Which of the following assumptions enables the Euler's equation of motion to be integrated?
A. The fluid is incompressible
B. The fluid is non-viscous
C. The continuity equation is satisfied
D. The flow is rotational and incompressible
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Flow measurement in an open channel is done by a/an
A. Venturimeter
B. Orificemeter
C. Weir
D. Rotameter
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Foot valves provided in pumps are __________ valves.
A. Relief
B. Three/four way
C. Pressure reducing
D. Directional control
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Theoretical head developed by a centrifugal pump does not depend upon the __________ the impeller.
A. Radius of
B. Speed of
C. Fluid velocity leaving
D. None of these
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In case of a centrifugal pump, the theoretical head developed is dependent on the __________ the impeller.
A. Speed of
B. Diameter of
C. Fluid velocity leaving
D. All of the above
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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
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Discharge in laminar flow through a pipe varies
A. As the square of the radius
B. Inversely as the pressure drop
C. Inversely as the viscosity
D. As the square of the diameter
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In the complete turbulence zone (in rough pipes), the
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
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What is the speed of sound (m/sec) in ordinary water?
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The effect of solid boundary on the fluid flow is confined to the boundary layer, except for fluids
A. Having high viscosities
B. Moving at low velocities
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
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The losses in open channel flow generally vary as the
A. Inverse of the roughness
B. First power of the roughness
C. Square of the velocity
D. Inverse square of hydraulic radius
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What is the unit of kinematic viscosity in SI unit?
A. m2 /sec
B. N/m2 .sec
C. Kg.sec/m
D. None of these
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If Blausius or Darcey friction factor is 'f1 ' then the Fanning friction factor is equal to
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Nature of fluid flow during the opening of a valve in a pipeline is
A. Laminar
B. Unsteady
C. Steady
D. Uniform
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The equivalent diameter for pressure drop calculation for a fluid flowing through a rectangular cross-section channels having sides 'x' & 'y' is given by
A. x + y 2 xy
B. x + y xy
C. 2 xy x + y
D. xy x + y
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Pick out the wrong statement about cavitation.
A. Sudden reduction of pressure in a fluid flow system caused by flow separation, vortex formation or abrupt closing of valve leads to cavitation
B. Cavitation may be caused due to boiling of liquid by decreasing the pressure resulting in formation & collapse of vapor cavities
C. Cavitation begins at higher static pressure and lower velocity in larger diameter pipelines resulting in audible noise
D. Large scale cavitation can not damage pipeline, restrict fluid flow and damage steam turbine blades
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__________ forces act on a particle moving through a stationary fluid.
A. Gravity
B. Drag
C. Buoyant
D. All of the above
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Stoke's law is valid, when NRe,p is less than
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Pick out the wrong statement.
A. The eddy viscosity is a function of the type of turbulence involved
B. The eddy viscosity is a fluid property
C. The viscosity of gas increases with increase in temperature
D. The viscosity of a liquid increases with decrease in temperature
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Correction for capillary effect in manometers (used for pressure measurement) need not be applied, if diameter of the manometer tube is __________ mm.
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