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Fluid Mechanics for Chemical

Consider two pipes of same length and diameter through which water is passed at the same velocity. The friction factor for rough pipe is f1 and that for smooth pipe is f2. Pick out the correct statement ?

Consider two pipes of same length and diameter through which water is passed at the same velocity. The friction factor for rough pipe is f1 and that for smooth pipe is f2. Pick out the correct statement ?

A. f1 = f2
B. f1 < f2
C. f1 > f2
D. Data not sufficient to relate f1 & f2

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Fluid Mechanics for Chemical

The energy loss over a length of pipeline according to Darcy-Weisbach equation for pipe flow is _______________ the mean velocity of flow?

The energy loss over a length of pipeline according to Darcy-Weisbach equation for pipe flow is _______________ the mean velocity of flow?

A. Directly proportional to
B. Directly proportional to square of
C. Inversely proportional to
D. Inversely proportional to square of

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Fluid Mechanics for Chemical

In case of end to end connection of two or more pipes in series, the ______________ each pipe?

In case of end to end connection of two or more pipes in series, the ______________ each pipe?

A. Same rate of flow passes through
B. Head loss is same through
C. Rate of flow in each pipe is proportional to the length of
D. Total flow rate is the sum of flow rate in

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Fluid Mechanics for Chemical

What is the ratio of displacement thickness to nominal thickness for a linear distribution of velocity in the boundary layer on a flat plate ?

What is the ratio of displacement thickness to nominal thickness for a linear distribution of velocity in the boundary layer on a flat plate ?

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

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Fluid Mechanics for Chemical

Foot valves are provided in the suction line of a centrifugal pump to ____________________?

Foot valves are provided in the suction line of a centrifugal pump to ____________________?

A. Avoid priming, every time we start the pump
B. Remove the contaminant present in the liquid
C. Minimise the fluctuation in discharge
D. Control the liquid discharge

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Fluid Mechanics for Chemical