COLLEGE OF Engineering & Technology

Lecturer : Prof. Dr. M. Amer , Dr. Ibrahim Hassan. Dr. M. Helmy

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Course : Eng. Chemistry
Course No. : BA118
Date : 21-1-2012 Marks: 40
Time: 09:00 – 11:00 (2 hrs)

Final Examination Paper

SECTION I {25 marks}

Answer the following questions

1. a- Describe and explain the mechanism of Galvanic corrosion: {9M}

b- State and explain the factors affecting of the following:
(i) Erosion corrosion
(ii) Pitting corrosion.
(iii) Galvanic corrosion.
c- Write in-details about cathodic protection methods as
protection technique.

2. a- Discuss the effects and important of the following properties of {8M}

liquid fuel :
(i) Sulphur content.
(ii) Viscosity .
(iii) Flash point.
b- Compare between combustion of Carbon, Hydrogen and sulphur .
c- Deuce the combustion equation of Methane gas (CH4 ).
3. a- Compare between Scale and Sludge. {8M}
b- Explain and discuss disadvantages of Scale formation in Boilers.
d- Describe and explain Ion exchange method, with illustrate flow
sheet of process.

NB; atomic mass H=1,C=12, O=16, N=14, CVC=33.7 &10.5, CVH=65.4, CVS=9.1 MJ. CVmethane =100MJ

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 SECTION II {15 Marks}

Encircle The Best Choice from a,b,c and of The Following

1. Cathodic reaction of Fe-Cu galvanic cell is (in neutral)
a- reduction reaction
b- Cu+++2e → Cu
c- 2H2O+O2+4e → 4OH-
d- Fe → Fe+++2e

2. The high tendency corrosion of iron is due to

a- the activity of iron
b- the nature of iron ores
c- ability of iron to oxidize
d- all of the above.

3. Stainless steel pump for sea water when shutdown tend to

a- stress corrosion cracking.
b- intergranular corrosion.
c- pitting corrosion.
d- both a and c.

4. The following forms of corrosion are localized form

a- diferential aeration corrosion.
b- stress cracking and intergranular corrosion.
c- intergranular corrosion and pitting corrosion.
d- both a and c.

5. Aluminum metal, is passive in atmosphere due to formation

a- aluminum oxide layer.
b- adhesive , insoluble and non porous layer.
c- passive layer.
d- all of the above.

6. Coating layer must be

a- Active or passive with environment.
b- inert or non- passive with environment .
c- inert or passive with environment .
d- both a and b.

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7. Increase the velocity of fluid through the pipe lines, tends to
a- increasing the chemical attack.
b- increasing erosion and decreasing chemical attack.
c- decreasing pitting corrosion.
d- all of the above.

8. Formation of carbon monoxide in fuel combustion is due to

a- higher viscosity of fuel .
b- lower viscosity of fuel.
c- less amount of air during combustion process.
d- all of the above.

9. To arrive a good ignition and complete combustion of fuel must be

a- low specific gravity.
b- contains high % of hydrogen.
c- enough amount of air supply.
d- all of the above.

10. High surface tension of fuel tends to

a- bad ignition.
b- good ignition.
c- more cohesive force.
d- Both b and c.

11. 1 Kg Carbon needs the following amount of air to complete combustion

a- 8/3 Kg.
b- 52.174 Kg.
c- 11.594 Kg.
d- 0.613 Kg.

12. 1 Kg fuel composed of 40 % C,60 % H2 , 8 % O2 , 1 % Ash.(10%

incomplete combustion). The amount of Energy equals
a- 46.162 MJ.
b- 45.252 MJ.
c- 14.982 MJ.
d- non of the above.

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 13. pH of water outside Cation and Anion exchange resins equals
a- less acidic.
b- 7.
c- less than 7.
d- more than 7.

14. Hardness of water is due to presence of the following salts

a- calcium and magnesium carbonate.
b- calcium and magnesium sulphate.
c- calcium and magnesium bicarbonate.
d- both b and c.

15.Increasing of scale layer on the inner wall of boiler tubes tends to

a- increasing the heat transfer and tube efficiency.
b- increasing the steam productivity.
c- decreasing the heat transfer and tube efficiency.
d- non of the above.

Good Luck

Members of Course Examination Committee Signature Date

Prof. Mohamed Amer- Dr. Ibrahim Hassan
Dr. Ibrahim Hassan
Prof. Alss Abdel Bary

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 ARAB ACADEMY FOR SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY&MTA
COLLEGE OF Engineering & Technology

Department: Basic and Applied Sciences

Lecturer : Prof. Dr. M. Amer , Dr. Ibrahim Hassan
Course : Eng. Chemistry
Course No. : BA118
Marks: 40
Date : 20-1-2007
Time: 09:00 – 11:00 (2 hrs)

Final Examination Paper

SECTION I {25mark}
Answer three questions only
1. a- Explain the methods which are use to removal of dissolved oxygen {8}
from feeding water of boilers.
b- State the difference between scale and sludge.
c- Explain the defects of scale formation inside the heater or
boilers.

2. a- Deduce the combustion equation of nitrogen gas to form {7}

nitrogen dioxide.
b- Compare between combustion of carbon and hydrogen.
c- 1 kg. of fuel composed of 60% H2, 35% C, 1% S, 2%
impurities and 10% incomplete combustion, excess air 30%.
Calculate:-
(i) the energy released .
(ii) the actual amount of air.

3. a- State the reasons of the following forms of corrosion :- {10}

(i) Pitting corrosion.
(ii) Intergranular corrosion.
(iii) Differential aeration
b- Describe and explain mechanism of galvanic corrosion.
c- Describe and explain one method only from cathodic
protection.

NB; atomic mass H=1,C=12, O=16, N=14, CVC=33.7 &10.5, CVH=65.4, CVS=9.1 MJ.

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 SECTION II {15marks}
Encircle The Best Choice from a,b,c and of The Following

1. The parment hardness of water takes place owing to presence of

a- sulphste and chloride salts.
b- calcium and magnesium cations.
c- calcium and magnesium sulphate salts.
d- both b and c.

2. To remove oils and dust from water, can be use the following
process
a- filtration.
b- coagulation.
c- precipitation.
d- both b and c.

3. Ion exchange resins are use to

a- purification of water from dissolved salts.
b- remove ionized and non-ionized salts.
c- remove hardness salts.
d- make de-ionized water.

4. Cation exchange resins, can be activated or generated by washing

with diluted solution of
a- sodium hydroxide.
b- hydrochloric acid.
c- mineral acid.
d- sodium chloride.

5. Flash point of fuel indicates to

a- ability to self ignition.
b- degree of evaporation.
c- conditions of storage of the fuel.
d- all of the above.

6. Incomplete combustion of fuel, its due to

a- higher or lower viscosity.
b- insufficient air supply.
c- formation of CO.
d- both a and b.

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7. A gradually decreasing carbon than hydrogen content in the fuel is
normally associate with
a- increasing specific gravity and viscosity.
b- increasing smoking flame phenomena.
c- decreasing smoking flame phenomena.
d- both a and b.

8. 1 kg. of fuel carbon monoxide needs to the following amount of

air to form carbon dioxide.
a- 5.797 kg.
b- 2.485 kg.
c- 0.571 kg.
d- 11.594 kg.

9. Oil gumming during lubrication process, tends to

a- increase the adhesive force.
b- rough friction.
c- loss viscosity of oil.
d- all of the above.

10. Stainless steel alloy structure, exposed to sea water, the structure
was corroded owing to the following form of corrosion
a- stress corrosion cracking.
b- differential aeration corrosion.
c- pitting corrosion.
d- atmospheric corrosion.

11. Pitting and inter-granular corrosion are localized ,takes place due to
a- presence of chloride solution.
b- localized attack of corrosive environment.
c- loss of coherence between the grains of alloy.
d- Both b and c.

12. Cathodic reaction of Fe / Cu galvanic cell in presence of H+

electrolyte is

a- gain of electrons.
b- H2O + 0.5 O2 + 2e 2 OH- .
c- 2 H+ + 2e H2 .
d- reduction reaction.

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 13. Mainly functions affecting atmospheric corrosion are
a- dew, pressure and dust.
b- oxygen, fog and temperature.
c- oxygen and humidity.
d- all of the above.

14. Anodic reaction of differential aeration cell is

a- loss of electrons.
b- M / MO cell.
c- M M+n + ne.
d- Fe Fe+2 + 2e.

15. Inhibitors as protection technique are use to

a- increase the polarization ( Ea & Ec ).
b- increase the cell resistance.
c- inhibit mechanism of corrosion.
d- resist the corrosion

Good Luck

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