The static head is defined as the actual head aganist the pump has to work with considering losses a. FALSE b. TRUE

Q: With the aid of a simple drawing explain how a single stage piston pump works.

A: Single stage piston pumps or reciprocating pumps consists of piston cylinder arrangement with two…

Q: Reciprocating pumps are suitable for high pressures a. False b. True

A: Centrifugal pumps are utilized to actuate flow or raise a fluid from a low level to a tall level.…

Q: Please attached photo. I have theoretically solved this using only equations I can’t find a way to…

A: From the given data, Using 1st law of thermodynamics for turbine, m˙h1+v122+z1g+Q˙=m˙h2+v222+z2g+W˙

Q: A centrifugal pump is powered by a direct drive induction motor is needed to discharge 150gal/min…

A: Write the given values along with the suitable variables.

Q: List any four advantages of the Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine.

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Q: Derive Bernoulli’s equation for fluid flow from fundamentals. Give two following examples of this…

A: Consider a liquid flowing through a pipe as shown in Fig. Let the pipe be filled with the liquid and…

Q: operating at a speed of 880 rpm can supply water at a rate of 7000 gpm. The maximum head that this…

A: Maximum head = 18.78 feet = 19 feet (whole number)

Q: Discuss the construction and working details of distributor types of pump with neat sketch.

A: Introduction: Small to medium-sized diesel engines use a distributor-type fuel system. Its operation…

Q: 1. List major differences between nonpositive displacement and positive displacement pumps.

A: To find :- Difference between non positive displacement versus positive displacement pump.

Q: Diffrentiate between pumps and turbines

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Q: What is the difference between centrifugal pump and reciprocating pump ? Give at least eight points.

A: Following is the comparison between the centrifugal pump and the reciprocating pump : Centrifugal…

Q: IF THE IMPELLER OF A CENTRIFUGAL PUMP IS KEPT THE SAME AND THE SPEED VARIED, THE PUMP OUTPUT SHALL…

A: With the same impeller specifications (i.e, Diameter) and change in speed:- 1) Flow rate is…

Q: 4. The pump hydrostatic test is tested at

A: option D is the correct answer

Q: Q.1) for the system shown in figure (a). The pump has the characteristics shown in figure (b). What…

A: Pressure in lower tank, PL=35 lb/in2=35*144=5040 lb/ft2Pressure in the upper tank, PU=10…

Q: re the following statements true or false? a. A pump does positive work on a fluid that flows in a…

A: Work on the fluid is positive when fluid energy is increasing, Work on the fluid is negative if…

Q: Q.1) for the system shown in figure (a). The pump has the characteristics shown in figure (b). What…

A: Pressure in the lower tank, PL=35 lb/in2=35*144=5040 lb/ft2Pressure in the upper tank, PU=10…

Q: If the net positive suction head (NPSH) is greater than the required suction head of the pump,…

A: If NPSH (net positive suction head) available is greater than the NPSH required than cavitation will…

Q: The amount of energy actually entering the fluid from a pump is the a. theoretical horsepower b.…

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Q: Pump cavitation can be prevented by limiting pump location. The calculated net positive suction head…

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Q: f a 1/3 horsepower pump runs for 20 hrs. What is the energy used in MJ?

A: 1hp =746 W Power in hp =1/3 hp Power in Watt=746(1/3)=248.67 J time to consume, t=20 hr…

Q: the hydraulic cycle in figure -consist of:6

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Q: Which of the following are the functions of a volute casing in a centrifugal pump? (a) To collect…

A: It is required to choose correct answer

Q: Which of the following are the functions of a volute casing in a centrifugal pump? (a) To collect…

A: It is required to choose correct answer

Q: The low viscosity of the oil leads to an increase in the efficiency of the mechanical pump.

A: It is False.

Q: 2.State the operation principle of positive displacement pump according to the following figure

A: Given Positive displacement pump To find Operation principle

Q: The reciprocating and rotary pumps are not called Positive displacement pumps O a. False O b. True

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Q: when the water enter the suction , the volute and casing will ( in Centrifugal pump)  a. decrease…

A: The various parts of a centrifugal pump are suction pipe, impeller and volute.

Q: The manometric head is defined as the actual head aganist the pump has to work

A: Correct option is:

Q: Pumps are rated by its maximum O a. Operating pressure and output flow only O b. pressure and speed…

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Q: Two pumps are connected in parallel.Pump A can fill the tank in 4 hrs,Pump B can fill the tank in 6…

A: Given data,  For Pump A , ta= 4 hr  For pump B , tb=6 hr

Q: In a double acting reciprocating pump, the piston carries suction and expulsion at the same time.…

A: In this type of reciprocating pump, there is only one piston inside the reciprocating pump assembly…

Q: the piston travel, for an engine

A: To find :-  Piston travel

Q: 1-In Airbus330 aircraft are used: a - Axial compressor b- centrifugal compressor 2-In Cessna 425…

A: Centrifugal compressors, which were utilized within, to begin with fly engines, are still…

Q: efine and discuss the important parts of the Duplex Pump.

A: defination a pump with two cylinders especially : one whose plungers are driven directly by the…

Q: The energy head at the top of an open tank or reservoir is approximately equal to the elevation head…

A: Answer - True.

Q: Explain and draw the right procedure of suction piping installation for a negative lift and positive…

A: Installation: You can either bring in a manufacturer-authorized technician to do the installation or…

Q: Pelton wheel is obtained when the ratio of the bucket speed to the water jet speed is

A: Given; For a pelton wheel with a given water jet velocity, The max. output power from the pelton…

Q: Write the function of the following components of a wind turbine. a) Rotor: b) Anemometer: c)…

A: Function of the components of a Wind Turbine are as follow :   a) Rotor : Main function of rotor is…

Q: e. Drawing the velocity diagrams at the inlet and exit of a centrifugal pump impeller.

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Q: One side of the pump is connected to the tank and .the other hydraulic machine

A: It is asking about the given statement whether it is True or False.

Q: . A piston positive- displacement pump has a 6-in. diameter and a 2.5-in. stroke. Its crankshafts…

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Q: igher volumetric efficiency pumps have very lesser slip losses.   Select one: True False

A: Volumetric efficiency of the pump is defined as the ratio of the quantity of water delivered from…

Q: Find the offset angle for an axial pump that delivers 50 gpm at 1750 rpm. The volumetric efficiency…

A: Given     Speed, N = 1750 rpm    Efficinecy = 95% Diameter, d = 0.75 in Find  Offeset angle

Q: Which of the following is acting on the fluid in a Vane Pump? a. Centripetal Force b. Centrifugal…

A: A vane pump is a self-priming positive displacement pump that delivers a consistent flow at…

Q: A centrifugal pump has the following specifications: I= 20 mm 2= 70 mm bi = 20 mm %3! b 10 mm a =…

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Q: Ex2-The two pumps (n=1800 rpm) each have the following characteristics: h= (100, 90, 80, 60, 40,…

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Q: Name three reasons why small wind turbines may not be of such a high quality as medium or large size…

A: Small wind turbines can be a cost-effective way to produce renewable power for your domestic.  As…

Q: T

A: This is false.

Applied Fluid Mechanics

A fluid is a substance that is continuously deformed by the application of shear stress. The rate of deformation of a fluid depends on its viscosity. The fluid tries to flow when it interacts with some other system.