Concepts of Liquid Extraction Relating to Mass Transfer

This quiz contains multiple-choice problems on liquid extraction equilibria, unit operation solvent selection, extraction equipment and ternary equilibrium diagram.

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The moisture in the solid after attaining equilibrium is known as

Bound moisture Unbound moisture Equilibrium moisture Free moisture

For extraction, the distribution coefficient should be greater than 1. True or false?

True

False

The viscosity of the solvents used in the extraction operation should be high. True or false?

True

False

Find the separation factor if the ratio of weight fraction of solute in the extract to raffinate is 0.75, and the ratio of dilutant in raffinate to extract is 0.5.

1

1.25

1.5

1.75

The azeotropic composition of the solute makes the extraction process economical. True or false?

True

False

Separation is possible if the ratio of weight fraction of solute in the extract to raffinate is 0.15, and the ratio of dilutant in raffinate to extract is 0.5. True or false?

True

False

In absorption operation, the solubility of gas should be high on the solvent. True or false?

True

False

Moisture removal from a material/compound is known as drying. True or false?

True

False

The solution can be dried by spraying droplets with cold gas. True or false?

True

False

Spraying the liquid over gas leads to

Humidification

Evaporation

Heating of gas

None of the above

The additional operation required for drying gas and liquid is

Absorption

Adsorption

Humidification

De-humidification

For rapid absorption rate, low pressure drop and greater heat transfer, we need

More viscous solvent

No viscous solvent

Low viscous solvent

None of the above

The moisture inside a substance is known as

Free moisture

Unbound moisture

Equilibrium moisture

Bound moisture

The solvent used in extraction should be more volatile. True or false?

True

False

The usage of solvent should be less in the extract. True or false?

True

False

Quiz/Test Summary
Title: Concepts of Liquid Extraction Relating to Mass Transfer
Questions: 15
Contributed by:
Ivan