Explore topic-wise MCQs in Environmental Engineering.

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1.

The rated discharge is represented by ____________Figure: Characteristic curve of centrifugal well pump.

A. C
B. D
C. E
D. F
Answer» C. E
2.

Which one of the following is correct?Figure: Characteristic curve of centrifugal well pump.

A. C = Maximum efficiency
B. D = Minimum efficiency
C. C = Rated discharge
D. D = Shutoff head
Answer» B. D = Minimum efficiency
3.

In the following figure ‘B’ is represented by _______Figure: Characteristic curve of centrifugal well pump

A. Total static head
B. Total dynamic head
C. Shut off head
D. Minimum head
Answer» E.
4.

Which one of the following represents ‘A’?Figure: Characteristic curve of centrifugal well pump

A. Total static head
B. Total dynamic head
C. Shut off head
D. Minimum head
Answer» D. Minimum head
5.

The specific speed of the pump is 8000. What is the type of pump?

A. Reciprocating pump
B. Centrifugal pump
C. Mixed flow pump
D. Axial flow pump
Answer» E.
6.

The unit of specific speed is _____________

A. Metre/second
B. Metre/second2
C. Centimetre/second
D. Dimensionless
Answer» E.
7.

__________ is defined as the speed at which a pump will discharge a unit flow under a unit head at maximum efficiency.

A. Specific speed
B. Average speed
C. Maximum speed
D. Relative speed
Answer» B. Average speed
8.

The diameter of turbine used in centrifugal well pump is _____________

A. 50cm
B. 64cm
C. 15cm
D. 100cm
Answer» D. 100cm
9.

The maximum number of impellers in a centrifugal well pump is _____________

A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 50
Answer» B. 30
10.

___________IS_DEFINED_AS_THE_SPEED_AT_WHICH_A_PUMP_WILL_DISCHARGE_A_UNIT_FLOW_UNDER_A_UNIT_HEAD_AT_MAXIMUM_EFFICIENCY.?$

A. Specific speed
B. Average speed
C. Maximum speed
D. Relative speed
Answer» B. Average speed
11.

The specific speed of the pump is 8000. What is the type of pump?$

A. Reciprocating pump
B. Centrifugal pump
C. Mixed flow pump
D. Axial flow pump
Answer» E.
12.

The_unit_of_specific_speed_is$

A. Metre/second
B. Metre/second<sup>2</sup>
C. Centimetre/second
D. Dimensionless
Answer» E.
13.

Which one of the following represents ‘A’?$

A. Total static head
B. Total dynamic head
C. Shut off head
D. Minimum head
Answer» C. Shut off head
14.

Which part of centrifugal well pumps prevents the back flow through the pump?

A. Delivery pipe
B. Foot valve
C. Strainer
D. Check valve
Answer» E.
15.

Which part of centrifugal well pumps act as a self priming device?

A. Delivery pipe
B. Foot valve
C. Strainer
D. Check valve
Answer» D. Check valve
16.

_______ is provided at the entrance of suction pipe during centrifugal pump installation.

A. Delivery pipe
B. Foot valve
C. Strainer
D. Check valve
Answer» D. Check valve
17.

The diameter of turbine used in centrifugal well pump is

A. 50cm
B. 64cm
C. 15cm
D. 100cm
Answer» D. 100cm
18.

The maximum number of impellers in a centrifugal well pump is

A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 50
Answer» B. 30
19.

How many types of hand pumps are used?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
20.

Which type of pump is specifically used for shallow wells?

A. Hand pump
B. Reciprocating pump
C. Jet pump
D. Centrifugal pump
Answer» B. Reciprocating pump
21.

Which of the following pump is not an example of well pump?

A. Hand pumps
B. Steam engine pumps
C. Jet pumps
D. Centrifugal pumps
Answer» C. Jet pumps