Chemical Process Calculation Questions and Answers Part-11

1.If a pressure of 400 Pa acts on 20 m2 area, what is the value force?
a) 2 KN
b) 4 KN
c) 6KN
d) 8KN

Answer: d
Explanation: Force = Pressure*Area.

2. Given that both liquid A and liquid B exert the same amount of pressure, what would be the height of column of liquid A if the density of liquid A is twice the density of liquid B and the height of column of liquid B is 10 cm?
a) 5 cm
b) 10 cm
c) 20 cm
d) None of the above

Answer: a
Explanation: Dgh = Constant.

3. Atmospheric pressure is the pressure at a point due to the weight of the air above it.
Above given statement is
a) Incorrect
b) Correct
c) Partially correct
d) None of the mentioned

Answer: b
Explanation: Atmospheric pressure is the pressure at a point due to the weight of the air above it.

4. 25 psia is equal to
a) 25.88 in Hg
b) 50.88 in Hg
c) 75.88 in Hg
d) 100.88 in Hg

Answer: b
Explanation: 25 psia = (25*29.92)/14.7 = 50.88 Hg.

5. 40 psia equals
a) 175.64 kPa
b) 275.64 kPa
c) 375.64 kPa
d) 475.64 kPa

Answer: b
Explanation: 40 psia = (40*101.3)/14.7.

6. 56 in Hg equals
a) 13.76 psia
b) 27.52 psia
c) 28.56 psia
d) 57.12 psia

Answer: b
Explanation: 56 in Hg = (56*14.7)/29.92 = 27.52 psia.

7. 1 atm pressure equals to
a) 29.92 in Hg
b) 25.65 in Hg
c) 27.68 in Hg
d) 24.74 in Hg

Answer: a
Explanation: 1 atm = 29.92 in Hg.

8. 760 mm Hg equals
a) 33.94 ft H2O
b) 22.56 ft H2O
c) 11.24 ft H2O
d) None of the mentioned

Answer: a
Explanation: 760 mm Hg = 1 atm = 33.94 ft H2O

9. Piezometer is used for the pressure measurement of only _______
a) Solid
b) Liquid
c) Gas
d) None of the mentioned

Answer: b
Explanation: Piezometer is used for the pressure measurement of only liquid.

10. If the open end manometer`s open end is closed and in the blank area there is vacuum. The manometer measures
a) Absolute pressure
b) Gauge pressure
c) Atmospheric pressure
d) Vacuum

Answer: a
Explanation: If the open end manometer`s open end is closed and in the blank area there is vacuum. The manometer measures absolute pressure.