Friday, March 26, 2021

Conference/Seminar/Workshop/FDP/STTP/Certificate Course/Special Lecture


Event: National e-Conference on “RECENT TRENDS IN FLUID DYNAMICS RESEARCH (RTFDR-21)”

Type of Event: National Conference

Date: 02.04.2021-04.04.2021

Organized by: Department of Chemical Engineering National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Rourkela.

Themes: Fluid Mechanics and Applications, Microfluidics and Nanofluidics, Numerical Methods for Multiphase Flows, Cavitation, Combustion, Fluid-Particle Interactions in Turbulence, Biological Flows, CFD, Experimental Fluid mechanics, Convection heat transfer, Numerical heat transfer, Fluid power, Experimental heat transfer, Fluidization, Non-Newtonian rheology, Boundary layer theory.

Abstract Submission Deadline: Abstract submission date 28/03/2021

Full Paper Publication Process: 05.05.2021 Onwards

Registration Deadline: 29.03.2021

Registration Fee: Category –I (ABSTRACT ONLY)

INR 500: FOR ALL

Category –II (ABSTRACT + FULL PAPER SUBMISSION AFTER CONFERENCE)

INR 500: FOR STUDENTS

INR 1000: FOR FACULTY, SCIENTIST,

INR 2000: INDUSTRY FELLOWS

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Event: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE on “Recent Development on Materials, Reliability, Safety and Environmental Issues”

Type of Event: International Conference

Date: 25.06.2021 - 27.06.2021

Organized by: Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Department of Industrial & Production Engineering, Dr B R Ambedkhar National Institute Technology, Jalandhar.

Themes: Solid Waste Management, E Waste Management, Water and wastewater treatment, Air Pollution, Risk Assessment, Membrane Separation Processes, Advance Oxidation Processes, Biodegradable polymers, Sustainable development, Nanomaterials, Biopolymers Green technology, Biofuels Ion exchange, adsorption Economic analysis Nanofiltration Innovations in pollution abatement VLSI Circuit Design Nanoelectronics MEMS Technology Microelectronics & Nanotechnology, Electronics Communication RF & Antenna Design Electronics System Design FPGA/ASIC Based Design Internet of Things Machine Learning Solar/PV cell Design Materials, Synthesis & Characterization Flexible Devices Organic Electronics Nano & Bio Sensors Safety & Loss prevention Security Risk Assessment Inherent Safer Processes Bhopal Gas Tragedy & its effects on safety, Reliability, Vulnerability assessment Reliability modeling & Evaluation RAMS Analysis FMECA Fault tolerant Systems Maintenance Strategies Reliability Evaluation using Simulation Nets Application of Soft Computing Techniques

Abstract Submission Deadline: 10.05.2021

Date of Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 20.05.2021

Full Paper submission Deadline: 10.05.2021

Submission of Camera ready paper: 31.05.2021

Registration Deadline: 31.05.2021

Registration Fee: Online:

Indian authors:

Category I - Rs. 1500, Category II – Rs. 2500, Category III – Rs. 3000

                                    Foreign authors:

Category I - 100 USD Category II - 200 USD Category III - 250 USD

Offline:

Indian authors:

Category I – Rs. 1500, Category II – Rs. 2500, Category III – Rs. 3000

Foreign authors:

Category I - 100 USD, Category II - 200 USD, Category III - 250 USD

[Category I: Student; Category II: Academician/Research Institution/ Autonomous Bodies/Industrial Persons; Category III: Industry)

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Event: Eighth International Conference on “Theoretical, Applied, Computational and Experimental Mechanics (ICTACEM)”

Type of Event: International Conference

Date: 20.12.2021-22.12.2021

Organized by: Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India.

Themes: Fluid mechanics, Solid mechanics and Dynamics, Flight mechanics, Control and Navigation, Propulsion and Combustion

Extended Abstract Submission Deadline: 01.04.2021

Date of Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 31.07.2021

Full Paper submission Deadline: 30.09.2021

Registration Deadline: 31/10/2021

Registration Fee: Delegates from SAARC Countries:

Before 31.10.2021:

Educational Institutions Rs. 8000

Research Organisations/Industries Rs. 10000

Students Rs. 2000

After October 31.10.2021

Educational Institutions Rs. 10000

Research Organisations/Industries Rs. 12000

Students Rs. 2500

Delegates from Other Countries:

Before 31.10.2021:

Educational/research Institutes US$ 450

Students US$ 100

After October 31.10.2021

Educational/research Institutes US$ 500

Students US$ 125

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Event: Five days Online Training on “Safety Engineering in Mines for Augmenting Safety Management”

Type of Event: Short Term Course

Date: 04.05.2021 – 08.05.2021

Organized by: Organized by the Department of Mining Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India

Eligibility: Not mentioned.

Course Contents: Industry 4.0: Challenges and opportunities, Root cause analysis of safety deterioration, Assessment of wellness of engineering systems, Mechatronics for understanding system performance, Slope Stability Radars (SSR)- Practical application in mines for monitoring of slope failures, VISION ZERO: from concept to realization in mining industry.

Registration Deadline: Not mentioned

Registration Fee: Rs. 15,000.00 (Rupees Fifteen Thousand only) per participant. GST @ 18% is to be paid extra as per GoI rules.

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Event: National Workshop on “Air Pollution and Health Hazards (APHH-2021)”

Type of Event: National Workshop

Date: 31.03.2021

Organized by: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab and Punjab Pollution Control Board, Punjab State Government, Punjab, India

Eligibility: Administrative Officers, Industry Professionals, Academicians, Medical professionals, and other Stake Holders.

Course Contents: To create awareness amongst the participants regarding policies, guidelines, standards w.r.t. air quality for healthy life forms. To apprise the participants to polluted air, its sources, Health hazards and control measures for air pollution. The role of various stakeholders in controlling the air pollution. Current impact of air pollution and human lifestyle on present COVID-19 pandemic.

Registration Deadline: 30.03.2021

Registration Fee: Nil

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

Chemical Engineering Jobs


Name of the Post: Deputy Secretary (Food Processing)

Organization: Ministry of Food Processing Industries

Essential Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Food Technology/ Food Engineering/ Agricultural Engineering/ Chemical Engineering Or Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology/ Dairying/ Fisheries/ Animal Husbandry from a recognized University/ Institution.

Desirable Qualification: Master’s Degree from a recognized University/ Institution in the related fields.

No. of Posts: One

Experience required (in years): Ten years’ experience in Food Processing Industry/Sector

Employment type: Permanent

Salary: Pay Level-12 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC

Category: Govt. Jobs

Mode of Selection: Interview

Application Fee: Nil

Last date of Application: Online Application 03.05.2021

Date of Interview/Exam: Not Mentioned

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Name of the Post: Research Associate (Postdoctoral Fellow)

Organization: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

Essential Qualification: Ph.D. (graduated or submitted Thesis) in Chemical Engineering/Physics/Computer Science/Chemistry/Mathematics/Mechanical Engineering/Material Science.

Desirable Qualification: The applicant should have expertise in developing the MCMC-based algorithms, or applying them in their research projects. The applicant should be proficient in computer programming and should be experienced in performing simulations/calculations using high performance computing (HPC) systems. The experience in developing applications for HPC systems is desirable.

No. of Posts: not mentioned

Experience required (in years): ₹ 47,000 to 50,000 based on qualifications/experience

Employment type: Temporary [one year (Extendable to additional 1 year)]

Salary: ₹ 47,000 to 50,000 based on qualifications/experience

Category: Govt. Jobs

Mode of Selection: Online interview

Application Fee: Nil

Last date of Application: Not mentioned

Date of Interview/Exam: Not mentioned

For details click on: Advertisement

 

 

Name of the Post: Senior Research Fellows

Organization: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

Essential Qualification: M Tech in Chemical Engineering/Biotechnology

Desirable Qualification: Research experience in Biopolymer extraction and modification/biodegradable Polymers/Migration Studies/polymer Coating

No. of Posts: Two

Experience required (in years): Two Years

Employment type: Temporary (11 months)

Salary: Rs. 35000 + HRA 5,600/-

Category: Govt. Jobs

Mode of Selection: Online Interview

Application Fee: Nil

Last date of Application: 25.03.2021

Date of Interview/Exam: on 30.03.2021

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Name of the Post: Postdoctoral Fellow

Organization: ICT-IOC Odisha Campus, Bhubaneswar

Essential Qualification: PhD in Chemical Engineering/ Chemistry/Physics, Candidate who have submitted thesis and awaiting for degree is also eligible to apply

Desirable Qualification: Not mentioned

No. of Posts: 05

Experience required (in years): Not mentioned

Employment type: Temporary (up to two years depending upon performance)

Salary: Rs. 50,000/- per month

Category: Govt. Jobs

Mode of Selection: Interview

Application Fee: Nil

Last date of Application: 30.03.2021

Date of Interview/Exam: Not mentioned

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Name of the Post: Project Fellow

Organization: Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai

Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Chemistry/Physics/Chemical Engineering/Material Science.

Desirable Qualification: Not mentioned

No. of Posts: One

Experience required (in years): Not mentioned

Employment type: Temporary (Two years)

Salary:Rs. 20,000/- pm

Category: Govt. Jobs

Mode of Selection: Interview

Application Fee: Nil

Last date of Application: 26.03.2021

Date of Interview/Exam: 30.03.2021

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Monday, March 8, 2021

GATE Chemical Engineering Questions and Answers – Project Engineering

The end of a cylindrical vessel can be closed by a head, which can be one of the four shapes. For the same thickness, choose the one which can withstand the highest pressure.

(A)             Flat plate

(B)              Hemispherical

(C)              Torispherical

(D)             Ellipsoidal

                                                                                                            GATE 2001

Answer:          (B)

 

P is the investment made on an equipment, S is its salvage value and n is the life of the equipment in years. The depreciation for mth year by the sum of years-digits method will be

(A)             (P - S)/n

(B)              1 - (P/S)1/m

(C)              m(P - S)/S

(D)             2(n – m + 1)(P - S)/n(m + 1)

                                                                                                            GATE 2001

Answer:          (D)

 

An investment of Rs. 1000 is carrying an interest of 10% compounded quarterly. The value of the investment at the end of five years will be

(A)             1000(1+0.1/4)20

(B)              1000(1+0.2)20

(C)              1000(1+0.1/4)5

(D)             1000(1+0.1/2)5

                                                                                                            GATE 2001

Answer:          (A)

 

For a cylindrical internally pressurized vessel which of the following closure types would withstand highest pressure if each closure is of the same material and thickness?

(A)             Hemispherical

(B)              Ellipsoidal

(C)              Conical

(D)             Flat plate

                                                                                                            GATE 1998

Answer:          (A)

 

For a gas cylinder designed on the “thin cylinder principle” calculate the thickness of a seamless cylinder under the following conditions.

Pressure of N2 gas in the cylinder = 100×105 N/m2

Tensile stress permissible = 1200×105 N/m2

Internal diameter of the cylinder = 25 cm

(A)       10.4 mm

(B)       11.5 mm

(C)       12.5 mm

(D)       13.5 mm

                                                                                                                        GATE 1992

Answer:          (A)

 

The plant of a chemical company has an initial worth of Rs. 50 lakhs and an estimated exchange value of Rs. 2 lakhs in service life of 8 years. Estimate the book value of the plant at the end of 4 years for straight line method of depreciation?

(A)             Rs. 24 lakhs

(B)              Rs. 26 lakhs

(C)              Rs. 28 lakhs

(D)             Rs. 30 lakhs

                                                                                                                        GATE 1992

Answer:          (B)

 

The cost of a blower in 1980 is Rs. 2000. What is the cost of the blower in 1988 with the same capacity? The cost index for the blower in 1980 and 1988 are respectively 250 and 300.

(A)             Rs. 1800

(B)              Rs. 2100

(C)              Rs. 2400

(D)             Rs. 2600

                                                                                                                        GATE 1992

Answer:          (C)

 

A reactor having a salvage value of Rs 10,000 is estimated to have a service life of 10 years. The annual interest rate is 10%. The original cost of the reactor was Rs. 80,000. The book value of the reactor after 5 years will be

(A)             Rs. 40,000

(B)              Rs. 45,000

(C)              Rs. 48,000

(D)             Rs. 52,000

                                                                                                                        GATE 1991

Answer:          (B)

 

In the manufacturing industry breakeven point occurs when

(A)             The annual rate of production equals the assigned value

(B)              The total annual product cost equals the total annual sales

(C)              The annual profit equals the expected value

(D)             The annual sales equals the fixed costs

                                                                                                            GATE 1991

Answer:          (B)

 

A standard type of heat exchanger with a negligible scrap costs Rs. 40000 and will have a useful life 6 years. Assuming an effective compound interest of 10% per year, the capitalized cost of a heat exchanger will be

(A)             Rs. 60880

(B)              Rs. 90880

(C)              Rs. 91880

(D)             Rs. 81880

                                                                                                                        GATE 1991

Answer:          (C)

 

The total capital investment for a chemical plant is Rs. 1000000 and the working capital is Rs. 100000. If a turnover ratio is 1 the gross annual sales will be

(A)             Rs. 800000

(B)              Rs. 900000

(C)              Rs. 1000000

(D)             Rs. 1100000

                                                                                                                        GATE 1991

Answer:          (B)

 

A heat exchanger with an initial investment of Rs. 300000 has a 6 years life. How much can be spent on an improved design which has a life of 12 years and is expected to save Rs. 10000 per year? Annual compounded interest rate is 8%.

(A)             Rs. 232232

(B)              Rs. 261400

(C)              Rs. 321400

(D)             Rs. 352340

                                                                                                                        GATE 1991

Answer:          (B)

 

A spherical storage tank is having an outer diameter of 2 m and a thickness of 5 mm. The tank seems are welded and having joint efficiency of 0.85. The material of construction will be plain carbon steel. The chemical will be stored at maximum temperature of 298 K. No corrosion problems are expected. What maximum internal pressure the tank will withstand safely. Allowable design stress value at working temperature = 118 MN/m2.

(A)             1.003 Mn/m2

(B)              1.05 Mn/m2

(C)              2.11 MN/m2

(D)             2.68 MN/m2

                                                                                                                        GATE 1991

Answer:          (A)

 

For a project having a life of ten years the following cash flow pattern is expected:

End of year

Net cash flow

0

1 - 10

10

-5000000

2000000

-15000000

If the expected interest rate is 2% what is your recommendation about implementing the project

(A)             May be recommended for implementation

(B)              May not be recommended for implementation

(C)              Data is sufficient

(D)             None of these

                                                                                                            GATE 1990

Answer:          (A)

 

The annual production costs for a plant are Rs. 36.4 lakhs while the sum of annual fixed charges, overhead costs and general expenses are Rs. 26.0 lakhs. What is the breakeven point in units of production per year if the total annual sales are 72.8 lakhs and the product sells at Rs. 520 per unit.

(A)             1000

(B)              1500

(C)              10000

(D)             15000

                                                                                                                        GATE 1989

Answer:          (C)

 

For a 1-1 fixed tube sheet heat exchanger the following data are given

Design inside pressure:           shell side 103 KN/m2

                                                Tube side 2×103 KN/m2

Design temperature                 shell side 50°C

                                                Tube side 150°C

Allowable stress value at both design temperature is 1.2×105 KN/m2. Shell inside dia = 0.6 m, corrosion allowance is 3×10-3 m and joint efficiency = 1. What is the shell thickness?

(A)             5.50×103 m

(B)              6.5×103 m

(C)              7.0×103 m

(D)             8.5×103 m

                                                                                                                        GATE 1990

Answer:          (A)

 

A bond matures after5 years and has a maturity value of Rs. 1000. If the interest rate is 12%, what is the present worth of the bond?

(A)             Rs. 568

(B)              Rs. 575

(C)              Rs. 580

(D)             Rs. 590

                                                                                                            GATE 1988

Answer:          (A)

 

Cylindrical shell A closed at the ends have been provided with 3 circumferential ring stiffeners. Shell B is identical to A but is provided with 6 circumferential stiffeners. Which vessel can withstand more internal pressure.

(A)             A

(B)              B

(C)              Cannot be predicted

(D)             Same pressure in both

                                                                                                            GATE 1988

Answer:          (B)

 

A heat exchanger of area 10 m2 costed Rs.50000 in 1985. What is the estimated cost of a 15 m2 exchanger in 1987. Assume that the cost index in 1985 was 270 and in 1987 is 320.

(A)             Rs. 70250

(B)              Rs. 75580

(C)              Rs. 85175

(D)             Rs. 87750

                                                                                                            GATE 1988

Answer:          (B)

 

A plant is producing 1000 tons per year of a product. The overall yield is 70% on mass basis. The raw material costs Rs. 100/ton and the product sells at Rs. 350 per ton. A process modification has been devised that will increase the yield to 75%. The additional investment required is Rs. 400000. What is the rate of return for the additional investment made?

(A)             3.5%

(B)              4.5%

(C)              5.5%

(D)             6.5%

                                                                                                                        GATE 1987

    Answer:          (B)


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