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Engineering Chemistry 2
Engineering Chemistry 2
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01. Define Boiler Feed Water. What are the requirements of Boiler Feed Water?
Boiler Feed Water: The water fed into boiler for the production of steam is called
boiler feed water.
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It should be free from turbidity, oil, dissolved gases, alkali and hardness
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i). It should has zero hardness.
If hardness present in boiler feed water, it produces scales and sludges, which
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ii). It must free from dissolved gases like O2 and CO2.
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02. What is Zeolite? How is water softened by zeolite? Give equations.
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in Na2Ze are replaced by Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions present
in water.
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Process: When hard water is passed through a bed
of zeolite placed in a closed cylinder, the hardness
causing ions like Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions are taken up
by zeolite. Sodium salts are released during the
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reaction as byproduct.
For softening of water by zeolite process, hard water is percolated at a specified rate through a bed
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of zeolite, kept in a cylinder.
The hardness causing ions like Ca2+ and Mg2+are retained by the zeolite as CaZe and MgZe. While
the outgoing water contains sodium salts.
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03. Explain formation of deposits in steam boilers and heat exchangers.
Heat exchangers:A device for transferring heat from one medium to another.
Heat exchangers are designed to remove excess heat from aircraft
engines, optics, x-ray tubes, lasers, power supplies, military
equipment, and many other types of equipment that require cooling
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beyond what air-cooled heat sinks can provide.
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Scale:If the precipitate forms hard and adherent coating on the inner walls of the boiler is known as
scale. It is formed by the substances like CaSO4, Mg(OH)2 and Ca(HCO3)2.
Scales are difficult to remove even with the help of hammer and chisel. Scales are the main
sources of boiler troubles.
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Formation of scales may be due to
(i). Decomposition of calcium bicarbonate.
(ii). Deposition of calcium sulphate.
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(iii). Hydrolysis of magnesium salts.
(iv). Presence of silica.
Sludge: In boiler, water contains the precipitate loose and slimy is known as sludge. It
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(iii). It forms along with scales, then former gets entrapped in the latter and both get
deposited scales.
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(iii). Boiler Explosion.
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(ii). Decrease in efficiency:
Scales may sometimes deposit in the valves and condensers of the boiler and choke then
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with over-heated iron plates. This causes in formation of a large amount of steam suddenly. So
sudden high-pressure is developed, which may even cause explosion of the boiler.
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more soluble salt by adding suitable reagent.
An internal treatment – by adding proper chemical to the boiler water either
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(a). To precipitate the scale forming impurities in the form of sludge, which can be remove by blow
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(b). To convert them into compounds, which will stay in dissolved form in water and thus do
not cause any harm.
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Blow down operation: It is partial removal of hard water through top at the bottom of boiler, when
extent of hardness in the boiler becomes alarmingly high.
Internal treatments methods are, generally, followed by blow-down operation , so that accumulated
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sludge is removed.
Internal treatment methods are, (i). Colloidal Conditioning
(ii). Phosphate Conditioning
(iii). Carbonate Conditioning
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(iv). CalgonConditioning.
It is a type of boiler corrosion, caused by using highly alkaline water in the boiler.
In boiler water, it contains a small amount of sodium Carbonate. In high pressure, it decomposes to
give sodium hydroxide.
Na2CO3 + H 2O --- 2NaOH +CO2
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Then this NaOH reacts with boiler material and it forms sodium Ferrate and this leads to brittlement
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To remove hardness producing salts, chemicals were added to the boiler water in the boiler itself
and that treatment is called internal conditioning.
(i). Colloidal Conditioning (ii). Phosphate Conditioning
(iii). Carbonate Conditioning (iv). Calgon Conditioning.
(i) Colloidal Conditioning:
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In low-pressure boilers, scale formation can be avoided by adding organic substances like
kerosene ,tannin, agar-agar (a gel), etc., which get coated over the scale forming precipitates,
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thereby yielding non-sticky and loose deposits, which can easily be removed by pre-determined
blow-down operations.
(ii). Phosphate conditioning:
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Three types of phosphates- mono, di and trisodium phosphates are employed in phosphate
conditioning. The advantages of phosphate conditioning over carborateconditioning are (i).It can be
applied to high pressure boilers and
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(ii) It can be used for softening/ conditioning acidic, neutral or alkaline water sample.
Ca2+ + 2Na3PO4 --- Ca3 (PO4 )2
If acidic water is to be conditioned,trisodium phosphate can be used. For neutral and
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alkaline water samples disodium phosphate and monosodium phosphate can be used respectively.
(iii) Carbonate conditioning:
In low pressure boilers, calcium ions are converted into soft and loose sludge by adding
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sodium carbonate solution. It forms soft CaCO3 which can be removed by blow-down operation.
CaSO4 + Na2CO3 --- CaCO3 Na2SO4
(iv). Calgon conditioning:
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precipitation of scale forming salt. The complexNa2[Na4(PO3)6] is soluble in water and no problem
for its sludge disposal.
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09.Write short notes on Boiler corrosion / Explain boiler corrosion in detail /
Write short notes on Boiler troubles – Boiler corrosion.
Boiler corrosion taken place in boiler in the presence of gases like dissolved oxygen, dissolved
CO2 and dissolved salts.
Dissolved oxygen:It attacks the boiler material at high temperature and causes the
Corrosion.
4Fe +6H2O+ 3O2 --- 4Fe(OH)3
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It is removed by chemical and mechanical method.
Chemical Method: Sodium sulphite, Hydrazine used to remove dissolved oxygen.
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Mechanical Method: To remove by De-aeration method.
Water spraying in a perforated plate-fitted tower, heated from sides and
connected to vaccum pump. High temperature, low pressure and large
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exposed surface reduces the dissolved oxygen in water.
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Dissolved CO2: It produces carbonic acid, which is acidic and corrosive in nature
CO2 +H 2O --- H 2CO3 (Carbonic acid )
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10. Explain priming and foaming (carry over).
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iv).Very poor boiler design.
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Prevention: It is controlled by
1) Controlling the velocity of steam
2) Keeping the water level lower
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3) Good boiler design
4) Using treated water
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2) Foaming:
The formation of stable bubbles above the surface of water is called foaming These
bubbles are carried over by steam leading to excessive priming.
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It is caused by
i) Presence of oil and grease
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It can be prevented by
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11. What is Desalination? Describe desalination of by Reverse Osmosis method with
neat diagram.
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Explain the reverse osmosis process for desalination of brackish water in detail.
Brackish water = Water containing dissolved salts with a peculiar salty taste. Ex: Sea water
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Reverse Osmosis(RO):
When a pressure greater than osmotic pressure applied on the concentrated side, the solvent flow
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takes place from higher concentration to lower concentration is known as reverse osmosis.
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Process:
1) In this RO process, Pure water is separated from salt water.
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4. The life time of membrane is high and it can be replaced within few minutes.
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12. Explain demineralization process in detail.
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Electrochemical cell: Cells in which the e-s transferred due to redox reaction and
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converted into electrical energy.
Example : Daniel cell.
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Daniel cell consists of two electrodes like Zn and Cu.
Zinc electrode is dipped in 1M ZnSO4 solution and Cu electrode dipped in 1M CuSO4
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solution.
The two solutions are inter connected by a salt bridge and two electrodes are connected
by a wire through the volt meter.
Each electrode is known as half-cell.
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The e-s liberates from Zn electrode flow through the external wire and is consumed by
copper ions at the cathode.
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02. How electrochemical cell is measured? How Emf is measured by
potentiometrically?
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03. What are electrochemical series? Give its applications.
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(v). Hydrogen displacement from acid solutions.
(vi). Predicting spontaneity of redox reations.
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(i). To calculate the std. emf of a cell.
The emf of a cell is calculated as follows, Ecell= ER-EL
(ii). Relative ease of oxidation or reduction.
+ve value – higher reduction potential – high reduction.
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F- = 2.87, higher reduction – get oxidized
Li+ = -3.07, lower reduction – high oxidation.
(iii). Displacement of one element by other.
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Metals which lie higher in the series can displace those elements which lie below them in
the series. Cu can easily displaced by Zn
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reduction potential. Zinc reacts with hydrogen but not in Ag. Why?
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04. Derive Nernst equation.
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05. What is Chemical corrosion? Explain with its types.
Oxygen present in atmosphere attacks metal surface resulting in the formation of metallic oxide
which is a corrosion product and known as oxidation corrosion.
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Oxidation occurs first at the surface of the metal and the resulting metal oxide scale forms a
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barrier that tends to restrict either further oxidation. For oxidation to continue either the metal must
diffuse outwards through the scale to the surface or the oxygen must diffuse inwards through the
scale, to the underlying metal.
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Both transfer occurs, but the outward metal diffusion is generally, much more rapid than the
inward diffusion of oxygen. Since the metal ion is appreciably smaller than the oxygen ion and
consequently of much higher mobility.
The ratio of the volume of the oxide formed to the volume of the metal consumed is pilling
bed worth rule.
03. Corrosion by other gases – Hydrogen.
i) At ordinary Temperature : Hydrogen Embrittlement.
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The process of formation of cracks and blisters on the metal surface, due to high pressure of
hydrogen gas is called hydrogen embrittlement
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(i) Metal direct contact with H2s and forms atomic hydrogen
(ii) Atomic hydrogen diffuses readily into metal to form molecular hydrogen
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06. Explain Electrochemical corrosion with its types.
The corrosion occurs when two different metals are in contact with each other in presence of
an aqueous electrolyte solution or moisture is known as Galvanic corrosion.
The more active metal acts an anode the less active and metal acts as a cathode
In Zn-Fe bimetallic couple, Zn undergoes to
corrosion, because compare with Fe, it has
higher –Veemf Value. So it acts as an anode.
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Iron acts as cathode and it is protected.
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Fe dissolves and copper is protected.
(ie) Fe acts an anode and copper as a cathode.
Prevention of Galvanic corrosion:
To prevent Galvanic corrosion, the bolt and but
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are made by same metal. If they are n’t
corrosion will take place easily.
It may be minimized by putting an insulating material between the two metals.
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02. Differential aeration corrosion:-Otherwise it is known as concentration cell corrosion.
It is due to the formation of concentration cell formed by the variation of concentration mainly of
oxygen or any electrolyte on the surface of the base metal.
i).When a metal is partially immersed in a solution, the
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cathode.
iii).Corrosion will take place at the anode area where the
metal is converted into metal ion.
Example: A zinc metal partially dipped ina brackish
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Example: Pitting Corrosion - The holes are formed at corrosion in concentrated places.
Low oxygen part= anode ,More oxygen part=cathode.
It is a localized attack, resulting in the formation of a hole around which the metal is relatively
unattached.Ex: metal area covered by a drop of water, sand, dust, etc.
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07. Distinguish between Chemical corrosion and Electrochemical corrosion.
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5) Chemical corrosion is self-controlled It is continuous process
6) It follows adsorption mechanism It follows electrochemical reaction
7) Ex: formation of mild scale on iron surface Ex: rusting of iron in moisture
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8) 3 types. i). Oxidation corrosion 2 types.
ii). Corrosion by other gases- H2 i). Galvanic corrosion.
iii). Liquid – Metal corrosion. ii). Differential aeration corrosion.
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08. What are the factors influencing corrosion?
The rate of corrosion is mainly depends on
i) Nature of the metal
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ii) Nature of the environment
a). Position in emf series: Metals above hydrogen in emf series, corroded easily.
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09. Explain the Sacrificial anode and impressed current techniques for the preventions
ofcorrosion.
i) Sacrificial anode method:
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i). The application of sacrificial anodes in cathodic protection is based on the differences in
electrochemical reactivity of metals.
ii). In this method, the metal to be protected from corrosion is connected to more activemetal
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which acts as an anode.
iii). In a redox reaction involving iron and zinc, the zinc will serve as the anode, and iron the
cathode.
iv). The zinc anode will oxidize and provide electrons for the reduction of Fe 2+ to elemental
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iron.
v).This is called cathodic protection. The zinc anode is termed a sacrificial anode.
vi). Iron pipes buried in the ground, and designed to carry water, would normally be expected
to rust pretty quickly.
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vii).If they are buried along with a piece of zinc, and connected by a wire the zinc will provide
cathodic protection.
An alternative method of providing the current to protect a system is to use some sort of
external power supply. As with the sacrificial system , the structure to be protected is made the
cathode, the difference being that the driving force. Behind the current is not the difference in
potential between the anode and cathode of the system but from the power supply.
Both these types of cathodic protection may be applied to buried pipelines and to steel
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10. What is paint? What are the constituents and their functions in paint?
Paint: paint is a mechanical dispersion of one or more finely divided pigments in a medium (thinner
+ vehicle) . When paint is applied to a metal surface, the thinner evaporates, while the vehicle
undergoes slow oxidation forming a pigmented film.
Constituents:
1. Pigments. 2. Vehicle or drying oil. 3. Thinner. 4. Drier. 5. Filler or extender. 6. Plasticizer
7. Antiskinnig agent.
i) Pigments: They are colour producing substances in paint.
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Ex: white colour- white lead, black=- carben black red-indian red, green –chromium
oxide.
Function: i). It gives colour and opacity to the film.
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ii). It also provides strength to the film.
iii). It provides weather resistance of the film.
ii) Vehicle (or) drying oil:This is a non-volatile portion of a medium and film forming constituent of
the paint. These are high molecular weight fatty acids present in vegetable and animal oils. Ex:
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Linseed oil, castor oil.
Function:
i) They form a protective film by the oxidation and polymerization of the oil
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ii) They hold the pigment particles together on the metal surface
iii) They impart water repellency , toughness and durability to the film.
iii) Thinners or solvents: Thinner is a volatile substance present in the medium.
Ex: turpentine, toluol, xylol etc.
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Function:
I) It increases the elasticity of the film
II) It helps easy drying of the paint film
III) It increases the penetrating power of the vehicle.
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iv) Extenders or fillers: These are colourless (white) pigments which improve the quality of the
paint. Ex: Gypsum, Jal ,china clay, silica, etc.
Functions:
i) It reduces the cost of paint
ii) It prevents the cracking and shrinkage of the film
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v).Driers: these are the substances, used to accelerate the process of crying.
Ex: metallic soaps.
Functions: i).They are oxygen –carriers (or) catalists.
ii). They provide oxygen , which is essential for oxidation, polymerization of drying oil.
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vi).Plasticisers: these are chemicals added to the paint to provide elasticity to the film and to
prevent cracking of the film. Ex: triphenyl phosphate, tricresyl phosphate, etc.
vii). Antiskinning agents:These are chemicals added to the paint to prevent gelling and skinning of
the paint. Ex: polyhydhroxy phenol.
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11. Explain the electroplating of Gold.
Electroplating: It’s a process in which the coating metal is deposited on the base metal by passing
a direct current through an electrolytic solution containing the soluble salt of the coating metal.
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12. Explain the Electroless plating of Nickel.
Definition: it is a technique of depositing of a noble metal from its salt solution on a catalytically
active surface of a base metal by using a suitable reducing agent.
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Step 1: Pretreatment and activation of the surface:
The surface to be plated is first degreased by using organic solvents or alkali followed by acid
treatment.
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Step 2: preparation of plating bath composition:
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Reducing agent NaH2PO2H2O 10 g/l
(sodium hypophosphite)
Complexing agent Sodium succinate 10 g/l
Buffer Sodium acetate 10 g/l
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Temp 85-95oc
pH 4-6
The pretreated object is immersed in the plating bath for the required time during which the
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Nuclear fission Nuclear fusion
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1. Breaking a heavy nucleus into smaller Combination of two smaller nuclei.
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3. Reaction takes place at ordinary
At high temperature. > 106K.
temperature
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4. It gives chain reaction. No chain reaction
new elements are lower than the parent Higher than that of starting elements.
nucleus.
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generation in Nuclear Power Plant, Ex: Fission reaction takes place in sun.
Kalpakkam&koodankulam, Tamilnadu.
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02. Define Nuclear fission reaction. Explain with one example in detail.
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03. Explain Nuclear Reactor-Power Generator with neat diagram./ Light Water Reactor
Nuclear Reactor: A device used for power generation, in which a nuclear chain reaction
is initiated, maintained and controlled to produce the heat energy is
known as nuclear reactor
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Converted Thermal Energy Converted
Nuclear Energy (or) Electrical Energy
Heat Energy
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Components:
utilization. Ex: Ordinary water, Heavy water, liquid metals and gases.
5) Reflector: It placed around the core to reflect back some of the neutrons that leak out
from the surface of the core.
6) Pressure vessel: It enclosed the core and reflector. It also provides the entrance and exit
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04. Explain Breeder reactor with reactions.
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05. Define solar cell. Explain solar energy conversion in detail.
Solar cell = Photogalvaniccell : It is a device used for converting solar energy into electricity. It is
made by interconnecting a large number of photovoltaic cells.
Solar Energy Conversion: It is the process of conversion of direct sunlight into more useful forms.
Conversion may be in two forms. 1. Thermal Conversion. 2. Photo Conversion.
01. Thermal Conversion:
It involves absorption of thermal energy in the form of IR radiation. Temperature below
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100 C, is useful for heating purpose of water and refrigeration.
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Methods: (i).Solar heat collectors. (ii).Solar water heater.
(i). Solar heat collectors: It consists of natural materials like stones, bricks which can absorb
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heat during the day time and release it slowly at night.
Uses: It is used for houses in cold condition.
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It consists of an insulated box inside of which is
painted with black paint. There is a provision for sun light
absorption using a glass lid and store solar heat. Inside the
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black painted, copper coil and cold water is flow in and gets
heated and storage in a tank.
02. Photo Conversion: It involves conversion of light energy directly into electrical energy.
Methods: Solar Cell.
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Working: When the solar ray falls on the top layer and the e-s promoted to the conduction into n-
type semiconductor. The potential difference occurs; it should lead current increasing (i.e) flow e-s.
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(iv). Used for lighting purposes. (v). Used as a source power in space crafts and satellites. (vi).
Used for producing hydrogen by hydrolysis of H2O.
Demerits of Solar Energy: (i). Huge capital cost.
(ii). Not available during night and cloudy days. (iii). Storage of energy is not possible.
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06. Write a short note on Wind Energy.
Energy recovered from the force of the wind is called wind energy.
01.Wind Mills:
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wind mill make it rotating continuously. The
rotational motion of the blade drives a number of
machines like water pump, flour mills and electric
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generators.
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02. Wind Farms.
It is known as the large number of joining wind mills called wind farm. It produces a large amount of
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electricity.
iii. It is renewable.
i. It produces noise.
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iv. Affected to the radio signals.
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07. Define Battery. Explain with its types.
Battery:
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TYPES OF BATTERIES:
01. PRIMARY BATTERY
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i. It is known as Non-Reversible battery.
ii. Electrode and electrode reactions cannot be reversed by passing an external current.
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iii. Reactions take place only once and after use they become dead.
iv. They are not chargeable.
v. Ex: Dry Cell, Mercury Cell, Leclanche’s cell.
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02. SECONDARY BATTERY
i. It is known as Reversible battery.
ii. Electrode and electrode reactions are reversiblewhen an external current is passing
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08. Explain Alkaline Battery with neat diagram and cell reactions.
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Alkaline battery consists of electrolyte KOH and a Zinc cylinder filled with powdered Zn, KOH and
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MnO2 in the form of paste using starch and water. A carbon rod [Graphite] acts as a cathode and it
is immersed in the electrolyte in the centre of the cell. The outside cylindrical zinc body acts as an
anode.
At Anode
At Cathode : 2MnO 2 +H 2O+2e - --- Mn 2O 3 +2OH -
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Overall : Zn+2MnO 2 +H 2O --- Zn(OH)2 +Mn 2O 3
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Advantages:
i. Zinc doesn’t dissolve in a basic medium.
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ii. Its life is longer than dry battery because there is no corrosion on Zn.
iii. It maintains its voltage, when the current is drawn from it.
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Uses:
It is used in calculators and watches.
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09. Explain Lead acid storage battery.
Anode Lead - Pb
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This is also a rechargeable battery.
It consists of number of voltaic cells. In each cell, anode is Pb plate and cathode is PbO 2
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A known number of lead plates are connected with parallel and a number of PbO 2 plates
and also connected in parallel. Various plates are separated by insulators like glass fibre. The total
anodes and cathodes are immersed in dil.H2(SO)4 Solution.
Advantages:
(iii). Effective one at low temperature. (iv). Self- discharging rate is low.
Uses:
(i). Used in automobiles like Car, Bus, Van, Lorry, Bike etc.
(ii). Used in Hospitals, Power stations, Telephone exchanges etc.
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10. Explain Nickel – Cadmium battery with cell reactions.
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Electrolyte KOH
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This is also a rechargeable battery.
It consists of Cd anode and a metal grid containing a paste of NiO2 acts as a cathode. The
electrolyte is KOH.
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Discharging: When Ni-Cd battery operates, Cd gets oxidation and forms Cd2+ and insoluble
Cd(OH)2 is formed. Its emf value is 1.4 V.
Cell Reaction:
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discharging
At Anode : Cd(S) +2OH - charging
Cd(OH)2 +2e-
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At Cathode : NiO 2(S) +2H 2O+2e- charging
Ni(OH)2 +2OH -
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Recharging: When an current is passed opposite direction, the cell reaction is reversed. As a
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11. Explain Lithium batteries in detail.
It is known as solid state battery because the electrolyte is used here at solid state.
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Anode : Li(S) Li+ + e-
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Cathode: TiS2 (S) + e- TiS-2
Discharging:
When the anode is connected to cathode, Li+ ions move from anode to cathode.
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Recharging:
(ii). It is a light weight material only 7g required for produce 1 mole of e-s.
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12. Explain Hydrogen- Oxygen Fuel cell / [H2 – O2] Fuel cell.
Fuel Cell: It is a device in which the chemical energy of the fuel hydrogen is directly
converted into electricity without combustion.
Anode Hydrogen
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Electrolyte 25% KOH or NaOH
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Two porous electrodes – Made of compressed
carbon containing a catalyst like pt / pd.
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cathode. In between two electrodes an electrolytic solution
25% KOH or NaOH filled.
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Merits:
i. High efficiency.
ii. No unwanted noise and less maintenance.
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iii. No pollution
iv. No need to change electrode often.
Uses:
i. Used in military vehicles and space vehicles.
ii. H2 – O2 fuel cell, the product is water, so no need of fuel because fuel is water.
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Abrasives are hard substances used for Grinding, cutting, Shaping, drilling,
poslishingandsharpening operations.
Property of an Abrasive = Hardness
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Ex: Diamond,Talc
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It is a scale, in which common abrasives are arranged in the order of their increasing hardness.In
this scale, Lowest hardness substances is talc and noted 1
Highest hardness substance is diamond and noted 10
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Classification of Abrasives:
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02. Write short notes on (i). Grinding Wheel (ii).Abrasive paper and cloth.
(i). Grinding Wheel : It is manufactured by mixing abrasive grains with binder. The mixture
ismoulded and heated and cured.
Uses: It is used for the removal of scales from iron surfaces, cutting
tool sharpening.
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(ii). Abrasive paper and cloth: The role of paper or cloth is made to pass through a series of
rollers and a thin coating of glue is applied on its upper side.
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abrasive is allowed to fall and spread evenly on the glued
paper or cloth. Then it is dried in warm drying room. Finally it
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03. Define refractories. What are its characteristics? Explain with classification and
itsproperties.
Refractories: Refractories are materials that can withstand very high temperature without
softening or decomposition in shape.
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a. Silica bricks
b. Alumina bricks
c. Magnesite bricks
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5. PCE is the number which refer to the softening temperature of a refractory specimen
of standard dimension 38mm height and 19mm triangular base.
Measurement:
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5) This measurement is called segarcone test.
6) A test cone is determined by comparing its softening
temperature with softening temps.of a series of
standard pyrometric cones.
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7) A test cone is prepared from the sample refactory
then it is placed along with the standard segar cone in an electric furnace and
heated at a rate of 10oC per minute.
8) The temperature at which apex (top) of the cone touches the base is taken as the
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identically is taken as the PCE of the test sample.
2)RUL: Refractoriness Under Load:
The temperature at which the refractory deforms by 10 % is called refractoriness under
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load. (i.e). The load bearing capacity of a refractory can be measured by RUL test.
A good refractory should have high RUL value.
RUL TEST:
RUL test is conducted by applying a constant load of 3.5 or 1.75 kg/cm2 to the test refractory
specimen of size base 5 cm2 and height 75 cm and heating in a furnace at a standard rate of 10 oC
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A good refractory should have low porosity.
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05. How Alumina, Magnesite and Silicon carbide are manufactured?
Manufacture of Alumina bricks:
Alumina bricks is an example for acidic refractories.
Alumina bricks are prepared from minerals silimanite and kyanite
They are anhydrous aluminosilicate materials Al2O3.SiO2
This mineral is fixed with coal in the ratio 1:1 along with plastic clay as binders.
The raw materials are mixed and moulded into bricks
The bricks are then dried and fired at 1600oc
The final product material contains 63 % alumina and 34% silica approximately.
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Powdered caleinedmagnoite (Mgo) is mixed with caustic magnesia or iron oxide, as a
birder with water mixed and moulded into bricks.
The bricks are then dried and fired at 1500oC
The final product material containsMgO=85%,CaO=2.5% & SiO2=5.5%
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Manufacture of Silicon carbide (SiC): CARBORUNDUM
Preparation Or Manufacture:
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It is prepared by heating a mixture of 60% sand (i.e) SiO2 and 40% coke with a small
amount of saw dust and a little salt in an electric furnace to about 1650oC for 36 hours.
SiO2 + 3C SiC + 2CO
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Uses: used as heating elements in electric furnaces. Walls of chambers, kilns, coke ovens
and muffle furnaces. Used for grinding low tensile strength materials like cast iron, brass
etc.,
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06. How Portland cement is manufactured?
It is manufacture by as follows
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1. Mixing of Raw materials.
2. Burning.
3. Grinding.
4. Storage and Packing.
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1. Mixing of Raw materials: It can be done by (i). Dry Process (ii). Wet Process.
(i). Dry Process: “ Silos” – limestone + clay > crushed and powdered – Dry raw mix.
(ii). Wet Process: Silos + Wet clay > Grinding mills > paste known as slurry.
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(i). Drying Zone: Upper part of the kiln - About 400oc, water in slurry gets evaporated.
(ii). Calcination zone: Center part of the kiln - About 1000oc, limestone gets decomposed
intoCaO and CO2. CaCO3 ----- CaO + CO2
(iii). Clinkering Zone: Lowest part of the kiln - About 1350-1500oc, limestone reacts with
clay to form Bogue compounds. C2S,C3S,C3A,C4AF.
The Bogue compounds fuse together to form small, hard, grayish
coloured stone like mass called cement clinkers.
3. Grinding : The hot clinkers are cooled with atmospheric air and then pulverized together
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cement.
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storage silos. Then the cement is packed in jute bags by automatic
machine.
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Properties: (i). Setting and Hardening of cement. (ii). Heat of Hydration.
Setting: It is defined as the stiffening of the original plastic mass, due to the formation of
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When cement is mixed with water, results formation of gel and crystalline products.
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Chemical reactions:
(i). Flash set – When cement is mixed with water, hydration of C3A takes place and the paste
becomes quite rigid within a short time.(1 Day)
C3 A + 6H2O C3A.6H2O
(II). Formation of Tobermonite gel: After the hydration of C3A, C3S begins to hydrate to give
Tobermonite gel and crystalline Ca(OH)2. This is responsible for the development of initial strength
of cement. The hydration of C3S gets completed within 7 days. It does not contribute much to the
strength of cement.
C3S + 6H2O C3S2 .3H2O +3Ca(OH)2
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(III). Dicalcium silicate (C2S) reacts with water very slowly and gets completed in 7 to 28 days.
2C2S + 4H2O C3S2 .3H2O +Ca(OH)2
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crystalline Ca(OH)2.
(iv). The hydration of C4AF takes place initially, the hardening takes place finally through
crystallization along with C2S.
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C4 AF + 7H2O C3A.6H2O
Thus the final setting and hardening of cement is due to the formation of tobermonite gel plus
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08. Write short notes on special cements like waterproof and white cement.
It is obtained by adding water- proof materials like calcium stearate, aluminium stearate and
gypsum with tannic acid to ordinary Portland cement during grinding.
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(ii). To resist the absorption of water.
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(i). It is more expensive than ordinary Portland cement.
(ii). It act as pore-blocking and water- repelling agent.
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(i). Used in the construction bridges and structures under water.
(i). Repairing and joining marble pillars and blocks, manufacture of tiles and mosaic
works.
(ii). Used in the construction bridges and structures under water.
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09. Explain the manufacture the glass.
Raw materials:
a) Sodium is soda , Na2CO3 – Soft glass.
b) Potassium is potash, K2CO3 – Hard glass.
c) Calcium are limestone, chalk and lime
d) Lead are litharge, and red lead – Flint glass
e) Silica are quartz, white sand.
f) Zinc is zinc oxide – Heat and shock proof glass
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h) Cutlets or pieces of broken glass to increase the fusibility.
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1. Melting: The raw materials in proper proportions are mixed and finely powdered. This mixture
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called batch is fused with some broken glass, called cullet in the pot of the tank furnace, in which
heating is done by burning produces gas and air mixture over the charge.
Heating is continued, till the molten mass is free from bubbles and glass-balls, and then cooled to
about 800oC.
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Glass articles are then allowed to cool gradually to room temperature( sudden cooling must
be avoided, because cracking occurs ). The longer the annealing period, the better quality of glass.
4. Finishing:
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All glass articles after annealing are subjected to finsish processes such as cleaning,
grinding, polishing, cutting etc.
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10. Explain the types and properties and uses of glass.
Properties:
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a) They are low cost.
b) It is resistant to water.
c) It is attacked by common reagents like acids.
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Uses:
Window glasses, electric bulbs, bottles, jars, cheaper table wares, where high temperature –
resistance and chemical stability required.
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2). Potash lime or Hard glass:
Properties:
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a) Lower softening temperature than soda- glass.
b) Higher refractive – index.
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4). Boro silicate glass / Pyrex glass / Jena glass.
Raw materials: silica, boron with a small amount of alumina and some oxides.
Properties:
a) Low thermal efficient of expansion
b) High chemical resistance.
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c) Very high softening points.
d) Excellent shock-proof.
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apparatus, kitchenware, chemical plants, television tubes, electrical insulators.
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5). Aluminosillicate glass
Raw materials: alumina, silica, boron with a small amount of and some oxides.
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Approximate composition: SiO2(55%),Al2O3(23%),B2O3(7%), MgO(9%),CaO(5%),
Na2O+K2O(1%)
It is a fibrous wool-like material, composed of intermingled fine threads of filaments of glass. They
are completely alkali free. The glass filaments are obtained by forcing molten glass through small
offices. The average diameter of the office is 0.0005 to 0.007mm. then the filaments of glass so
obtained are thrown over a rapidly rotating drum to get wool-like materials.
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Uses:
1. Heat insulation purpose- domestic and industrial appliances.
2. Air filters and dust filtering materials.
3. insulation of metal pipelines and walls and roofs of houses.
4. used in filtration of corrosive liquids like acids.
5. Manufacture of fibre-glass, by blending with plastic resins.
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1. Primary Fuels – It occurs in nature such as. Ex: Coal, Crude oil, Natural Gas.
2. Secondary Fuels – It is derived from primary fuels. Ex: Coke, Petrol, Coal gas.
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2. Liquid fuels eg., gasoline, diesel.
3. Gaseous fuels eg., coal gas, natural gas.
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the fuel.
Units of Calorific value ; Calorie, kilocalorie, British thermal unit, centigrade heat unit
Higher calorific value / Gross calorific value (GCV)
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GCV = The total amount of heat is produced, when a unit quantity of the fuel is completely burnt
and the products of combustion are cooled to room temperature is known as GCV.
Lower calorific value / Net calorific value (NCV)
NCV = The total amount of heat is produced, when a unit quantity of the fuel is completely burnt
and products of combustion are allowed to escape is known as NCV
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3. Explain proximate analysis. Give its significance.
It involves the determination of % of moisture content, volatile matter, ash content &
fixed carbon in coal.
(i) Moisture content: About 1 gram of air-dried powdered coal sample is taken in a crucible & it is
heated at 100-105°C for 1 hour.
loss in weight of thecoal
%of moisture in coal= X100
weight of Air-dried coal
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(ii) Volatile matter: After the analysis of moisture content, the crucible with residual coal sample is
converted with lid & it is heated upto 950°C for 7 minutes.
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% of Volatilemater incoal= X100
weight of moisture-freecoal
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(iii) Ash content: After the analysis of volatile matter the crucible with coal sample is heated without
lidupto 750°C for 30 minutes.
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% of ash content in coal= X100
weight of dried coal
(iv)Fixed carbon: It is determined by the subtracting the sum total of moisture, volatile & ash
content from 100.
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% of fixed carbon in coal = 100 - % of (moisture content + volatile matter + ash content)
(i) High % of moisture is undesirable because it reduces the calorific value of a fuel, & increases
the transport cost.
(ii) High % of matter is undesirable because it reduces the calorific value of a fuel & coal burns with
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the additional cost of disposal of ash.
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4. Explain ultimate analysis. Give its significance.
1. Carbon & Hydrogen: A known aount of coal sample is burnt with o2 in a combustion apparatus.
In coal carbon & hydrogen are converted into CO2& H2O & those are absorbed by KOH tubes &
CaCl2 tubes.
Increase weight in KOHtubes 12
C + O2 CO2 % of Carbon in coal = X X 100
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2. Nitrogen: It is carried out by Kjeldahl’s method.A known amount of coal is heated with Con.
H2SO4 in presence of K2 SO4 catalyst in a long necked flask called Kjeldahl’s flask. Nitrogen is
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converted into ammonium sulphate. Then it is heated with NaOH& absorbed by HCl.
volume of acid consumed
% of Nitrogen in coal = 1.4 X X Normality.
Weight of coal sample
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3. Sulphur: A known amount of coal is completely burnt in a bomb calorimeter. Here sulphur is
converted into sulphate& treated with BaCl2, BaSO4 is obtained.
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5. How Metallurgical coke is manufactured by Otto-Hoffman’s method?
When bituminous coal is heated strongly in the absence of air, the volatile matter escapes
out & the mass becomes hard, strong, porous, which is called metallurgical coke.
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In order to (i) Increase the thermal efficiency of the carbonization process &
(ii) Recover the valuable by products by this method.
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This oven consists of a number of silica chambers.
Each chamber is about 10-12 m long, 3-4 m height & 0.4 – 0.45m wide.
Coal is introduced into the silica chambers & heated 1200°C by air & producer gas.
I & IV regenerators are heated by hot flue gases & II & III regenerators are heated by
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From out coming flue gas, it gives valuable products like Tar, ammonia, benzene. H 2S are
obtained.
Recovery of by products:
(i) Tar: the flue gases are first passed through a tower, in which liq. NH 3 is sprayed, tar is
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(v) H2S gas: The remaining gases are then passed through a purifier, H2S gas is obtained.
The final gas left out is called coal gas.
Advantages:
(i) Valuable by product like NH3, benzene, etc are obtained.
(ii) The carbonization time is less.(iii) Heating is done by extremely by producer gas.
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6. What do you mean by hydrogenation of coal? How Synthetic petrol is manufactured by
Bergius Process? Or How solid fuel is converted into liquid fuel? Explain in detail.
The preparation of liquid fuels from solid coal is known as hydrogenation of coal & this
gasoline is known as synthetic petrol.
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Input Powdered coal + Ni Oleate catalyst + Heavy oil are made into paste + H2
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Pressure 200-250atm.
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pressure of 200-250atm.
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The heavy oil is recycled for making paste again coal powder.
60% of yield is obtained from this process.
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7. Explain the following (i) Compressed natural gas (CNG)
(ii) Liquid petroleum gas. (LPG)
(i) Compressed Natural Gas:(CNG)
Natural gas (CH4) compressed to a pressure of about 1000 atm is known as CNG.
Its calorific value is 12000-14000kcal/m3.
It is fully of methane only & derived from natural gas.
Its composition is as follows.
CH4 = 70-90%
C2 H2 = 5- 10 %
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Uses: CNG is a cheapest, clearest & the least polluting fuel for automobiles instead of petrol or
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It is obtained as a by- product during the cracking of heavy oil.
Its composition is
Butane = 27%
Isobutene = 25%
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Butylenes = 43%
Propane = 5%
Its calorific value is 27,800 kcal /m3.
LPG is marketed under the trade names like Indane, HP, Bharat gas in steel cylinders under
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high pressure.
A small amount of Ethyl mercaptan is added during filling of cylinders to help in detecting
leakage of gas.
LPG ensures complete combustion with no smoke & causes the least environmental
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Uses:
1. It is used as a domestic fuel.
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8. Explain Water gas with reaction.
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The water gas producer consists of a tall steel vessel, lined with refractory bricks.
It is provided with cup & cone feeder at the top & side opening for water gas exists.
At the bottom it is provided with 2 inlet pipes for passing air & steam.
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When steam & little air is passed alternatively over a red hot coke maintained
at about 900-1000°C in a reactor, water gas is produced.
Two steps of reaction in production of water gas:
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Here the steam is passed through red hot coke, where CO & H2 gases are produced.
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1. It is used for preparation of power alcohol.
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9. Explain Producer gas with reaction.
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The producer gas producer consists of a tall steel vessel, lined inside with refractory bricks.
It is provided with cup & cone feeder at the top & side opening for producer gas exit.
At the bottom it is provided with an one inlet for passing air & steam.
When a mixture of air & steam is passed over a red hot coke at 1100°C in a reactor,
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Uses:
It is a used as a reducing agent in metallurgical operations.
Used for heating muffle furnaces & open- hearth furnaces.
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10. Describe flue gas analysis by Orsat’s apparatus method.
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connected through 3 way stop cock. The other end is connected with a graduated burette. The
horizontal tube is also connected with 3 different absorption bulbs I, II, III for absorbing CO2, CO
and O2.
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The 3 way stop cock is connected with flue gas supply & it is sucked into the burette & it is
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adjusted by 100cc. then the 3 way stop cock is closed. In bulb I, co 2 is absorbed by KOH solution
& I is closed & II stopcock is opened, O2 is absorbed by alkaline pyrogallol solution. Now II is
closed & III is opened. CO is absorbed by ammonical cuprous chloride. The decrease in volume
of the flue gas in the burette indicates the volume of I CO2, II O2,
III COrespectively.
Significance: It gives an clear idea about the complete or incomplete process.
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11. Explain fractional distillation of crude oil .
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