B.PharmSemester 32023-24Pharmaceutical EngineeringBP304T

Pharmaceutical Engineering (BP304T) - AKTU Question Paper 2023-24

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This is the official AKTU Pharmaceutical Engineering Previous Year Question Paper for B.Pharm Semester 3, academic session 2023-24. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Pharm

Semester:Semester 3

Session:2023-24

University:AKTU / UPTU

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Questions Asked in 2023-24

Pharmaceutical Engineering (BP304T) — complete question paper · 75 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all q u e s t i o n s i n b r i e f . 1 0 x 2 = 2 0

a
What is Darcy’s law?
b
Write the applications of centrifugation
c
What is critical moisture content?
d
Differentiate between drying and evaporation
e
Define bound moisture content and equilibrium moisture conte nt
f
Define molecular distillation
g
Mention the significance of Raoult’s law
h
Explain the principle of operation of venturimeter i. Mention the different mechanisms of filtration j. What is work index?

Section BAttempt any two p a r t s o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : 2 x 1 0 = 2 0

a
Explain with the help of a dia gram the principle, constructi on, working, advantages, disadvantages, and applications of a ball mill. What is critical speed of a ball mill?
b
With the help of a neat diagram, discuss the concept of film and overall heat transfer in forced convention
c
Classify dryers. Write a detailed note on rate of drying cur ve emphasizing constant rate and falling rate periods

Section CAttempt any five p a r t s o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : 7 x 5 = 3 5

a
Narrate the design, working a nd application of cyclone separator
b
Explain the working of 2-4 shell and tube heat exchanger wit h a labelled diagram
c
Suggest the various factors affecting rate of evaporation
d
Discuss the principle, construction, working, uses, merits a nd demerits of fluidized bed dryer
e
Enlist the various factors affecting material selection for pharmaceutical plant construction
f
Elaborate the the principle, construction, working, merits a nd demerits of rotary drum dryer
g
Mention the various types of corrosion and ways to avoid the m

Question text is extracted from the official AKTU question paper PDF above. Hindi translations are omitted — every question is printed in English in the original paper. Last verified: 2026-08-23.

Repeated Questions — BP304T

Questions that appeared in more than one session, found by comparing 5 years of Pharmaceutical Engineering papers (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26)

Write the applications of centrifugation

Appeared in: 2021-22 · 2023-24 · 2025-26

Enlist the various factors affecting material selection for pharmaceutical plant construction

Appeared in: 2021-22 · 2023-24 · 2025-26

Elaborate the the principle, construction, working, merits a nd demerits of rotary drum dryer

Appeared in: 2021-22 · 2023-24 · 2025-26

What is critical moisture content?