CONTAI POLYTECHNIC//DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING/4TH SEMESTER//

MECHANICAL OPERATIONS//FULL MARKS-20//TIME-45 MINUTES

1. Answer the following questions(Any four) 1×4

i) Name one secondary crusher.
ii) Define angle of nip.
iii) Size of particles decreases when mesh number a)decreases, b)increases, c)non, d) both a and b.
iv) A fluid energy mill is used for a) cutting, b) grinding, c) ultra grinding, d) crushing.
v) Define bonds law.
vi) What is extrusion?

2. Answer the following questions(any two) 2×8

i) Describe the principle of forth-flotation. How does an electrostatic precipitator Operate? 4+4
ii) Explain with a diagram the principle of a pressure cake filtration. Describe the principle of
cyclone separator. 4+4
iii) Define kicks law and bonds low. Describe the principle of roll crusher. 2+2+4
iv) Show the difference between open circuit and closed circuit grinding operation with net sketch.
Calculate the operating speed of the ball mill if operating speed 55% less then the critical speed
when the diameter of ball mill is 800mm and the diameter of ball is 60mm. 3+5