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The K in the below equation holds for(a) Distribution Factor(b) Henry Factor(c) Vapor Factor(d) Dew factorThis question was posed to me in an interview for internship.The query is from Bubble Point Method in division Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» Right answer is (a) Distribution Factor |
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For a reboiler stage N, the middle diagonal is(a) -(1+L1/KI1D)(b) KIf and LiF(c) L1/KI1D(d) -(1+B1/KI1VN)The question was asked in an online interview.The origin of the question is Tridiagonal Matrix Method for Material Balances in portion Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» CORRECT choice is (d) -(1+B1/KI1VN) Easiest explanation: For a reboiler stage N the MIDDLE DIAGONAL is-(1+B1/KI1VN), -(1+L1/KI1D) representsthe next set of absorption factor of next + 1 stages. |
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Bubble point is at?(a) A(b) B(c) C(d) Wrong interpretationThis question was posed to me in exam.My question is taken from Recovery from Failure and Analyze Results in portion Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» Correct option is (a) A |
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C is the?(a) Heat capacity(b) Coefficient(c) Total component(d) Final componentI have been asked this question during an interview for a job.Query is from Recovery from Failure and Analyze Results topic in portion Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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When this condition satisfies(a) Mass transfer at interface should cancel(b) Mass transfer at interface should unite(c) Mass transfer at interface should maximum(d) Mass transfer at interface should minimumI had been asked this question in my homework.The question is from Non Equilibrium Rate Based Methods topic in portion Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» Correct OPTION is (a) Mass transfer at INTERFACE should cancel |
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The Homotomy parameter, t travels between(a) 0 and 1(b) 0 and infinity(c) 1 and infinity(d) 1 and -1This question was posed to me during an interview.I would like to ask this question from Relaxation Method topic in division Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» Right option is (a) 0 and 1 |
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In global Newton method, all equations are solved together in(a) Regula falsi technique(b) 2N technique(c) Newton Raphsontechnique(d) False techniqueI got this question during an interview.My enquiry is from Global Newton Method topic in portion Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» CORRECT OPTION is (c) Newton Raphsontechnique For EXPLANATION: In global Newton method, all equations are solved TOGETHER in Newton Raphson TECHNIQUE, false technique is used in Regula falsi method. |
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Newton’s method is a fixed point iteration method, As Pn(a) g(Pn-1)(b) (Pn-1)(c) g(d) PnThis question was posed to me during a job interview.My question comes from 2N Newton Method in portion Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» Right choice is (a) g(Pn-1) |
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The BP Method generally work best for(a) Narrow Boiling systems(b) Ideal systems(c) Nearly ideal systems(d) Any systemsThe question was posed to me in an online quiz.My question is from Bubble Point Method topic in division Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» The correct choice is (c) Nearly IDEAL SYSTEMS |
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When Raoult’s law and Dalton’s law hold for the mixture, the K factor is(a) Pi/P(b) Yi/Xi(c) Y*/X(d) X*/XI had been asked this question during an online interview.This is a very interesting question from Bubble Point Method topic in chapter Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» Correct choice is (a) PI/P |
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Which method is the inverse of Thiele Geddes Method?(a) Lewis Matheson(b) Ponchan Savarit(c) McCabe Thiele(d) HomotomyThis question was addressed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.This is a very interesting question from Rigorous Computational Methods topic in portion Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» Correct choice is (a) Lewis Matheson |
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A stage that contains more than one feed, side products or heat exchangers is called(a) Simple stage(b) Multi Stage(c) Complex stage(d) Pure stageI have been asked this question in an internship interview.The doubt is from Rigorous Distillation-Basic Concepts topic in chapter Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Extreme purity is confessed to be?(a) 90.0%(b) 99.8%(c) 99.1%(d) 99.9%The question was asked at a job interview.I need to ask this question from Problems When Setting Simulation Input in division Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» Correct CHOICE is (b) 99.8% |
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How many trays are there in complete column?(a) N (3C+1)(b) N (2C+1)(c) N (5C+1)(d) N (6C+1)The question was asked in an online interview.I want to ask this question from Non Equilibrium Rate Based Methods in chapter Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» The correct choice is (c) N (5C+1) |
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HJ is defined as the(a) Ideal enthalpy(b) Total enthalpy(c) Final enthalpy(d) Pure enthalpyThis question was addressed to me during an interview for a job.I'd like to ask this question from Inside Out Method topic in chapter Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» Right CHOICE is (a) IDEAL enthalpy |
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The liqiud side product ln RLj is given as(a) ln (KbjLJ/VJ)(b) ln (Wbj/VJ)(c) ln (KbjLJ/WJ)(d) ln (WJ/LJ)This question was addressed to me in final exam.My question comes from Inside Out Method topic in chapter Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» The CORRECT choice is (d) ln (WJ/LJ) |
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For Boston method, ln Kbj(a) Aj +B (1j/Tj – 1/T*)(b) Aj – B (1j/Tj – 1/T*)(c) Aj – B (1j/Tj + 1/T*)(d) (1j/Tj + 1/T*)I got this question during an interview for a job.This interesting question is from Inside Out Method topic in chapter Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» RIGHT OPTION is (b) AJ – B (1j/Tj – 1/T*) To explain I would SAY: For Boston method ln KBJ = Aj – B (1j/Tj – 1/T*), this method is a revised version of the Russell method including T* i.e. equilibrium temperature. |
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Global method is also called as(a) Simultaneous regression method(b) Simultaneous rigorous method(c) Simultaneous correction method(d) Simultaneous matrix methodThis question was posed to me in an interview for internship.My question is taken from Global Newton Method in chapter Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» The correct option is (c) SIMULTANEOUS correction method |
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What is Fk?(a) Vector(b) Matrix(c) Factor(d) CorrectionI got this question at a job interview.I'm obligated to ask this question of Numerical Method topic in section Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» RIGHT option is (d) Correction Easiest explanation: As Fk= (f1 F2 f3 ……fn)^T, Fkis Vector , Matrix and Factor are CORRELATED by an empirical correlation of total functions and temperature. |
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The below equation represents?(a) Stages Number(b) Separation efficiency(c) Purity specification(d) Specific gainThis question was addressed to me during an online exam.This is a very interesting question from Non Equilibrium Rate Based Methods in division Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» Correct option is (C) Purity specification |
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LU decomposition is used when(a) Ax (k) = Y (k)(b) Ax (k) = bX (k)(c) Ax (k) ≠ b (k)(d) Ax (k) = b (k)I had been asked this question in an interview for internship.Question is from Relaxation Method in portion Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» The correct option is (d) Ax (K) = b (k) |
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To perform a Bubble Point Test, gas is applied to(a) All the filter(b) Both side of wetted filter(c) One side of a wetted filter(d) Not specifiedI had been asked this question in an interview for job.My question is from Bubble Point Method in portion Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» The correct choice is (C) One side of a WETTED filter |
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The below equation holds for(a) K and X relation(b) K and Bubble relation(c) Components and K values relation(d) Nc RelationThis question was posed to me in an interview for internship.I'd like to ask this question from Bubble Point Method topic in portion Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» Right option is (b) K and BUBBLE relation |
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In matrix form, system equation is expressed as(a) rivi =-fj(b) rivi =-Kj(c) rivi =-Gj(d) rivi =-ZjThis question was posed to me during an internship interview.I would like to ask this question from Stratergy of Solution using Rigorous Methods topic in division Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» Right CHOICE is (a) rivi =-fj |
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Difference between k and k+1 should be very(a) Small(b) Large(c) Zero(d) UnityThe question was posed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.My doubt stems from Stratergy of Solution using Rigorous Methods topic in chapter Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» The correct option is (a) SMALL |
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In Thiele Geddes method, which of the following are calculated?(a) Vapor and liquid compositions(b) Input and output fees rates(c) Reflux ratio(d) Boil upThe question was posed to me during an online interview.The query is from Rigorous Computational Methods in section Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» CORRECT OPTION is (a) VAPOR and LIQUID compositions For EXPLANATION: Vapor and liquid compositions are calculated In Thiele Geddes method, while reflux ratio in McCabe Thiele method. |
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In a multicomponent operation, i and j are(a) Variables of flow(b) Component and stage(c) Reflux and Boil up(d) Feed ratioThe question was asked in homework.My doubt is from Rigorous Distillation-Basic Concepts topic in section Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» Right option is (B) COMPONENT and stage |
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Rigorous methods are only applied to(a) Small columns(b) Large columns(c) Dual columns(d) Triple columnsI got this question in final exam.This interesting question is from Rigorous Distillation-Basic Concepts in portion Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» Right option is (a) SMALL COLUMNS |
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Negative flow may be removed by increasing?(a) Feed(b) Reflux(c) Trays(d) StagesThis question was addressed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.The doubt is from Recovery from Failure and Analyze Results in chapter Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» RIGHT choice is (B) Reflux Easiest explanation: Negative flow may be removed by increasing Reflux, as the flow increase it causes the danger of FLOODING and THUS increasing reflux is the only option. |
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The following equation represents?(a) Net gain by Vapor(b) Total net gain(c) Net specific gain(d) Specific gainThe question was posed to me in exam.This intriguing question comes from Non Equilibrium Rate Based Methods topic in chapter Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» Right choice is (a) NET gain by Vapor |
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Which method uses the summation of the equations for vapor and liquid components?(a) NR Method(b) RF Method(c) Tomich Method(d) 2N MethodThe question was asked in final exam.Origin of the question is 2N Newton Method in division Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» The correct option is (d) 2N Method |
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Independent variable are in the range of(a) Tmin< Tj > Tmax(b) Tmin> Tj > Tmax(c) Tmin< Tj > Tmax(d) Tj < TmaxI got this question in an international level competition.My question is from Numerical Method topic in section Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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A square nXn matrix is called(a) Jacobin Matrix(b) Raphson Matrix(c) Newton Matrix(d) 2N MatrixThis question was addressed to me in an interview.Origin of the question is Numerical Method topic in portion Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» The correct choice is (a) JACOBIN Matrix |
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Back substitution always starts from the(a) Lower right corner(b) Middle of corner(c) Upper right corner(d) Last rowI had been asked this question during an online exam.I need to ask this question from Tridiagonal Matrix Method for Material Balances topic in division Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» RIGHT CHOICE is (a) Lower right corner The BEST explanation: Back substitution ALWAYS starts from the lower right corner and all elements are CONSIDERED as the bottom to top approach method. |
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For a partial Condenser, the terms for lower diagonals are?(a) -(1+L1/KI1D)(b) -(Aij)(c) L1/KI1D(d) AijI got this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.I would like to ask this question from Tridiagonal Matrix Method for Material Balances in division Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» CORRECT choice is (c) L1/KI1D The explanation is: For a PARTIAL Condenser the terms for lower diagonals are L1/KI1D=Ai1 and L1/KI1D REPRESENTS the equivalent to absorption FACTOR. |
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Wide boiling and energy coupled systems are drastically(a) Exponential(b) Linear(c) Logarithmic(d) Semi logicalThis question was addressed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.I need to ask this question from Stratergy of Solution using Rigorous Methods topic in portion Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» Correct answer is (b) LINEAR |
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The value of K is independent of(a) Composition(b) Feed ratio(c) Volatility(d) RefluxThe question was asked by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.My enquiry is from Rigorous Computational Methods in portion Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» The correct option is (a) Composition |
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Degree of freedom increases, as(a) Reflux increases(b) Purity decreases(c) Purity increases(d) Reflux decreasesThis question was posed to me during an interview.This is a very interesting question from Problems When Setting Simulation Input in portion Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» The CORRECT answer is (c) Purity increases |
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Boil Up ratio should be?(a) Minimum(b) Maximum(c) Optimum(d) Can’t specifiedThis question was posed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.This interesting question is from Problems When Setting Simulation Input topic in division Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» Correct option is (b) Maximum |
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Feed should be located at?(a) Far from optimum(b) Below the optimum(c) Away from optimum(d) At optimumThe question was asked during an interview.My enquiry is from Problems When Setting Simulation Input in section Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» Right answer is (d) At optimum |
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HJ is formulated as(a) H* /ϫHVJ(b) H*-ϫHVJ(c) H* ( ϫHVJ)(d) H* + ϫHVJI got this question in an internship interview.I want to ask this question from Inside Out Method in chapter Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» Correct CHOICE is (d) H* + ϫHVJ |
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ln Sbj is represented as(a) ln (KbjLJ/VJ)(b) ln (Kbj/VJ)(c) ln( KbjLJ)(d) ln (LJ)I have been asked this question in unit test.The above asked question is from Inside Out Method in division Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» Correct answer is (a) LN (KbjLJ/VJ) |
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There are _______ equation in each stages.(a) C+1(b) 2C+2(c) 2C+1(d) None of the aboveI got this question in an international level competition.Question is taken from Global Newton Method topic in portion Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» Right choice is (c) 2C+1 |
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Absorbers have a lean end of(a) Solute(b) Substrate(c) Mother liquor(d) Extract liquidI got this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.My question is based upon Sumrates Method topic in portion Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» Correct choice is (d) Extract liquid |
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The equation below gives us the(a) Reflux equation(b) Dew point equation(c) Stage efficiency equation(d) Capillary Rise equationThis question was posed to me in an interview for internship.I'd like to ask this question from Bubble Point Method in section Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» The correct answer is (d) Capillary Rise equation |
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In Thomas algorithm(a) Stage factor is calculated(b) Reflux factor is calculated(c) Feed factor is calculated(d) Boil up factor is calculatedThe question was posed to me during an interview for a job.Query is from Tridiagonal Matrix Method for Material Balances in portion Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» The correct option is (a) STAGE factor is CALCULATED |
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MESH equations are written in terms of?(a) Mass rates(b) Flow rates(c) Vapor rates(d) Liquid rateThe question was posed to me in an online interview.The query is from Stratergy of Solution using Rigorous Methods topic in portion Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» The correct answer is (C) Vapor RATES |
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Energy input and internal flow affect each other.(a) True(b) FalseI got this question in examination.The origin of the question is Problems When Setting Simulation Input topic in chapter Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» The CORRECT answer is (a) True |
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The vapors side product ln Rvj is given as(a) ln (KbjLJ/VJ)(b) ln (WbjLJ/VJ)(c) ln (KbjLJ/WJ)(d) ln (WJ)The question was asked in an interview.Enquiry is from Inside Out Method in section Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» The correct choice is (b) ln (WbjLJ/VJ) |
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The stages flow rate and the vapor flow rates are expressed, as(a) [E1 E2 E3 …. EN-1 EN, V1 V2 K3 …. VN-1 VN].(b) [T1 T2 T3 …. TN-1 TN, V1 V2 V3 …. VN-1 VN].(c) [S1 S2 S3 …. SN-1 SN, E1 E2 E3 …. EN-1 EN].(d) [K1 K2 K3 …. KN-1 KN, T1 T2 T3 …. TN-1 TN].This question was posed to me in semester exam.I want to ask this question from 2N Newton Method topic in portion Rigorous Distillation Calculations of Distillation Design |
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Answer» The correct answer is (B) [T1 T2 T3 …. TN-1 TN, V1 V2 V3 …. VN-1 VN]. |
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