Fluid Mechanics

Question: For one dimensional flow of an incompressible fluid in unsteady state in x-direction, the continuity equation is given by
[A].

[B].

[C].

[D].

Answer: Option A

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Question: An ideal nozzle design aims at
[A].

minimising wall friction.

[B].

suppressing boundary layer separation.

[C].

both (a) & (b).

[D].

neither (a) nor (b).

Answer: Option C

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Question: Momentum transfer in laminar flow of fluids results due to the
[A].

viscosity

[B].

density

[C].

velocity gradient

[D].

none of these

Answer: Option C

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Question: Most of the centrifugal pumps used in chemical plants are usually __________ driven.
[A].

steam

[B].

diesel engine

[C].

electric motor

[D].

gas turbine

Answer: Option C

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Question: With increase in the ratio of orifice diameter to pipe diameter, the fraction of the orifice pressure differential that is permanently lost
[A].

increases

[B].

decreases

[C].

remains unchanged

[D].

increases exponentially

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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Question: __________ pumps are a group of vacuum pumps.
[A].

Hyter

[B].

Sump

[C].

Mono

[D].

Submerged

Answer: Option A

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Question: Maintenance cost of a __________ pump for a particular duty is the least.
[A].

centrifugal

[B].

reciprocating

[C].

volute

[D].

gear

Answer: Option A

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Question: Bernoull’s equation does not apply to the functioning of a/an
[A].

venturimeter

[B].

orificem

[C].

pitot tube

[D].

none of these

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

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Question: Critical velocity in a pipe flow
[A].

increases as fluid viscosity increases.

[B].

increases as pipe diameter increases.

[C].

independent of fluid density.

[D].

none of these.

Answer: Option B

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Question: In continuous fluidisation
[A].

solids are completely entrained.

[B].

the pressure drop is less than that for batch fluidisation.

[C].

there is no entrainment of solids.

[D].

velocity of the fluid is very small.

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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