Chemical Engineering

Question: For the same terminal conditions and fitting size, the least friction loss is incurred in a/an
[A].

T-joint

[B].

union

[C].

45° elbow

[D].

90°bend

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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Question: Diaphragm valves are used for handling __________ fluids.
[A].

corrosive

[B].

viscous

[C].

non-Newtonion

[D].

solid suspended

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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Question: A compressor that takes suction at a pressure below atmospheric and discharge against atmospheric pressure is called a __________ pump.
[A].

sump

[B].

volute

[C].

vacuum

[D].

submerged

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

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Question: For the same terminal conditions and valve size, the pressure drop in a fully opened globe valve as compared to that in a gate valve is
[A].

more

[B].

less

[C].

equal

[D].

either (a) or (b); depends on the viscosity of the fluid

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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Question: Draining of shallow pits or sump is done by a sump pump, which is a __________ pump.
[A].

single stage vertical

[B].

centrifugal

[C].

plunger

[D].

diffuser

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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Question: Working of a __________ pump characterises mixed flow.
[A].

turbine

[B].

piston

[C].

diaphragm

[D].

none of these

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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Question: __________ pumps are axial flow pumps.
[A].

Turbine

[B].

Propeller

[C].

Diffuser

[D].

none of these

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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Question: Medium viscosity lubricating oil can be most ideally pumped by a __________ pump.
[A].

vane

[B].

piston

[C].

centrifugal

[D].

plunger

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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Question: Major loss in sudden contraction in pipe flow is due to
[A].

boundary friction.

[B].

flow contraction.

[C].

expansion of flow after sudden contraction.

[D].

none of these.

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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Question: If the head over the triangular notch is doubled, the discharge will increase by __________ times.
[A].

2

[B].

2.828

[C].

5.657

[D].

4

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

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