Fluid Mechanics for Chemical MCQs

724 MCQs  — Chemical Engineering MCQs  (Page 25 of 73)

A mixed flow centrifugal pump_______________________?
A. Employs such an impeller, through which the flow is a combination of radial & axial flow
B. Mixes the two fluids before pumping them
C. Pumps the two fluids separately and then mixes them
D. Employs impellers in both the radial & axial directions
Momentum correction factor used in fluid flow problems accounts for the__________________?
A. Change in direction of flow
B. Change in total energy
C. Change in pressure
D. Non uniform direction of velocities at inlet & outlet sections
Minimum porosity for fluidisation is____________________?
A. That corresponding to static bed
B. That corresponding to completely fluidised bed
C. The porosity of the bed when true fluidisation begins
D. Less than that of the’ static bed
In area meter (e.g., Rotameter), with increase in the fluid flow rate, the___________________?
A. Pressure drop increases linearly
B. Pressure drop is almost constant
C. Area through which fluid flows does not vary
D. None of these
Terminal velocity is_____________________?
A. A constant velocity with no acceleration
B. A fluctuating velocity
C. Attained after moving one-half of total distance
D. None of these