[Nov-15]

[EPRFP-302]
M.Tech. Degree Examination
Food Processing Technology
III SEMESTER
FOOD PLANT AND EQUIPMENT DESIGN
(Effective from the admitted batch 2011–12)
Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks: 60
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Instructions: Each Unit carries 12 marks.
Answer all units choosing one question from each unit.
All parts of the unit must be answered in one place only.
Figures in the right hand margin indicate marks allotted.
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UNIT-I
1. Describe the physical properties of food materials for preliminary
estimation of plant capacity and equipment sizes 12
OR
2. a) Write about enthalpy how it is calculated 6
b) How much heat energy is required to raise the temperature of
20 litres of a solution from 400C to 900C. Density of the solution
is 1.2 gm/ml3 and the heat capacity 1.07 cal/gr-k 6
UNIT-II
3. Describe the procedure for design of storage vessel for liquid foods
and grains 12
OR
4. Write an essay on fans and blowers 12
UNIT-III
5. Explain the performance characteristics of centrifugal and positive
displacement sanitary pumps 12
OR
6. Write an essay on sanitary pipe, fitting and valves 12
 UNIT-IV
7. What is an extended surface and how would you design such a
system for heating and cooling of gas and liquid 12
OR
8. Describe the procedure for design of vapour separator and
condenser 12
UNIT-V
9. Describe the equipment layout and ventilation in food process
plants 12
OR
10. Write an essay on methods of techno-economics feasibility study 12

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