MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

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THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS CONSIST OF MULTIPLE-CHOICE ITEMS, EACH

OFFERING FOUR ALTERNATIVES (A-D). PLEASE READ EACH QUESTION
ATTENTIVELY AND SELECT THE MOST SUITABLE ANSWER FROM THE PROVIDED
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1. Which one of the following is not the main factor that affect sedimentation process ?
A. Diameter of the vessel
B. Shape of the vessel
C. Volumetric concentration
D. Shape of the particle
2. In which type of sedimentation do individual particles settle independently?
A. Discrete settling
B. Flocculant settling
C. Hindered settling
D. Compression settling
3. When do chemical or biological reactions alter particle interactions leading to the formation
of flocs in sedimentation?
A. In discrete settling
B. In flocculant settling
C. In hindered settling
D. In compression settling
4. In which type of sedimentation does water movement occur in the spaces between particles
due to a high particle concentration?
A. Discrete settling
B. Flocculant settling
C. Hindered settling
D. Compression settling
5. When do particles settle by compressing the mass below in sedimentation?
A. In discrete settling
B. In flocculant settling
C. In hindered settling
D. In compression settling
6. Which of the following is the major factor that can affect the settling velocity in a
sedimentation process?
A. Temperature
B. Pressure
C. pH level
D. Particle size
7. What is the role of slurry concentration in the settling velocity of particles in sedimentation
process?
A. Higher concentration leads to higher settling velocity
B. Lower concentration leads to higher settling velocity
C. Concentration has no effect on settling velocity
D. Concentration affects pressure drop, not settling velocity
8. In a batch settling test, the settling velocity is typically determined by measuring the:
A. Pressure drops
B. Height between clear liquid and suspended solids
C. Temperature change
D. pH level
9. Which one of the following is TRUE about gas fluidization?
A. In minimum fluidization, the particles are suspended by the gas flow, but they do not
move.
B. In minimum fluidization, the particles are suspended by the gas flow, but they can
move.
C. In complete fluidization, the particles are fluidized to a point where they cannot move
freely.
D. In minimum fluidization, the particles are suspended by the liquid flow, but they do
not move.
10. Which one of the following is TRUE about liquid fluidization?
A. In static fluidization, the particles are suspended by the liquid flow, but they do
not move.
B. In dynamic fluidization, the particles are fluidized to a point where they can’t
move freely.
C. In static fluidization, the particles are suspended by the gas flow, but they do not
move.
D. In static fluidization, the particles are suspended by the gas flow, but they can
move.
11. Why it is not rectangular or cylindrical in lower section of the storage of solids?
A. To avoid overloading
B. To avoid dead zone
C. To avoid interlocking
D. All of the above
12. Which one of the following is universal law?
A. Kick’s law
B. Ritinger’s
C. Bonds’ law
D. Darcy’s law

13. Which one of the following is the first stage and used for coarse size reduction?
A. Crushers
B. Grinders
C. Ultrafine grinders
D. Cutting machines
14. In which mechanism of size reduction does particles will disintegrate by two rigid bodies
(forces)?
A. Impact
B. Compression
C. Attrition
D. Shearing
15. Which of the following is NOT a method of agglomeration by pressure?
A. Roller compaction
 B. Spray drying
C. Briquetting
D. Extrusion
16. The principle behind tumbling agglomeration is:
A. Application of pressure to particles
B. Formation of liquid bridges between particles
C. Application of heat to particles
D. None of the above
17. What is particle characterization?
A. Identifying the color of particles
B. Determining the size, shape, and surface properties of particles
C. Measuring the weight of individual particles
D. Analyzing the taste of particles
18. Why particle characterization is important in industries?
A. To change the chemical composition of particles
B. To increase the size of particles
C. To improve product performance and troubleshoot manufacturing issues
D. To reduce the number of particles in a sample
19. What is the primary purpose of screen analysis (sieving) in particle size analysis?
A. To determine the color of particles
B. To separate particles based on their size
C. To change the chemical composition of particles
D. To alter the density of particles
20. Which of the following is a common material used for making screens in sieve analysis?
A. Glass B. Plastic C. Wire cloth D. Wood
21. Which of the following is NOT the limitations of sieve analysis (screening) for particle size
analysis?
A. Suitable for all types of materials
B. Not affected by particle shape
C. May not be suitable for very fine particles or agglomerating materials
D. Provides accurate results for all particle sizes
22. What is the primary factor influencing the motion of particles in a fluid?
A. Particle Size
 B. Fluid Density
C. Temperature
D. Pressure Gradient
23. In the context of particles in a fluid, what does Reynolds number indicate?
A. Particle Size Distribution
B. Fluid Viscosity
C. Flow Regime
D. Particle Density
24. How does the viscosity of the fluid impact the flow of a fluid through a granular bed?
A. Higher fluid viscosity decreases resistance to flow
B. Lower fluid viscosity increases pressure drop
C. Fluid viscosity has no effect on flow through a granular bed
D. Higher fluid viscosity increases resistance to flow

25. What is the significance of Darcy's law in describing the flow of a fluid through a granular
bed?
A. It defines the relationship between fluid velocity and pressure drop
B. It quantifies the impact of particle size on flow rate
C. It outlines the factors affecting drag force in a granular bed
D. It provides a fundamental equation for fluid flow through porous media
26. What is the terminal velocity of a particle in a fluid?
A. The maximum velocity a particle can reach in a fluid
B. The initial velocity of a particle when it enters the fluid
C. The average velocity of a particle in a fluid
D. The velocity at which a particle stops moving in a fluid
27. What role does the Reynolds number play in determining the drag force on a particle in a
fluid?
A. Reynolds number affects the shape of the particle
B. Higher Reynolds number leads to lower drag force
C. Reynolds number influences the fluid viscosity
D. Reynolds number characterizes the flow regime and impacts drag force
28. What impact does temperature have on the flow of fluid through a granular bed?
A. Higher temperature decreases pressure drop
 B. Lower temperature increases resistance to flow
C. Temperature affects fluid viscosity and flow rate
D. Temperature has no effect on fluid flow through a granular bed
29. Which of the following is an example of a hydro-mechanical separation process?
A. Filtration
B. Air flotation
C. Cyclone separation
D. Distillation
30. Sedimentation is a process used for the separation of:
A. Liquids from gases
B. Solids from liquids
C. Gases from solids
D. Liquids from liquids
31. Which of the following is a type of aero-mechanical separation process?
A. Sedimentation
B. Cyclone separation
C. Flotation
D. Filtration
32. Which of the following is a key parameter in determining the efficiency of a filtration
process?
A. Temperature
B. Pressure difference
C. pH level
D. Flow rate
33. What is the main purpose of cyclone separation?
A. Separating gases from liquids
B. Removing suspended solids from a gas stream
C. Purifying water through distillation
D. Enhancing sedimentation processe
34. How does centrifugation differ from filtration in terms of separation mechanism?
A. Filtration relies on gravity, while centrifugation uses centrifugal force
B. Filtration is a batch process, while centrifugation is continuous
C. Filtration is used for gas-solid separation, while centrifugation is for liquid-liquid
separation
D. Filtration is a mechanical separation, while centrifugation is a thermal separation