Chemical Engineering - Fluid Mechanics

46.
In case of turbulent flow of a Newtonion fluid in a straight pipe, the maximum velocity is equal to (where, Vavg = average fluid velocity)
Vavg
1.2 Vavg
1.5 Vavg
1.8 Vavg
Answer: Option
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47.
Centrifugal compressors compared to reciprocating compressors
require less space.
have quieter operation.
have lower operating costs.
all (a), (b) and (c).
Answer: Option
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48.
For laminar flow of Newtonion fluids through a circular pipe, for a given pressure drop and length & diameter of pipe, the velocity of fluid is proportional to(where, μ = fluid viscosity )
μ
1/μ
μ
1/μ
Answer: Option
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49.
Umf is the minimum fluidisation velocity for a bed of particles. An increase in the superficial gas velocity from 2 Umf to 2.5 Umf results in (all velocities are smaller than the entrainment velocity of the particles) no change in the
drag on particles
drag on coloumn walls
bed height
bed voidage
Answer: Option
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50.
Slugging occurs in a fluidised bed, if the bed is
narrow
deep
both (a) & (b)
neither (a) nor (b)
Answer: Option
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