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Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Graduate Engineer Trainee (Get) Interview Questions, Process, and Tips for Experienced

Updated 28 Mar 2021

Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Graduate Engineer Trainee (Get) Interview Experiences for Experienced

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. Types of pump, compressors?
  • Ans. 

    Pumps: centrifugal, positive displacement, axial flow. Compressors: reciprocating, rotary, centrifugal.

    • Centrifugal pumps use a rotating impeller to move fluid.

    • Positive displacement pumps move fluid by trapping a fixed amount and forcing it through the discharge.

    • Axial flow pumps use propellers to move fluid.

    • Reciprocating compressors use pistons to compress gas.

    • Rotary compressors use rotating screws or vanes to compress ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Characteristic curve of pump?
  • Ans. 

    Characteristic curve of a pump shows the relationship between flow rate and head developed by the pump.

    • It is a graph plotted between flow rate and head developed by the pump.

    • It helps in determining the efficiency of the pump.

    • The curve is obtained by conducting experiments on the pump.

    • It is used to select the appropriate pump for a given application.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is shutoff pressure in pump?
  • Ans. 

    Shutoff pressure is the maximum pressure a pump can generate when it is not pumping any fluid.

    • Shutoff pressure is also known as deadhead pressure.

    • It is the pressure at which the pump can no longer move any fluid.

    • It is important to know the shutoff pressure to prevent damage to the pump and system.

    • For example, if the shutoff pressure of a pump is 100 psi, the pump will stop generating flow when the pressure in the syste

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are the type of column and in what scenarios you would select that colum?
  • Ans. 

    Types of columns and their selection criteria for engineering projects.

    • Types of columns include steel, concrete, timber, and composite columns.

    • Selection criteria depend on factors such as load capacity, material availability, and cost.

    • For example, steel columns are often used in high-rise buildings due to their strength and durability.

    • Concrete columns are preferred for their fire resistance and low maintenance.

    • Timber c...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Design of column, design of heat exchanger, design of centrifugal pump?
  • Ans. 

    Design of column, heat exchanger, and centrifugal pump involves various factors such as fluid properties, operating conditions, and material selection.

    • Column design involves determining the column diameter, height, and packing material based on the required separation efficiency and pressure drop.

    • Heat exchanger design involves selecting the appropriate type of exchanger, determining the heat transfer area, and selectin...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What is joule Thomasan coefficient in cryogenic technology?
  • Ans. 

    Joule-Thomson coefficient is the change in temperature of a gas when it is allowed to expand or contract without any work being done.

    • It is a measure of the rate of change of temperature with respect to pressure at constant enthalpy.

    • It is used in cryogenic technology to determine the cooling effect of a gas when it expands through a valve or porous plug.

    • The coefficient can be positive or negative depending on the gas an...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Refrigeration cycle?
  • Ans. 

    Refrigeration cycle is a thermodynamic process used in refrigerators and air conditioners to transfer heat from a low-temperature region to a high-temperature region.

    • The cycle consists of four main components: compressor, condenser, expansion valve, and evaporator.

    • The refrigerant is compressed by the compressor and then condensed in the condenser, releasing heat to the surroundings.

    • The high-pressure liquid refrigerant ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - As a chemical engineer you should clear all the fundamental topics of MT, HT, FM, PC Etc.

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I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jun 2019. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

12 Questions

  • Q1. Introduce yourself and what are you weak and strong characteristics?
  • Q2. Tell me about the PI industries?
  • Q3. What is herbicide ?
  • Ans. 

    Herbicide is a type of pesticide used to kill unwanted plants.

    • Herbicides are chemicals that are used to control or kill unwanted plants.

    • They are commonly used in agriculture to prevent weeds from competing with crops.

    • Some herbicides are selective, meaning they only target specific types of plants, while others are non-selective and will kill any plant they come into contact with.

    • Examples of herbicides include glyphosat...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Tell me some product names of PI industries?
  • Ans. 

    PI Industries is a leading agrochemical company in India that manufactures and supplies a wide range of products.

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  • Q5. What is Bernoulli's theorem draw and explain the importance in industries? What are it's limitations?
  • Ans. 

    Bernoulli's theorem explains the relationship between fluid speed and pressure.

    • Bernoulli's theorem states that as the speed of a fluid increases, its pressure decreases.

    • It is important in industries such as aviation, where it is used to design wings and airfoils.

    • It is also used in the design of pipelines and pumps.

    • Limitations include the assumption of incompressible and non-viscous fluids, and the neglect of friction a...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Waht is difference in pump and compressor?
  • Ans. 

    Pump is used to transfer fluids from one place to another while compressor is used to compress gases.

    • Pump is used to move fluids like water, oil, etc. from one place to another.

    • Compressor is used to compress gases like air, refrigerant, etc.

    • Pumps are used in industries, households, and agriculture while compressors are used in refrigeration, air conditioning, and gas pipelines.

    • Pumps have a lower pressure ratio while co...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What happens if a shutoff valve is closed and pump is running dry?
  • Ans. 

    Closing a shutoff valve while the pump is running dry can cause damage to the pump and other components.

    • The pump will continue to run but without any fluid to circulate, causing it to overheat and potentially seize.

    • The lack of fluid can also cause damage to the impeller and other internal components.

    • The pressure in the system can also increase, leading to potential leaks or bursts in the pipeline.

    • It is important to ens...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. What happens if the shutoff valve is closed while pumping in centrifugal pump?
  • Ans. 

    Closing the shutoff valve while pumping in a centrifugal pump can cause damage to the pump and the piping system.

    • The pump will continue to generate pressure, leading to a buildup of pressure in the piping system.

    • This can cause the pump to overheat and potentially damage the impeller.

    • The piping system may also experience damage due to the increased pressure.

    • It is important to ensure that the shutoff valve is only closed...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. If pumps are connected in series and in parellel, what changes you can see?
  • Ans. 

    Connecting pumps in series increases head while connecting in parallel increases flow rate.

    • Connecting pumps in series increases the total head of the system while connecting in parallel increases the total flow rate.

    • In series connection, the discharge remains the same while the head increases.

    • In parallel connection, the head remains the same while the discharge increases.

    • Series connection is used when high head is requ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Write down the dimensions of Power, energy, force and acceleration.
  • Ans. 

    Dimensions of power, energy, force and acceleration.

    • Power is measured in watts (W) and is the rate at which work is done.

    • Energy is measured in joules (J) and is the capacity to do work.

    • Force is measured in newtons (N) and is the push or pull on an object.

    • Acceleration is measured in meters per second squared (m/s^2) and is the rate of change of velocity.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Do you know about valves?
  • Ans. 

    Valves are mechanical devices used to control the flow of fluids or gases.

    • Valves are used in various industries such as oil and gas, water treatment, and chemical processing.

    • They can be classified into different types such as gate valves, ball valves, and butterfly valves.

    • Valves can be operated manually or automatically using actuators.

    • They play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and efficiency of industrial proc...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. Explain the types ?
  • Ans. 

    Types of what? Please provide more context.

    • Please provide more context for the question.

    • Without context, it is impossible to provide a meaningful answer.

    • Types can refer to many different things, such as types of engineering, types of materials, types of software, etc.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Clear your basics about the most important subjects like fluid mechanics, heat transfer and mass transfer.
specifically...
1. Pumps
2. Heat exchanger
3. Valves
4. Distillation column
And I gave 8 interviews Bernoulli's theorem , pumps and valves were constantly asked.
Some more tips are as follows:
If you don't know about the topics just say I Don't know
Be honest about yourself.(They took written test and in interview they asked how was the test, I said it was average. They asked me one question from the paper related to power number I made it correct in the paper but i couldn't answer , so he asked... you attempted it correctly and I said "sir tukka mara tha".

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are vourious mass transfer operatiions
  • Ans. 

    Mass transfer operations involve the movement of one or more components from one phase to another.

    • Distillation

    • Absorption

    • Extraction

    • Adsorption

    • Membrane separation

    • Crystallization

    • Drying

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain about batch distillation
  • Ans. 

    Batch distillation is a process of separating components of a mixture based on their boiling points.

    • It involves heating a mixture in a batch still and collecting the vapor as it condenses.

    • The components with lower boiling points will vaporize first and can be collected separately.

    • The process is repeated multiple times to achieve higher purity of the desired component.

    • It is commonly used in the production of alcoholic b...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Will ask for your favourite subject and they will ask most of the questions on your favourite subject

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jul 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Basics of aptitude and Mechanical engineering

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Draw pump characteristics curve and explain.
  • Ans. 

    Pump characteristics curve shows the relationship between flow rate and head developed by the pump.

    • The curve is plotted between flow rate (x-axis) and head (y-axis).

    • It helps in selecting the right pump for a particular application.

    • The curve can be used to determine the operating point of the pump.

    • The shape of the curve depends on the type of pump and impeller design.

    • The curve can also show the efficiency and power cons...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Type of steels with percentage of carbon in it.
  • Ans. 

    Different types of steels have different percentages of carbon in them.

    • Low carbon steel (0.05-0.30%)

    • Medium carbon steel (0.3-0.6%)

    • High carbon steel (0.6-1.4%)

    • Ultra-high carbon steel (1.4-2.0%)

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How will you get the work done by the people who are not willing to do anything??
  • Ans. This question was the turning point of the interview which shows that how you handle the tricky situation as well as give the satisfactory answer. Personal interview is just the examination of your confidence and attentiveness.
  • Answered by Harsh Jaiswal

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have patience in the interview.
Prepare your mind in such a way that you are talking to a person who is equivalent to you , if you think he is superior and you are inferior u may loose.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. First of as usual asked personal information. After that basic questions from technical subjects like designing of he what is heat capacity and unit , what is the fundamental of reflux and reflux ratio how...
  • Q2. Before the interview must clear fundamental of technical subject
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Questions regarding chemical engineering subjects

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical interview regarding every topic which come to their mind. Tests the knowledge very much.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Explained regarding policies and duties clearly. Some general questions regarding candidate's acceptance and relocation.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good experience and friendly interview. Got selected
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Nov 2022.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Your stream questions
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Gk topics in a group of 10-12 members

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical interview
  • Q2. Your project questions
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions about protection of power system
  • Q2. Questions about electrical machines
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Transformer and it's protection
  • Ans. 

    Transformer protection is essential to prevent damage and ensure reliable operation.

    • Types of protection include overcurrent, overvoltage, differential, and thermal protection.

    • Relays are used to detect faults and initiate protective actions.

    • Buchholz relay is used for detecting internal faults in oil-filled transformers.

    • Pressure relief devices are installed to prevent explosion in case of internal faults.

    • Regular maintena...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Metering and protection

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stick to basics
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jan 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

10 people in one group, topic drone technology

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Modes of Heat transfer
  • Ans. 

    Modes of heat transfer include conduction, convection, and radiation.

    • Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without any movement of the material itself.

    • Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids, such as air or water.

    • Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, such as the heat from the sun.

    • Examples of conduction include touching a hot stove or holding a cold dr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Design of distillation coloumn
  • Ans. 

    Design of distillation column involves determining the number of trays, column diameter, and feed location.

    • The number of trays is determined by the separation required and the reflux ratio.

    • Column diameter is determined by the vapor and liquid flow rates.

    • Feed location is determined by the composition of the feed and the desired product purity.

    • Other factors to consider include pressure drop, heat transfer, and material s...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. If we send you to Jammu will you work
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am willing to work in Jammu.

    • I am open to working in any location assigned to me

    • I am adaptable and can adjust to new environments

    • I am excited to explore new places and cultures

    • I have worked in different cities before and have had positive experiences

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell us more about yourself

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be yourself and focus more on basics because they care about that only.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What are your strengths weakness?
  • Q2. Past internship experience?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was good very interactive.

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