Chemical Engineering - Fluid Mechanics

46.
A centrifugal pump has the following specifications:
Power = 4 H.P.; Speed = 800 rpm
Head = 8 metres
Flow = 1000 litres/minutes.
If its speed is halved, the power consumed now will be __________ hp.
0.5
2
4
1
Answer: Option
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47.
Transition length for turbulent flow in smooth pipe is equal to __________ times the pipe diameter.
0.5
5
50
100
Answer: Option
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48.
Disc compensators are provided in large diameter fuel gas carrying pipelines to
keep the pipe in proper orientation.
make the pipe joint leak-proof.
account for contraction/expansion of pipe due to temperature changes of the surroundings.
account for the pressure variation side the pipeline.
Answer: Option
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49.
Discharge from a 24 inch pipe of water at 10 ft/sec will be __________ ft3/sec.
7.65
32.36
48.22
125.6
Answer: Option
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50.
Paper pulp is an example of __________ fluid.
dilatant
bingham plastic
Newtonion
pseudoplastic
Answer: Option
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