Objective Type
Questions and Answers in
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A col book for quick reference
and type questions for all types of
ee examinations. This book is also
ju the recruitment test by various :
nie sector undertakings, graduate
aptittide test (GATE) examination conducted
| by IIT for admission to M. Tech/M.E. courses.ae "FOREWORD.
— eee FOREWORD
Although this book by Mr. Om Prakash Gupta is oriented primarily for the students and
young Chemical Engineers, it can be of great value to any oné engaged in Chemical Engineering
Profession. In spite of several traditional books being available, the need of a ready means of
knowledge has been long felt. Mr. Gupta has taken the trouble of fillit this lacunae. The book's. .
coverage is broad, the conterits are well compiled and arranged.
+ Lam sure, this book will be'of great use. ‘
Rourkela Dr. 8.0: Naik
November, 1982 B.Se. Tech: Ch: B: (Madras)
. MS, (Ottawa), Ph.D. (Wales),
MILNE, MLE. ()
Professor and Head
Department o€ Chama Engineering
Regional Engineering College
Rourkela-769008 (Orissa)"PREFACE TO THE TENTH EDITION
regional engineering colleges, leemed/autonomous universities and. institutes ofchemi- -
cal technology. These questions are farther tailor:made for GATE examination [for admission
into M.Tech JM.E-M.Se.(Engg.)], GRE (graduate record examination) for admission wUS. .
(America) and other overseas universities, Tecruitment test for management trainees (technical)
by public ‘Sector ings, recruitment testa for graduate engineer trainees
conducted by private sector companies etc. .
._A new chapter titled ‘Polymer Technology’ has been added in this edition of the’ book
thereby enhancing its coverage and utility further for the students of chemical enginéering and
chemical technology. Questions have heen framed i juch a manner 80 sa to be informative
rather than being merely speculative, 5 : o
‘This book in ite present form has been designed to serve is an Encyclopaedia of Chemical
i 50 as to be a ready reckoner apart from being useful for all types of written tests
and intarview faced by chemical engineering studenta/graduates/post-graduates. If will also
serve as & “handbook of chemical engineering’ for ready reference by practising chemical
Cagineers in ang relevant profession. Besides, teachers, employers andinerviewa of chemical
engineers wilt also:find this book handy for their use,
‘All the constructive and useful suggestions for the further improvement of the book will
be gladly accepted and incorporated in the future edtionsireprinta
Om Prakash Gupta