Define “Pilot Plant”. Discuss about its importance in chemical Industries.
[3 marks]Differentiate between standard v/s special equipment.
[4 marks]State and discuss the important factors to be considered in selection of the location of a chemical plant.
[7 marks]Define the following :
[3 marks]Book value (ii) Salvage Value (iii) Cost Indexes
[ marks]Using diagram explain break- even point analysis and its importance.
[4 marks]The original value of cyclone separator if Rs. 32,000/- and its salvage value is Rs. 2000/-. The service life is estimated to be 7 years. Determine the asset value at the end of 5 years using
[7 marks]Straight line method.
[ marks]Text Book declining method
[ marks]Double declining balance method
[ marks]Sum of the years digit method
[ marks]The annual direct production cost of plant operating at 60% capacity is Rs.1,20,00,000/-.While the sum of annual fixed charges, overhead cost and general expenses is Rs.1,00,00,000/-. What is the breakeven point in units of production per year if total annual sales are Rs.2,80,00,000/- and the product sells at Rs.2000/- per unit? What were the annual gross earnings and net profit for this plant at 100% capacity if the income tax rate is 22% of gross earnings?
[7 marks]Discuss about “Scale model”?
[3 marks]Discuss about the components involved in techno-economical feasibility report.
[4 marks]Discuss the preliminary specifications for any chemical equipment. Prepare a specification sheet for a distillation column.
[7 marks]Discuss any three safety aspects to be considered in a chemical plant project.
[3 marks]Discuss types of flow diagrams in detail.
[4 marks]Discuss in brief about process utilities and its importance in chemical industry.
[7 marks]Discuss basic factors involved in plant design.
[3 marks]Define plant Layout. List out factors to be considered for an efficient1 plant layout.
[4 marks]Discuss the selection criteria of valves. Name commonly used pipe fittings and valves with their main functions.
[7 marks]Define followings:
[3 marks]Working Capital Investment (ii) Turnover Ratio (iii) Payout period
[ marks]Enlist different methods for estimating capital investment. Explain Unit Cost estimate method in detail.
[4 marks]Discuss cash flow with tree diagram for an industrial organization.
[7 marks]What do mean by “Alternative Investments”? Enlist various method of profitability Analysis.
[3 marks]List out costs involved in Direct and Indirect Cost.
[4 marks]Discuss the method for evaluation of total product cost showing the individual components
[7 marks]What is ”Bar Chart”? List out limitations of Bar chart.
[3 marks]Differentiate between C.P.Mand P.E.R.T
[4 marks]An equipment consists of three parts A, Band C. These are assembled together after manufacture. Part Ais of cast iron which requires a pattern and a module, Part Bis to be machined on a special machine and hence special machine is to be purchased and erected. Part Cneeds special heat treatment before assembly. The assembly has to be tested with a specially fabricated ring before dispatch. The time needed by each activity is given below. Draw the Bar chart. No. Activity Days 1 Preparing pattern for casting Part A 2 Preparing mould for Part A 1 3 Casting and clearing of A 4 Heat treatment of C 5 Obtaining and installing machine M 6 Machining part B 7 Assembly Parts A, Band C 8 Preparing test ring 9 Testing assembly 1 10 Packing and dispatch 1 Total 30 days
