Enrolment No.

/Seat No_______________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE- SEMESTER–VI (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2024
Subject Code:3160507 Date:05-12-2024
Subject Name:Advanced Separation Processes
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS

Q.1 (a) Define separation factor and its importance. 03

(b) Discuss the criteria for selecting an advance separation process over 04
conventional process.
(c) Classify membrane separation processes based on driving force and also 07
list the general characteristics.

Q.2 (a) List the commonly used supercritical solvents. Why CO2 is preferred? 03
(b) Enlist the superior properties and solubility behavior of supercritical fluids 04
compared to conventional solvents.
(c) Explain decaffeination of coffee with a neat diagram. 07
OR
(c) Explain ROSE process with a neat flow sheet. 07

Q.3 (a) Briefly describe gas separation using membranes. 03

(b) Write short note on dialysis and electrodialysis. 04
(c) Describe the different types of packings used in reactive distillation process. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Describe the manufacturing process of MTBE by reactive distillation with 07
a neat process flow sheet.
(b) Explain the concept & working of a short path distillation unit with a neat 07
sketch.

Q.4 (a) Write a short note on membrane modules. 03

(b) Elaborate a thin film composite type membrane with a diagram. 04
(c) Describe reverse osmosis process and its application in desalination of sea 07
water.
OR
Q.4 (a) Depict production of absolute alcohol by pervaporation process. 07
(b) Describe membrane reactor and its application in gas separation. 07

Q.5 (a) Explain the principle of electrophoresis separation. 03

(b) What are the different factors which affect electrophoresis separation. 04
(c) Give a detailed description of the various applications of electrophoresis 07
separation.
OR
Q.5 (a) Discuss principle and operation of ion exchange chromatography. 07
(b) Describe thin layer and paper chromatography with a neat sketch. 07
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 Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VI (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2023
Subject Code:3160507 Date:13-12-2023
Subject Name: Advanced Separation Processes
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.

Q.1 (a) Explain concept and working of ultrafiltration. 03

(b) Discuss in detail the de-caffination process. 04
(c) Explain the various aspect of reactive and catalytic distillation over the conventional 07
distillation

Q.2 (a) Discuss various membrane materials for Reverse Osmosis (RO). 03
(b) Discuss with neat sketch: BALE and KATMAX packing for reactive and catalytic distillation 04
(c) Discuss principle of Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) with its commercial applications in 07
detail.
OR
(c) Explain the working principle of pervaporation and describe hybrid process for the 07
production of absolute alcohol.

Q.3 (a) Discuss various applications of Melt Crystallization in brief. 03

(b) Explain concept and working of membrane reactor. 04
(c) Discuss about the various types of contacting devices use in Catalytic Distillation. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain concept and working of nanofiltration. 03
(b) Write advantages and limitations of membrane separation processes over conventional 04
separation processes.
(c) Explain the concept and working of a membrane reactor. 07

Q.4 (a) Describe in brief a spiral wound membrane module. 03

(b) Discuss the phase equilibrium diagram of melt crystallization. 04
(c) Discuss various separation techniques used in chemical industry and their advantages with 07
example.
OR
Q.4 (a) Classify the membrane process based on driving force. 03
(b) Discuss in brief the essential properties of a good supercritical solvent. 04
(c) Discuss in details various operating parameters for the evaluation of performance of 07
membrane process.

Q.5 (a) Draw a neat sketch of a cross-flow membrane process. 03

(b) State industrial application of membrane distillation. 04
(c) Discuss in detail various engineering problems associated with usage of membranes. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Write the advantages and disadvantages of pressure swing distillation over extractive 03
distillation.
(b) Write short note on Membrane cleaning. 04
(c) With the help of a detailed flowsheet explain the ROSE process for deasphalting by propane 07
using supercritical extraction. Also list the advantages.

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VI(NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2022
Subject Code:3160507 Date:17-12-2022
Subject Name:Advanced Separation Processes
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Explain Separation factor 03
(b) Discuss equilibrium and rate governed separation 04
(c) Discuss drawbacks of the conventional separation processes 07
processprocessesneed for advanced separation processes.
Q.2 (a) Write operating parameters of RO and NF membranes 03
(b) Explain in brief working principle of membrane processes 04
(c) List out different membrane modules. Discuss anyone in detail 07
OR
(c) Discuss working principle of Nanofiltration membrane & write 07
industrial applications for Nanofiltration membrane.

Q.3 (a) Enlist different materials used for membranes synthesis 03

(b) Discuss applications of membrane gas separation 04
(c) Explain Hybrid distillation-pervaporation system 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Enlist different properties of supercritical fluids 03
(b) Enlist Synthesis methods of membrane. Explain anyone in brief 04
(c) Explain principle of pervaporation & list out different membranes used 07
in pervaporation

Q.4 (a) Enlist any three advantages of supercritical extraction 03

(b) List out various types of membrane used for membrane reactor. Explain 04
anyone
(c) Explain principle of designing of gas separator membrane using 07
complete mixing model
OR
Q.4 (a) Define reactive and catalytic distillation 03
(b) Discuss advantage and disadvantage of reactive distillation 04
(c) Explain manufacturing of Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 07
(MTBE)

Q.5 (a) Discuss in brief Principle of chromatographic separation 03

(b) List out advantages and disadvantages of chromatographic separation 04
processes
(c) Discuss commercial applications of supercritical extraction. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Write principle of electrophoresis process 03
(b) Enlist different factors affecting electrophoresis process 04
(c) Discuss chromatographic column Ion exchange chromatography 07

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 Enrolment No./Seat No_____________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VI (NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2024
Subject Code:3160507 Date:24-05-2024
Subject Name:Advanced Separation Processes
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.

Marks
Q.1 (a) Write operating parameters of Ultrafiltration and Microfiltration membranes. 03
(b) Differentiate the Reverse osmosis and Dialysis. 04
.
(c) List out different working membrane modules and describe anyone in detail. 07

Q.2 (a) Enlist different materials used for membranes synthesis. 03

(b) List out applications of membrane gas separation. 04
(c) Explain Hybrid distillation-pervaporation system. 07
OR
(c) Explain the Concept and working of the Membrane Reactor. 07

Q.3 (a) Explain Separation factor. 03

(b) What are the factors affecting the Electrophoresis process? 04
(c) Discuss the Paper Electrophoresis. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) List out the drawbacks of the conventional separation processes, and the need 03
for advanced separation processes.
(b) List the advantages and disadvantages of chromatographic separation. 04
(c) Explain the Thin layer and paper chromatography. 07

Q.4 (a) Discuss the properties of Supercritical fluid solvents. 03

(b) Discuss the Advantages of Supercritical fluid over Conventional Unit 04
Operations.
(c) Explain the Decaffeination of the Coffee process in detail. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Why CO2 is considered the most preferred as a supercritical fluid solvent? 03
(b) List out the application of Supercritical Extraction. 04
(c) Discuss the Residuum Oil Supercritical Extraction (ROSE) process in detail. 07

Q.5 (a) What is molecular distillation? 03

(b) Discuss the concept of Reactive and Catalytic distillation. 04
(c) Discuss the working mechanism of the Short Path Distillation Unit (SPDU). 07
OR
Q.5 (a) List out the Advantages and Disadvantages of Reactive and catalytic distillation. 03
(b) Discuss the BALE and KATMAX packing. 04
(c) Describe the manufacturing of MTBE by reactive distillation process. 07

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 Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VI (NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2023
Subject Code:3160507 Date:14-07-2023
Subject Name:Advanced Separation Processes
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.

MARKS
Q.1 (a) What are the essential properties of a good supercritical solvent? 03
(b) Discuss why CO2 is used as the most preferred supercritical fluid solvent. 04
(c) With the help of a detailed flow diagram explain the ROSE process for deasphalting. 07

Q.2 (a) Write operating parameters of Ultrafiltration and Microfiltration membranes. 03

(b) List out four applications of membrane gas separation. 04
(c) Discuss the drawbacks of the conventional separation processes and need for 07
advanced separation processes.
OR
(c) Explain the Separation factor, equilibrium, and rate governed separation. 07

Q.3 (a) Discuss various membrane materials. 03

(b) List out different working membrane modules. 04
(c) Discuss the working principle of Reverse osmosis and Dialysis with its industrial 07
applications.
OR
Q.3 (a) Discuss the principle of pervaporation. 03
(b) Discuss Gas separation membranes. 04
(c) Explain the Concept & working of the Membrane Reactor. 07

Q.4 (a) Compare short-path distillation with molecular distillation. 03

(b) List the advantages and disadvantages of reactive catalytic distillation. 04
(c) Describe the manufacturing of ETBE by reactive distillation process and compare it 07
with the conventional process.
OR
Q.4 (a) Explain the concept of Reactive and Catalytic Distillation. 03
(b) Discuss with a neat sketch: BALE and KATMAX packing for reactive and catalytic 04
distillation.
(c) Draw a neat sketch of the Short Path Distillation Unit (SPDU) and discuss the concept 07
and working of SPDU.

Q.5 (a) Write the principle of the electrophoresis process. 03

(b) List out the uses of Electrophoresis. 04
(c) Explain thin layer and paper chromatography. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) With a neat diagram explain the principle of electrophoresis separation. 03
(b) Explain Liquid chromatography. 04
(c) List the advantages and disadvantages of chromatographic separation. 07
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER–VI (NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2022
Subject Code:3160507 Date:10/06/2022
Subject Name:Advanced Separation Processes
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.

Q.1 (a) Write two examples of materials used as organic membrane and inorganic 03
membrane.
(b) What are unique properties and solubility behaviour of supercritical fluids? 04
(c) With suitable examples discuss importance of advanced separation 07
processes over conventional separation processes in chemical industry.

Q.2 (a) List out three names of membrane modules used in membrane separation 03
processes.
(b) Discuss working principle of nanofiltration and its industrial applications. 04
(c) Explain with neat flow sheet Residuum Oil Supercritical Extraction 07
(ROSE) process.
OR
(c) Explain with neat flow sheet MTBE manufacturing by catalytic distillation. 07

Q.3 (a) Define: Membrane fouling. If the pressure drop (ΔP) is 1000 units, the flux 03
(J) is 50 units, what is the hydraulic membrane permeability?
(b) Define: supercritical fluid. Explain important properties of super critical 04
fluid. CO2 is most widely used super critical fluid for extraction-justify.
(c) Discuss in detail about different types of membrane reactors. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Draw labeled diagram of: (i) dead-end membrane filtration and (ii) cross- 03
flow membrane filtration
(b) State four advantages of reverse osmosis. 04
(c) List out five advantages and five limitations of reactive/catalytic distillation 07
over conventional distillation.

Q.4 (a) Define: (i) equilibrium governed separation and (ii) rate governed 03
separation.
(b) State four applications of microfiltration. 04
(c) Draw a labeled diagram of short path distillation unit (SPDU). 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Write three examples of concentration driven membrane process. 03
(b) What are the essential properties of a good supercritical solvent? 04
(c) Discuss membrane gas separator principal using complete mixing model. 07

Q.5 (a) Answer the followings: 03

(i) What is the membrane that selectively allows certain species to pass through
called?
(ii) What is the value of standard design temperature of reverse osmosis
systems?

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 (iii) Calculate the recovery for the following data:
Product Flow: 535 m3/h.
Feed flow : 635 m3/h.
(b) What is principal and working of thin layer chromatography? 04
(c) Explain in detail about pervaporation separation. 07

OR
Q.5 (a) List out three industrial applications of membrane gas separation. 03
(b) With neat diagram explain principle of electrophoresis separation. 04
(c) Explain principal and working of gel filtration and affinity chromatography. 07

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