FACULTY OF PHARMACY
B. Pharmacy 2/4 I-Semester (Main) Examination, November 2018
Subject Pharmaceutical Engineering I
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1 Discuss the factors to be considered in the selection of materials for plant
construction.
Write a note on Dimensional Analysis.
Classify and enumerate the different types of corrosion.
OR
Write about copper and aluminium as material of plant construction.
Explain steady state and unsteady state.
What is Galvanic corrosion and explain how it can be prevented?
2 Write a note on
Bernouli's theorem and applications
Stefan Boltzman law
OR
Derive an equation for heat transfer by conduction.
Discuss the problem of foam and its prevention.
3 Explain the construction, working and applications of belt conveyor.
Write a note on
Jet pumps
Peristaltic pumps
OR
Write a note in equipment available for transportation of gases.
Explain the construction, working and uses of centrifugal pumps.
4 Define the following
Absolute Humidity Wet bulb temperature
Dew point Humid Heat
Discuss in detail about absorption refrigeration cycle with a neat sketch.
OR
Explain the methods available for humidification and Dehumidification.
Discuss the factors that determine the refrigeration load in pharmaceutical
plant.
5 Compare plate and frame filter press with chamber press.
Describe the construction, working and applications of Edge filters.
OR
Write a note on
Leaf filters
Disc centrifuge bowls
Give an account of the different filter media used in small scale and large
scale filtration operations.