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Fluid Mechanics and Machinery | Set 3
1. What is the instrument used for the automatic control scheme during the fluid flow?
A. rotameters
B. pulley plates
C. rotary piston
D. pilot static tube
Correct : D. pilot static tube
2. Which among the following does not depend on the friction factor?
A. pipe diameter
B. fluid density
C. viscosity
D. weight
Correct : D. weight
3. Darcy- Weisbach equation gives relation between
A. pressure and temperature
B. mass, volume and pressure
C. head loss and pressure loss
D. pressure loss only
Correct : C. head loss and pressure loss
4. Loss of head due to friction is
A. directly proportional to hydraulic radius
B. inversely proportional to velocity
C. inversely proportional to hydraulic radius
D. directly proportional to gravitational constant
Correct : C. inversely proportional to hydraulic radius
5. The formula for hydraulic diameter is
A. 4a/p
B. 4ap
C. 4av
D. 4v
Correct : A. 4a/p
6. Relative roughness is
A. ϵ/d
B. ϵ*d
C. ϵ/dm
D. ϵgd
Correct : A. ϵ/d
7. The liquid flowing through a series of pipes can take up
A. pipes of different diameters
B. pipes of the same diameters only.
C. single pipe only
D. short pipes only
Correct : A. pipes of different diameters
8. The total head loss for the system is equal to
A. pipe length
B. pipe diameter
C. width of the reservoir
D. height difference of reservoirs
Correct : D. height difference of reservoirs
9. Which among the following is not a loss that is developed in the pipe?
A. entry
B. exit
C. connection between two pipes
D. liquid velocity
Correct : D. liquid velocity
10. If the two reservoirs are kept at the same level, the head loss is
A. z1-z2
B. zero
C. t2-t1
D. s2-s1
Correct : B. zero
11. The pipe diameter is
A. directly proportional to fluid density
B. directly proportional to mass flow rate
C. inversely proportional to mass flow rate
D. directly proportional to fluid velocity
Correct : B. directly proportional to mass flow rate
12. Coefficient of friction of a laminar flow is
A. re/16
B. re/64
C. 16/re
D. 64/re
Correct : C. 16/re
13. 1 NEED FOR DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS - METHODS OF DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS
A. botanical science
B. zoological science
C. chemistry
D. physics
Correct : C. chemistry
14. Similitude is a concept applicable to the testing of
A. mathematical models
B. physical models
C. engineering models
D. chemical models
Correct : C. engineering models
15. A model of with same shape is
A. geometric similarity
B. kinematic similarity
C. dynamic similarity
D. conditional similarity
Correct : A. geometric similarity
16. All the parameters in a similitude are described using
A. continuum mechanics
B. solid mechanics
C. diesel mechanics
D. aircraft mechanics
Correct : A. continuum mechanics
17. The rate at which the particles of fluid can spread is called
A. surface tension
B. diffusivity
C. viscosity
D. kinetics
Correct : B. diffusivity
18. The Prandtl Number approximates
A. momentum diffusivity to thermal diffusivity
B. thermal diffusivity to momentum diffusivity
C. shear stress to thermal diffusivity
D. thermal diffusivity to kinematic viscosity
Correct : A. momentum diffusivity to thermal diffusivity
19. Which among the following is the standard symbol for Atwood number?
A. a
B. ar
C. ar
D. a
Correct : A. a
20. Fanning friction factor is
A. 0.25 times darcy friction factor
B. same as darcy friction factor
C. 2 times darcy friction factor
D. independent
Correct : A. 0.25 times darcy friction factor
21. Which among the following is the standard symbol for Froude number?
A. f
B. fo
C. fr
D. f
Correct : C. fr
22. Principle of fluid mechanics works on the utilization of
A. accelerating mass
B. volume
C. work
D. velocity
Correct : C. work
23. The force analysis on a curved vane is understood using
A. velocity triangles
B. angle of the plate
C. vane angles
D. plate dimensions
Correct : A. velocity triangles
24. Jet propulsion works on the principle of
A. newton’s first law
B. newton’s second law
C. newton’s third law
D. thermodynamic properties
Correct : C. newton’s third law
25. The relative velocity is obtained by the equation
A. u – v1
B. v1
C. u*v1
D. u/v1
Correct : A. u – v1
26. If the friction is neglected, then
A. vr1 > vr2
B. vr1 < vr2
C. vr1 = vr2
D. vr1 is a zero
Correct : C. vr1 = vr2
27. Through inlet orifices, which are facing the direction of motion of the ship, the water from the sea can be taken by the pump.
A. true
B. false
Correct : A. true
28. Jet propulsion of ship is less efficient than screw propeller due to
A. pressure
B. temperature
C. frictional losses
D. wear and tear
Correct : C. frictional losses
29. A jet strikes a curved plate at its
A. sides
B. surface
C. centre
D. does not strike
Correct : C. centre
30. Which among the following is not a type of jet engine?
A. turbojet
B. ramjet
C. scramjet
D. propulsive jet
Correct : D. propulsive jet
31. The fluid gains while passing through the impeller.
A. velocity
B. pressure
C. temperature
D. velocity and pressure
Correct : D. velocity and pressure
32. What is the shape of the diffuser in the centrifugal pump?
A. round
B. dough nut
C. rectangle
D. cylindrical
Correct : B. dough nut
33. When the casing in a centrifugal pump decelerates the flow, what increases?
A. pressure
B. temperature
C. volume
D. flow rate
Correct : A. pressure
34. The velocity imparted by the impeller is converted into
A. pressure energy
B. kinetic energy
C. momentum
D. potential energy
Correct : A. pressure energy
35. The consequence of Newtons second law is
A. conservation of angular momentum
B. conservation of mass
C. conservation of potential energy
D. conservation of kinetic energy
Correct : A. conservation of angular momentum
36. Euler developed the head pressure equation in centrifugal pumps.
A. true
B. false
Correct : A. true
37. What is a major advantage of centrifugal pump?
A. cost
B. simple in construction
C. efficiency
D. pump parameters
Correct : B. simple in construction
38. Different velocities in a centrifugal pump are determined by using
A. velocity triangle
B. reynolds number
C. froude number
D. overall efficiency
Correct : A. velocity triangle
39. With the increase in the input power, efficiency
A. increases
B. decreases
C. same
D. independent
Correct : B. decreases
40. Turbomachines work under
A. newtons first law
B. newtons second law
C. newtons third law
D. kepler’s law
Correct : B. newtons second law
41. The main function of nozzle is to
A. pump start procedure
B. positive start pump
C. pump start pointer
D. positive start pointer
Correct : A. pump start procedure
42. The main function of centrifugal pumps are to
A. transfer speed
B. transfer pressure
C. transfer temperature
D. transfer energy
Correct : D. transfer energy
43. The inlet passage of water entry is controlled by
A. head race
B. gate
C. tail race
D. pump
Correct : B. gate
44. Centrifugal pumps transport fluids by converting
A. kinetic energy to hydrodynamic energy
B. hydrodynamic energy to kinetic energy
C. mechanical energy to kinetic energy
D. mechanical energy to hydrodynamic energy
Correct : A. kinetic energy to hydrodynamic energy
45. With the increase in load, Energy in the turbine
A. decreases
B. increases
C. remains same
D. independent
Correct : A. decreases
46. When the balancing of the turbine is disturbed, we use
A. throttle governing
B. steam governing
C. nozzle governing
D. emergency governing
Correct : D. emergency governing
47. The fluid coming into the centrifugal pump is accelerated by
A. throttle
B. impeller
C. nozzle
D. governor
Correct : B. impeller
48. Reciprocating pump is a
A. negative displacement pump
B. positive displacement pump
C. diaphragm pump
D. emulsion pump
Correct : B. positive displacement pump
49. The cylinder of reciprocating cylinder is made up of
A. cast iron
B. wrought iron
C. aluminium
D. copper
Correct : A. cast iron
50. The higher discharge valve line holds the discharge valve
A. open
B. closed
C. stop functioning
D. automatic
Correct : B. closed
51. Reciprocating pumps are also called as
A. force pumps
B. mass pumps
C. heat pumps
D. speed pumps
Correct : A. force pumps
52. Reciprocating pumps are classified according to
A. drag force
B. number of cylinders
C. shock waves
D. flow speed
Correct : B. number of cylinders
53. Simple hand operating pump is also called as
A. froth pump
B. bicycle pump
C. multistage pumps
D. centrifugal pumps
Correct : B. bicycle pump
54. Internal cavitation in reciprocating pumps occurs due to
A. drag force
B. cyclic stress
C. shock waves
D. flow speed
Correct : C. shock waves
55. Operation of reciprocating motion is done by a source
A. power
B. energy
C. momentum
D. inertia
Correct : A. power
56. High pressure reciprocating pumps are generally from 1500 HP.
A. true
B. false
Correct : A. true
57. Which of the following centrifugal pumps has higher specific speed than the others?
A. axial flow
B. radial flow
C. mixed flow
D. all centrifugal pumps have same specific speed
Correct : A. axial flow
58. Pump transfers the mechanical energy of a motor or of an engine into of a fluid.
A. pressure energy
B. kinetic energy
C. either pressure energy or kinetic energy
D. pressure energy, kinetic energy or both
Correct : D. pressure energy, kinetic energy or both
59. Which of the following is NOT a type of positive displacement pumps?
A. reciprocating pump
B. rotary displacement pump
C. centrifugal pump
D. none of the mentioned
Correct : C. centrifugal pump
60. Rotary displacement pumps are suitable for handling
A. oils
B. gritty liquids
C. both oils as well as gritty liquids
D. granules
Correct : A. oils
61. Which of the following is/are not example/s of rotary displacement pumps?
A. gear pump
B. vane pump
C. rotary piston pump
D. centrifugal pump
Correct : D. centrifugal pump
62. pump is also called as velocity pump.
A. reciprocating
B. rotary displacement
C. centrifugal
D. screw
Correct : C. centrifugal
63. Discharge capacity of the reciprocating pump is that of the centrifugal pump.
A. higher than
B. lower than
C. same as
D. unpredictable
Correct : B. lower than
64. The process of filling the liquid into the suction pipe and pump casing up to the level of delivery valve is called as
A. filling
B. pumping
C. priming
D. leveling
Correct : C. priming
65. Main application of liquid ring pump is in which of the following?
A. low viscosity products
B. heavily aerated liquids
C. gentle treatment with high viscosity
D. water treatment
Correct : B. heavily aerated liquids
66. What is the water flow direction in the runner in a Francis turbine?
A. axial and then tangential
B. tangential and then axial
C. radial and then axial
D. axial and then radial
Correct : C. radial and then axial
67. Which of the following runner types will have the highest vane angle at inlet (β1 value)?
A. slow runner
B. medium runner
C. fast runner
D. vane angle is defined only for kaplan turbines and not francis turbines
Correct : C. fast runner
68. 2 AXIAL, RADIAL AND MIXED FLOW TURBINES.
A. guide vane angle at inlet
B. blade angle at inlet
C. vane angle at inlet
D. blade angle at outlet
Correct : A. guide vane angle at inlet
69. A hydraulic coupling belongs to the category of
A. energy absorbing machines
B. energy generating machines
C. power absorbing machines
D. energy transfer machines
Correct : D. energy transfer machines
70. The electric power which is obtained from hydraulic energy
A. thermal power
B. mechanical power
C. solar power
D. hydroelectric power
Correct : D. hydroelectric power
71. At present which is cheapest means of generating power
A. thermal power
B. nuclear power
C. hydroelectric power
D. electric power
Correct : C. hydroelectric power
72. Pen stocks are made up of
A. steel
B. cast iron
C. mild steel
D. wrought iron
Correct : A. steel
73. is an inward radial flow reaction turbine?
A. pelton turbine
B. kaplan turbine
C. francis turbine
D. propeller turbine
Correct : C. francis turbine
74. is a axial flow reaction turbines, if vanes are fixed to hub of turbine
A. propeller turbine
B. francis turbine
C. kaplan turbine
D. pelton turbine
Correct : A. propeller turbine
75. Francis and Kaplan turbines are known as
A. impulse turbine
B. reaction turbine
C. axial flow turbine
D. mixed flow turbine
Correct : B. reaction turbine
76. Specific speed of reaction turbine is between?
A. 5 and 50
B. 10 and 100
C. 100 and 150
D. 150 and 300
Correct : B. 10 and 100
77. Draft tube is also called
A. straight divergent tube
B. simple elbow tube
C. thermal tube
D. elbow tube with varying cross section
Correct : A. straight divergent tube
78. A draft tube helps in converting kinetic energy into
A. electrical work
B. mechanical work
C. chemical work
D. thermal work
Correct : B. mechanical work
79. Most common application of the draft tube is
A. rotor
B. motor
C. pump
D. filter
Correct : C. pump
80. Draft tube consists of conical diffuser with angles of
A. 10 deg
B. 20 deg
C. 30 deg
D. 40 deg
Correct : A. 10 deg
81. Turbine that consists of draft tubes is called as
A. impulse turbine
B. curtis turbine
C. rateau turbine
D. reaction turbine
Correct : D. reaction turbine
82. The exit diameter for a simple elbow draft tube should be
A. large
B. small
C. very small
D. same
Correct : A. large
83. The other name for elbow with varying cross section tube is called
A. pressure tube
B. bent draft tube
C. velocity tube
D. sink tube
Correct : B. bent draft tube
84. What is the efficiency of the simple elbow type draft tube?
A. 10
B. 30
C. 60
D. 90
Correct : C. 60
85. In nozzle governing, the flow rate of steam is regulated by
A. nozzles
B. pumping
C. drafting
D. intercooling
Correct : A. nozzles
86. The flow rate of steam is controlled by regulating the
A. steam
B. pressure
C. temperature
D. speed
Correct : B. pressure
87. What is the purpose of a steam turbine governing?
A. controls speed
B. controls flow rate
C. controls volume
D. controls discharge
Correct : B. controls flow rate
88. When bypass valve is opened to
A. increase pressure
B. increase unit speed
C. increase unit power
D. increase the amount of fresh steam
Correct : D. increase the amount of fresh steam
89. With the increase in load, Energy in the turbine
A. decreases
B. increases
C. remains same
D. independent
Correct : A. decreases
90. When the mechanical speed of the shaft increases beyond 110 percent, we use
A. throttle governing
B. steam governing
C. nozzle governing
D. emergency governing
Correct : D. emergency governing