The length of the tube necessary for the boundary layer to reach the centre of the tube and for fully developed flow to be established is called the __________ length.
A. Equivalent
B. Transition
C. Prandtl mixing
D. None of these
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The ratio of inertial forces to elastic forces is called the __________ number.
A. Reynolds
B. Mach
C. Euler
D. Weber
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N Fr N Re 2 is called the __________ number.
A. Brinkman
B. Galileo
C. Archimedes
D. Euler
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The ratio of inertial forces to gravity forces is called the __________ number.
A. Mach
B. Froude
C. Euler
D. Weber
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The ratio of pressure forces to inertial forces is called the __________ number.
A. Froude
B. Euler
C. Reynold
D. Mach
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Ratio of inertial forces to surface tension forces is called the __________ number.
A. Euler
B. Froude
C. Mach
D. Weber
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The ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces is called the __________ number.
A. Weber
B. Mach
C. Froude
D. Reynold
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Cavitation in a centrifugal pump can be avoided by keeping the
A. Inlet pressure high
B. Outlet pressure low
C. Inlet pressure low
D. Outlet pressure high
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Which of the following must be followed by the flow of a fluid (real or ideal)? (I) Newton's law of viscosity. (II) Newton's second law of motion. (III) The continuity equation. (IV) Velocity of boundary layer must be zero relative to boundary. (V) Fluid cannot penetrate a boundary.
A. I, II, III
B. II, III, V
C. I, II, V
D. II, IV, V
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Cavitation in a centrifugal pump results from
A. High discharge pressure
B. Low barometric pressure
C. High discharge velocity
D. High discharge rate
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Reciprocating pumps compared to centrifugal pumps
A. Deliver liquid at uniform pressure
B. Can handle slurries more efficiently
C. Are not subject to air binding
D. Can be operated with delivery valve closed
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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
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For pipes that must be broken at intervals for maintenance, the connector used should be a/an
A. Union
B. Tee
C. Reducer
D. Elbow
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With the increase in depth, the hydrostatic pressure in an unaccelerated incompressible fluid (in a constant gravitational field)
A. Decreases
B. Increases linearly
C. Increases exponentially
D. Remains constant
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Water flow rate in a pipe of 3.5 metres diameter can be most economically and conveniently measured by a/an
A. Pitot tube
B. Venturimeter
C. Orificemeter
D. Rotameter
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While starting a centrifugal pump, its delivery valve should be kept
A. Opened
B. Closed
C. Either opened or closed ; it does not make any difference
D. Either opened or closed; depending on the fluid viscosity
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While starting an axial flow pump, its delivery valve should be kept
A. Open
B. Closed
C. Either open or closed
D. None of these
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Pressure drag does not depend upon the
A. Roughness of surface of the body
B. Pressure of main flow only
C. Length of the body in flow direction
D. All of the above
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The equivalent diameter for pressure drop calculation for a duct of square cross-section is given by (where, x = each side of the square duct)
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Which of the following is the most common pump for pumping either raw sewage or sludge?
A. Electromagnetic pump
B. Centrifugal pump
C. Reciprocating pump
D. Gear pump
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