1. What property of particulate solids is defined by the ratio of surface area to volume?

B. Density
C. Size
D. Porosity

2. Which screening method is based on the tendency of finer particles to adhere to larger
particles?
A. Air Classification
B. Wet Screening
C. Dry Screening
D. Vibratory Screening

3. Which of the following is a primary crusher used for coarse crushing?

A. Jaw Crusher
B. Cone Crusher
C. Hammer Mill
D. Ball Mill

4. Which method of size enlargement involves agglomeration of fine particles into larger
granules?
A. Coating
B. Compaction
C. Nucleation
D. Granulation

5. What type of flow occurs when a bulk solid forms a stable arch or bridge in a hopper?
A. Mass Flow
B. Funnel Flow
C. Segregation
D. Bridging Flow

6. Which type of conveyor uses a continuous chain or belt to transport bulk materials?
A. Screw Conveyor
B. Belt Conveyor
C. Pneumatic Conveyor
D. Vibrating Conveyor

7. What is the term for the resistance of a fluid to flow?

A.Viscosity
B. Density
C. Compressibility
D.Turbulence

8. In a packed bed, what does the void fraction represent?

A.Volume of fluid
B.Volume of solids
C. Volume of void spaces
D. Volume of particles

9. What is the purpose of size analysis in mechanical unit operations?

A. To determine particle shape
B. To measure particle density
C. To assess particle size distribution
D. To analyze particle porosity

10. Which type of screening equipment is effective for separating particles based on their
shape?
A. Trommel Screen
B. Gyratory Screen
C. Vibrating Screen
D. Rotary Screen

11. What factor is crucial for the effectiveness of a screening process?

A. Particle density
B. Vibration frequency
C. Moisture content
D. Screen mesh size

12. What primarily determines the screening capacity of a vibrating screen?

A. Amplitude of vibration
B. Particle size
C. Screen inclination
D. Rotation speed

13. Which type of granulator uses a rotating drum with blades to create granules?
A. Disc Granulator
B. Fluidized Bed Granulator
C. Roller Compactor
D. Paddle Granulator

14. What phenomenon occurs when a fluid stream separates from a solid surface?
A. Laminar flow
B. Turbulent flow
C. Boundary layer separation
D. Cavitation

15. At what velocity does fluidization typically occur in fluidized beds

A. Minimum Fluidization Velocity
B. Terminal Velocity
C. Critical Velocity
D. Maximum Velocity

16. Which type of crusher uses a high-speed rotor to impact the feed material?
A. Jaw Crusher
B. Cone Crusher
C. Hammer Mill
D. Gyratory Crusher

17. How does particle density relate to the mass and volume of a particle?
A. Density - Mass/Volume
B. Density - Volume/Mass
C. Density = Mass + Volume
D. Density = Mass Volume

18. What is the result of cavitation in fluid flow?

A. Increased pressure
B. Formation of bubbles
C. Reduced velocity
D. Viscous flow

19. In which type of flow pattern do particles near the hopper wall move slower than those in
the center?
A. Mass Flow
B. Funnel Flow
C. Segregation Flow
D. Bridging Flow

20. What is the primary advantage of a belt conveyor for bulk material handling?
A. Low maintenance
B. High energy efficiency
C. Suitable for fragile materials
D. Limited capacity

21. What property characterizes the ability of a bulk solid to flow under external forces?
A. Compressibility
B. Cohesion
C. Flowability
D. Porosity

22. In pneumatic conveying, which phase is responsible for carrying the bulk solid through
the
A. Gas phase
B. Solid phase
C. Liquid phase
D. Vapor phase

23. What is the primary advantage of using fluidized bed dryers for drying particulate solids?
A. High energy consumption
B. Low heat transfer rate
C. Uniform drying
D. Limited particle size range
24. Which size reduction method involves the application of a compressive force to break
particles?
A. Crushing
B. Grinding
C. Cutting
D. Shearing

25. What type of motion does a vibratory conveyor use to transport bulk materials?
A. Linear
B. Circular
C. Spiral
D. Random

26. What causes particle segregation in bulk solids during handling and storage?
A. Particle size uniformity
B. Material homogeneity
C. Differences in particle properties
D. Adequate moisture content

27. Which term is synonymous with the process of size reduction in mechanical operations?
A. Filtration
B. Distillation
C. Comminution
D. Agglomeration

28. In bridging flow, what disrupts the continuous flow of bulk solids from a hopper?
A. Vibrations
B. Arch formation
C. Particle size distribution
D. Segregation

29. What is the primary mechanism of heat transfer in rotary dryers?

A. Conduction
B. Convection (đối lưu)
C. Radiation
D. Advection

30. How is the span of a particle size distribution calculated?

A. Range of particle sizes
B. Standard deviation
C. Mean particle size
D. Ratio of maximum to minimum particle size

31. Which process involves compacting fine powders into small, spherical pellets?
B. Granulation
C. Nucleation
D. Agglomeration
32. What is the role of water in hydraulic conveying of bulk solids?
A. Lubrication
B. Cooling
C. Transportation medium
D. Particle coating

33. In sieve analysis, what does the mesh size represent?

A. Particle shape
B. Particle density
C. Opening size
D. Surface area

34. What principle is utilized in air classification to separate particles based on their size and
density?
A. Centrifugal force
B. Magnetic attraction
C. Air drag
D. Electrostatic forces

35. At what velocity does fluidization typically occur in fluidized beds?

A. Minimum Fluidization Velocity
B. Terminal Velocity
C. Critical Velocity
D. Maximum Velocity

36. Which type of size reduction equipment is known for its high-speed rotating hammers?
A. Jaw Crusher
B. Roller Mill
C. Ball Mill
D. Hammer Mill

37. In a cyclone separator, what causes the separation of particles from the gas stream?
A. Centrifugal force
B. Electrostatic attraction
C. Magnetie ficia
D. Gravitational pull

38. What property of bulk solids refers to the tendency of particles to stick together?
A. Porosity
B. Flowability
C. Cohesion (Sự gắn kết)
D. Fluidity

39. Which term describes the resistance of a fluid to deformation or flow?

A. Viscosity
B. Density
C. Compressibility
D. Incompressibility
40. What is the primary function of a roller compactor( giống xe lu) in size enlargement
processes?
A. Agglomeration
B. Nucleation
C. Compression
D. Coating

41. Which type of mixer is characterized by paddles rotating about a horizontal axis for
blending particulate solids?
A. Ribbon Mixer
B. Paddle Mixer
C. Screw Mixer
D. Plow Mixer

42. What factor contributes to the adhesion of particles in bulk solids?

A. Particle size
B. Particle density
C. Surface moisture
D. Uniform shape

43. In agglomeration, what is the purpose of adding a binder to fine particles?

A. Reduce particle size
B. Enhance particle shape
C. Increase moisture content
D. Promote particle bonding

44. What is the primary application of rotary kilns in mechanical unit operations?
A. Size reduction
B. Thermal treatment (calcination)
Rotary kilns chủ yếu dùng để nhiệt phân, nung, hoặc sấy vật liệu.

47. In a fluidized bed, what does particle residence time refer to?
A. Time particles spend in motion
B. Time particles spend in storage
C. Time particles spend in contact with heat source
D. Time particles spend in a specific size range

48. What is the characteristic feature of a ribbon blender that facilitates thorough mixing?
A. Paddles
B. Blades in the shape of ribbons
C. Rotating drum 1 into larger
D. High-speed rotation

49. In air pollution control, what is the primary function of an electrostatic precipitator?
A. Filtration
B. Adsorption
C. Particle charging and collection
D. Gas scrubbing

50. What is the main principle behind the size reduction process in a jet mill?
A. Compression
B. Impact
C. Attrition (Mài mòn)
D. Shear (Cắt)