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(viii) NPSH is the abbreviation of
FLUID MACHINERY (a) Net Pressure and Suction Head (b) Nominal Positive Suction Head
(MECH 2201) (c) Net Positive Suction Head (d) Net Positive Static Head.
Time Allotted : 3 hrs Full Marks : 70 (ix) Discharge of a single acting reciprocating pump is
ALN AL AN LN
Figures out of the right margin indicate full marks. (a) (b) (c) (d ) .
60 N  60 L  60 A  60
Candidates are required to answer Group A and (x) The indicator diagram is a graph for one complete revolution between
any 5 (five) from Group B to E, taking at least one from each group. (a) pressure head and stroke length (b) discharge and stroke length
(c) power and stroke length (d) suction height and delivery height
Candidates are required to give answer in their own words as far as
practicable. Group – B
2. (a) Define fluid machine. Stating the assumptions, obtain an expression of work
Group – A done by impeller of a centrifugal pump on water per unit time per unit
(Multiple Choice Type Questions) weight of water.

1. Choose the correct alternative for the following: 10 × 1 = 10 (b) Show that the pressure head rise in the impeller of a centrifugal pump
is given by
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(i) Fluid enter in a centrifugal pump impeller parallel to the shaft and leaves 𝑉 + 𝑈 − 𝑉 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑐 𝛽
(a) parallel to the shaft axis (b) perpendicular to the shaft axis 2𝑔
(c) 30˚ inclined to the shaft axis (d) 45˚ inclined to the shaft axis. where Vf1 and Vf2 are velocity of flow at inlet and outlet respectively,  2 is
the blade angle at outlet. Assume no swirl at inlet and neglect frictional and
(ii) Head developed by a centrifugal pump is
other losses in the impeller.
(a) proportional to N only (b) proportional to N and D both
(c) proportional to D only (d) proportional to N2 and D2 both. (2 + 4) + 6 = 12

(iii) The manometric efficiency of a centrifugal pump is given by 3. (a) A centrifugal pump is running at 1000/rpm. The outlet blade angle is 30˚
(a) Hm/(gVw2U2) (b) gHm/(Vw2U2) and velocity of flow at outlet is 3 m/s. The pump is working against a total
(c) Vw2U2/(gHm) (d) gVw2U2/(Hm). head of 30 m and the discharge through the pump is 0.3 m3/s. If the
manometric efficiency of the pump is 75%, determine
(iv) Two hydraulic pumps are similar and homologous when they are (i) the diameter of the impeller at outlet and
geometrically similar and have the same (ii) the width of the impeller at outlet.
(a) unit speed (b) Froude number
(c) specific speed (d) rotational speed. (b) In case of centrifugal pump, briefly explain the terms:
mechanical efficiency and overall efficiency
(v) Kaplan turbine is a/an (5 + 3) + 4 = 12
(a) impulse turbine (b) reaction turbine Group – C
(c) (a) or (b) (d) mixed flow turbine.
4. (a) Differentiate between impulse and reaction turbine
(vi) The movable wicket gates of a reaction turbine are used to
(a) control the flow of water passing through the turbine (b) An inward flow reaction turbine runner has an external diameter and
(b) control the pressure under which the turbine is working internal diameter of 1.0m and 0.5m respectively. The hydraulic efficiency of
(c) strengthen the casing of the turbine the turbine is 85% when the head on the turbine is 30m. The velocity of
(d) reduce the size of the turbine. flow at outlet is 2.0 m/s and the discharge at outlet is radial. If the blade
angle at outlet is 150 and width of the runner is 200mm both at inlet and
(vii) is known as outlet, determine (i) the inlet guide vane angle (ii) speed of the turbine (iii)
(a) head coefficient (b) power coefficient blade angle of the runner at inlet (iv) discharge of the turbine (v) power
(c) flow coefficient (d) velocity coefficient. developed.
2 + 10 = 12
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5. (a) Obtain an expression for the power transmitted by the fluid to a Pelton (b) Draw the ideal indicator diagram of a reciprocating pump and prove that
wheel. Hence find the expression of wheel efficiency ηw in terms of the jet work done by the pump is directly proportional to area of indicator
speed V1, bucket speed U, blade friction coefficient K and outlet angle of the diagram.
bucket β2. 6 + 6 =12
(b) A Pelton wheel is to be designed for the following specification: 9. (a) What are the functions of air vessels used in a reciprocating pump? What is
shaft power = 12000 kW, head = 350 m, speed =750 rpm, overall efficiency = 86%, negative slip of a reciprocating pump?
jet diameter is not to exceed one sixth of the wheel diameter. Determine
(i) wheel diameter (b) A single acting reciprocating pump operating at 50 rpm has a piston
(ii) number of jets required diameter of 30 cm and stroke length of 60 cm. The delivery pipe is 15 cm in
(iii) diameter of jet diameter and 20 m long. Find the frictional head at the beginning of the
Take coefficient of velocity is 0.985 and speed ratio 0.45. delivery stroke. Assume Darcy’s friction factor f = 0.015.

(4 + 2) + 6 =12 (3 + 2) + 7=12
Group – D
6. (a) Describe the cavitation phenomenon in a centrifugal pump. State two
methods to prevent cavitation in centrifugal pump.
(b) A centrifugal pump is to deliver water from a tank against a static lift of
40m. The suction pipe is 50m long and 25 cm diameter and friction factor
f =0.02. The delivery pipe is of 20cm diameter, 1600m long and friction
factor f =0.022.
The pump characteristics is given as Hp =100 6000Q2
Where HP= pump head in metres and Q= discharge in m3/s. Neglecting the
minor losses, calculate the operating head and discharge of the pump.
(4 + 2) + 6 = 12

7. (a) A turbine develops 8000 kW when running at 100 rpm. The head on the
turbine is 30m. If the head is reduced to 18m, determine the speed and
power developed by the turbine.
(b) Two homologous pumps A and B are to run at the same speed of 600 rpm.
Pump A has an impeller of 50cm diameter and discharges 0.4 m3/s of water
under a net head of 50m. Determine the diameter of impeller of pump B
and its net head, if it is to discharge 0.3m3/s of water.
6 + 6=12

Group – E
8. (a) A single acting reciprocating pump with a bore of 25 cm and stroke of 40
cm runs at 30 rpm. It discharges water at the rate of 0.009 m3/s. The
suction and delivery heads are 7 m and 15 m respectively. Determine (i) the
theoretical discharge, (ii) the % slip, (iii) the coefficient of discharge, (iv)
force required to work the piston during the suction stroke and (v) the
theoretical power required for driving the pump.

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