Chemical Engineering - Fluid Mechanics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Fluid Mechanics - Section 2 (Q.No. 24)
24.
Air vessel provided in a reciprocating pump
smoothens the flow by avoiding pulsations.
increases the volumetric efficiency of the pump.
saves the pump from the danger of cavitation.
none of these.
Answer: Option
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Mr Pegu said:   1 year ago
It's to reduce the acceleration head.

Adarsh Vk said:   3 years ago
A is the correct answer.
(2)

Sandeep singh said:   4 years ago
I think A is the right answer.
(1)

Hina said:   5 years ago
A is the correct anwser.

Udit kumar said:   5 years ago
The vessels are used to get continuous supply of liquid at a uniform rate and to save the power required to drive the pump.
(2)

Jaimin pandya said:   6 years ago
The air vessel, in a reciprocating pump, is a cast iron closed chamber having an opening at its base. These are fitted to the suction pipe and delivery pipe close to the cylinder of the pump.

The vessels are used for the following purposes:

(a) To get continuous supply of liquid at a uniform rate.

(b) To save the power required to drive the pump. This is due to the fact that by using air vessels, the acceleration and friction heads are reduced. Thus the work is also reduced.

Jitendra gautam said:   7 years ago
Yes, A is the right option.

Abhishek kumar said:   7 years ago
Air vessel provided for avoid feed rate fluctuations.

Sagar said:   7 years ago
I think A is the correct answer.

Deepak said:   9 years ago
As I think, A is the right answer.


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