, in the shown block diagram is$G_{ff} = \dfrac{2}{3}\dfrac{\left ( 8s + 1\right )}{\left ( 5s + 1\right )}$$G_{ff} = -\d...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 14
Choose the option that correctly pairs the given measurement devices with the quantities they measure. ...
Choose the option that correctly pairs the given measurement devices with the quantities they measure.$$\begin{array}{ccc} \hline\text{S No} & \text{Measurement Device} &...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 15
A simple distillation column is designed to separate an ideal binary mixture to specified distillate and bottoms purities at a given ... $RR >> RR_{\text{min}}$
A simple distillation column is designed to separate an ideal binary mixture to specified distillate and bottoms purities at a given column pressure. It $RR_{\text{min}}$...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 16
The reaction $A \rightarrow B$ is carried out isothermally on a porous catalyst. The intrinsic reaction rate is $kC_{A}^{2}$ ... is $1$ $2$ $\frac{3}{2}$ $\sqrt{2}$
The reaction $A \rightarrow B$ is carried out isothermally on a porous catalyst. The intrinsic reaction rate is $kC_{A}^{2}$, where $k$ is the rate constant and $C_{A}$ i...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 17
In an enzymatic reaction, an inhibitor $(I)$ competes with the substrate $(S)$ to bind with the enzyme $(E)$, thereby reducing the rate ... A. B. C. D.
In an enzymatic reaction, an inhibitor $(I)$ competes with the substrate $(S)$ to bind with the enzyme $(E)$, thereby reducing the rate of product $(P)$ formation. The co...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 18
The area of a circular field is $25\: m^{2}$. The radius, $r$, is to be determined using the Newton ... iteration is ____________ $m$ (rounded off to three decimal places).
The area of a circular field is $25\: m^{2}$. The radius, $r$, is to be determined using the Newton-Raphson iterative method. For an initial guess of $r = 2.500\: m$, the...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 19
$5$ moles of liquid benzene, $8$ moles of liquid toluene and $7$ moles of liquid xylene are mixed at $25^{\circ}C$ ... $J\:K^{-1}$ (rounded off to one decimal place).
$5$ moles of liquid benzene, $8$ moles of liquid toluene and $7$ moles of liquid xylene are mixed at $25^{\circ}C$ and $1$ bar. Assuming the formation of an ideal solutio...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 20
A perfectly insulated double pipe heat exchanger is operating at steady state. Saturated steam enters the inner pipe at ... (rounded off to two decimal places).
A perfectly insulated double pipe heat exchanger is operating at steady state. Saturated steam enters the inner pipe at $100^{\circ}C$ and leaves as saturated water at $1...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 21
Consider steady-state diffusion in a binary $\text{A-B}$ liquid at constant temperature and pressure. The mole ... is _________________ (rounded off to one decimal place).
Consider steady-state diffusion in a binary $\text{A-B}$ liquid at constant temperature and pressure. The mole-fraction of $A$ at two different locations is $0.8$ and $0....
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 22
Consider interphase mass transfer of a species $S$ between two immiscible liquids $A$ and $B$. The interfacial mass transfer ... (rounded off to one decimal place).
Consider interphase mass transfer of a species $S$ between two immiscible liquids $A$ and $B$. The interfacial mass transfer coefficient ot $S$ in liquid $A$ is twice of ...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 23
A wet solid containing $20\%$ $\text{(w/w)}$ moisture (based on mass of bone-dry solid) is dried in a tray-dryer. ... $\text{(w/w)}$ (rounded off to one decimal place).
A wet solid containing $20\%$ $\text{(w/w)}$ moisture (based on mass of bone-dry solid) is dried in a tray-dryer. The critical moisture content of the solid is $10\%$ $\t...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 24
A process described by the transfer function ... ) is __________________ (rounded off to the nearest integer).
A process described by the transfer function $$G_{P}\left ( s \right ) = \frac{\left ( 10s +1 \right )}{5s + 1}$$ is forced by a unit step input at time $t = 0$. The outp...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 25
A compressor with a lite of $10$ years costs Rs $10$ ... compressor is Rs _______________ lakhs (rounded to first decimal place)
A compressor with a lite of $10$ years costs Rs $10$ lakhs. Its yearly operating cost is Rs $0.5$ lakh. If the annual compound interest rate is $8\%$, the amount needed a...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 26
The partial differential equation $\frac{\partial u}{\partial t} = \frac{1}{\pi^{2}} \frac{\partial ^{2} u}{\partial x^{2}}$ where ... $1$ $e$ $\pi$ $\frac{1}{e}$
The partial differential equation $$\frac{\partial u}{\partial t} = \frac{1}{\pi^{2}} \frac{\partial ^{2} u}{\partial x^{2}}$$ where, $t \geq 0$ and $x \in [0,1]$, is sub...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 27
$N$ moles of an ideal gas undergo a two-step process as shown in the figure. Let $\text{P, V and T}$ denote the pressure, volume ... $P_{2}V_{2} - P_{1}V_{1}$
$N$ moles of an ideal gas undergo a two-step process as shown in the figure. Let $\text{P, V and T}$ denote the pressure, volume and temperature of the gas, respectively....
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 28
A horizontal cylindrical water jet of diameter $D_{1} = 2\: cm$ ... is $30 \pi$ $10 \pi$ $20 \pi$ $5 \pi$
A horizontal cylindrical water jet of diameter $D_{1} = 2\: cm$ strikes a vertical solid plate with a hole of diameter $D_{2} = 1\:cm$, as shown in the figure. A part of ...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 29
Consider a horizontal rod of radius $aR (a < 1)$ in a stationary pipe of radius $R$. The rod is pulled coaxially at a constant ... $0$ $-\frac{\pi \mu V} {\text{ln}(a)}$
Consider a horizontal rod of radius $aR (a < 1)$ in a stationary pipe of radius $R$. The rod is pulled coaxially at a constant velocity $V$ as shown in the figure. The an...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 30
Consider a bare long copper wire of $1$ $\text{mm}$ diameter. Its surface temperature is $T_{s}$ ... places, is $0.02$ $0.04$ $0.10$ $0.01$
Consider a bare long copper wire of $1$ $\text{mm}$ diameter. Its surface temperature is $T_{s}$ and the ambient temperature is $T_{a}\:(T_{s} T_{a})$. The wire is to be...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 31
Two large parallel planar walls are maintained at $1000\:K$ and $500\:K$. Parallel radiation shields are to be installed between the ... the walls is (are) $1$ $0$ $2$ $3$
Two large parallel planar walls are maintained at $1000\:K$ and $500\:K$. Parallel radiation shields are to be installed between the two walls. Assume that the emissiviti...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 32
Saturated steam condenses on a vertical plate maintained at a constant wall temperature. If $x$ is the vertical distance from the top edge ... $\frac{3}{4}$ $3$
Saturated steam condenses on a vertical plate maintained at a constant wall temperature. If $x$ is the vertical distance from the top edge of the plate, then the local he...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 33
Match the product in Group-$1$ with the manufacturing process in Group-$2$ ... $\text{P-I, Q-IV, R-II, S-III}$
Match the product in Group-$1$ with the manufacturing process in Group-$2$. The correct combination is$$\begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline\text{} & \text{Group – 1} & & \text{...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 34
The directional derivative of $f\left ( x, y, z \right ) = 4x^{2}+2y^{2}+z^{2}$ ... is _________________ (rounded off to two decimal places).
The directional derivative of $f\left ( x, y, z \right ) = 4x^{2}+2y^{2}+z^{2}$ at the point $(1, 1, 1)$ in the direction of the vector $\vec{v} = \hat{i} - \hat{k}$ is _...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 35
Consider a sphere of radius $4$, centered at the origin, with outward unit normal $\hat{n}$ on its surface ... is _________________ (rounded off to one decimal places)
Consider a sphere of radius $4$, centered at the origin, with outward unit normal $\hat{n}$ on its surface $S$. The value of the surface integral $\iint _{s} \left ( \dfr...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 36
The equation $\dfrac{dy}{dx} = xy^{2}+ 2y+ x- 4.5$ with the initial condition $y(x= 0) = 1$ is ... $x = 0.5$ is _____________________ (rounded off to three decimal places).
The equation $\dfrac{dy}{dx} = xy^{2}+ 2y+ x- 4.5$ with the initial condition $y(x= 0) = 1$ is to be solved using a predictor-corrector approach. Use a predictor based on...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 37
A substance at $4^{\circ}C$ ... (rounded off to the nearest integer).
A substance at $4^{\circ}C$ has a thermal expansion coefficient $\beta = \dfrac{1}{v}\left ( \dfrac{\partial v}{\partial T} \right )_P =0 \:K^{-1}$, an isothermal compres...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 38
The molar excess Gibbs free energy $(g^{E})$ of a liquid mixture of $A$ and $B$ ... $1$ bar is ___________________ (rounded off to the nearest integer).
The molar excess Gibbs free energy $(g^{E})$ of a liquid mixture of $A$ and $B$ is given by $$\frac{g^{E}}{RT} = x_{A}x_{B}\left [ C_{1} + C_{2} \left ( x_{A} - x_{B} \ri...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 39
For a pure substance, the following data at saturated conditions are given: ... $\text{kJ/mol}$ (rounded off to one decimal place).
For a pure substance, the following data at saturated conditions are given:$$\begin{array}{cccc}\text{ln}\:{P^{\text{sat}} (\text{bar})} & \text{T (K)} \\ 0.693 & 350 \\ ...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 40
Consider the process flowsheet in the figure. An irreversible liquid-phase reaction $A \rightarrow B$ ... (rounded off to two decimal places).
Consider the process flowsheet in the figure. An irreversible liquid-phase reaction $A \rightarrow B$ (reaction rate $-r_{A} = 164 \:x_{A}\text{ kmol }m^{-3}\:h^{-1}$) oc...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 41
Two reservoirs located at the same altitude are connected by a straight horizontal pipe of length $120\:m$ and inner ... $\text{kW}$ (rounded off to one decimal place).
Two reservoirs located at the same altitude are connected by a straight horizontal pipe of length $120\:m$ and inner diameter $0.5\:m$, as shown in the figure. A pump tra...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 42
A venturi meter (venturi coefficient, $C_{v} = 0.98$) is connected to a pipe of inner diameter $50$ $\text{mm}$. Water ... (rounded off to two decimal places)
A venturi meter (venturi coefficient, $C_{v} = 0.98$) is connected to a pipe of inner diameter $50$ $\text{mm}$. Water (density $1000\:kg\:m^{-3}$) is flowing through the...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 43
In a constant-rate cake filtration operation, the collected filtrate volumes are $120\:m^{3}$ ... $\text{kPa}$ (rounded off to the nearest integer).
In a constant-rate cake filtration operation, the collected filtrate volumes are $120\:m^{3}$ and $240\:m^{3}$ at $1$ min and $2$ min, respectively. Assume the cake resis...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 44
A cylindrical fin of diameter $24$ $\text{mm}$ is attached horizontally to a vertical planar wall. The heat transfer ... $\text{mm}$ (rounded off to the nearest integer).
A cylindrical fin of diameter $24$ $\text{mm}$ is attached horizontally to a vertical planar wall. The heat transfer rate from the tin to the surrounding ar is $60\%$ of ...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 45
A single-effect evaporator with a heat transfer area of $70\:m^{2}$ concentrates a salt solution using steam. The salt ... (rounded off to the nearest integer).
A single-effect evaporator with a heat transfer area of $70\:m^{2}$ concentrates a salt solution using steam. The salt solution feed rate and temperature are $10000\:kg\:...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 46
An equimolar binary mixture is to be separated in a simple tray-distillation column. The feed rate is ... ratio is __________ (rounded off to two decimal places).
An equimolar binary mixture is to be separated in a simple tray-distillation column. The feed rate is $50\text{ kmol min}^{-1}$ . The mole fractions of the more volatile ...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 47
The dry-bulb temperature of air in a room is $30^{\circ}C$ ... = ____________ (rounded off to one decimal place).
The dry-bulb temperature of air in a room is $30^{\circ}C$. The Antoine equation for wateris given as $$\text{ln} P^{sat} = 12.00 -\frac{4000}{T - 40}$$ where $T$ is the ...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 48
In the block diagram shown in the figure, the transfer function ... remains stable is ___________________ (rounded off to two decimal places).
In the block diagram shown in the figure, the transfer function $G = \dfrac{K}{\left ( \tau s + 1 \right )}$ with $K 0$ and $\tau 0$. The maximum value of $K$ below whi...
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GATE CH 2022 | Question: 49
Consider the tank level control system shown in the figure, where the cross-section area of the tank is ... is _____________________ (rounded off to the nearest integer).
Consider the tank level control system shown in the figure, where the cross-section area of the tank is $A$. Assume perfect flow controllers $\text{(FC)}$. The level cont...
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