1. **Multi-Component Distillation Design**: Consider a
mixture of five different components. How would you
design a distillation column to separate them into
individual components? Take into account the
interactions between the different molecules and the
overall energy efficiency of the process.
2. **Advanced Reaction Kinetics**: Derive the expression
for the rate of a complex reaction with multiple
intermediate steps and reversible reactions within a
packed-bed reactor. How would changes in temperature,
pressure, or catalyst influence the reaction rate?
3. **Optimizing Polymer Synthesis**: Given a specific
polymerization process with branching, explain how you
would optimize the molecular weight distribution.
Consider factors like monomer selection, initiator,
reaction temperature, and polymerization method.
4. **Heat Exchanger Efficiency**: How would you design a
heat exchanger for maximum efficiency for a given
application? Consider various factors such as the type of
fluids involved, flow rates, available surface area, fouling,
and overall heat transfer coefficients.
5. **Wastewater Treatment with Nanotechnology**:
Propose a novel method for wastewater treatment using
nanotechnology, focusing on the removal of heavy metals
and organic pollutants. How would you overcome
potential challenges related to scaling up the process
from a laboratory to an industrial scale?
6. **Safety in Chemical Process Design**: Explain how you
would incorporate layers of protection and inherent
safety principles into a chemical process that involves
highly toxic and flammable materials. Include
