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7. A condenser's water circulating pump is beh-driven by an electric motor
FLUID MACHINERIES with an adjustable pitch motor sheave. This sheave
PSE MODULE16.1(SOLUTION)
A. permits adjustment of pump speed
1.A pump discharges 150 liters per second of water to a height of 75 m. If B.prevent overload anddor burnout of the pump
the efficiency is 75% and the speed of the pump is 1800 rpm, whal is the and motor
torque in N-m to which the drive shaft is subjected? Cprevents excessive wear on the belt and motor

C. 791 shaft bearings

A 771
B. 781 D. 681 D. facilitates belt replacement

Seluion:
where: P, =Q , and P,= TN Answer: C
P 9.549x10
A single suction pump having its suction nozzle on the opposite side of the
Note: 9.549x 10'> conversionfactor to get kW
Casing from the stuffing box and having the face of the suction nozzle
(9.81k N/m)(150x10° m° /s)(75 m) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shaft.
0.75=
T (1800 rpm)
9.549 x 10' A. Centrifugal pump
T 780.63075 N-m B. End suction pump
C. In line pump
Ans. B D. Horizontal pump

2. A fuel pump is delivering 10 gallons per minute of oil with a specific Answer: B
gravity of 0.83. The total head is 9.14 m, find how much energy does the
9 A centrifugal pump delivers 80 liters per second of water on test suction
pump consumes in kJ per hour.
A. 169 C. 189 gauge reads 10 mm Hg vacuum and 1,2 m below pump centerline. Power
B. 199 D. 179 input is 70 kW. Find the total dynamic head in meters.
66 C. 62
Sdiien D. 64
B.
P=yQ, sgeo
P= (0.83) 9.811(9.14mm 3.7851 riin
Iman I000L Jgal 1h P=r0h/e,
P= 169.01 kJ/hr Note: usual pump efficiency = 74%

Ans A 70kW (9.8)kN/m)80 1/s)(6,)

3.In case of axial flow compressors for minimum fluid friction and blade tip 0.74 (10001/m)
clearance losses, are
the blades of an axial flow compressor designed for h,66 m
A. 80% reaction Ans. A
B. 85% reaction 10. An underground formation that contains sufficient saturated permeable
C. 60% reaction
D. 53% reaction
material to yield significant quantities of water.
A. Aquier

Answer: D B. Wet pit

C. Ground water
D. Well waler
4.For a six CompresSion of air set. the minimum work conditions are
A. pressure rise per stage will be equal Answer A
B. work done in successive stages will bein geometrical progression
C. cylinder volumes will be same
11. A water pump develops a total head of 200 ft. The pump efficiency if 80%
D. temperature risein the cylinders will be the same
and the motor efficiency is 87.5 %. If the power rate is 1.5 cents per kw-hr,
Answer: D what is the power cost for pumping 1000 gal ?

5. A pump receives 8 kgs of water at 220 kPa and 110°C and discharges it
A.34 cents per hour
B. 1.34 cents per hour
C. 2.34 cents per hour
D. 3.34 cents per hOur
at I100 kPa Compute the power required in kW.
C. 7.014
Soleion:
3.126
Cost unil cost xP
B.5.082 D. 6.104
Seluion where: P=
P rQh =PgQh =mgh
where: h = P l981002al)(200
98 000gul)( im3.7851L Im'_)
Cost 2013.28 n 1galA1000 1L
kw-hr
100 kPa-ZNA89.7m (0.8)(0.875)(3600s/hr)
9.81 kN/m
then: P=(8kg/s)(9.81m/s)(89.7m) Cost 1.347 cents
P 7040 W = 7.04 kW
12. Itis desired to deliver 5 gpm at a head of 640 ft in a single stage pump
Ans .C having a specific speed not to exceed 40. if the speed is not to exceed 1352
rpm, how many stages are required?
6. Most permanent installations use piston compressors available as stock
tems of what pressure ? D
A. I50 psi
B. 200 psi
C. 250 psi
D. 300 psi
Answer: A
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19. The poiwer of potable air compressors used for construction, mining. road
N, = NYO/suctie
015 building,nd painting ranges from
(h/stage A. hp to 50) hp
B. h p to 500 hp
40=1352 gpm/ C.Ihp to 1000 hp
(640 ft/stage) D. hp to 1000 hp
Stage = 2 Answer B

Ans. D 20. Most permanent installations use piston compressors available as stock
items in size ranging from
13. A pump operating at 1750 pm delivering S00 gal/min against a total lhead
of 150 ft. Changes in the piping system have increased the totalhead to 360
A. 1 ftmin to 2000 ft'/min
ft. At what rpm should the pump be operated to achieve this new head at B. 30 ft/min to 2500 ft/min
the same efficiency? C. 1 ftmin to 2500 ft'/min
A. 2730 rpm C. 2711 rpm
D. 30 ft'min to 2000 ft'/min
B. 2740 pm D. 2600 pm
Answer
Selelion
QH P 21. A timber, concrete or masonry enclosure having a screened inlet kept
13N partially filled with water by an open body of water such as pond, lake, or

3 2 5D steams.
A. Aquifer
B. ct i t
C. Ground water
D. Well water
N 2711.09 rpm
Ans.C Answer: B

14. A
pump driven by an ekctrical motor moves 25 gal/min of water from a 22. A pump delivers 20 cfm of water having a density of 62 b/t". The
rescrvoir A to B, lifting the water to a total head of 245 ft. The efficiency suction and discharge gage reads 5 in. Hg vacuum and 30 psi respectively.
ofthe pump is 64%. Neglecting velocity head, friction, and minorlosses. The discharge gage is 5 ft above the suction gage. If pump efficiency is
Whal size motor is required? 70%, what is the motor power ?
A. 2.64 Hp C. 1.55 Hp A. 5.31 Hp C. 4.31 Hp
B. 2.55 Hp D. 1.64 Hp B. 3.31 Hp D. 6.31 Hp
Seli-tia Selutien:

0 h . 3 2 5 245 P
2.42 hp (w/eff )
0.64 33 000 where h, z-2
min-t

P2.42 hp (0.64)= 1.55 bp -> neglecting losses

30psi-(-5inHe)
Ans.C h,
30psi--51nHg29.92psi.
in Hg)144in+5t
62.0 Ib/ft
=
80.383 t

15, Calculate the impeller diameter of the centrifugal pump that requires
15 m head to deliver water if pump speedis 1500 rpm.
A.218.43 mm C. 345.75 mm Oh220(80.383
h, min ft)
B. 300.75 mm D. 276.45 mm P.= 4.315hp
0.7 33 00 t-b_
Selution min-hp
V, V 2gh= D AnsC
2(9.81)m/s (5m)= «(D)}(1500
60
D0.21843m = 218.43 am
CE 23An air compressor has a power of 40 kW at 4% clearance. If clearance will
increase to 7%, what is the new power?
A. 70 kW . 53 kW
B. 40 kW D. 60 kW
Ans. A
Soluthont
16. Choking i s
The power is still the same it is not affected by clearance:
A. change of mass flow rate in proportion to pressure rato
B. change of mass flow rate in inverse propornion to pressure ratio P 40 kWN
C. fixed mass flow rate irrespective of pressure ratio
D. all of the above
Ans. B
Answer: C 24. A centrifugal pump operating at 1800 rpm develops a total head of 200 ft
at a capacity of 2500 gpm. What is the specific speed?
17. Most plant air systems to operate the tools and machines which require 70 A. 1590 pm C. 1650 rpm
to 90 psig are maintained at B. 1690 pm D. 1550 rpm
A. 0 to I10 psig
B. I10 to 130 psig Solution
C. 130 to 150 psig
D. 70 to 90 psig N, N 1800 250=1690
H (200)4
Answer: B
Ans. B
18. The capacity of portable air compressors used for consirucion. muning
road building, and paining ranges from 25. A single acting air compressor with a clearance of 6% takes in air at
A. I ft/min to 2000 fthmin atmospheric pressure and temperature of 85"F, and discharges it at a
B. 30 f'/min to 2500 ftmin pressure of 85 psia. The air handled is 0.25 ft'/cycle measured at discharge
C. I ft'/nin to 2500 ftmin pressure. If the compression is isentropic, find the air hp of the compressor
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A. 16 hpp C 69 hp
B. 96 hpP D. 61 hp
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Solukon: 29. Stalling of the blades of axial flow compressor is_
A. an unsteady periodic and reversal of flow
PV=P,V$
B. the fixed mass flow rate irespective of pressure ratio
(14.7) (V," =(85)(0.25)
C. the reduction in lift force at higher angle of incidence
V0.8756t'/cycle D. all of the above
hen:
Answer: C

30. Most plant air systems to operate the tools and machines which require 70
to 0 psig are maintained at
14
A. 90 to 1 10 psig
750e144in
P-1047psia) 0.8756-leyele)
cycle lrev)min
B.
C.
10 to 130 psig
130 to 150 psig
D. 70 to 90 psig
141

Li47(85 l hp
33000b-f
min
Answer. B

31. A ventilating fan discharges 4.4 m* of air per second through a duct 91
P= -95.98 hp
cm in diameter against a static pressure of 22 mm water gauge. Barometric
AnsE pressure is 730 mm Hg, the temperature of air is 29.44°C and the gauge
luid density s 994 kg/m*. If the power input is 2.65 kW, determine the
26. An air compressor has a suction volume of 0.35 m'/sec at 97 Kpa and
static efficiency.
A. 35.62 % C. 45.62 %
discharges to 650 Kpa. How much power saved by the compressor if there
B. 25.62 % D. 55 %
are two stages?
A.18.27 KW C.13.86 Kw Selukion:
B.16.54 KW D.I1.58 KW

Selukion:
Power saved =

Hag NST I T U T E F

dP
O *

whee:
*

=SG(n« )Oh
P, =0h
(994 kg/m
Qh1000 kg/m 44(2a10rm)
where: P k
P 265kW
e0.3562 35.62%
-197KPa)(0.35m'/s}650 85.80kW
Ans.A
32. The mechanical efficiency and static pressure of a fan are 44.3% and 20m
P 97kPa)(0.35m'/s6501 -74ZI KW of air respectively. Whar is the static efficiency if the total pressure created
97 by fan is 25 m of air.
Power saved=-85.80 kW (-74.21 kW)=11.59kw A. 30.44 % C. 35.44%
B. 33.44 % D. 37.44%
Ans D
Sdlukon
21. A two stages air compressor has an intercooler pressure of 4 kg/cm-. What
is the
discharge pressure if suction pressure is kg/cm*?
I
) 25m 032
A.5 kg/cm C.18 kg/cm ife 0.443, e =0.3544 35.44%
B.11 kg/cmn D.16 kg/cm
Ans.C
Soinon
33. The forced draft fans in parallel with a capacity of 73.2 m° per second each
P. PP
4=0P
CEB1200rpm.The fan
Supplying combustion air to a steam generator. Air inlet is at 43.33°C.
static pressure of 254 mm water gage is developed and the fan speed is
input kW each. Calculate the capacity of the
is 257
P= 16 kg/cm fan for a speed increase of 20 percent.
A. 77.86 m/s C. 89.46 m/s
AnsD B. 87.84 m'/s D. 59.49 m'/s

28. What horsepower is supplied to air moving at 20 fpm through a 2 x 3 ft Solulion:

duct under a pressure of 3 in. waler gage?
A. 0.786 Hp C.0.642 Hp
B. 0.741 Hp D. 0.0566 Hp
At N,=12 N
Selulien: QHP
P=y Qh where Q=Au 2 3N hus

Note: Pa. = Paer 32 5 D

Pa.h ph
(0.075)b=(62.4)(3in) =87.84 m/s
h=2496in Ans.B
P= (0.075 Ib/ft)(240)(3n)(20n/min)(2496in)(1.0fi/12in) =0.0567hp 34. What is the set efficiency of a fan if the fan efficiency is 45% and motor
33 0 0 - b efficiency is 90%.
min-hp A. 40.50 % C. 30.41 %
B. 35,65 % D. 40.94 %
Ans D Solulion:

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= (0.45)(0.90) kmRTP
= 0.4050 40.5 %

Ans. A W-(14X0.287X
14-1
16+273)1(413
0
--145
35. A fan develops a brake power of 150 kW at 1.2 kg/m' air density. What is kg
the new brake power of the fan if it operates at 100 kPa and 30°C at the
same speed?
A.163.75 kw C. 133.86 kW Ans. D
B.143.75 kW D. 173.86 kW
39. A centrifugal pump is operating at its best efficiency point (BEP) with the
Sdulion following characteristics: head is 10 m, flow rate is 21 liters/sec and
rolative speed of 1250 rpm. Cakulate its specific speed in SI units.
0.54 C. 0.61
B 0.87 D. 12.4

Sele-Ties
Mrad'syQtm'/s)
find p
100kPa
g(m/s) Mm)
RT
QHP
23 N
(a87(30+273)K
kg-K here: N 1250 131 rad/s
32 5 D P1.15kg/m 21lis
Q 0.02im/s
P1.15
150 1.2
1000 li/m

[(981)
131/0021
(00)0 . 6 1
P=143.75 kW

Ans. B
36.
Ablower operating at 15000 rpm compresses from 20°C
air and 1atm to
.68 atm. The design flow is 38 m'/min and at this point the power inputis 40. A single stage air compressor handles 0454 m/s of atmospheric pressure,
60kW.Determine the blower efficiency at the design flow 27PC air, and delivers it to a receiver at 652.75 kPa. Its volumetric efficiency
A. 65% C. 59.81% is 0.72, its compression efficiency on an isothemmal basis is 0.85 and its
B. 64.91% D. 60.01% mechanical efficiency is 0.90.If it rotates at 350 rpm, what power in kW is
required to drive it?
Soludion A. 95 C. 120
W B. 112 D. 100
nlew where: W
Solokons

W- 013258Pa) min P sothemal Power

W-2153.18 kJ/min 101.325(0454)lns 652.725

biewes
2153.18kJ/min
60kw (60s/min)
(0.5981 59.81% 101.325(0454)In 101.325)-|12 02 kw
(0.85)(0.90)
Ams. C
37. A small blower handles 43.33 m' of air per minute whose density is 1.169 Ans B
kg/m'. The static and velocity heads are 16.38 and 1.22 cm WG (a
15.6°C) respectively. Local gravity acceleration is 9.741 m/s Find the 41A piston positive-displacement pump (PDP) has 6-in diameter and a 2.5
power input to the air from the blower. in. stroke. Its crankshaft rotates at 360 rpm. Compute its output ussuming8
A. 1.64 kW C. 1.76 kW volumetric efficiency of 96%.
B. 1.91 kW D. 1.24 kW A. 10.27 cfm C. 12.51 cfm
B. 15.41 cfm D. 14.14 cim
Soluhon
P Qh, where: h, =h,+h, 16.38 +1.22 =17.6cm Solukon:
P hp.h.
v, DL -
T (s60)0.96)=14 14 cim
php. h1000(076em)
Since: P (Pe)(Q)(h-)
Ans. D
42. A rotary compressor receives 8 m'/min. of a gas (R = 0.410 kJ/kg-K, Cp =
P-(100kg/m')(9741 m/s*) 17.60m) 1.03 kJ/kg-K) at 108 kPa, 27°C and delivers it at 650 kPa. Find the work if
compression is polytropic with PVi3 =C.
P 1238.09W = 1.24 kW A. -32.02 kW C. 50.01 kW
B. 33.02 kW D. -50.01 kW
Ans. D
38. An ideal single stage air compressor without clearunce takes in air at 100
Salution:
kPa with a temperature of l16°C and delivered it at kPa after
413 isentropic
compression. What is the discharge work done by the compressar in ki/kg?
C. -72.5 W
1.3(108X8)650)
A -59.22 D. -145 1.3-1108)
B. -118.44
=- 1,921.24 kJ / min =-32.02 kWN
Selulio

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43. The piston displacement of a double acting compressor is 0.358 ms

delivers gas from 101.325 kPa and 300 K to 675 Kpa at the rate of 0.166 (100+273) 251I" n 1 31
m'/s at 150 rpm. Value of n for compression and expansion is 1.33. Find 20+273 90
the compressor percent clearance.
4 19.66 C. 15.69 Ans. A
B. 10.75 D. 16.96
Selution: 48. A single-acting, single-stage reciprocating compressor is required to
0166 deliver 50 kg per hour from 100 kPa and 25°C conditions to 900 kPa
e =I+C- where: e e, 4637 delivery pressure. The compression is expected to follow PV 2 = C.
V 0.358
Determine the required power of the compressor under ideal conditions.
A. 3.28 kW C. 3.75 kW

l+c-c (
675 B. 4.28 kW D. 4.75 kW
0.4637
101.325 Setet
= 0.1696 = 16.96 %

Ans. D Power =

44. An air compressor takes air at 90 kPa and discharges to 700 kPa. If the Solving for the capacity of the compressor. V
volume flow of discharge is 1.3 m3/s, compute the capacity of the air
compressor. (50/3600)(0.287) (25+275)-001188 kg/s
A. 5.63 m'/s C. 5.98 m'/s 100
B. 4.63 m'/s D. 4.98 m'/s 1251
Power =
1 25(100 0.01188)' 900)72 -1= 3.28 kW
Selulion 1251 100)
PV = P:V;"
90V = 700 (1.3)
Vi = 5.63 m'/s Ans. A
Ans. A 49 The bore, and stroke of an air compressor are 276 mm and 164 mm
respectively. If the piston displacement is 0.039 m''s, what is the operating
45. A single acting air compressor having a clearance of 8% lakes in air at speed of the compressor.
atmospheric pressure, 85 F and discharges it at a pressure of 85 psia. The A. 238.49 pm C. 338.49 rpm
air handled is 0.25 ft/ cycle measured at discharge pressure. If the B. 261.54 rpm D. 361.54 rpm
compression is isentropic. and the compressor is running at 750 rpm.
calculate the piston displacement per cycle Slutiom
A. 0.0640 ft'/cycle V,TD'LN
B. 1.0945 ftcycle 4
C. 0.09870 ftcycle
D. 1.0707 fticycle 0.039 2765 (0 164) N

N 3.975 rev/s = 238.49 rpm

851 900°R
,-(45 Ans.A
m v(85)044)0.)
RT (53 34)(900)
=006374 b/cycle
50. A fuel pump is delivering 10 gallons per minute of oil with a specific

V= mk- (0.06374)(53.34)(545) = 0.8754 t'/ eycle gravity ofO.83. The total head is 9.14 m. find how much energy does the
4.7(144) pump consumes in kJ per hour.
A. 169 C. 189
ey +008-0 08 1 47 07998 B. 199 D. 179

V V'9.8 = 10945 m'/cycle Soluion:

0.7998 P=yQH
where:
Y= 9.81(0.83) = 8.14 kN/m
Ans. B Q= 10 gal/min = 2.27 m'/hr
46. A two-stage air compressor bas a suction pressure of 101.325 kPa and a H=9.14 m
discharge pressure of 1,140 kPa. What is the intercooler pressure in kPa? then
A. 339.87 kPa C. 439.37 kPa P 8.14(2.27)(9.14) = 168.89 kJ/hr
B. 341.26 kPa D. 441.26 kPa
Ans. A
Sdkon 51. A pump receives 8 kgs of water at 220 kPa and 1 10°C and discharges it at
P= P P = 1 0 13251.140) = = 339.87 kPa
100 kPa. Compute he power required in kw
8.126 C.7.014
5.082 D. 6.104
Ans. A
47. A Lwo-stage air compressor al 90 kPa and 20°C discharges at 700 kPa. Find
Salikioni
Let: P=power in kW
the polytropic exponent n if the intercooler intake temperature is 100°C.
P=Q(Pa- P,)
A. 1.31 C. 140
where
B .20 D 25 Q = (8 kg/s 0.001 m'kg) = 0.008 m/s
Pa= 1,100 kPa
Slulion: P= 220 kPa
P =(0.008)(1100-220) =7.04 kW
= where: P, =JPP. = 9700)= 251 kPa
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52. A pump driven by an electrical motor moves 25 gal/min of water from a 57. A singe suction pump having its suction nozzle on the opposite side of the
reservoir A to B, lifting the water to a total head of 245 ft. The efficiency casing from the stuffing box and having the face of the suction nozzle
of the pump is 649%. Neglecting velocity head, Iriction, and minor losses. perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shaft.
What size motor is required" A. Centrifugal pump
A. 2.64 Hp C. 1.55 Hp B. End suction pump
B. 2.55 Hp D. 1.64 Hp C. In line pump
Soluien: D. Horizontal pump
P YQh = (8.33 lb/gal)( 25 gal/min. ) ( 245 ft)
Answer: B

S1.02125 lb Hp
min 33.,000 f-lb/min
1.55 H 58. A pump with the shaft normally in a horizontal position.
A. Centrifugal pump
B. End suction pump
Ans. C C. In line
pump
D. Horizontal pump
53. A vacuum pump is used to drain a flooded mine shaft at 20°C water. The
pump pressure of water at this temperature is 2.34 kPa. The pump is Answer: D
incapable of lifting the water higher than 10.16 m. What is the atmospheric
pressure? 59. A double-suction centrifugal pump delivers 3 m'/s of water at a head of 15
A. 90.21 kPa C. 102.01 kPa m and running at 1200 pm. Calculate the specific speed of the pump.
B. 96.02 kPa D. 108.01 kPa A. 9958.46 rpm C. 16,000 rpm
Soluton: B. 12.110.64 rpm D. 17,000 rpm
From Bemoulli's Theorem: Selukion:

N = NyQ
2g 28 H
where:

z,-2, 8
Q = 3 m'/s =47,556.14 gpm/2 ( double suction pipe) = 23 778.07 gpm

m=49.215 ft
2.34 +0+ 10.16 TUTEF
9,81 9,81 N 1200/23,778.079958.56
49.215)"
rpm
thus: P 102.01 kPa
Ans. C Ans.A
60. A centrifugal pump-motor unit draws 100 li/min of water from a supply
which has a level at the centerline of the pump. The discharge pressure is
54. A condensate pump at sea level take water from a surface condenser where 28 kg/cm and the over-all unit efficiency is 67 %. What could be the
the vacuum is 15 in. of mercury. The friction änd turbulence in the piping required input to the electic motor in kW if the head is 280 m.
in the condenser hot well and the pump suction flange is assumed to be 6.5 A. 6.83 kw C. 7.83 kW
ft If the condensale pump to be installed has a required head of 9 ft, what B. 5.83 kW D. 8.83 kW
would be the minimum height of water level in the hot well that must be Solalhon
maintained above the centerline of the pump to avoid cavitation?
Pn 81(0.100/60)(280
A. 2.5 f C. 18 f
B. 15.5 f D. 5.5 ft
0.67 067
Panpa 6.83 kW
Solutiem AnsA
The Net Positive Suction Head 61. A pump delivers 20 cfm of water having a density of 62 Ib/ft. The suction
Condenser and discharge gage reads 5 in. Hg vacuum and 30 psi respectively. The
required by the pump is 9.
discharge gage is 5 ft above the suction gage. If pump efficiency is 70%,
then;
Hot well what is the motor power ?
NPSH p+P-+S
g81 (SG) H A. 5.31 Hp
B. 3.31 Hp
C. 4.31 HHp
D. 6.31 Hp

Selutioni,
9 0 + S 6.5
Discharge motor Pwater
S= 15.5 ft 0.70
Solving for Pmaer
Ans. B
55. A boiler feed pump receives 130 cfm of water with specific volume of H Y -(z4-Z)
0.0025 mkg at a head of 800 m. If the pump efficiency is 64%, what is
the output of the driving motor
A. 299.21 kW C. 250.34 kW
304-5X147/29.92)J(44]
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0+5 80.38 ft
B. 350.16 kW D. 299.64 kW
Pua62 20 80.38 n) =99674.87 lb Hp
min 33,000 f-Ib/min
Solulion:
Q 130 f'/min. = 0.061 m/s 3.02 Hp
(0.00981) =3.9245 kN/m Pmouar 0 70
4.31 Hp
0.0025
Puate 3.924 ( 0.061 )( 800) = 192.57 kW Ans.C
62. A fan delivers 4.7 m'/s at a static pressure of 5.08 cm of water when
191.49 299.21 kW
epap 0.64 operating ata speed
of 400
rpm. The power input required is 2.963 kW. If
7.05 m/s are desired in the same fan and installation, finds the pressure
Ans. D in cm of water.
A. 7.62 C. 1143
56. An axial flow compressor is suitable for B. 17,14 D. 5.08
A. high volume flow rates with small pressure rise
B. low volume flow rates with low pressure rise Solu-tion:
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Solving for N:
Q N 4.7 400 ,- 2500 2.7m'/min
N, 705 N
N = 600 pm Ans.C
S.08 400
h, =1143 cm of water
h600 69. A model pump with a 40-cm-diameter impeller requires a 9-kW power input
when operating at a speed of 1500 rpm against a head of 7.5 m. A homologous
Ans.C pump 1.9 m in diameter will operate at the same efficiency against a 15-m.
What speed input would be expected?
63. A centrifugal pump operating at 1800 rpm develops a total; head of 60 m A. 540 rpm C. 447 rpm
at a flow rate of 9 m* per minute. What is the specific speed? B. 434 rpm D. 745 rpm
A. 1450 C. 1984
Selukion:
B. 1671 D. 1254
ND
sotuion
800/ mm
51.66 60 s/min =
N, =51.66 N/O(ms) 447 rpm
1671 spm 190)V7.5
h(m)] (60m
Ans.C
Ans. B 70. In air compressor performance curve a surge line represents what?

64. By what factor that the pump head changes if the speed ofa centrifugal pump
A. limit of compressor efficiency
is doubled? B. limit of compressor discharge
A. , C. limit of stable operation
C. 16
D. lower citical speed of shaft
. 4 D. 8

Soludion:
TEFOR Answer: C

71. Which ofthefollowing is a displacement compressor?

> if D, =
D
H. N A. Reciprocating air compressor
B H, 4 B. Vane blower
C. Centrifugal blower
2N,
D.Axial fhow compressors
Ans. B Answer: B

65. Most permanent installations use piston compressors available as stock

items of what pressure? 12. A model pump with a 40-cm-diameter impeller requires a 9-kW power input
A. 150 psi when operating at a speed of I 500 rpm against a head of 7.5 m. A homologous
B. 200 psi pump 1.9 m in diameter will operate at the same efficiency against a l5-m.
C. 250 psi What power input would be expected?
D. 300 psi A. 540 rpm C 4 kW
B. 434 rpmm D. 745 rpm
Answer: A
Selution
66. When a pump is operating at a vacuum of 4 in Hg. which of the following
is not correct? D,h D,h
A. The pressure is 25.92 in Hg
B. The pressure is 10,721 psia
C. The pressure is 158.4 torr
D. The pressure is 0,8663 atm
CEB -(0w 574 kW

Ans. C
Answer: C
73. A pump adds 330 feet (100 m) of pressure head to a flow of water. The
67. The total suction lift for a water pump is 5m. If the water temperature is 30°PC velocities in the suction and discharge sides are 6.5 f/sec ( 2 m/sec) and 16

what is the NPSHA (Neglect suction line friction). Note: Pat 30°C = 0.04246
10° Pa.
fusec (5 ms), respectively. What is the mass flow rate if the hydraulic power
is 67 hp ( 50 kW)?
A. 4.896 m C. 3.4059 m A. 50.4 kg/s C. 56.7 kg/s
D. 2.3493 m B. 35.49 kgs D. 46.6 kg/s
B. 5.069
Solulion:
Seukan
NPSHA =h,-h. h 100+ +0= 101.Im
where: h , = 004246 04246 x 10°Pa 3m 2(981)
9810 N/m

101 3255 = 5.328 m m 50,000) 50.4 kg/s

hh+h 5 = 9.81(101.1)
9.8
NPSHA = 5.328 0433 4.896 m Ans. A
Ans. A 74. At its maximum efficiency, a radial-flow pump is operating at a

68. A pump operaling at 1850 rpm delivers 70 ft3/1min (2 m3/nin). New conditions specific speed of 2200 inorder to deliver 240 gpm against a head
increase the speed to 2500 rpm. What is the low rate under these new of 129 ft at a rotative speed of 1900 rpm. Comute the required
conditions, assuming no change in efficiency ? number of stages?
A. 2.4 m/min C. 2.7 m'/min
B. 3.6 m/min D. 1.5 m'/min A. 2 stages C. 3 stages
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Seluion 83. The volumetric efficiency of a compressor having clearance factor c is
given by
N= 2200 1900240 h 31.76 1t
N,h h A. I+C-c(P/Pi)a
B. I+c+ c(P/PiP-
n 120 4
C. I+c-c(P:/Pi"
317 D. I+c+ c(P:/P1)"*

Ans Answer: A

75. Stalling of the blades of axial flow compresor is: 84. Centrifugal blowers can supply
A. an unsteady periodic and reversal of flow A. large volumes of air at low pressures
B. the fixed mass flow rate irrespective of pressure ratio B. small volumes of air at high pressures
C. the reduction in lift force at higher angle of incidence C. large volumes of air at high pressures
D. all of the above D. small volumes of air at low pressures

Answer: C
Answer:

76. In flow compressor. the pressure rise takes place

an
A.
axial
fixed blades only
in 85. Which of the following is a safety device on a compressor?

B. moving blades only

A. Relief valve
C. both fixed and moving blades
B. Strainer
D. none of the above
C. Over speed shui down
D. Over pressure shut down
Answer: C

Answer: A
77. An axial flow compressor i1s suitable for :
A. high volume flow rates with small pressure rise
86. In a four stage compressor system, the first and third stage pressures are
B. low volume flow rates with low pressure rise
and 9 kg/cm respectively. What is the fourth stage delivery pressure?
C. bigh volume flow rates with high pressure rise
D. low volume flow rates with high pressure ise
A. 9kg/cm
Answer: A B. 81 kg/cm
C. 27 kg/cm
78. Which of the D. 243 kg/cm
following is a
positive displacement rolary compressor?
A. Roots blower Solliom
B. Centrifugal compressor mode 36
C. Axial flow compressor
1 4-27
D. None of the above
Answer: A

AsC
79. A pump operating with a 0.3-m-diameter impeller works against a total bead 87. Which of the following is a displacement compressor?
of 6) m. What impeller dianeter should be used if the total head increases to A. Reciprocating air compressor
TO0) m and the new pump must rOtate at the same speed with the same B. Vane blower
elficiency? C. Centrifugal blower
A. 0.387 m C. 0.281 D. Axial flow compressors
B. 0480 m D. 0.124

Sa
30Hd
Answer: B

Solutie
88. The capacity of portable air compressors used for
, 100
construction.
mining
D,D(030) 50
= 0 387 mn
road building, and painting ranges from .
AIft'min to 2000 t/min
AnsA
80. Water which is available from a well, driven into waier beariog subsurface
CEB C.
D.
30 ft/min to 2500 fr/min
Ift/min to 2500 ft'/min
30 ft /min to 2000 ft'/min
strata (aquifer)
A. Aquiter Answer: A
B. Wet pit
C. Ground waler 89. The power of portable aur compressors used tor construction, mining, roadu
D. Well water building, and painting ranges from

Answer: C A.
B.
1hp to 500 hp
h p to 500 hp
81 The most common means of throttling the leakage between the inside and C. 1 hp to 1000 hp
outside of the casing D. % hp to 1000 hp
A. packing8
Answer B
B. gland
C. seal gage
D. mechanical seal 90. A three stages air compressor air from 100 kPa to 1000 kPa. Find the
intercooler pressure between the first and second stage.
Answer: A
A. 215.44 kPa C. 316.23 kPa
B. 108.44 kPa D. 705.44 kPa
82. For supersonic flow, the pressure of fluid must decrease as the fluid flow
area of the duct Sofulien:
Alternale Solution
A. ncreases

B. decreases P PP mode 36
C. remain the same 100 0 215
D. none of these 3 1000
P= 215.44kPa
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91. A 10-stages air compressor compresses air from 100 kPato 800 kPa. Find 99. Which of the following types of pump that does not belong to the group?
the intercooler pressure between the first and second stage.
A. 123.11 kPa C. 182.44 kPa A. Direct Acting Steam Pump
B. 132.17 kPa D. 753.51 kPa B. Centrifugal Pump
C. Screw Rotary Pump
Leion: D. Diaphragm PumpP
Alternate Solution
P, (PP) mode 3 6
0 100 1123.11 Answer: B
-[(00 )
P, = 123.11 kPa
10 800

Ans.A 100. How do you call the formation and collapse of vapor bubbles that occurs
when pump inlet suction pressure falls to or below the vapor pressure of
92. An air compressor consumed 1200 kw-hr per day of energy. The electric the liquid?
motor driving the compressor has an efficiency of 80%. If
indicated power
of the compressor is 34 kW, find the mechanical efficiency of the
A. sublimation
B. water hammer
compressor. C. oxidation
A. 57 % C. 87% D. cavitation
B. 85% D. 95%
Answer: D
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AnsE
93. Most permanent installations use piston compressors available as stock
items in size ranging from
A.
B.
1 fmin to 2000 f'min
30 ftmin to 2500 ft/min OR ME
C.
D.
Answer
fmin to 2500 fn/min
30 ft/min to 20O00 fA'/min
B

94. A centrifugal pump whose drive unit is supporned by the pump having its
suction and discharge flanges on approximately the same center.

A. Horizontal split case pump

ACHA
B. End suction pump
C. In line pump
D. Vertical shaft turbine pump

Answer: C

95. A centrifugal pump characterized by a housing which is split parallel to the

shaft. NI83
A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer: A
Horizontal split case pump
End suction pump
In line pump
Vertical shaft turbine pump
H0Hd CEBU
96. Axial fans are best suitable for application of
A. Large fow, low head
B. Low flow, high head
C. High head, medium flow
D. Low flow, low head

Answer: A

97. Of the following axial fan types, which of the following is most efficient?

A. Propeller C. Tube axial

B. Vane axial D. Radial
Answer: A

98. Which of the following fans that is more suitable for high pressure
application?
A. Propeller type fans
B. Backward curved centrifugal fan
Tube-axial fans
D. All of these
Answer: A

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