MINISTRY OF HIGHER FORTH YEAR

& SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH SUBJECT: Units operation

AL-MUTHANNA UNIVERSITY TIME : 30 Min
ENGINEERING COLLEGE DATE : 8 / 6 / 2020
CHEMICAL ENG. DEPARTMENT

FIRST EXAMINATION IN SECOND SEMESTER

Q1 :Describe whether the following statements are(True)or(False) : (35 M)
1. Packed columns are unsuitable for handling and foaming system . (F)
2. Grid packed column is crimped layers or corrugated sheets which is stacked
in the column .(F)
3. Structured packing has more risk than random packing and less ability to
handle maldistributed liquid .(F)
4. High void spaces and large passages for the fluids are achieved in packed
column by making the packing units irregular or hollow .(T)
5. The pressure drop at the start of fluidization equal to(the weight of particles
minus upthrust on particles) divided by bed cross-sectional area .(T)
6. In fluidized beds , the lighter objects float on bottom of the bed .(F)
7. In bubbles fluidization regime the size of bubbles may become almost the
same as diameter of the bed . (F)

Q2 : Obtain a relationship for the ratio (Ut / Umf) of the terminal falling velocity
of a particle Ut to the minimum fluidizing velocity for a bed Umf of similar
particles . Assume that Stoke, s law and the Carman-Kozeny equation are
applicable , What the value of the ratio if the bed voidage at the minimum
fluidizing is 0.4 Ɂ (94)
(30 M)
Q3 : Choose the correct answer for each the following: (35 M)
1. The tower packing provides---c-----between the liquid and gas and
encourages intimate contact between the phases .
a. weak liquor b. a lower pressure drop c. a large area of contact
2. The discrepancy between the calculated and measured minimum
velocity for fludization may be attributable to ---b-------- .
a. particle break-up b. agglomeration c. rapid mixing
3. The advantage of fluidization is ----b------- .
a. rapid mixing of solids causes non-uniform residence times
for continuous flow reactors .
b. slow to respond to rapid temperature changes .
c. pipe and wall vessels erode due to particale collision .
4. The disadvantage of packed columns is -----c------ .
a. low pressure drop requaired . b. low maintenance cost .
c. fewer stages compared to other columns .
5. The value of ozeny s constant depends on particle shape particle size
range and ---c------- .
a. particle specific surface area b. the strong liquor c. the porosity

Prof. Dr. Ra,id Tarik Hade

Examiner