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1. Fluid Mechanics (Statics / Dynamics)-1.
2. Fluid Mechanics (Statics / Dynamics)-2.
3. Pumps / NFPA codes / other General question.
4. Thermodynamics-1.
5. Thermodynamics-2.
6. Heat Transfer / HVAC / Refrigeration.
7. Compressors/Gas Turbine/Jet Engine
8. Stress Analysis / Production / Materials.
9. Project Management Fundamentals-1.
10.Project Management Fundamentals-2.
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Pumps
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SELECTION OF PUMPS
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AFFINITY LAWS
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 Q1: Which of the following centrifugal pumps has
higher specific speed than the others?
a. Axial flow
b. Radial flow
c. Mixed flow
d. All have same specific speed
Answer is a:
Specific speed is Ns= [n*sqr(Q) / H^0.75 ]
Axial – Mixed – Radial
Increase Ns, the ratio of the impeller outlet D to the
inlet or eye D decreased. 7
 Q2: Pump transfers the mechanical energy of a
motor or of an engine into _________ of a fluid.
a. pressure energy
b. kinetic energy
c. either pressure energy or kinetic energy
d. pressure energy, kinetic energy or both
Answer is d:
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Q3: Which of the following is NOT a type of positive
displacement pumps?
a. Reciprocating pump
b. Rotary displacement pump
c. Centrifugal pump
d. None of the above
Answer is c:
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Q4: The volute pumps and vortex volute pumps are
__________ pumps with _________ shaft.
a. multistage, horizontal
b. multistage, vertical
c. single stage, horizontal
d. single stage, vertical
Answer is c:
What is volute in centrifugal pump?
The volute of a centrifugal pump is the casing that receives the fluid being pumped
by the impeller, slowing down the fluid's rate of flow. A volute is a curved funnel that
increases in area as it approaches the discharge port.
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Q5: The Volute is phenomena happen in …………….
b. Rotary displacement pump
c. Centrifugal pump
Answer is c:
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Q6: Which of the following is/are example/s of rotary
displacement pumps?
a. Gear pump
b. Vane pump
c. Rotary piston pump
d. All of the above
Answer is d:
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Q7: ___________ pump is also called as velocity pump.
a. Reciprocating
b. Rotary displacement
c. Centrifugal
d. Screw
Answer is c:
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Q7: Discharge capacity of the reciprocating pump is
__________ that of the centrifugal pump.
a. higher than
b. lower than
c. same as
d. unpredictable
Answer is b:
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 Q8: Which pump is more suitable for an application
where very high pressure is required to be developed at
moderate discharge?
b. Centrifugal pump
c. Turbine
Answer is a:
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 Q9: The process of filling the liquid into the suction
pipe and pump casing upto the level of delivery valve is
called as _________.
a. filling
b. pumping
c. priming
d. leveling
Answer is c:
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 Q10: One horsepower is equal to
 (a) 102 watts
 (b) 75 watts
 (c) 550 watts
 (d) 735 watts
 (e) 33000 watts.
Answer is d:
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 Q11: Head developed by a centrifugal pump depends on
 (a) impeller diameter
 (b) speed
 (c) fluid density
 (d) type of casing
 (e) both (a) and (b).
Answer is e:
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 Q12: Multistage centrifugal pumps are used to obtain
 (a) high discharge
 (b) high head
 (c) pumping of viscous fluids
 (d) high head and high discharge
 (e) high efficiency.
Answer is b:
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 Q14: In a centrifugal pump, the liquid enters the pump
 (a) at the top
 (b) at the bottom
 (c) at the center
 (d) from sides
 (e) none of the above.
Answer is c:
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 Q15: Casting of a centrifugal pump is designed so as to
minimize
 (a) friction loss
 (b) cavitation
 (c) static head
 (d) loss of kinetic energy
 (e) starting time.
Answer is d:
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 Q16: To select a pump you look at
 Maximum delivered pressure
 Delivered flow
 Delivered flow and pressure
 None of the above
Answer is c:
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 Q17: The fluid coming into the centrifugal pump is
accelerated by ________
a) Throttle
b) Impeller
c) Nozzle
d) Governor
Answer is b:
Explanation: The fluid coming into the centrifugal pump is
accelerated by an impeller. The fluid enters the pump along a
radially outward direction into the diffuser or a volute chamber.
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 Q18: Centrifugal pumps transport fluids by converting
_________
a) Kinetic energy to hydrodynamic energy
b) Hydrodynamic energy to kinetic energy
c) Mechanical energy to kinetic energy
d) Mechanical energy to Hydrodynamic energy
Answer is a:
Explanation: Centrifugal pumps are used to transport fluids.
They transport fluids by conversion of energies. Centrifugal
pumps transport fluids by converting rotational Kinetic energy to
hydrodynamic energy.
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 Q19: Centrifugal pumps are used to transport ________
a) Pressure
b) Speed
c) Power
d) Fluid
Answer is d:
Explanation: Centrifugal pumps are used to transport fluids.
They transport fluids by conversion of energies. Centrifugal
pumps are a sub class of dynamic axisymmetric work absorbing
turbomachinery.
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 Q20: Which among the following control the flow rate?
a) Valve
b) Pump
c) Head
d) Tank pipe
Answer is a:
Explanation: Flow rate of the tank is controlled by the valve. The
actuation of individual valve closes. This corresponds to the set
of nozzle thereby controlling the actual flow rate of the fluid
passing through the valve.
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 Q21: Centrifugal pumps transfer energy from _______
a) Rotor to fluid
b) Fluid to rotor
c) Draft to rotor
d) Rotor to draft
Answer is a:
Explanation: Centrifugal pumps transfer energy from rotor to
fluid. The primary objective of a centrifugal pump is to transfer
energy. Centrifugal pump is a turbomachinery.
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 Q22: The main function of centrifugal pumps are to
________
a) Transfer speed
b) Transfer pressure
c) Transfer temperature
d) Transfer energy
Answer is d:
Explanation: The primary objective of a centrifugal pump is to
transfer energy. Centrifugal pump is a turbomachinery.
Turbomachines are machines that transfer energy between a
rotor and a fluid, including both turbines and compressors. It is a
mechanical device. 28
 Q23: Turbomachines work under ________
a) Newtons first law
b) Newtons second law
c) Newtons third law
d) Kepler’s law
View Answer
Answer is b:
Explanation: Turbomachines work under Newtons second law.
Centrifugal pump is a turbomachinery. Turbomachines are
machines that transfer energy between a rotor and a fluid,
including both turbines and compressors. It is a mechanical
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 Q24: Centrifugal pump is a_________
a) Turbomachinery
b) Flow regulating device
c) Drafting device
d) Intercooling device
Answer is a:
Explanation: Centrifugal pump is a turbomachinery.
rotor and a fluid, including both turbines and compressors. It is a
mechanical device.
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 Q25: The primary selection tool is called as _______
a) Pump curve
b) Speed curve
c) Power curve
d) Fluid curve
Answer is a:
Explanation: The primary selection tool is called as pump curve.
It plays an essential role in determining efficiency.
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 Q26: Which of the following is taken into account during a
characteristic curve?
a) Flow rate
b) Cavitation
c) Tolerances
d) Casing
Answer is a:
Explanation: Flow rate is an important parameter that is taken
into account for a characteristic curve. These curves play an
important role in determining the efficiency of a centrifugal
pump.
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 Q27: In hydraulic head, NPSH is used for the analysis of
__________
a) Adiabatic expansion
b) Priming
c) Wear
d) Cavitation
Answer is d:
Answer: d
Explanation: In hydraulic head, net positive circuit is used for the
analysis of cavitation. It determines the cavitation present in the
centrifugal pump by different methods.
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 Q28: NPSH is the difference between _______
a) Suction pressure and vapour pressure
b) Vapour pressure and suction pressure
c) Suction pressure and heat
d) Shaft and head
Answer is a:
Explanation: NPSH is defined as the difference suction pressure
and vapour pressure. It is called as the net positive suction
head.
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 Q29: What is the full form of NPSH in a pump?
a) Net pressure suction head
b) Net positive suction head
c) Non-pressure suction head
d) Net pressure super head
Answer is b:
Explanation: The full form of NPSH is Net positive suction head.
The head added by the pump is a sum of static lift. Thus,
corresponds to the efficient working of the pump. Higher the
NPSH, more efficient the pump is.
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 Q30: Reciprocating pump is a ________
a) Negative displacement pump
b) Positive displacement pump
c) Diaphragm pump
d) Emulsion pump
Answer is b:
Explanation: Reciprocation pump is a type of positive
displacement pump. It has a piston pump, plunger and
diaphragm. Reciprocating pumps have a good life provided that
they are not left untouched.
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 Q31: Reciprocating pumps are classified according to
___________
a) Drag force
b) Number of cylinders
c) Shock waves
d) Flow speed
Answer is b:
Explanation: Reciprocating pumps are classified according to
the number of cylinders. And also it classified according to the
number of piston sides.
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 Q32: Rotary pumps are commonly used to
circulate________
a) Lube oils
b) Petroleum
c) Diesel
d) Water
Answer is a:
Explanation: There are no valves required for a rotary pump. A
rotary pump is the one in which the flow is continuous. Since,
the flow is continuous, it circulates lube oils in different
turbomachinery.
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 Q33: What is the full form of PD?
a) Positive displacement
b) Pump displacement
c) Plunger displacement
d) Plunger direct
Answer is a:
Explanation: PD stands for positive displacement pump.
Reciprocating pump is a positive displacement.
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 Q34: With the increase in the flow rate, efficiency ______
a) Decreases
b) Increases
c) Remains same
d) Independent
Answer is b:
Explanation: With the increase in the flow rate, efficiency
increases. The unit of flow rate in a centrifugal pump is m3/s. It
is denoted as ‘Q’. It plays an important role to determine the
efficiency of the pump.
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 Q35: The difference in the total head of the pump is called
_______
a) Manometric head
b) Euler head
c) Pressure head
d) Shaft head
Answer is a:
Explanation: The difference in the total head of the pump is
called manometric head. Centrifugal pump is a turbomachinery.
rotor and a fluid, including both turbines and compressors.
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 Q36: What is the unit of energy head?
a) m
b) m/s
c) m3/s
d) /s
Answer is a:
Explanation: The unit of energy head is meter. The energy head
is denoted as ‘H’. It plays an important role to determine the
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 Q37: PHE stands for __________
a) Pump Hydraulic efficiency
b) Pressure Hydraulic efficiency
c) Power Hydraulic efficiency
d) Pump hydraulic engine
Answer is a:
Explanation: PHE stands for Pump hydraulic efficiency.
Centrifugal pumps are used to transport fluids. They transport
fluids by conversion of energies.
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 Q38: With increase in power, the efficiency_________
a) Decreases
b) Increases
c) Remains same
d) Independent
Answer is a:
Explanation: With the increase in the input power, efficiency
decreases. As the input power is inversely proportional to the
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Energy Equation
 Bernoulli Equation
 Steady – incompressible – inviscid

 Energy Equation
 Steady – incompressible – viscous + pump-Turbine-

Losses
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 Q38: A horizontal pipe carries 30 cfs of water. At A the
diameter is 18 in. and the pressure is 10 psi. At B the
diameter is 36 in. and the pressure is 10.9 psi. Determine the
head lost between the two points.
a) 2.12
b) 2.21
c) 1.21
d) 1.12
Answer is a:
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Q39: A pump draws water (50°F) from a reservoir, where the water-surface elevation is 520 ft,
and forces the water through a pipe 5000 ft long and 1 ft in diameter. This pipe then discharges
the water into a reservoir with water-surface elevation of 620 ft. The flow rate is 7.85 cfs, and
the head loss in the pipe is given by
Determine the head supplied by the pump, hp, γ = 62.4 lbf/ft3, g = 32.2 ft/sec2.
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Q39:
a. 78 ft
b. 178 ft
c. 278 ft
d. 378 ft
Answer is b:
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Q39: A pump as shown in figure takes water from a 200 mm suction pipe and delivers
it to a 150 mm discharge pipe in which the velocity is 2.5 m/s. At A in the suction pipe,
the pressure is -40 kPa. At B in the discharge pipe, which is 2.5 m above A, the
pressure is 410 kPa. What horsepower would have to be applied by the pump if there
were no frictional losses? (Power= γ Q H)
γ = 62.4 lbf/ft3, g = 32.2 ft/sec2.
a) 30.46
b) 28.23
c) 26.77
d) 25.05
Answer is b:
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 The Pump head:
 Then the Pump power
 The Efficiency:
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Q40: The pump Efficiency is
900 W 648 W
1200 W
a. 70% Motor Pump Fluid
b. 72%
c. 75%
d. 78%
Answer is b:
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Hydraulic and Energy Grade Lines
HGL EGL
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 The friction factor, f:
Darcy-Weisbach Equation:
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 Q41: What is the dimension for Darcy’s friction factor?
a) kg/m
b) N/mm
c) kg
d) Dimensionless
Answer is d:
Explanation: Darcy’s friction factor is dimensionless. It is one of
the major applications in Fluid dynamics. The energy usage in
pumping installation is determined by Friction characteristics.
Thus, it is dimensionless.
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 Q41: Water at 25°C is flowing through a 1.0 km long G.I.
pipe of 200 mm diameter at the rate of 0.07 m3/s. If value of
Darcy friction factor for this pipe is 0.02 and density of water
is 1000 kg/m3, the pumping power (in kW) required to
maintain the flow is
 1.8
 17.4
 20.5
 41.0
Answer is b:
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 Q41: A smooth pipe of diameter 200 mm carries water. The
pressure in the pipe at section S1 (elevation: 10 m) is 50kPa.
At Section S2 (elevation: 12 m) the pressure is 20 kPa and
velocity is 2 ms-1. Density of water is 1000 kgm-
3 and acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 ms-2. Which of the
following is TRUE?
 flow from S1 to S2 and head loss is 0.53 m
Answer is c:
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Turbulent Flow and Moody Diagram
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NET POSITIVE SUCTION CHARACTERISTICS
 NPSHA = Pp + Pz – Pvpa
– Pf
 where
 Pp = absolute pressure on surface of
liquid that enters pump, Pa
 Pz = static pressure of liquid above center
line of pump
 (Pz is negative if liquid level is below
pump center line), Pa
 Pvpa = absolute vapor pressure at
pumping temperature, Pa
 pf = friction losses in suction piping, Pa
 To determine the NPSA in an existing
installation, the following
 V = Velocity pressure at point of
NPSHA = Pp + Pz – Pvpa – Pf measurement of hs
If the NPSA is less than the pump’s NPSR, cavitation, noise, inadequate pumping, and
mechanical problems will result.
the NPSA must always be greater than the pump’s NPSR.
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Figure shows the schematic for the measurement of velocity of air
(density = 1.2kg /m3 ) through a constant–area duct using a pitot
tube and a water-tube manometer. The differential head of water
(density = 1000 kg /m3) in the two columns of the manometer is
10mm. Take acceleration due to gravity as 9.8m/s2. The velocity
of air in m/s is
a) 6.4
b) 9.0
c) 12.8
d) 25.6
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