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  1. Steady fluid flow occurs, when the derivative of flow variables satisfy the following condition.


  2. What is the maximum theoretical suction lift (metres) of a reciprocating pump ?

  3. A.
    5
    B.
    10
    C.
    50
    D.
    100

  4. The terminal velocity of a particle moving through a fluid varies as dpn. The value of n is equal to __________ in Stoke's law regime.

  5. A.
    1
    B.
    0.5
    C.
    2
    D.
    1.5

  6. Function of air vessel provided in a reciprocating pump is to

  7. A.
    reduce discharge fluctuation.
    B.
    reduce the danger of cavitation.
    C.
    avoid the necessity of priming.
    D.
    increase the pump efficiency.

  8. The Prandtl pitot tube measures the

  9. A.
    velocity at a point in the flow.
    B.
    pressure at a point.
    C.
    average flow velocity.
    D.
    pressure difference in pipe flow.

  10. Pressure drop in packed bed for turbulent flow is given by the __________ equation.

  11. A.
    Kozney-Karman
    B.
    Blake-Plummer
    C.
    Leva's
    D.
    Hagen-Poiseulle's

  12. In the complete turbulence zone (in rough pipes), the

  13. A.
    rough and smooth pipes have the same friction factor.
    B.
    laminar film covers the roughness projections.
    C.
    friction factor depends upon NRe only.
    D.
    friction factor is independent of the relative roughness.

  14. Which of the following has the minimum compressibility ?

  15. A.
    Water at room temperature
    B.
    Air at room temperature
    C.
    Oxygen at room temperature
    D.
    Nitrogen at room temperature

  16. In case of centrifugal fan or blower, the gas capacity varies as

  17. A.
    speed
    B.
    (speed)2
    C.
    (speed)3
    D.
    (speed)0.5

  18. Pick out the wrong statement.

  19. A.
    A fluid mass is free from shearing forces, when it is made to rotate with a uniform velocity.
    B.
    Newton's law of viscosity is not applicable to the turbulent flow of fluid with linear velocity distribution.
    C.
    Laminar flow of viscous liquids is involved in the lubrication of various types of bearings.
    D.
    Rise of water in capillary tubes reduces with the increasing diameter of capillary tubes.