MODULE II – INDUSTRIAL PLANT ENGINEERING

A 10-stages air compressor compresses air from 100 kpa to 800 kpa. Find the intercooler pressure
between 1st and 2nd stage.
A. 282.84 kpa B. 113.21 kpa *C. 123.11 kpa D. 333.51 kpa
Solution:
Px = (P1s-1P2)1/s
Px = [(100)10-1(1000)]1/10 = 123.11 kpa

Brine enters a circulating brine cooler at the rate of 60 m3/hr at -*C and leaves at -18C. Specific heat of
brine is 1.072 KJ/kg-K and specific gravity of 1.12. Determine the tons of refrigeration.
A. 53.5 TR B. 65.3 TR C.33.5 TR *D. 56.9 TR
SOLUTION:
Density of brine = 1.12(1000 kg/m3) = 1120 kg/m3
m = (1120)(60)/3600 = 18.67 kg/sec
Q = mcp∆ t = 18.67(1.072)(-8 + 18) = 200.11 KW
TR = 200.11/3.516 = 56.91 Tons of refrigeration

Water is flowing in a pipe with radius of 30 cm at a velocity of 5 m/s at the temperature in pipe. The
density and viscosity of the water are as follows: density 997.9 kg/sec viscosity = 1.131 Pa-s. What is the
Reynolds Number for this situation?
*A. 2647 B. 96.2 C. 3100 D. 1140
SOLUTION:
n = Dvg / v
Where:
D = 2(0.30) = 0.60 m
vg = 5 M/SEC
v = 1.131/997.9 = 0.0011334 m2 / sec
Nm = 0.60(5)/0.0011334 = 2,647

The discharge pressure of an air compressor is 5 times the suction pressure. If volume flow at suction is
0.1 m3/sec, what is the suction pressure if compressor work is 19.57 kw? (use n=1.35)
A. 97 kpa *B.98 kpa C. 99 kpa D.100 kpa
SOLUTION:
nP 1V 1
W= [(P2/P1)n-1/n – 1]
n−1
19.57 = 1.35(P1)(0.1)/(1.35-1)[(5)1.35-1/1.35 – 1]
P1 = 98 KPa

The initial condition of air in an air compressor is 98 KPa and 27C and discharge air at 450 KPa. The
bpre and stroke are 355 mm and 381 mm, respectively with percent cleared of 8% running at 300 rpm.
Find the volume of air at suction.
A. 541.62 m3/hr B. 551.62 m3/hr C. 561.62 m3/hr *D. 571.62 m3/hr
SOLUTION:
ev = 1 + c – c(P2/P1)1/n = 1 + 0.08 - 0.08(450/98)1/1.4 = 0.842
VD = π /4 D2 LN = π /4 (0.355)2 (0.381)(300/60) = 0.1885 m3/sec
V1 = 0.1885(0.842) = 0.15878 m3/sec = 571.62 m3/hr

An air compressor has a suction volume of 0.35 m3/sec t 97 KPa and discharges to 650 KPa. How much
power saved by the compressor of there are two stages?
A. 18.27 KW B. 16.54 KW C. 13.86 KW *D. 11.58 KW
SOLUTION:
nP 1V 1
W= [(P2/P1)n-1/n – 1] = (1.4 x 97 x 0.35)/(1.4 -1) [(650/97)1.4-1/1.4 – 1] = 85.79 KW
n−1
For two stages :
Px = (P1P2)1/2 = (97 x 650)1/2 = 251.097 KPa
2nP 1 V 1
W= [(Px/P1)n-1/n – 1] = 2(1.4)(97)(0.35)/(1.4 – 1) [(251.0.97/97)1.4-1/1.4 – 1] = 74.208 KW
n−1
 POWER SAVED = 85.79 – 74.208 = 11.582 KW

A two stage air compressor has an intercooler pressure of 4 kg/cm2. What is the discharge pressure if
suction pressure is 1 kg/cm2?
A. 3 kg/cm2 B. 9 kg/cm2 C. 12 kg/cm2 *D. 16 kg/cm2
SOLUTION:
Px = (P1P2)1/2
Px2 = P1(P2)
42 = 16 kg/cm2

A two stage air compressor compresses air at 100 KPa and 22C discharges to 750 KPa. If intercooler
intake is 105C. Determine the value of n.
A. 1.400 *B. 1.325 C. 1.345 D. 1.288
SOLUTION:
Px = (100 x 750)1/2 =273.86 KPa
Tx/T1 = (Px/P1)n-1/n
(105 + 273)/(22 + 273) = (273.86/100)n-1/n
1.281 = (2.6268)n-1/n
n = 1.326

A double suction centrifugal pumps delivers 20 ft3/sec of water at a head of 12 m and running at 650 rpm.
What is the specific speed of the pump?
A. 5014.12 rpm B. 6453.12 rpm *C. 2770.73 rpm D. 9966.73 rpm
SOLUTION:
N = N(Q)1/2 / h3/4
Q = 20/2 ft3/sec x 7.481 gal/ft3 x 60 sec/1min = 4,488.6 gal/min
h = 12 x 3.281 = 39.37 ft
N = (650 x (4,488.6)1/2)/(39.37)3/4
N = 2,770.73 rpm

Determine the number of stages needed for a centrifugal pump if it is used to deliver 400 gal/min of water
and pump power of 15 Hp. Each impeller develops a head of 30 ft.
A. 6 B. 4 *C. 5 D. 7
SOLUTION:
Wp = w Q h
15 x 0.746 = 9.81(400 gal/min x 0.00785m3/gal x 1/60)h
h = 45.20 m x 3.281 ft/m = 148.317 ft
Number of stages = 148.317/40 = 4.94 stages = 5 stages
The suction pressure of a pump reads 3 in. of mercury vacuum and discharge pressure reads 140 psi is
use to deliver 120 gpm of water with specific volume of 0.0163 ft3/lb. Determine the pump work.
A. 4.6 KW B. 5.7 KW *C. 7.4 KW D. 8.4 KW
SOLUTION:
P1 = -3 in Hg x 101.325/29.92 = -10.16 KPa
P2 = 140 psi x 101.325/14.7 = 965 KPa
w = 1/v = 1/0.163 = 61.35 lb/ft3 x 9.81/62.3 = 9.645 KN/m3
h = (P2 – P1)/w = (965 +10.16)/9.645 = 101.105 m
Q = 120 gal/min x 3.785/1gal x 1m3/1000li x 1/60 = 0.00757 m3/sec
P = w Q h = 9.645(0.00757)(101.105) = 7.38 KW

A submersible pump delivers 350 gpm of water to a height of 5 ft from the ground. The pump were
installed 150 ft below the ground level and draw down of 8 ft during the operation. If water level is 25 ft
above the pump, determine the pump power.
A. 7.13 KW B. 4.86 KW C. 7.24 KW *D. 9.27 KW
SOLUTION:
h = 5 + 150 – (25 – 8) = 138/3.281 = 42.06 m
Q = 350 gal/min x 0.003785 m3/gal x 1 min/60sec = 0.02246 m3/sec
 Wp = w Q h = 9.81(0.02246)(42.06) = 9.27 KW

A vacuum pump is used to drain a flooded mine shaft of 20℃ water. The pump pressure of water at this
temperature is 2.34 KPa. The pump is incapable of lifting the water higher than 16 m. What is the
atmospheric pressure?
*A. 159.30 B. 32.33 C. 196.22 D. 171.9
SOLUTION:
Using Bernoulli’s Theorem:
P1/w + V12/2g + z1 = P2/w + V2/2g + z2
P1/w = P2/w + (V22 - V12)/2g + (z2 - z1)
P1/9.81 = 2.34/9.81 + 0 + 16
P1 = 159.30 KPa

A submersible, multi-stage, centrifugal deep well pump 260 gpm capacity is installed in a well 27 feet
below the static water level and running at 3000 rpm. Drawdown when pumping at rated capacity is 10
feet. The pump delivers the water into a 25,000 gallons capacity overhead storage tank. Total discharge
head developed by pump, including friction in piping is 243 feet. Calculate the diameter of the impeller of
this pump in inches if each impeller diameter developed a head of 38 ft.
A. 3.28 B. 5.33 *C. 3.71 D. 6.34
SOLUTION:
V=πDN
V = √ 2 gh
π D (3000/60) = (2(32.2)(38))1/2
D = 0.315 ft = 3.708 inches

A water cooler uses 50 lb/hr of melting ice to cool running water from 80℉ to 42℉. Based on te inside
coil area, U1 = 110 Btu/hr-ft2-℉. Find the gpm of water cooled.
A. 0.10 GPM B. 0.21 GPM *C. 0.38 GPM D. 0.45 GPM
SOLUTION:
Q = mf L = mwcpw(t1 – t2)
50 (144) = mW(1)(80-42)
mw = 189.474 lb/hr
V = (189.474/62.4) (7.48/60) = 0.38 GPM

An auditorium seating 1500 people is to be maintained at 80℉ dry bulb and 85℉ wet bulb temperature
when outdoor air is at 91℉ dry bulb and 75℉ wet bulb. Solar heat load is 110,000 Btu/hr and supply air
at 60℉ , determine the amount of supply air.
*A. 93,229.17 lb/hr B. 83,229.17 lb/hr C. 73,229.17 D. 63,229.17 lb/hr
SOLUTION:
Sensible heat per person = 225 Btu/hr
Qa = 225(1500) + 110,000 = 447,500 Btu/hr
Qa = m cp(t1 – t2)
447,500 = ma(0.24)(80 – 60)
ma = 93,229.17 lb/hr

At 35% solution leaves the absorber and 30% solution enters the absorber. The heat removed from the
absorber by cooling water is 547.6 Btu and ammonia is superheated by 10°. Find the pound per pound of
ammonia gas from the evaporating coils.
A. 11 B. 12 *C. 13 D. 14
SOLUTION:
n = lb/lb of ammonia gas from the coils
n = (1 - x2) / (x1 - x2) – 1
n = (1- 0.3) / (0.35 – 0.3) – 1 = 13

A Carnot refrigeration system operates at Tmax / Tmin = 1.5. Find the KW per tons of refrigeration.
A. 1.91 B. 2.15 *C. 1.76 D. 1.55
SOLUTION:
Wo / TR = 3.516 / COP = 3.516 / (Tmin / (Tmax – Tmin)
Wo / TR = [3.516(Tmax – Tmin)] / Tmin
Wo / TR = 3.516[(Tmax / Tmin) – 1] = 3.516(1.5-1) = 1.758 KW/TR

Determine the size of pipe which will deliver 8 liters of medium oil (v= 6.10 x 10-6 m2/s) assuming laminar
flow conditions:
A. 622 mm B. 754 mm C. 950 mm *D. 835 mm
SOLUTION:

Q 0.008
= =0.010186 /d 2
V= A π
( )d 2
4

dV
Re =
v
For laminar flow, Re = 200

0.010186
d( )
2000 = d2
6.10 x 10−6
d = 0.835 m = 835 mm

The type of flow occupying in a 1 cm diameter pipe which water flows at a velocity of 2.50 m/s. Use v =
1.13 x 10-6 m2/s for water.
*A. turbulent B. constant C. laminar D. none of the above
SOLUTION:
dv
Re =
v
( 0.01 ) (2.50)
Re = −6
1.13 x 10

Re = 22,124
Since it is greater than 2000 then it is turbulent flow

What is the force is exerted by water jet 60 mm diameter if it strikes a wall at the rate of 15 m/s?
*A. 636.17 N B.442.62 N C. 764.23 N D. 563.34 N
SOLUTION:
F=wQv
Q = A v = ¿ = 0.0424 m3/s
F = (1000)(0.0424)(15) = 636.17 N

A 300 mm diameter pipe discharges water at the rate of 200 li/s. Point 1 on the pipe has a pressure of
260 kpa and 3.4 m below point 1 is point 2 with a pressure of 300 kpa. Compute the head loss between
points 1 and 2.
A. 4.29 m B. 2.59 m C. 6.32 m *D. 1.87 m
SOLUTION:
V2 V2
P1 1 P 2 h
+ +Z 1= 2 + + Z 2+ ¿ L
w 2g w 2g
P 1−P2 285−300
hL = + ( Z 1 + Z 2 )= +3.40=1.87 m
w 9.81

Water flowing at the rate of 10 m/s from an orifice at the bottom of a reservoir. Find the pressure at the
bottom of the reservoir.
A. 30 kpag B. 40 kpag *C. 50 kpag D. 60 kpag
SOLUTION:
 h = V2/ 2g = 102/ 2(9.81) = 5.0968 m
P = w h = 9.81(5.0968) = 50 kpag

Carbon dioxide flows through a nozzle with a speed of 400 m/s. Compute the dynamic temperature.
A. 92.56oK *B. 94.56oK C. 96.56oK D. 98.56oK
SOLUTION:
For CO2: Cp = 0.846 KJ/kg-K
Dynamic temperature = v2/2000Cp = 4002/2000(0.846) = 94.56oK

Carbon dioxide flows through a nozzle with a speed of 380 m/s. The entrance condition of nozzle is 250oC
and 1200 kpa. Find the stagnation pressure.
*A. 2,136.34 kpa B. 2,146.34 kpa C. 2,156.34 kpa D. 2,166.34 kpa
SOLUTION:
T1 = 250 + 273 = 523oK
To = T1 + v2/2000 = 523 = 3802/2000 = 595.2oK
P1 = 1200 kpa
T1/To = (P1/Po)k-1/k
For CO2: k = 1.289
523/595.2 = (1200/Po)1.289-1/1.289
P0 = 2,136.34 kpa

Air enters a diffuser with a velocity of 200 m/s. Determine the velocity of sound if air temperature is 30oC.
*A. 349 m/s B. 359 m/s C. 369 m/s D. 379 m/s
SOLUTION:
C = √ kRT x 1000=√ 1.4 ( 0.287 ) ( 30+273 ) (1000)=349 m/s

Air flows through a nozzle with temperature of entrance of 420oK stagnation temperature of 468oK. Find
the mach number.
A. 0.744 *B. 0.754 C. 0.764 D. 0.774
SOLUTION:
To = T1 + v2/2000Cp
468 = 420 + v2/2000
v = 309.838 m/s
C = √ kRT x 1000=√ 1.4 ( 0.287 ) ( 420 )( 1000 )=410.8 m/s
M = v/C = 309.838/410.8 = 0.754

An insulated rigid tank initially contains 1.5 lb of helium at 80oF and 50 psia. A paddle wheel with power
rating of 0.02 hp is operated within the tank for 30 min. Determine the final temperature.
A. 159.22oF B. 169.22oF *C. 179.22oF D. 189.22 oF
SOLUTION:
W = ΔU = m Cv (T2 – T1)
0.02 hp (0.50hr)(2545Btu/hr/hp) = 1.5(0.171)(t2 – 80)
t2 = 179.22oF

A 4m2 asphalt pavement with emissivity of 0.85 has a surface temperature of 50oC. Find the maximum
rate of radiation that can be emitted from the surface.
A. 2,068.32 watts B. 2,078.32 watts C. 2,088.32 watts *D. 2.098.32 watts
SOLUTION:
Qr = e kev A Ts4
Kev = 5.67 x 10-8 ( Stefan Boltzman constant)
Qr = 0.85(5.67 z 10-8)(4)*50 +273)4 = 2,098.32 watts

Air at 10oC and 90 kpa enters a diffuser of a jet engine steadily with a velocity of 200 m/s. The inlet area
diffuser is 0.40 m2. Determine the mass flow rate of air.
A. 72.79 kg/s B. 74.79 kg/s C. 76.79 kg/s *D. 78.79 kg/s
SOLUTION:
 W = P/RT = 80/0.287(10 + 273) = 0.985 kg/m3
m = w v A = 0.985(200)(0.40) = 78.79 kg/s

Consider a refrigeration whose 40 watts light bulb remains on continuously as a result of a malfunction
of the switch. If the refrigerator has a COP of 1.3 and the cost of electricity is 8 cents per kw-hr.,
determine the increase in the energy consumption of the refrigerator and its cost per year if the switch is
not fixed.
*A. P49.59 B. P47.59 C. P45.59 D. P43.59

SOLUTION:
COP = RE/Wref
1.3 = 40/Wref
Wref = 30.769 watts
W = Wb + Wref = 40 + 30.769 = 70.77 watts
W = 0.07077 Kw
Cost = 0.07077(8760)(P0.08) = P49.59

A 75 hp motor that has an efficiency of 91% is worn out and is replaced by a high-efficiency motor that
has an efficiency of 95.4%. Determine the reduction in heat gain of the room due to higher efficiency
under full-load conditions.
A. 2.24 KW *B. 2.44 KW C. 2.64 KW D. 2.84 KW
SOLUTION:
P01 = (75 x 0.746)(0.91) = 50.91 KW
P02 = (75 x 0.746)(0.954) = 53.376 KW
Qreduced = 53.376 – 50.91 = 2.44 KW

A household refrigerator that has a power input of 450 watts and a COP of 2.5 is to cool five large
watermelons, 10 kg each, to 8oC. If the watermelons are initially at 20oC, determine how long will take
for the refrigerator cool them. The watermelons can be treated as a water whose specific heat is 4.2
KJ/kg-oK.
A. 2220 seconds B. 2230 seconds *C.2240 seconds D. 2250 seconds
SOLUTION:
COP = RE/Wc
2.5 = RE/450
RE = 1,125 watts
RE = m cp (t2 – t1)
450 t = (10 x 5)(4.2)(20-8)
t = 2240 seconds

When a man returns to his wall-sealed house on a summer day, he finds that the house is at 32 oC. He
returns on the air conditioner which cools the entire house to 20oC in 15 minutes, if COP is 2.5,
determine the power drawn by the airconditioner. Assume the entire mass within the house is 800 kg of
air for which cv = 0.72 KJ/kg-K, cp = 1.0KJ/kg-K.
A. 1.072 KW B. 2.072 KW *C. 3.072 KW D. 4.072 KW
SOLUTION:
RE = m cv (T2 –T1) = (800/15x60)(0.72)(32-20)
RE = 7.66 KW
Wc = 7.68/2.5 = 3.072 KW

A heat source at 8000K losses 2000 KJ of heat to a sink at 500oK. Determine the entropy generated
during this process.
*A. 1.5 KJ/K B. 2.5 KJ/K C. -2.5 KJ/K D. 4 KJ/K
SOLUTION:
ΔSsource = -2000/800 = -2.5
ΔSsink = 2000/500 = 4
ΔSgen. = -2.5 + 4 = 1.5 KJ/K
Helium gas is compressed in an adiabatic compressor from an initial state of 14 psia and 50oF to a final
temperature of 320oF in a reversible manner. Determine the exit pressure of Helium.
A. 38.5 psia *B. 40.5 psia C. 42.5 psia D. 44.5 psia
SOLUTION:
T2/T1 = (P2/P1)n-1/n
(320 + 460)/(50 +460) = (P2/14)1.587-1/1.587
P2 = 40.5 psia

Air pass thru a nozzle with efficiency of 90%. The velocity of air at the exit is 600 m/s. Find the actual
velocity at the exit.
A. 382 m/s B. 540 m/s C. 458 m/s *D. 568 m/s
SOLUTION:
e = (v2/v3)2
0.9 = (v2/600)2
v2 = 568.21 m/s

If the fluid passed through a nozzle its entropy will:

A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Remains the same
D. None of these

Refrigerants consisting of mixtures of two or more different chemical compounds, often used individually as
refrigerants for other applications
A. Suspension
B. Compound reaction
C. Blends
D. Mixing of refrigerants

Pairs of mating stop valves that allow sections of a system to be joined before opening these valves or separated
after closing them
A. Check valve
B. Gate valve
C. Safety valve
D. Companion valve

For Immediate Dangerous to Life or Health (IDHL) the maximum concentration from which unprotected persons
have time to escape within without escape-impairing symptoms or irreversible health
A. 16 minutes
B. 1 minute
C. 20 minutes
D. 30 minutes

The volume as determined from internal dimensions of the container with no allowance for the volume of internal
parts
A. Internal allowance volume
B. Internal gross volume
C. Internal interference volume
D. Internal fots volume

Any device or portion of the equipment used to increase refrigerant pressure

A. Pressure relief device
B. Pressure-imposing element
 C. Pressure lift device
D. Pressure limiting device

The quantity of refrigerant stored at some point is the refrigeration system for operational, service, or standby
purposes
A. Pressure vessel
B. Pumpdown charge
C. Liquid receiver
D. Accumulator

Secondary refrigerant is a liquid used for the transmission of heat, without a change of state, and having no flash
point or a flash point above as determined from ASTM
A. 150°F
B. 160°F
C. 180°F
D. 200°F

A service valve for dual pressure-relief devices that allows using one device while isolating the other from the
system maintaining one valve in operation at all times
A. Three-way valve
B. Two-way valve
C. One-way valve
D. Four-way valve

Tubing that is unenclosed and therefore exposed to crhsing, abrasion, puncture, or similar damage after
installation
A. Protected tubing
B. Bare tubing
C. Open tubing
D. Unprotected tubing

Refers to blends compromising multiple components of different volatile that, when used in refrigeration cycles,
change volumetric composition and saturation temperature as they evaporate (boil) or condense at constant
pressure
A. Zeoline
B. Blending
C. Composition
D. Zertropic

Is one in which a secondary coolant is in direct contact with the air or other substance to be cooled or heated
A. Double indirect open spray system
B. Indirect closed system
C. Indirect open spray system
D. Indirect vented closed system

Refrigerant number R-744 is:

A. Butane
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Propane
D. Carbon dioxide

Refrigerant number R-1150 is:

A. Propylene
B. Ethane
 C. Ethane
D. Methyl formale

Refrigerant number R-40 is:

A. Chlorodifluoromethane
B. Difluoromethane
C. Ammonia
D. Chloromethane

When the air duct system serves several enclosed spaces, the permissible quantity of refrigerant in the system
shall not exceed the amount determined by using the total volume of those spaces in which the airflow cannot be
reduced to less than of its maximum when the fan is operating
A. One-quarter
B. One half-quarter
C. Three-quarter
D. One fourth-quarter

The space above a suspended ceiling shall not be include 1 in calculating the permissible quantity of refrigerant in
the system unless such space is continuous and is part of the air return system
A. Partition
B. Plenum
C. Separator
D. Plate divider

Which of the following is NOT a possible location of service valve?

A. Suction of compressor
B. Discharge of compressor
C. Outlet of liquid receiver
D. Outlet of condenser

A cool to serve with evaporator that is use to prevent the liquid refrigerant entering the compressor
A. Accumulator
B. Liquid superheater
C. Drier loop
D. Liquid suction heat exchanger

A type of valve connected from discharge of compressor directly to suction that is normally closed and will open
automatically only if there is high discharge pressure
A. Check valve
B. Solenoid valve
C. King valve
D. Relief valve

Use to increase the capacity of condenser

A. Water regulating valve
B. Desuperheating coils
C. Liquid-suction heat exchanger
D. Condenser heating coils

Is use to subcooled the refrigerant from the condenser

A. Liquid subcooler
B. Condenser subcooler
C. Desuperheating coils
D. Liquid receiver
Which of the following is NOT a part of low pressure side in refrigeration system?
A. Liquid line
B. Refrigerant flow control
C. Evaporator
D. Suction line