1. Dynamic similarity is said to exist between the model and the prototype, if both of them ?

have identical velocities

are equal in size and shape

are identical in shape, but differ only in size

none of the above

Answer: none of the above

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2. The ratio of quantity of liquid discharged per second from the pump to the quantity of liquid passing per second through the impeller is known as ?

manometric efficiency

mechanical efficiency

overall efficiency

volumetric efficiency

Answer: volumetric efficiency

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3. Which of the following pump is generally used to pump highly viscous fluid ?

Centrifugal pump

Reciprocating pump

Air lift pump

Screw pump

Answer: Screw pump

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4. In the above question, the saving in case of a double acting reciprocating pump is ?

39.2 %

48.8 %

84.8 %

88.4 %

Answer: 39.2 %

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5. Which of the following pump is successfully used for lifting water to the boilers ?

Centrifugal pump

Reciprocating pump

Jet pump

Air-lift pump

Answer: Jet pump

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6. Kinematic similarity is said to exist between the model and the prototype, if both of them ?

have identical velocities

are equal in size and shape

are identical in shape, but differ only in size

have identical forces

Answer: have identical velocities

Explanation:


7. For centrifugal pump impeller, the maximum value of the vane exit angle is ?

10° to 15°

15° to 20°

20° to 25°

25° to 30°

Answer: 20° to 25°

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8. The maximum hydraulic efficiency of an impulse turbine is ?

(1 + cos ?) / 2

(1 - cos ?) / 2

(1 + sin ?) / 2

(1 - sin ?) / 2

Answer: (1 + cos ?) / 2

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9. The initial setting time of rapid hardening cement should not be less than ?

30 min

1 hour

4 hours

8 hours

Answer: 30 min

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10. The speed of an imaginary turbine, identical with the given turbine, which will develop a unit power under a unit head, is known as ?

normal speed

unit speed

specific speed

none of these

Answer: specific speed

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