Absorption and Stripping of Dilute Mixtures

This is an MCQ-based quiz on the topic of Absorption and Stripping of Dilute Mixtures.

This includes the following:-

  1. Algebraic Method for Determining N

  2. Stage Efficiency and Column Height for Trayed Columns

  3. Rate-Based Method for Packed Columns

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What does N stand for?

Number of processes Number of stages Number of equipment Ratio of feed to product

When does the graphical method become tedious?

When there are too many solvents When too many stages are involved When more than one solute is adsorbed or stripped When the solute to be stripped is unknown

Which method is applied when graphical method is unsuitable?

Keller method Newton’s method Distillation method Kremser method

Which of the following does not give a correct expression for K i ?

Roult’s law Henry’s law Modified Roult’s law Gas law

When is the Roult’s law used?

Ideal solutions involving solutes at sub-critical temperatures Non-ideal solutions involving solvents at sub-critical temperatures Ideal solution involving solutes at critical temperatures Non-ideal solutions involving solutes at critical temperatures

Which equation is used for solutes at supercritical temperatures?

Roult’s law Henry’s law Modified Roult’s law Gas law

Which equation is sued for sparingly soluble solutes at sub-critical temperatures?

Roult’s law Henry’s law Modified Roult’s law Solubility equation

What is the overall stage efficiency if the calculated equilibrium stages are 7 and the actual plates required are 13?

0.75 0.6 0.54 0.12

What is the overall stage efficiency if the calculated equilibrium stages are 9 and the actual plates required are 11?

0.75 0.82 0.56 0.12

What is the overall stage efficiency if the calculated equilibrium stages are 8 and the actual plates required are 12?

0.75 0.6 0.56 0.12

What are the actual numbers of required plates when the overall stage efficiency is 0.6 and the calculated equilibrium stages are 4.8?

8 3 5 7

What are the actual numbers of required plates when the overall stage efficiency is 0.7 and the calculated equilibrium stages are 2.8?

2 4 5 7

What are the actual numbers of required plates when the overall stage efficiency is 0.9 and the calculated equilibrium stages are 9?

12 11 5 10

What are the actual numbers of required plates when the overall stage efficiency is 0.8 and the calculated equilibrium stages are 4?

2 3 5 7

What is the tallest column in the world?

240ft 248ft 300ft 338ft
Quiz/Test Summary
Title: Absorption and Stripping of Dilute Mixtures
Questions: 15
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