Indian Forest Service 2017 Chemical Engineering Paper I PDF

Central Government Jobs Engineer 2017

  • Year 2017
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 8
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration Three Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination
Year 2017
Conducting Body UPSC
Paper Chemical Engineering Paper - I
Subject Chemical Engineering
Duration Three Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 8
Question Type Mixed

This is the official question paper for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2017, Paper I, conducted by UPSC. The paper covers Chemical Engineering topics and is designed for candidates aiming for a career in the Indian Forest Service. It consists of 8 questions, out of which 5 are to be attempted, with questions 1 and 5 being compulsory. Candidates must select at least one question from each of the two sections (A and B) from the remaining six questions. The exam duration is three hours, and it carries a maximum of 200 marks. This paper is a crucial resource for aspirants to understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and important topics in Chemical Engineering.

Major Topics Covered

  • Heat Conduction
  • Black Body Radiation
  • Stefan-Boltzmann's Law
  • Kirchhoff's Law
  • Distillation
  • Relative Volatility
  • Mass Transfer
  • Prandtl Number
  • Moisture Content
  • Equilibrium Moisture
  • Bound Moisture
  • Free Moisture
  • Humidity
  • Heat Transfer
  • Annulus Flow
  • Venturimeter
  • Orifice Meter
  • Crushing Laws
  • Ball Mill
  • Manometry
  • Pressure Difference

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2017 - Paper II
  • Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2016 - Chemical Engineering Paper I
  • UPSC Engineering Services Examination 2017 - Chemical Engineering Paper I
  • Indian Forest Service 2017 Chemical Engineering Paper I Answer Key
  • UPSC IFS Main 2017 Chemical Engineering Solutions
  • Indian Forest Service Chemical Engineering Syllabus
  • UPSC Main Exam Syllabus
  • Chemical Engineering Topics for Competitive Exams

Instructions

  • There are EIGHT questions in all, out of which FIVE are to be attempted.
  • Out of the remaining SIX questions, THREE are to be attempted selecting at least ONE question from each of the two Sections A and B.
  • Attempts of questions shall be counted in sequential order.
  • Unless struck off, attempt of a question shall be counted even if attempted partly.
  • Any page or portion of the page left blank in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet must be clearly struck off.
  • The number of marks carried by a question/part is indicated against it.
  • Answers must be written in ENGLISH only.
  • Unless otherwise mentioned, symbols and notations have their usual standard meanings.
  • Assume suitable data, if necessary, and indicate the same clearly.
  • Neat sketches may be drawn, wherever required.

Questions (page 2)

Section A

Q1.

(a) State Fourier's law of heat conduction and derive the dimension of thermal conductivity from the equation.

(b) Define a Black Body. State Stefan-Boltzmann's law and Kirchhoff's law of radiation.

(c) Give the importance of relative volatility for distillation purpose and derive its relationship with equilibrium composition (x, y) in a mixture.

(d) Write and explain the dimensionless group in mass transfer that is equivalent to Prandtl number in heat transfer.

(e) Define the following terms :
(i) Moisture content
(ii) Equilibrium moisture
(iii) Bound moisture
(iv) Free moisture
(v) Humidity

(f) Determine the equivalent diameter for heat transfer for a fluid flowing through an annulus of inner dia. 0.8 m and outer dia. 1.0 m.

(g) Write the limitations of venturimeter over orifice meter and discuss the principle of orifice meter.

(h) State Rittinger's law, Kick's law and Bond's law of Crushing.

Section A

Q2.

(a) Explain the working of a ball mill giving the expression for the critical speed of ball mill.

(b) A simple U-tube manometer is installed across an orifice meter. The manometer is filled with mercury (sp. gr. = 13.6) and the liquid above the mercury is water. The manometer reads 200 mm. What is the pressure difference over the manometer in N/m^2 ?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of the exam?

The exam is the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination.

What is the year of this question paper?

This question paper is from the year 2017.

Which subject does this paper cover?

This paper covers Chemical Engineering.

Who conducts the Indian Forest Service Examination?

The examination is conducted by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).

What is the maximum marks for this paper?

The maximum marks for this paper are 200.

What is the time duration allowed for this paper?

The time allowed for this paper is Three Hours.

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