OR

4. With a neat sketch, describe the construction and operation of

a roll crusher 12
UNIT-III
5. Describe the construction and working of a top suspended basket
centrifuge 12
OR
6. Explain the arrangement and operation of a plate and frame filter 12
UNIT-IV
7. What is a sorting classifier? Explain the two principal methods of
sorting 12
OR
8. How are centrifugal separators superior over gravity separators?
Describe the separation mechanism in a cyclone separator 12
UNIT-V
9. What could be the purpose of agitation? Describe the operation
of a typical agitated vessel 12
OR
10. Discuss the measures of mixer performance in case of solids and
liquids 12

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[EURBT 403]
B.Tech. Degree Examination
Biotechnology
IV SEMESTER
MECHANICAL OPERATIONS
(Effective from the admitted batch 2007–08)
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. a) Define volume surface mean diameter, mass mean diameter
and volume mean diameter 3
b) Calculate the above three diameters for the following data
obtained in a screen analysis 9
Screen opening Mass retained
Dp, mm Gr
2.362 25
1.168 30
0.208 20
Pan 15

OR
2. a) Explain the terms-bulk density, angle of repose and non
cohesive solids 3
b) Explain how bulk quantities of solids are stored 9
UNIT-II
3. Describe the construction and working of a hammer mill 12
 OR
4. With a neat sketch, describe the construction and operation of
a roll crusher 12
UNIT-III
5. Describe the construction and working of a top suspended basket
centrifuge 12
OR
6. Explain the arrangement and operation of a plate and frame filter 12
UNIT-IV
7. What is a sorting classifier? Explain the two principal methods of
sorting 12
OR
8. How are centrifugal separators superior over gravity separators?
Describe the separation mechanism in a cyclone separator 12
UNIT-V
9. What could be the purpose of agitation? Describe the operation
of a typical agitated vessel 12
OR
10. Discuss the measures of mixer performance in case of solids and
liquids 12

[01/IV S/113]
 [April-13]
[EURBT 403]
B.Tech. Degree Examination
Biotechnology
IV SEMESTER
MECHANICAL OPERATIONS
(Effective from the admitted batch 2007–08)
Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks: 60
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
UNIT-I
1. a) Define volume surface mean diameter, mass mean diameter
and volume mean diameter 3
b) Calculate the above three diameters for the following data
obtained in a screen analysis 9
Screen opening Mass retained
Dp, mm Gr
2.362 25
1.168 30
0.208 20
Pan 15

OR
2. a) Explain the terms-bulk density, angle of repose and non
cohesive solids 3
b) Explain how bulk quantities of solids are stored 9
UNIT-II
3. Describe the construction and working of a hammer mill 12