FACULTY OF PHARMACY
B. Pharmacy 2/4 II Semester (Suppl) Examination, May 2018
Subject: Pharmaceutical Engineering II
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: Answer All Questions. All Questions carry Equal Marks.
1. Mention the IP grades of the powders along with representation of particle size
distribution. 7
Classify the sifting equipment along with examples. Write the standards of sieves. 7
OR
Compare and contrast between maceration and percolation process. 6
Write the construction and working of expression equipment with help of diagrams. 8
Classify evaporation equipment with examples 5
Write construction and working of forced circulation evaporator along with benefits
and drawbacks. 9 7
OR
Explain the theory applicable for separation of binary mixtures 6
Describe the construction, working principle and limitations of equilibrium distillation
unit. 8
Write the construction, working principle, advantage and disadvantages of
lyophilizer. 9
Explain the stages in drying rate curve 5
OR
Describe the steps involved in crystallization process 7
Explain the concept of caking of crystals and its prevention 7
Classify solid-solid mixing equipment 5
Write construction and working of ointment mill along with diagram 9
OR
Classify impellers along with diagrams 6
Write the construction, working principle and advantages of jet mixer 8
Describe the concept of transmission of forces through powders during compaction
with help of equations. 7
Explain the techniques to measure the punch forces during compation 7
OR
Write needs for automatic process control in pharmaceutical field. 6
Explain the approaches to measure vacuum. 8