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1.

For one dimensional flow of an incompressible fluid in unsteady state in x-direction, the continuity equation is given by_______________?

A. ∂u/∂x = 0
B. ∂(ρu)/∂x = 0
C. (∂u/∂x) = – (∂ρ/∂t)
D. ∂ρ/∂t = 0
Answer» B. ∂(ρu)/∂x = 0
2.

For motion of spherical particles in a stationary fluid, the drag co-efficient in hindered settling compared to that in free settling is _______________?

A. More
B. Less
C. Equal
D. More or less, depending on the type of particle
Answer» B. Less
3.

For liquid flow through a packed bed, the superficial velocity as compared to average velocity through the channel in the bed is________________?

A. More
B. Less
C. Equal
D. Independent of porosity
Answer» C. Equal
4.

For Laminar flow through a packed bed, the pressure drop is proportional to (Vs is the superficial liquid velocity and Dp is the particle diameter) ?

A. Vs/Dp2
B. Vs2/Dp2
C. Vs2/Dp3
D. Vs/Dp3
Answer» B. Vs2/Dp2
5.

For laminar flow through a closed conduit____________________?

A. Vmax = 2Vav
B. Vmax = Vav
C. Vmax = 1.5Vav
D. Vmax = 0.5Vav
Answer» B. Vmax = Vav
6.

For laminar flow of Newtonian fluid in a circular pipe, the velocity distribution is a function of the distance ‘d’ measured from the centre line of the pipe, and it follows a ______________ relationship?

A. Logarithmic
B. Parabolic
C. Hyperbolic
D. Linear
Answer» C. Hyperbolic
7.

For laminar flow of Newtonian fluids through a circular pipe, for a given pressure drop and length & diameter of pipe, the velocity of fluid is proportional to (where, μ = fluid viscosity ) ?

A. μ
B. 1/μ
C. √μ
D. 1/√μ
Answer» C. √μ
8.

For laminar flow of a shear thinning liquid in a pipe, if the volumetric flow rate is doubled, the pressure gradient will increase by a factor of_________________?

A. 2
B. <2
C. >2
D. 1/2
Answer» B. <2
9.

For laminar flow of a fluid through a packed bed of spheres of diameter d, the pressure drop per unit length of bed depends upon the sphere diameter as_________________?

A. d
B. d2
C. d4
D. d̅ 2
Answer» E.
10.

For ideally incompressible fluid, the Mach number will be __________________?

A. 1.5
B. 1
C. 0
D. 5
Answer» C. 0
11.

For flow through a venturi at a particular discharge, the correct relationships among velocities at point X, Y and Z would be __________________?

A. V1 < V2 < V3
B. V2 > V1 and V2 > V3
C. V1 > V2 > V3
D. None of these
Answer» C. V1 > V2 > V3
12.

For flow through an orifice from a reservoir, the actual velocity at the vena contracta is given by _________________?

A. √(2gh)
B. C.V. √(2gh)
C. Cd √(2gh)
D. Cc √(2gh)
Answer» C. Cd √(2gh)
13.

For flow through a venturi at a particular discharge, the correct relationships among heads at points X, Y, and Z are__________________?

A. h1 > h2 < h3
B. h1 > h2 > h3
C. h2 < h1 < h3
D. h1 < h2 < h3
Answer» B. h1 > h2 > h3
14.

For flow past a flat plate, if „x‟ is the distance along the plate in the direction of flow, the boundary layer thickness is proportional to________________?

A. √x
B. 1/√x
C. x
D. 1/x
Answer» B. 1/√x
15.

For flow of fluids through packed bed, the superficial velocity is_________________?

A. Less than the average velocity through channels
B. More than the average velocity through channels
C. Dependent on the pressure drop across the bed
D. Same as the average velocity through channels
Answer» B. More than the average velocity through channels
16.

For an unstable equilibrium of a floating body (where, M = metacentre.) ?

A. M is above G
B. M is below G
C. M & G coincide
D. None of these
Answer» C. M & G coincide
17.

For an incompressible fluid, the bulk modulus of elasticity is____________________?

A. 5 kg/m3
B. ∞ N/m2
C. 1 N
D. 0 N/m
Answer» C. 1 N
18.

For an ideal fluid flow, Reynolds number is___________________?

A. 2100
B. 100
C. 0
D.
Answer» E.
19.

For a stable equilibrium of a submerged body (where, G and B are centres of gravity & buoyancy respectively) ?

A. G is above B
B. B is above G
C. B & G coincide
D. None of these
Answer» C. B & G coincide
20.

For a specific centrifugal air blower operating at constant speed & capacity, the power requirement and pressure vary_______________?

A. Directly as square of gas density
B. Directly as gas density
C. Directly as square root of gas density
D. Inversely as gas density
Answer» C. Directly as square root of gas density
21.

For a reciprocating pump, the indicator diagram is the graph between the________________?

A. Discharge and overall efficiency
B. Volume swept by piston for one complete revolution and the pressure in the cylinder
C. Angle swept by the crank pin at any instant and the discharge
D. None of these
Answer» C. Angle swept by the crank pin at any instant and the discharge
22.

For a given Reynolds number, in a hydraulically smooth pipe, further smoothening ____________ the friction factor?

A. Brings about no further reduction of
B. Increases
C. Decreases
D. None of these
Answer» B. Increases
23.

For a given Reynold number as d/D for an orifice increases, Cd will (where, d & D are orifice & pipe diameters respectively)?

A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Remain constant
D. Either A. or B.; depends on other factors
Answer» B. Decrease
24.

For a fluid rotating at constant angular velocity about vertical axis as a rigid body, the pressure intensity varies as the___________________?

A. Square of the radial distance
B. Radial distance linearly
C. Inverse of the radial distance
D. Elevation along vertical direction
Answer» B. Radial distance linearly
25.

Foot valves are provided in the suction line of a centrifugal pump to ____________________?

A. Avoid priming, every time we start the pump
B. Remove the contaminant present in the liquid
C. Minimise the fluctuation in discharge
D. Control the liquid discharge
Answer» B. Remove the contaminant present in the liquid
26.

Foot valves provided in pumps are ____________ valves?

A. Relief
B. Three/four way
C. Pressure reducing
D. Directional control
Answer» E.
27.

Foot valve provided in the pump is a ______________ valve?

A. Direction control
B. Back pressure
C. Relief
D. Pressure reduction
Answer» C. Relief
28.

Fluidised beds are formed, when the__________________?

A. Fluid friction is zero
B. Gravity force is less than the fluid friction
C. Pressure forces equal gravity forces
D. Sum of the fluid friction and pressure forces is equal and opposite to gravity forces
Answer» C. Pressure forces equal gravity forces
29.

Fluid resistance to shear depends upon its_______________?

A. Rate of transfer of molecular momentum
B. Cohesion
C. Both A. and B.
D. Neither A. nor B.
Answer» D. Neither A. nor B.
30.

Fluid flow in a/an ______________ is an example of pressure flow?

A. Partially filled pipeline
B. Pipe
C. Open channel
D. River
Answer» C. Open channel
31.

Fluid flow through a packed bed is represented by the ______________ equation?

A. Fanning’s
B. Ergun’s
C. Hagen-Poiseuille’s
D. None of these
Answer» C. Hagen-Poiseuille’s
32.

Fluid flow at increasing rate through a diverging pipe is an example of ______________ flow?

A. Steady uniform
B. Non-steady uniform
C. Steady non-uniform
D. Non-steady non-uniform
Answer» E.
33.

Flow measurement in an open channel is done by a/an ________________?

A. Venturimeter
B. Orificemeter
C. Weir
D. Rotameter
Answer» D. Rotameter
34.

Flow rate of high velocity flue gas discharged through a stack to the atmosphere can be most conveniently measured by a _________________?

A. Pitot tube
B. Manometer
C. Rotameter
D. None of these
Answer» B. Manometer
35.

____________ flow means the flow of incompressible fluid with no shear ?

A. Potential
B. Streamline
C. Creep
D. Boundary layer
Answer» B. Streamline
36.

Fanning friction factor is equal to (where, fB = Blasius friction factor) ?

A. fB/4
B. fB/2
C. 4fB
D. 2fB
Answer» B. fB/2
37.

Fanning friction factor equation applies to the _____________ fluid flow?

A. Non-isothermal condition of
B. Compressible
C. Both A. and B.
D. Neither A. nor B.
Answer» E.
38.

Fanning friction factor for laminar flow of fluid in a circular pipe is____________________?

A. Not a function of the roughness of pipe wall
B. Inversely proportional to Reynolds number
C. Both A. & B.
D. Neither A. nor B.
Answer» D. Neither A. nor B.
39.

Fanning equation is given by (ΔP/ρ) = 4f (L/D) (v2/2gc). It is applicable to _____________ region flow?

A. Transition
B. Laminar
C. Turbulent
D. Both B. and C.
Answer» E.
40.

f = 16/NRe, is valid for__________________?

A. Turbulent flow
B. Laminar flow through an open channel
C. Steady flow
D. None of these
Answer» E.
41.

Experimental study of laminar fluid flow through a circular tube was conducted by____________________?

A. Reynolds
B. Hagen and Poiseuille
C. Pascal
D. Blake-Plummer
Answer» C. Pascal
42.

Existence of boundary layer in fluid flow is because of the_________________?

A. Surface tension
B. Fluid density
C. Fluid viscosity
D. Gravity forces
Answer» D. Gravity forces
43.

Euler’s equation of motion states, that at every point, the_________________?

A. Fluid momentum is constant
B. Force per unit mass equals acceleration
C. Rate of mass outflow is equal to the rate of mass inflow
D. None of these
Answer» C. Rate of mass outflow is equal to the rate of mass inflow
44.

Euler’s equation of motion is a statement expressing____________________?

A. Conservation of mass
B. Conservation of energy
C. Newton’s first law of motion
D. Newton’s second law of motion
Answer» B. Conservation of energy
45.

Erosion and pits formation on the impeller of a centrifugal pump may be due to________________?

A. Cavitation
B. Low speed of impeller
C. Its operation with delivery valve closed for considerable time after starting the pump
D. Off centering of pump with motor
Answer» B. Low speed of impeller
46.

Equivalent length of a pipe fitting is____________________?

A. Dependent on Reynolds number
B. Independent of Reynolds number
C. Dependent on the length of the pipe
D. None of these
Answer» B. Independent of Reynolds number
47.

Enamels and paints are generally _______________ fluid?

A. Rheopectic
B. Pseudo-plastic
C. Thixotropic
D. Dilatant
Answer» C. Thixotropic
48.

Efficiency of power transmission (ε) through a circular pipe is given by (ht – hf)/ht, which has a maximum value of _____________ percent?

A. 33:3
B. 50
C. 66.6
D. 88.8
Answer» D. 88.8
49.

Each term in Bernoulli‟s equation represents the _____________ of the fluid?

A. Energy per unit mass
B. Energy per unit weight
C. Force per unit mass
D. None of these
Answer» C. Force per unit mass
50.

Each term of the Bernoulli’s equation written in the form, (p/ρ) + (g/gc). Z + (v2/2gc) = constant, represents the total energy per unit ________________?

A. Mass
B. Volume
C. Specific weight
D. None of these
Answer» B. Volume