2021 ABE Board Exam Review

Area 3

Crop Processing/Production
Feb. 23-24, 2020
Quiz 3
1. The speed of fixed rubber roll from the adjustable roller on a rubber roll huller is slower
by
a. 20 %
b. 25 %  PAES 215 – Rubber Roll for Milling
c. 30 %
d. none of the above

2. A material handling equipment which consists of cups attached to a chain or belt that
revolves around a bottom-and-top pulley where the cups are discharged.
a. chain conveyor
b. belt conveyor
c. bucket elevator
d. none of the above
Chain conveyor – type of conveyor made of continuous links of chain with flights or scrappers
attached in regular intervals. Inexpensive, slow, noisy and mechanically inefficient. Used to move
grains horizontally or at a slope of not more than 45%.
Belt conveyor – essentially an endless belt operating between two or more pulleys. The belt and
loads are usually supported on idlers. High mechanical efficiency because the load is carried on
antifriction bearings. Best suited for horizontal conveying with a limited slope.

3. An auger which releases conveyed materials essentially uniformly along a substantial

portion of its length.
a. feeding auger
b. portable auger
c. distributing auger
d. none of the above

4. Commonly used threshing units for throw-in type thresher is:

a. wire loop
b. peg tooth
c. rasp bar
d. none

5. Measure the ability of the machine to remove hulls with minimum breakage.
a. coefficient of hulling
b. coefficient of breakage
c. coefficient of wholeness
d. none
Coefficient of hulling – measure of the ability of the machine to remove hulls.

6. A machine used to remove the germ and pericarp from the corn kernel.
a. conditioner
b. degerminator
c. corn mill
d. all of the above
Conditioner – machine used for rewetting of dried corn kernels to about 18% to 22% moisture
content and tempering it to make the pericarp and the germ more pliable and easier to remove.
Corn mill – equipment used to produce corn grits using the dry milling process.
7. Grit # with particle size between 1.5mm to 1.7mm.
a. Grit #10 (1.8mm to 2.0mm)
b. Grit #12
c. Grit #14 (1.2mm to 1.4m)
d. Grit #20 (0.7mm to 0.85mm)
Note: Grit #s 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 are main product. While Grit #s 20 and 24 are by-products
8. It is a storage structure made of pre-fabricated reinforcement concrete of pre-fabricated
metal siding, which is either a hopper bottom or a flat bottom.
a. Warehouse
b. Silo
c. Bulk storage
d. Godown
Bulk storage – can reduce huge losses and high handling costs associated with bag storage.

9. Slender type paddy has a length-width ratio of:

a. less than 2.0 (Round)
b. between 2 and 3 (Bold)
c. equal or more than 3.0
d. None

10. It is the process which is the result of diffusion from region of high concentration to region
of low concentration
a. Energy transfer
b. Mass transfer
c. Heat transfer
d. None of the above

11. If the point is moved horizontally to the left of the psychrometric chart, the process is:
a. sensible cooling
b. sensible heating (movement to the right)
c. sensible drying
d. all of the above

12. Feed mixer that is characterized by low capacity. longer mixing time, and low power
requirement.
a. Horizontal mixer
b. Inclined mixer
c. Vertical mixer
d. All of the above
Horizontal mixer – high capacity, short mixing time and high power requirement.

13. Manufacturers’ recommendation for maximum speed cone on a vertical abrasive whitening
machine.
a. 13 m/s
b. 14 m/s
c. 18 m/s
d. none of the above

14. It is the process of compressing mash feeds with the aid of live steam to produce small
chunks or cylinder of feed.
a. crumbling
b. pelleting
c. mixing
d. none
Crumbling – the process of grinding pellets into coarse granular form.

15. A rice processing plant operates at 5 tons per hour. The milling and head rice recoveries
of the rice mill are 69% and 95%, respectively. What is the input capacity of the rice mill?
a. 7.24 tons per hr
b. 8.42 tons per hr
c. 7.65 tons per hr
d. 5 tons per hr
Input capacity = (milling capacity) / milling recovery percentage
IC = (5tons/hr) / 0.69 = 7.246 tons per hr

Quiz 4
1. It is the termination of entire organism in the product using heat at a temperature of about
50 to 100 C.
a. pasteurization
b. heat sterilization
c. dehydration
d. none of the above
Pasteurization - It is the process of subjecting food product to a temperature of about 65 C
for 30 min which causes the death of many but not all of the organism present.
Dehydration – rapid removal of moisture of the product usually to a very low level.

2. Shelled corn initially at 24% is to be dried to 14%. If the initial weight of corn 1000 kilos,
what is its final weight?
a. 872 kg
b. 862 kg
c. 852 kg
d. 884 kg
𝑊𝑖 −𝑊𝑑 1000𝑘𝑔−𝑊𝑑
𝑀𝐶1 =  0.24 =  Wd = 760 kg
𝑊𝑖 1000𝑘𝑔
𝑊𝑓 −𝑊𝑑 𝑊𝑖 −760𝑘𝑔
𝑀𝐶2 =  0.14 =
𝑊𝑓 𝑊𝑖
Wf = 883.72 kg = 884 kg

3. A process which is used to clean fruits and vegetables to soften the dirt and other foreign
materials adhering to the skin thus making the washing by spray more efficient.
a. Water soaking
b. water agitation
c. scalding
d. none
Scalding - A term given to the process of heating fruits and vegetables in live steam or in water
before canning to clean, to reduce volume, to eliminate undesirable flavor or odor, and to remove
slime forming-materials.

4. Ten BTU is equivalent to:

a. 2520 cal (1BTU = 252 cal)
b. 3550 cal
c. 2420 cal
d. 8840 cal

5. It is the heat added or removed from a substance causing a change in its state without
changing its temperature.
a. Latent heat
b. Sensible heat
c. Specific heat
d. AOTA
Sensible heat - It is the amount of heat added or removed from a substance causing a change in its
temperature without a change its state or physical form.
Specific heat - It is the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of a substance one degree
scale.

6. A sample of corn has moisture content of 14% wet basis. What is its moisture content in
dry basis?
a. 17.3%
b. 19.3%
c. 16.3%
d. 18.3%
𝑀𝐶 0.14
𝑀𝐶𝑑𝑏 = 1−𝑀𝐶𝑤𝑏 ∗ 100 = 1−0.14 ∗ 100 = 16.3%
𝑤𝑏

7. The recommended rpm of rice thresher cylinder.

a. 400 – 600 rpm
b. 800 – 1200 rpm
c. 2000 – 3000 rpm
d. none

8. Given in a drying experiment:

Moisture ratio (MR) = 0.20 Initial moisture content (MCi) = 24%
Final moisture content (MCf) = 16%
Estimate the equilibrium moisture content.
a. 12%
b. 14%
c. 18%
d. 24%
(𝑀𝐶𝑓 −𝑀𝑒 ) (𝑀𝑅)(𝑀𝐶𝑖 )−𝑀𝐶𝑓 (0.20)(0.24)−0.16
MR =  𝑀𝑒 = = ∗ 100
𝑀𝐶𝑖 −𝑀𝑒 𝑀𝑅−1 0.20−1
Me = 14%

9. The equalization of moisture or temperature throughout the product, bringing the product
to desired moisture content or temperature for processing is called:
a. Modulation
b. Tempering
c. Recirculation
d. AOTA

10. A sample of corn weighing 105g is heated in an oven kept at 130°C for 30 hours. The
sample when removed from the oven weighs 88.5g. Assuming that all the moisture has
been removed from the grain, what is the moisture content of the grain expressed on a wet
basis?
a. 15.7%
b. 18.6%
c. 20.8%
d. 12.4%
𝑊𝑖 −𝑊𝑑 (105−88.5)𝑔
MCWB = ∗ 100 = ∗ 100 = 15.7%
𝑊𝑖 105𝑔

11. Recommended temperature for drying vegetables.

a. 125°F
b. 150°F
c. 125°C
d. 150°C

12. It is the process of allowing meat to hang at temperature of 0 to 3°C to create tenderizing
effect before freezing.
 a. Aging
b. Freezing
c. Tempering
d. None

13. Drying temperature of copra is:

a. Less than 50°C
b. Between 50 to 90°C
c. Above 95°C
d. 100°C

14. Minimum percent purity of test materials used for corn mill.
a. 98% (min. purity for paddy/rice for rice mill test)
b. 90%
c. 95%  PAES 211 – Corn mill Method of test
d. 85%

15. Based on the performance criteria for rice combine, the minimum field efficiency is:
a. 80%
b. 85%
c. 70%
d. 75%  PAES 224 – Rice Combine Specs

Assessment – Long Quiz 2

1. The amount of moisture that is in equilibrium with the existing environment for the grain
can either gain or lose moisture from or to the surrounding air.
a. Equilibrium moisture content
b. Moisture content, wet basis
c. Moisture content, dry basis
d. AOTA

2. Type of thresher where the material is fed between the revolving drum and a stationary
concave on one end and goes around the cylinder axially and discharges at the other end of
the machine.
a. Through-flow thresher
b. Axial-flow thresher
c. Throw-in type
d. Hold-on type
Through-flow thresher – material is fed between the revolving drum and the stationary concave
and goes straight out of the thresher.
Throw-in type – common threshing design. Detaches the grains by feeding the cut plants into the
machine.
Hold-on type – cut plants are fed into the threshing chamber while the stalks are mechanically or
manually held during threshing operation.

3. A temperature of air or a product, indicated by a thermometer, which is not affected by

water vapor content of the air.
a. Wet bulb temperature
b. Dew point temperature
c. Dry bulb temperature
d. AOTA

4. A process in psychrometry wherein the ambient air is heated to a desired drying

temperature at constant humidity and vapor pressure.
a. Heating
b. Cooling
 c. Humidifying
d. Dehumidying

5. The temperature when water exerts vapor pressure equal to the partial pressure of the
mixture.
a. Wet bulb temperature
b. Dewpoint temperature
c. Dry bulb temperature
d. AOTA

6. A graphical representation of the thermodynamic properties of moist air.

a. Psychrometry
b. Psychrometric chart
c. Psychrometric table
d. Psychrometric data

7. A method of determining the properties of air which measures the electrical resistance of
a film of moisture-absorbing materials exposed to the gas.
a. Mechanical hygrometer
b. Dew point method
c. Wet bulb method
d. Electric hygrometer
Mechanical hygrometer – method that rely on a change in dimension with humidity.

8. Drying method/system that employs a combination of heated air drying and aeration
cooling.
a. Two-stage drying
b. Dryeration
c. Sun drying
d. None

9. Stacking density of palay is:

a. 10 bags per m3
b. 15 bags per m3 (for milled rice)
c. 20 bags per m3
d. 25 bags per m3

10. Friction type rice mill performing simultaneous hulling and whitening operations and
having a milling capacity of 50-250 kg/hr.
a. Attrition mill
b. Roller mill
c. Micromill
d. AOTA

11. Refers to the return of the portion of the exhaust air to the air intake of the dryer, or to the
return of underdried grain to the dryer or container from which it was removed.
a. Recirculation
b. Curing
c. Tempering
d. Conditioning

12. A type of micromill with milling capacity of 50 kg/hr to less than 100 kg/hr.
a. Village model
b. House model
c. Both a & b
d. None

13. The band or layer of product in which most of the drying is occurring at any instant.
 a. Drying zone
b. Drying front (Divisional layer between dried & undried products)
c. Drying space
d. AOTA

14. Method of air movement in which air is forced through the product with the air ducts or
ducts at a pressure above atmospheric pressure.
a. Suction system (pressure below atmospheric pressure)
b. Exhaust air movement system
c. Pressure system
d. None

15. The heat transfer principle used in heated-air mechanical grain dryer is:
a. Free convection
b. Natural convection
c. Forced convection
d. Radiation

16. Refers to clearing or purging the plenum chamber or duct of any volatile gases prior to
ignition of the burner.
a. Recirculation
b. Pre-ventilation
c. Post-ventilation
d. Drying

17. A solar dryer is used to reduce the moisture content of four tons of paddy rice from 25%
wet basis. The amount of moisture removed is about?
a. 512 kg
b. 614 kg
c. 442 kg
d. 3000 kg
Assume final MC of 14% (most common final MC for dryers)
MC1 = (Wi – Wd)/Wi
0.25 = (4000kg – Wd) / 4000kg ; Note: 1ton = 1000kg (commonly used in board exam probs)
Wd = 3000 kg

MC2 = (Wf – Wd) / Wf

0.14 = (Wf – 3000kg) / Wf
Wf = 3488.37 kg
WR = Wi – Wf = 4000kg – 3488.37kg = 512 kg

18. The final moisture content, wet basis, of the fruits to be dried in the fruit dryer shall be:
a. 12%
b. 13%
c. 14%
d. 15%

19. Refers to the difference between ambient temperature and the temperature of the drying air
resulting from the addition of heat by the dryer burner.
a. Temperature rise
b. Wet bulb depression
c. Temperature fall
d. None

20. The rate of air travel through product void space and is determined by dividing the apparent
velocity by the product void space.
a. Instantaneous velocity
b. Average velocity
 c. Apparent velocity
d. Grain velocity

21. Moisture content determination method used for commercial designation and also
universally used by farmers, agriculturists, and merchants.
a. Moisture content wet basis
b. Moisture content dry basis
c. Equilibrium moisture content
d. None

22. 1000 kg of fresh mango slices with an initial moisture content of 60% (w.b.) is dried to a
final moisture content of 18% (w.b.). Determine the final weight of the mango slices after
drying.
a. 588 kg
b. 688 kg
c. 388 kg
d. 488 kg
0.60 = (1000kg – Wd) / 1000kg
Wd = 400 kg

0.18 = (Wf – 400kg) / Wf

Wf = 488kg

23. Determine the weight of moisture removed on the item above.

a. 312 kg
b. 412 kg
c. 512 kg (WR = Wi – Wf = 1000 – 488 = 512kg)
d. 612 kg

24. Eight thousand kilograms of paddy with a moisture content of 12% (d.b) is required for a
research project on grain storage. It was decided that the available freshly harvested paddy
with a moisture content of 20% (w.b.) should be procured and then it will be dried to a
moisture content of 12% (d.b.) How many kg of freshly harvested paddy are to be
procured?
a. 8929 kg
b. 7040 kg
c. 8800 kg
d. 10929 kg

Convert either 12% d.b. to wet basis or 20% w.b. to dry basis for uniformity and accuracy
of moisture contents.

MCwb = (MCdb) / (1+MCdb) = (0.12) / (1+0.12) = 0.1071

0.1071 = (8000kg – Wd) / 8000kg ; Note: 8000kg is the final weight

Wd = 7143.2kg

then,
0.20 = (Wi – 7143.2kg) / Wi
Wi = 8929kg

25. The heat content of the moist air per unit weight of dry air above a certain reference and
temperature is called:
a. enthalpy
b. entropy
c. specific heat
d. AOTA
 26. Average bulk density of potatoes is:
a. 650 kg/m3 (for onion)
b. 600 kg/m3 (Pumpkins & squash)
c. 670 kg/m3
d. 620 kg/m3

27. Type of paddy separator that makes use of the difference in length and specific gravity.
a. Compartment type (Specific gravity & buoyancy)
b. Tray-type
c. Seven-type
d. None

28. This are wooden frames used on concrete floors for stacking bags to prevent direct contact
between the grains and the floor.
a. Dunnage
b. Pallet
c. Tarima
d. AOTA

29. Storing of paddy or corn kernels in bags usually made of jute (gunny) or polyethylene and
normally accommodates 44-50 kilos.
a. Bag storage
b. Bulk storage
c. Warehouse
d. AOTA

30. Based on PAES, the standard pallet size should be:

a. 152 cm x 61 cm
b. 150 cm x 60 cm
c. 252 cm x 81 cm
d. 180 cm x 80 cm

31. Corn grains with relatively large amount of hard endosperm on the sides and the inner
portion is composed of soft starch.
a. Dent corn
b. Flint corn
c. Yellow corn
d. None

32. Rice grain from which the hull, the germ and the bran layers have been completely
removed.
a. Under milled
b. Regular milled
c. Well milled
d. Over milled

33. What is the mass flow rate of coconut oil in a 2-in. pipe if the velocity of the fluid is
measure at 0.02 m/s? The specific weight of the oil is 1500 kg/m3.
a. 3.54 kg/s
b. 3.13 kg/s
c. 2.35 kg/s
d. 0.061 kg/s
𝜋 2.54𝑐𝑚 1𝑚 2 1500𝑘𝑔 𝑚
m = (A)(density)(v) = [(4 ) (2𝑖𝑛 ∗ ∗ 100𝑐𝑚) ( ) (0.02 𝑠 )] = 0.061 kg/s
1𝑖𝑛 𝑚3

34. The plenum chamber of a flatbed dryer registers 3 inches of water. How much is the
equivalent pressure of the chamber in psig?
a. 0.072 psig
 b. 0.108 psig
c. 1.201 psig
d. 1.537 psig
1 inch of water = 0.0361 psig OR 27.7 in. H2O = 1psig
3in. H2O * (1psig / 27.7 in. H2O) = 0.108 psig

35. The bulk density of rough rice is:

a. 25 lbs/ft3
b. 36 lbs/ft3 (Just convert 576 kg/m3 to lbs/ft3)
c. 45 lbs/ft3
d. None

36. The specific gravity of corn is:

a. 1.11 – 1.12
b. 1.19 – 1.30
c. 1.22 – 1.26
d. None

37. What is the porosity of a medium-sized paddy having 21% moisture content wet basis?
a. 68.68%
b. 72.32%
c. 79.54%
d. None
Pm = 69.05 – 0.885(MCwb) = 69.05 – 0.885(0.21)
Pm = 0.6886 = 68.86%
Note:
PL = 65.55 – 0.475(MCwb)  Long-sized paddy

38. A receiving pit of rough rice is to be designed for a rice mill. If concrete material is to be
used, what is the minimum angle of inclination of the pit to make it self-emptying?
Consider a smooth, finished concrete surface.
a. 20.45°
b. 27.47°
c. 30.12°
d. Cannot be determined
Coefficient of friction for finished concrete = 0.52
Angle of inclination = arctan (coeff friction) = arctan (0.52)
Angle of inclination = 27.47°

39. A classification of multicrop washer-peeler that has an effective capacity of up to 15 kg/hr.

a. Small-scale
b. Medium-scale
c. Commercial-scale
d. None

40. A classification of multicrop washer-peeler that has an effective capacity of more than 40
kg/hr.
a. Small-scale
b. Medium-scale
c. Commercial-scale
d. None

41. Machine that extracts juice through tapered, rotating screw that moves and compresses the
crops. Extraction takes place by shearing and pressing actions.
a. Piston press type
b. Screw press type
c. Roller press type
 d. AOTA

42. A machine that cooks ginger juice to produce ginger tea (instant “salabat”).
a. Extractor
b. Crystallizer
c. Decorticator
d. None

43. Type of multicrop micromill which consists of two roughed plates, one is stationary and
the other is rotating. The material is reduced by crushing and shearing action.
a. Hammer mill
b. Roller mill
c. Attrition mill
d. Micromill

44. Minimum milling efficiency of multicrop micromill is:

a. 80%
b. 85%
c. 90%
d. 95%

45. Difference between the maximum and the minimum moisture content randomly sampled
after drying.
a. Moisture discrepancy
b. Moisture increase
c. Moisture decrease
d. Moisture gradient

46. Ratio of vapor pressure of water in the product to the water vapor pressure of pure water
at the same temperature.
a. Absolute humidity
b. Relative humidity
c. Humidity ratio
d. Water activity

47. A bucket elevator is to be designed. The head and booth pulleys are 8 inches diameter. A
4-in. wide cup with capacity of 100 g/cup is installed at a 1-ft. spacing on the belt. Loading
of grain is done at the upside section of the elevator. What is the rpm of the pulley shaft?
a. 59.36 rpm
b. 72.46 rpm
c. 76.64 rpm
d. 88.49 rpm
54.19
𝑁 = (𝑅)0.5 ; N – rpm & R – radius pulley + 0.5 bucket projection (ft)
54.19
𝑁= 8𝑖𝑛 1𝑓𝑡 1𝑓𝑡 0.5
= 76.64 rpm
[( ∗ )+0.5(4𝑖𝑛∗ )]
2 12𝑖𝑛 12𝑖𝑛

48. It is the method of cleaning on a rapid filter by reversing the direction of flow of water.
a. back splashing
b. back washing
c. reverse cleaning
d. None

49. It is the simplest method of separating solid particles from air by allowing air to pass
through a large chamber to cause the solid material to fall due to its weight.
a. momentum separation
b. gravity separation
c. settling chamber
 d. None

50. Drying time requirement for solid yellow or slightly brown-flecked bananas in a
dehydrator.
a. 4-8 hours
b. 8-10 hours
c. 10- 16 hours
d. AOTA

51. A pretreatment method for fruits and vegetables to retard spoilage and darkening of fruits
a. Blanching
b. Sulfuring
c. Sterilizing
d. AOTA

52. The best index for determining the optimum time to harvest for grains is:
a. Color of grains
b. Date of planting
c. Dryness of flag leaf
d. Moisture content

53. Roof rat is considered as one of the major species of rodents affecting grains in the country.
Its scientific name is:
a. Rattus norvegicus
b. Rattus rattus
c. Mus musculus
d. None

54. 200,000 lbs of shelled corn at 24% MC wet basis are dried to 14% MC. Determine the
weight of water removed.
a. 20,546 lbs
b. 23,256 lbs
c. 10,571 kg
d. Both a & c
0.24 = (200,000lbs – Wd) / 200,000lbs
Wd = 152,000 lbs

0.14 = (Wf – 152,000lbs) / Wf

Wf = 176,744.2 lbs

WR = Wi – Wf = (200,000 – 176,744.2)lbs = 23,256 lbs

or
WR = (23,256 lbs) (1kg/2.2lbs) = 10,571 kg

55. Ten tons of shelled corn is to be stored in a cylindrical silo. Loading is from the bottom to
the top of the cylindrical container, without considering the additional volume of the cone
due to the effect of the angle of repose of the sample. If the silo requires a ratio of 2D = H,
what would be the dimension of the silo? Assume a 45 lb/ft3 bulk density for shelled corn.
a. D = 2.07m ; H = 4.14m
b. D = 2.36m ; H = 4.72m
c. D = 3.13m ; H = 5.37m
d. D = 4.31m ; H = 6.41m
1000𝑘𝑔
𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠 (15𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑠)( )
Paddy volume (Vp) = 𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦 = 𝑙𝑏 1𝑘𝑔
1𝑡𝑜𝑛
𝑓𝑡 3
= 20.782𝑚3
(45 3 )( )(3.28 )
𝑓𝑡 2.2𝑙𝑏𝑠 1𝑚
Silo Volume (Vs) = Vp
𝜋
( 4 ∗ 𝐷2 ) (𝐻) = 20.782𝑚3
 𝜋
( 4 ∗ 𝐷2 ) (2𝐷) = 20.782𝑚3
D = 2.36m
H = 2D = 2(2.36m) = 4.72m

56. A rice milling plant is to be designed to run at a throughput rate of 10 tons per hour. The
design milling recovery is 70% while the hulling efficiency is 95%. How many
compartments are needed for the paddy separator of the rice mill? Assume 60 kg /hr-comp.
a. 138
b. 196
c. 208
d. 227
Solve for milling capacity (Cm) and hulling capacity (CH):
Cm = (throughput rate) / milling recovery
Cm = (10 tons/hr) / 0.70 = 14.29 tons/hr

CH = (Cm) * hulling efficiency = (14.29 tons/hr)(0.95) = 13.58 tons/hr

No. of compartments (n) = (CH) / 60kg/hr-comp
n = (13.58 tons/hr) / (60kg*1ton/1000kg)/hr-comp)
n = 226.33 ≈ 227 comparments

57. Compute the theoretical capacity of an 10-inch- diameter screw conveyor loaded 50% of
its full load. The screw shaft is 3 inches in diameter with screw pitch of 6 inches. The speed
of the conveyor is 100 rpm.
a. 524.6 ft3/hr
b. 745.9 ft3/hr
c. 826.1 ft3/hr
d. 1491.8 ft3/hr
Solve for the total capacity (CT):
𝐷 2 −𝑑2 (10𝑖𝑛)2 −(3𝑖𝑛)2 𝑓𝑡 3
CT = [ ] (𝑃 ∗ 𝑁) = [ ] (6𝑖𝑛 ∗ 100𝑟𝑝𝑚) = 1491.8
36.6 36.6 ℎ𝑟
C @ 50% loading:
C@50 = (CT)(0.50) = (1491.8 ft3/hr)(0.50) = 745.9 ft3/hr

58. Two piles of shelled corn in bags will be stored in a warehouse having a dimension of 10-
m wide by 25-m long and 5-m high. How many bags of shelled corn could be contained
per pile inside the warehouse?
a. 15,000 bags/pile
b. 22,400 bags/pile
c. 30,000 bags/pile
d. 32,400 bags/pile
Bags/pile = (warehouse vol.)(12 bags/m3); Note: 12bags/m3 – standard stacking density for shelled
corn
Bags/pile = (10m*25m*5m)(12 bags/m3) = 15,000 bags/pile

59. A 6 x 8 rubber roller is used as husker for a rice mill. The faster roller is directly driven by
an electric motor at a speed of 1900 rpm. What would be the required speed for the slower
roller?
a. 1235 rpm
b. 1330 rpm
c. 1425 rpm
d. 1520 rpm
Note: speed difference between rollers is 25% (PAES 215)
NS = NF (1-25%) = 1900 rpm (1 – 0.25)
NS = 1425 rpm
 60. A screw conveyor discharges grains on a horizontal position at 30 kg per minute. If the
conveyor will be inclined at 45-degree position, what is its output in tons per hour?
a. 0.42 tons/hr
b. 0.64 tons/hr
c. 1.12 tons/hr
d. 1.27 tons/hr
Output = (30kg/min)(1ton/1000kg)(sin45°)(60min/1hr)
Output = 1.27 tons/hr

61. A rice processing plant operates at 10 tons per hour. The milling and head rice recoveries
of the rice mill are 70% and 95%, respectively. What is the throughput rate of the rice mill
in kg broken grains per hour?
a. 0.25 tons per hr
b. 0.50 tons per hr
c. 0.75 tons per hr
d. 1.00 tons per hr
Throughput rate for broken grains = (Mill capacity)(100% - Head rice recovery)
= (10 tons per hr)(1 – 0.95) = 0.50 tons per hr

62. It is the ratio of the weight of corn grits to the total weight of corn kernel input expressed
in percent.
a. Input capacity
b. Main product recovery
c. Milling recovery
d. AOTA

63. It is the minimum by-product recovery required in the performance criteria for corn mill.
a. 21 %
b. 31%
c. 64% (main product recovery)
d. None

64. It is a by-product after pressing copra when oil having light color and very low fatty acids
has been removed.
a. Copra meal
b. Copra meat
c. Copra cake
d. AOTA

65. Recommended clearance setting between stones of a disk huller

a. ¼ of the length of paddy
b. ½ of the length of paddy
c. ¾ of the length of paddy
d. None