Fluid Mechanics for Chemical MCQs

724 MCQs  — Chemical Engineering MCQs  (Page 20 of 73)

The maximum depth from which a centrifugal pump can draw water is________________?
A. Dependent on the speed of the pump
B. Dependent on the power of the pump
C. 34 feet
D. 150 feet
Laminar flow is characterised by the nonexistence of_________________?
A. Pressure fluctuation
B. Eddies
C. Deviating velocities
D. All a., b. & c.
Boundary layer exists in flow_________________?
A. Of real fluids
B. Over flat surfaces only
C. In pipes only
D. Of ideal fluids only
The most serious disadvantage of an orificemeter is that________________?
A. It is not very accurate
B. It is very costly
C. Most of the pressure drop is not recoverable
D. It is not suitable for measuring gas flow
Drag is the force component exerted on an immersed object, ?
A. Passing the centroid of the body at 60°to the direction of motion
B. The component being parallel to the flow direction
C. The component being normal to the flow direction
D. None of these
Paper pulp is an example of _____________ fluid?
A. Dilatant
B. Bingham plastic
C. Newtonian
D. Pseudo-plastic
The vent valve provided in a liquid handling centrifugal pump is___________________?
A. Generally a needle valve
B. Used to release any gases that might be vapour locking the pump
C. Helpful in easy removal of samples
D. All a., b. and c.