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301.

Paper pulp is an example of _____________ fluid?

A. Dilatant
B. Bingham plastic
C. Newtonian
D. Pseudo-plastic
Answer» C. Newtonian
302.

Open channel liquid flow is most conveniently measured by a__________________?

A. Hot wire anemometer
B. Notch
C. Rotameter
D. Segmental orifice
Answer» C. Rotameter
303.

One poise (unit of absolute/dynamic viscosity) is equivalent to one_____________________?

A. gm/cm2. sec
B. gm/cm. sec
C. cm2/sec
D. m2/sec
Answer» C. cm2/sec
304.

One horsepower is equal to________________?

A. 550 lbf.ft/second
B. 550 kgf.m/second
C. Both A. and B.
D. 550 lbf.ft./hr
Answer» B. 550 kgf.m/second
305.

One dimensional fluid flow implies the ________________________?

A. Flow in straight lines only
B. Uniform flow
C. Steady uniform flow
D. Flow in which transverse components are zero
Answer» E.
306.

One dimensional flow implies________________________?

A. Flow in a straight line
B. Steady uniform flow
C. Unsteady uniform flow
D. A flow which does not account for changes in transverse direction
Answer» E.
307.

Normal depth in open channel flow is the depth of flow in the channel ____________________?

A. Corresponding to uniform flow
B. Measured normal to the channel bed
C. Corresponding to steady flow
D. None of these
Answer» B. Measured normal to the channel bed
308.

Non-colloidal solution is an example of the _______________ fluid?

A. Non-Newtonian
B. Newtonian
C. Dilatent
D. Pseudo-plastic
Answer» C. Dilatent
309.

Nominal size of the discharge pipe of a pump is usually _____________ the nominal size of the inlet pipe?

A. Smaller than
B. Larger than
C. Same as
D. Twice
Answer» B. Larger than
310.

Nominal size of a pipe is an indication of its ______________ diameter?

A. Inner
B. Outer
C. Approximate
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
311.

Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) of a pipe less than 12 inches in diameter indicates its________________?

A. Inner diameter
B. Outer diameter
C. Thickness
D. Neither inner nor outer diameter
Answer» E.
312.

Newton’s law of viscosity relates the____________________?

A. Shear stress and velocity
B. Velocity gradient and pressure intensity
C. Shear stress and rate of angular deformation in a fluid
D. Pressure gradient and rate of angular deformation
Answer» D. Pressure gradient and rate of angular deformation
313.

Net positive suction head (NPSH) of a centrifugal pump must be____________________?

A. Greater than the vapour pressure of the liquid
B. Less than the vapour pressure of the liquid
C. Equal to the vapour pressure of the liquid
D. Less than barometric pressure
Answer» B. Less than the vapour pressure of the liquid
314.

Navier-Stokes equation is useful in the analysis of _____________ fluid flow problems?

A. Non-viscous
B. Viscous
C. Turbulent
D. Rotational
Answer» C. Turbulent
315.

Nature of fluid flow during the opening of a valve in a pipeline is_________________?

A. Laminar
B. Unsteady
C. Steady
D. Uniform
Answer» C. Steady
316.

N. second/m2 is___________________?

A. The S.I. unit of dynamic viscosity
B. The S.I. unit of kinematic viscosity
C. Equivalent to one poise
D. Equivalent to one stoke
Answer» B. The S.I. unit of kinematic viscosity
317.

Multistage compressors are used in industry, because they____________________?

A. Reduce the cost of compressor
B. Reduce the size requirement
C. Resemble closely to isothermal compression
D. Are easy to control
Answer» D. Are easy to control
318.

Multistage centrifugal pumps are generally used for________________?

A. High head
B. Low head but high discharge
C. Highly viscous liquid
D. Slurries of high solid concentration
Answer» B. Low head but high discharge
319.

Most of the centrifugal pumps used in chemical plants are usually ____________________ driven?

A. Steam
B. Diesel engine
C. Electric motor
D. Gas turbine
Answer» D. Gas turbine
320.

Most commonly used joint in the underground pipe lines is the________________?

A. Sleeve joint
B. Coupling
C. Flange
D. Expansion joint
Answer» B. Coupling
321.

Momentum transfer in laminar flow of fluids results due to the_________________?

A. Viscosity
B. Density
C. Velocity gradient
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
322.

Momentum correction factor used in fluid flow problems accounts for the__________________?

A. Change in direction of flow
B. Change in total energy
C. Change in pressure
D. Non uniform direction of velocities at inlet & outlet sections
Answer» E.
323.

Molten soap mass is transported by a ______________ pump?

A. Diaphragm
B. Reciprocating
C. Gear
D. Centrifugal
Answer» E.
324.

Minimum porosity for fluidisation is____________________?

A. That corresponding to static bed
B. That corresponding to completely fluidised bed
C. The porosity of the bed when true fluidisation begins
D. Less than that of the’ static bed
Answer» D. Less than that of the’ static bed
325.

Minimum fluidisation velocity for a specific system depends upon the___________________?

A. Particle size
B. Fluid viscosity
C. Density of both the particle & the fluid
D. All A., B. and C.
Answer» E.
326.

Mercury is an ideal barometric fluid mainly due to its __________________?

A. High density
B. Low compressibility
C. Low capillary action
D. Very low vapor pressure
Answer» E.
327.

Medium viscosity lubricating oil can be most ideally pumped by a ______________ pump?

A. Vane
B. Piston
C. Centrifugal
D. Plunger
Answer» B. Piston
328.

Maximum theoretical suction lift for water at 15°C by a centrifugal pump is 34 ft. The same for water at 90°C will be _____________________ ft?

A. Maximum theoretical suction lift for water at 15°C by a centrifugal pump is 34 ft. The same for water at 90°C will be _____________________ ft?
B. 34
C. 8
D. 37
Answer» D. 37
329.

Mass velocity is independent of temperature & pressure, when the flow is______________________?

A. Unsteady through unchanged cross-section
B. Steady through changing cross-section
C. Steady and the cross-section is unchanged
D. Unsteady and the cross-section is changed
Answer» D. Unsteady and the cross-section is changed
330.

Mass velocity in case of steady flow and through a constant cross-section conduit is independent of the _________________?

A. Temperature
B. Pressure
C. Both A. & B.
D. Neither A. nor B.
Answer» D. Neither A. nor B.
331.

Manometers measure the ______________ pressure?

A. Vacuum as well as the atmospheric
B. Difference in
C. Absolute
D. Gage
Answer» C. Absolute
332.

Major loss in sudden contraction in pipe flow is due to ________________?

A. Boundary friction
B. Flow contraction
C. Expansion of flow after sudden contraction
D. None of these
Answer» C. Expansion of flow after sudden contraction
333.

Maintenance cost of a ______________ pump for a particular duty is the least?

A. Centrifugal
B. Reciprocating
C. Volute
D. Gear
Answer» B. Reciprocating
334.

Mach number is the ratio of the speed of the _____________________?

A. Fluid to that of the light
B. Light to that of the fluid
C. Fluid to that of the sound
D. Sound to that of the fluid
Answer» D. Sound to that of the fluid
335.

Mach number is important in a fluid flow problem, when the inertia and _____________ forces predominate?

A. Elastic
B. Viscous
C. Gravity
D. None of these
Answer» B. Viscous
336.

Lower BWG means _____________ of the tube?

A. Lower thickness
B. Lower cross-section
C. Outer diameter
D. Inner diameter
Answer» C. Outer diameter
337.

Low specific speed of a pump implies that, it is a/an ______________ pump?

A. Axial flow
B. Centrifugal
C. Mixed flow
D. None of these
Answer» C. Mixed flow
338.

Location of vena-contracta in an orificemeter does not depend upon the________________?

A. Type of orifice
B. Density, viscosity & compressibility of the fluid
C. Ratio of pipe diameter to orifice diameter
D. Pipe roughness
Answer» B. Density, viscosity & compressibility of the fluid
339.

Liquid delivery by centrifugal pump starts, only when the head developed by it is equal to the ____________ head?

A. Manometric
B. Total
C. Static
D. Friction
Answer» B. Total
340.

Laminar flow is characterised by the nonexistence of_________________?

A. Pressure fluctuation
B. Eddies
C. Deviating velocities
D. All A., B. & C.
Answer» E.
341.

Laminar flow of a Newtonian fluid ceases to exist, when the Reynolds number exceeds___________________?

A. 4000
B. 2100
C. 1500
D. 3000
Answer» C. 1500
342.

Kinetic energy of fluid per unit weight represented by the velocity head is given by___________________?

A. 2v2/gc
B. v2/2gc
C. ρv2/gc
D. ρ.v2/2gc
Answer» C. ρv2/gc
343.

It is possible to integrate an automatic flow controller to a________________?

A. Flow nozzle
B. Venturimeter
C. Rotameter
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
344.

Isotropic turbulence occurs __________________?

A. Where there is no velocity gradient
B. At higher temperatures
C. Only in Newtonian fluids
D. None of these
Answer» B. At higher temperatures
345.

Isothermal turbulent flow of a fluid results in decrease of its pressure, which depends on the______________?

A. Wall roughness
B. Reynolds number
C. Both A. & B.
D. Neither A. nor B.
Answer» D. Neither A. nor B.
346.

____________ is used for measuring the static pressure exerted on the wall by a fluid flowing parallel to the wall in a pipeline?

A. Venturimeter
B. Pressure gauge
C. Pitot tube
D. Orificemeter
Answer» D. Orificemeter
347.

______________ is an example of axial flow impeller?

A. Paddle
B. Turbine
C. Propeller
D. All A., B. and C.
Answer» D. All A., B. and C.
348.

Interstage coolers are provided in a multistage compressor to____________________?

A. Save power in compressing a given volume to a given pressure
B. Cool the delivered air
C. Achieve the exact delivery pressure
D. None of these
Answer» B. Cool the delivered air
349.

In turbulent flow, the__________________?

A. Fluid particles move in an orderly manner
B. Momentum transfer is on molecular scale only
C. Shear stress is caused more effectively by cohesion than momentum transfer
D. Shear stresses are generally larger than in a similar laminar flow
Answer» E.
350.

In turbulent flow, a rough pipe has the same friction factor as a smooth pipe____________________?

A. In the zone of complete turbulence
B. When the roughness projections are much smaller than the thickness of the laminar film
C. Everywhere in the transition zone
D. When the friction factor is independent of the Reynold’s number
Answer» C. Everywhere in the transition zone