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WorksheetsPIPE SET 16
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Which is the primary function of heat exchangers in industrial plants?
Transfer heat between two fluids
Generate electricity
Store heat permanently
Increase fluid pressure
Which law governs heat transfer in heat exchangers?
Fourier's law
Newton's law of cooling
Stefan–Boltzmann law
Pascal's law
Which is the general heat exchanger design equation?
Q=UAΔT
Q=mCpΔT
Q=kA(ΔT/L)
Q=σεT4
Which parameter is represented by "U" in the design equation?
Overall heat transfer coefficient
Internal energy
Flow velocity
Fouling resistance
Which heat exchanger type has concentric tubes, one fluid inside and one outside?
Plate heat exchanger
Shell-and-tube heat exchanger
Double-pipe heat exchanger
Air-cooled heat exchanger
Which type of heat exchanger is most widely used in power plants?
Plate
Spiral
Double-pipe
Shell-and-tube
Which type of heat exchanger has high compactness and uses thin plates?
Shell-and-tube
Double-pipe
Plate heat exchanger
Air-cooled
Which type of flow arrangement gives the highest thermal effectiveness?
Parallel flow
Counterflow
Crossflow
Mixed flow
Which formula defines log-mean temperature difference (LMTD)?
ΔTm=(ΔT1+ΔT2)/2
ΔTm=Q/(mCp)
ΔTm=(ΔT1−ΔT2)/ln(ΔT1/ΔT2)
ΔTm=ΔT×Cp
Which dimensionless number represents heat exchanger effectiveness?
Reynolds number
Prandtl number
NTU (Number of Transfer Units)
Nusselt number
Which relation links heat exchanger effectiveness and NTU?
ε=f(NTU,Cr)
ε=NTU×Cr
ε=Nu×Re
ε=ΔT×Cp
Which factor reduces overall heat transfer coefficient in exchangers?
Higher fluid velocity
Fouling resistance
Turbulent flow
Counterflow arrangement
Which component in shell-and-tube exchangers directs shell-side flow?
Tubesheets
End covers
Baffles
Nozzles
Which type of baffles are used to support tubes and improve turbulence?
Straight baffles
Spiral baffles
Segmental baffles
Rod baffles
Which code provides standards for shell-and-tube heat exchangers?
NFPA 30
API 610
ASME Section IX
TEMA
Which material is commonly used for heat exchanger tubes in seawater service?
Carbon steel
Aluminum
Cast iron
Admiralty brass
Which type of condenser mixes cooling water directly with steam?
Evaporative condenser
Jet condenser
Surface condenser
Air-cooled condenser
Which type of condenser separates steam and cooling water with tubes?
Jet condenser
Spray condenser
Surface condenser
Contact condenser
Which type of evaporator is widely used in sugar industries?
Rising film evaporator
Falling film evaporator
Multiple-effect evaporator
Forced circulation evaporator
Which device increases efficiency of evaporators?
Single effect only
Using large clearance
Reducing steam pressure
Multiple effects with vapor reuse
Which cooling equipment rejects heat using ambient air with fins?
Shell-and-tube exchanger
Plate heat exchanger
Air-cooled heat exchanger
Spray pond
Which arrangement of flow has both fluids entering at same end?
Counterflow
Mixed flow
Parallel flow
Crossflow
Which flow arrangement provides uniform wall temperature difference?
Crossflow
Counterflow
Parallel flow
Random flow
Which parameter is minimized by increasing turbulence in exchangers?
Flow velocity
Fouling
Heat transfer coefficient
Pressure drop
Which heat exchanger type is best for compact, high-efficiency service?
Shell-and-tube
Double-pipe
Plate heat exchanger
Air-cooled exchanger
Which factor limits heat exchanger surface area increase?
Fluid velocity
Shell diameter
Tube diameter
Pressure drop considerations
Which unit is used for overall heat transfer coefficient (U)?
W/m^2·K
W/m·K
W/K
W/m^3·K
Which is the main advantage of multiple-effect evaporators?
Steam economy
Compactness
Simple design
Single-stage operation
Which heat exchanger is best for viscous fluids?
Plate heat exchanger
Double-pipe exchanger
Scraped surface heat exchanger
Finned tube exchanger
Which parameter is represented by "ΔT1" and "ΔT2" in LMTD formula?
Pressure difference
Flow velocity
Volume flow
Temperature differences at exchanger ends
Which type of reboiler is commonly used in distillation columns?
Kettle reboiler
Plate heat exchanger
Falling film evaporator
Forced circulation evaporator
Which problem is common in surface condensers?
Tube fouling and scaling
Steam carryover
Direct contamination
Thermal runaway
Which is the purpose of an economizer in boilers?
Cool exhaust gases
Increase boiler pressure
Increase steam velocity
Preheat feedwater using flue gases
Which type of heat exchanger uses rotating drums for drying?
Plate exchanger
Shell-and-tube
Rotary drum dryer
Spiral exchanger
Which type of air cooler rejects heat without water consumption?
Spray pond
Cooling tower
Air-cooled finned exchanger
Jet condenser
Which parameter increases fouling resistance?
Smooth tube surface
Proper chemical treatment
High turbulence
Impurities in fluids
Which parameter is increased in finned tube heat exchangers?
Tube diameter
Pressure drop
Heat transfer area
Flow velocity
Which cooling method is most effective when water is scarce?
Water cooling
Air cooling
Jet condensation
Spray ponds
Which heat exchanger design gives highest heat recovery?
Counterflow arrangement
Parallel flow
Crossflow
Mixed flow
Which factor increases LMTD correction factor?
Pure counterflow
Parallel flow
Crossflow or multi-pass
Small ΔT1/ΔT2
Which parameter is reduced by using baffled shell-and-tube exchangers?
Gas velocity
Dead zones
Pressure drop
Fouling
Which is the main limitation of plate heat exchangers?
High turbulence
Compact design
High efficiency
Cannot handle very high pressure
Which problem occurs if exchanger tubes vibrate excessively?
Increased heat transfer
Improved efficiency
Reduced pressure drop
Tube rupture and leakage
Which code governs pressure vessel design including exchangers?
ASME Section VIII
API 610
TEMA
ASTM A36
Which is the main advantage of crossflow heat exchangers?
Maximum temperature difference
No fouling
Very low pressure drop
Compact design with good effectiveness
Which is the function of expansion joints in exchangers?
Increase turbulence
Absorb thermal expansion
Increase area
Increase fluid velocity
Which arrangement provides maximum mean temperature difference?
Parallel flow
Crossflow
Multi-pass
Counterflow
Which is the role of condensers in power plants?
Reheat steam
Reduce turbine efficiency
Increase boiler pressure
Condense exhaust steam and improve cycle efficiency
Which type of exchanger is widely used in food processing?
Plate heat exchanger
Spiral exchanger
Shell-and-tube
Air-cooled
Which factor reduces pressure drop in exchangers?
More tube passes
Small tube diameter
Large tube diameter and shorter length
Higher turbulence
Which is the primary purpose of material handling equipment?
Reduce product quality
Replace production equipment
Increase energy consumption
Move, store, and control materials efficiently
Which is the most common conveyor in industries?
Screw conveyor
Chain conveyor
Belt conveyor
Pneumatic conveyor
Which formula expresses capacity of a belt conveyor?
Q = F x d
Q = m x Cp x T
Q = A x V x p
Q = P x V
In Q = A × v × ρ, what does v represent?
A conveyor length
Belt velocity
Bulk density
Cross-sectional area
Which conveyor is used for vertical lifting of bulk solids?
Screw conveyor
Pneumatic conveyor
Bucket elevator
Roller conveyor
Which conveyor uses a rotating helical blade inside a tube?
Screw conveyor
Roller conveyor
Chain conveyor
Belt conveyor
Which factor increases belt conveyor capacity?
Lower speed
Larger belt width and higher speed
Reduced area
Lower bulk density
Which conveyor is used for moving unit loads?
Screw conveyor
Roller conveyor
Pneumatic conveyor
Bucket elevator
Which conveyor is best for dusty materials like cement?
Belt conveyor
Pneumatic conveyor
Bucket elevator
Chain conveyor
Which conveyor uses flights attached to chains?
Belt conveyor
Drag conveyor
Screw conveyor
Roller conveyor
Which factor increases belt tension in conveyors?
Longer length and higher load
Reduced load
Smaller pulley diameter
Low friction
Which equation expresses effective belt tension?
Te=T1−T2
Te=P×v
Te=F/A
Te=m×g
Which factor determines minimum pulley diameter in belt conveyors?
Belt construction and flexibility
Belt speed
Conveyor length
Ambient temperature
Which device keeps belt tight and prevents slippage?
Take-up pulley
Idler roller
Head pulley
Snub pulley
Which is the main advantage of screw conveyors?
Very long-distance transport
Low power consumption at all capacities
Dust-free only in vertical operation
Can handle semi-fluid materials
Which material handling device is used for lifting heavy loads vertically in plants?
Roller conveyor
Screw conveyor
Hoist
Drag conveyor
Which type of crane moves on parallel runways with a bridge across?
Jib crane
Overhead crane
Gantry crane
Tower crane
Which crane is mounted on a wall or column?
Overhead crane
Gantry crane
Jib crane
Tower crane
Which type of conveyor is most energy-intensive?
Belt conveyor
Screw conveyor
Pneumatic conveyor
Chain conveyor
Which factor reduces spillage in belt conveyors?
Higher belt speed
Larger pulley diameter
Reduced friction
Proper skirt boards and sealing
Which material handling system uses pipelines to transport materials with air?
Screw conveyor
Pneumatic conveyor
Drag conveyor
Roller conveyor
Which factor increases pneumatic conveyor efficiency?
Low air velocity
High leakage
Reduced blower capacity
Proper air velocity and pressure balance
Which conveyor type is best for fragile materials like grains?
Belt conveyor
Screw conveyor
Chain conveyor
Pneumatic conveyor
Which factor reduces belt conveyor power consumption?
Higher friction
Low rolling-resistance idlers
Smaller pulley
Loose belt tension
Which is the primary advantage of roller conveyors?
Long-distance bulk transport
Dust-free handling of cement
Pneumatic efficiency
Simple and suitable for unit loads
Which type of conveyor has buckets attached to a chain or belt?
Screw conveyor
Pneumatic conveyor
Roller conveyor
Bucket elevator
Which factor increases the risk of belt mistracking?
Correct tension
Centered loading
Misaligned pulleys and idlers
Proper alignment
Which formula is used to calculate power of belt conveyor?
P=Q×Cp×ΔT
P=F/A
P=m×g×h
P=(Te×v)/1000
Which factor increases wear of conveyor belts?
Smooth materials
Abrasive materials
Proper alignment
Correct speed
Which is the function of idlers in belt conveyors?
Lift the belt vertically
Support and guide the belt
Reduce belt width
Provide drive power
Which type of conveyor is used in coal handling plants?
Screw conveyor
Belt conveyor
Pneumatic conveyor
Roller conveyor
Which factor reduces conveyor downtime?
Preventive maintenance
Ignoring misalignment
High speed only
Overloading
Which type of lift is suitable for moving materials between floors?
Passenger elevator
Freight elevator
Screw conveyor
Jib crane
Which device prevents reverse movement of bucket elevators?
Idler
Backstop
Counterweight
Snub pulley
Which is the main limitation of screw conveyors?
Ability to handle liquids
Simple design
Dust-free operation
Limited conveying distance
Which factor increases the load capacity of roller conveyors?
Larger roller diameter and closer spacing
Smaller roller diameter
Lower roller strength
Reduced roller spacing
Which type of conveyor is used in cement pneumatic systems?
Screw conveyor
Roller conveyor
Air slide conveyor
Belt conveyor
Which factor improves belt conveyor safety?
Misaligned pulleys
Higher belt speed only
Loose tension
Emergency stop pull cords
Which device reduces dust during material transfer?
Backstop
Snub pulley
Dust collection hood
Skirt board
What is the purpose of conveyor chutes?
Reduce belt width
Guide material from one conveyor to another
Dust-free material flow
Increase conveyor speed
Which material handling device uses rope and drum mechanism?
Hoist
Screw conveyor
Pneumatic conveyor
Roller conveyor
Which type of crane is used outdoors with rails on ground?
Overhead crane
Jib crane
Gantry crane
Tower crane
Which conveyor is best for handling hot clinker?
Pneumatic conveyor
Screw conveyor
Drag chain conveyor
Belt conveyor
Which factor increases noise in conveyors?
Proper lubrication
Correct alignment
Balanced pulley
Worn-out idlers and rollers
Which type of bucket elevator is suitable for fine powders?
Centrifugal bucket elevator
Roller elevator
Belt lift
Continuous bucket elevator
Which is the typical inclination limit of belt conveyors for bulk solids?
30–35 degrees
45–50 degrees
18–20 degrees
5–8 degrees
Which factor improves energy efficiency of conveyors?
Overloading
Variable speed drives
Worn-out belts
Excess friction
Which material handling system uses vacuum for transport?
Pneumatic conveyor
Screw conveyor
Roller conveyor
Chain conveyor
Which factor increases capacity of pneumatic conveyors?
Proper solids-to-air ratio
Low air pressure
High leakage
Small pipeline diameter
Which type of conveyor is widely used in airports for baggage handling?
Belt conveyor
Screw conveyor
Roller conveyor
Bucket elevator
