Prof. N.R.

Kamath quiz 2013 Fluid flow operations and Process calculations

Semifinals:Round 1:- Multiple choice questions:1. Hydraulic radius is the ratio of:a) Flow area to wetted perimeter b) Wetted perimeter to flow area c) Flow area to square of wetted perimeter d) Wetted perimeter to square of flow area e) Ans:- Flow area to wetted perimeter. 2. For dehumidification process, a) Water is the only tie component. b) Air is the only tie component. c) Both water and air are tie components. d) There are no tie components. e) Ans:- Air is the only tie component. Round 2:- Odd man out (give reason for your answer and correct the wrong statement):1. Pick the odd man out:a) Pitot tube b) Target meter c) Rotameter d) Turbine meter Ans:- Rotameter.

Since , it is a full bore meter whereas others are insertion meters. 2. Select the wrong statement:a)Centrifugal compressor is a low speed machine. b)Check valves prevent reversal of flow. c) The value of Mach number is always 1 for sonic flow. d) The loss of head in the pipe can be calculated by using Chez ys formula. Ans:- Centrifugal compressor is a low speed machine. SInce it is a high speed machine. Round 3:- Question difficulty round:10 points:1. Fluidised beds are formed, when, a) Fluid friction is zero. b) Gravity force is less than the fluid friction. c) Pressure forces equal gravity forces. d) Sum of the fluid friction and pressure forces is equal and opposite to gravity forces. Ans:- Gravity force is less than the fluid friction. 20 points:2. Which of the following valves will incur maximum pressure drop for same discharge of water? a) Globe valve b)Gate valve c) Butterfly valve d) Needle valve Ans:- Needle valve

30 points:3. I am the best way of expressing concentration of a solution. Elevation in Boiling point depends on my value. I do not vary with temperature. Identify me. Ans:- Molality

Round 4:- Buzzer round:1. Atomic ------------------ of an element is always a natural number. Ans:- Atomic number.

Round 5:- Regular question round:1. In case of NaCl, the experimentally determined value of its molecular weight was found to be less than its theoretical value. This is due to:Ans:- Dissociation of NaCl. 2. Flat blade turbines are ----------------------- flow impellers. Ans:- Radial.