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This section includes 18 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Hydraulic Machines knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
The main function of centrifugal pumps are to ________ |
A. | Transfer speed |
B. | Transfer pressure |
C. | Transfer temperature |
D. | Transfer energy |
Answer» E. | |
2. |
_________ are sometimes cut or trimmed in size to reduce output or motor overloading. |
A. | Gear |
B. | Impeller |
C. | Lobe |
D. | Tube |
Answer» C. Lobe | |
3. |
The pump _________ is proportional to propeller diameter for a given rotational speed or the square of the peripheral speed. |
A. | Efficiency |
B. | Capacity |
C. | Usage |
D. | Location |
Answer» C. Usage | |
4. |
Variable speed motors especially N.E.M.A. B squirrel cage A.C. induction motors might be operated by __. |
A. | Variable frequency drive |
B. | Direct current |
C. | 2 horsepower |
D. | 756 horsepower |
Answer» B. Direct current | |
5. |
The ___________ is the piece that rotates inside the casing to effect pumping. The input of the pump is at the eye and the liquid enters perpendicular to the plane of the ________ in the volute or spiral design. |
A. | Gear |
B. | Impeller |
C. | Lobe |
D. | Tube |
Answer» C. Lobe | |
6. |
THE_PUMP___________IS_PROPORTIONAL_TO_PROPELLER_DIAMETER_FOR_A_GIVEN_ROTATIONAL_SPEED_OR_THE_SQUARE_OF_THE_PERIPHERAL_SPEED.?$ |
A. | Efficiency |
B. | Capacity |
C. | Usage |
D. | Location |
Answer» C. Usage | |
7. |
CENTRIFUGAL_PUMPS_ARE_A_SUB_CLASS_OF_DYNAMIC_AXISYMMETRIC_WORK_ABSORBING_TURBOMACHINERY.?$ |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
8. |
_________ are sometimes cut or trimmed in size to reduce output or motor overloading.$ |
A. | Gear |
B. | Impeller |
C. | Lobe |
D. | Tube |
Answer» C. Lobe | |
9. |
The fluid coming into the centrifugal pump is accelerated by ________ |
A. | Throttle |
B. | Impeller |
C. | Nozzle |
D. | Governor |
Answer» C. Nozzle | |
10. |
Variable speed motors especially N.E.M.A. B squirrel cage A.C. induction motors might be operated by __? |
A. | Variable frequency drive |
B. | Direct current |
C. | 2 horsepower |
D. | 756 horsepower |
Answer» B. Direct current | |
11. |
In pulp and paper, flow rates are traditionally controlled by utilize of a pump operating at full power and a _________ valve to impede the flow as necessary. |
A. | Gate |
B. | Needle |
C. | Globe |
D. | Throttling |
Answer» E. | |
12. |
Turbines and compressors work with the gas, while centrifugal pump transfers energy. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
13. |
N.P.S.H. requirements could be _________ by utilizing an inducer, a low head, axial flow impeller utilized in front of the impeller of a centrifugal pump. |
A. | Reduced |
B. | Enhanced |
C. | Barely meet |
D. | Never be meet |
Answer» B. Enhanced | |
14. |
The _________ is a function of the height to which the liquid is pumped; the frictional resistance of the pipes, valves, and bends; and the velocity head, the energy required to accelerate the fluid. |
A. | Pump response |
B. | System response |
C. | Pump efficiency |
D. | System efficiency |
Answer» C. Pump efficiency | |
15. |
The maximum pressure that could be achieved is usually sufficiently high such that a pressure relief valve is not required. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
16. |
Centrifugal pump action is characterized by the pump performance curve. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
17. |
Another type of dynamic pump, the _________ pump, utilizes an inline input and output inside a tube shaped houtlising. |
A. | Gear |
B. | Impeller |
C. | Lobe |
D. | Tube |
Answer» C. Lobe | |
18. |
Centrifugal pump is a_________ |
A. | Turbomachinery |
B. | Flow regulating device |
C. | Drafting device |
D. | Intercooling device |
Answer» B. Flow regulating device | |