To keep the power input constant for a stirred vessel operating under fully developed turbulent flow conditions (constant power number), if the impeller diameter is increased by 20%, the impeller speed should be decreased by a factor of

(1.2)3/2
(1.2)3/5
(1.2)2/3
(1.2)5/3
✅ The correct answer is option D.

In packed towers provided with pall rings liquid redistributors are positioned at heights of every 6 metres or 5-10 times the column diameter, whichever is less. Maximum size of the pall rings should not exceed __________ of the column diameter.

1/10-1/15th
1/5-1/10th
1/20-1/30th
1/2 to 1/4th
✅ The correct answer is option A.

Pick out the wrong statement about routing of fluids in a shell and tube heat exchanger.

The corrosive and fouling fluid should be preferably routed through the tubes.
The viscous fluid should be routed through the shell side.
Lower flow rate fluid should be routed through the shell side.
Higher pressure fluid stream should be routed through the shell side.
✅ The correct answer is option D.