Description : The type of pump used for the recirculation of molten sodium coolant in liquid metal cooled reactor is a/an __________ pump. (A) Electromagnetic (B) Reciprocating (C) Centrifugal (D) Volute
Last Answer : (A) Electromagnetic
Description : To handle smaller quantity of fluid at higher discharge pressure, use a __________ pump. (A) Reciprocating (B) Centrifugal (C) Volute (D) Rotary vacuum
Last Answer : (A) Reciprocating
Description : Boiler feed water pump is usually a __________ pump. (A) Reciprocating (B) Gear (C) Multistage centrifugal (D) Diaphragm
Last Answer : (C) Multistage centrifugal
Description : Molten soap mass is transported by a __________ pump. (A) Diaphragm (B) Reciprocating (C) Gear (D) Centrifugal
Last Answer : (D) Centrifugal
Description : For the transfer of solution of thick slurry, the pump used is a __________ pump. (A) Reciprocating (B) Gear (C) Diaphragm (D) Centrifugal
Last Answer : (C) Diaphragm
Description : Priming is needed in a __________ pump. (A) Reciprocating (B) Gear (C) Centrifugal (D) Diaphragm
Last Answer : (C) Centrifugal
Description : The type of pump used for lifting large quantity of sewage is a __________ pump. (A) Gear (B) Centrifugal (C) Reciprocating (D) Plunger
Last Answer : (B) Centrifugal
Description : Which of the following is used for pumping crude oil from oil well? (A) Single stage centrifugal pump (B) Gear pump (C) Screw pump (D) Duplex/triplex reciprocating pump
Last Answer : (D) Duplex/triplex reciprocating pump
Description : Which of the following is most prone to pulsating discharge flow? (A) Centrifugal pump (B) Reciprocating pump (C) Gear pump (D) Axial flow pump
Last Answer : (C) Gear pump
Description : Which of the following is the most common pump for pumping either raw sewage or sludge? (A) Electromagnetic pump (B) Centrifugal pump (C) Reciprocating pump (D) Gear pump
Last Answer : (C) Reciprocating pump
Description : Volute type of casing is provided in a centrifugal pump to (A) Convert velocity head to pressure head (B) Convert pressure head to velocity head (C) Reduce the discharge fluctuation (D) Increase the discharge
Last Answer : (D) Increase the discharge
Description : Which of the following options will facilitate the achievement of a very high head (say 30 metres) in case of a centrifugal pump? (A) Increasing the impeller speed and the volute area (B) Increasing the number of vanes ... or more impellers in series on a single shaft (D) Either of (A), (B) or (C)
Last Answer : (C) Mounting of two or more impellers in series on a single shaft
Description : A centrifugal pump is called a turbine pump, if it is having a (A) Turbine type impeller (B) Vaned diffusion casing (C) Rotating vaned volute (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Vaned diffusion casing
Description : Volute of a centrifugal pump should be designed in a fashion, such that the (A) Kinetic head gets converted into static head (B) Moving stream gradually reduces velocity (C) Mean velocity remains constant (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Kinetic head gets converted into static head
Description : Which of the following is not the function of a volute casing provided in a centrifugal pump? (A) To reduce the head loss in discharge (B) To increase the pump efficiency (C) To collect liquid ... and to transmit it to the delivery pipe at constant velocity (D) To increase the pump discharge rate
Last Answer : Option D
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following regarding radial flow centrifugal pumps: (A) These are provided with volute type or turbine type casings (B) In involute type of radial flow ... centrifugal pump, is always higher than that of volute type (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : Pump used for the transportation of molten sodium in a fast breader reactor is a/an __________ pump. (A) Reciprocating (B) Plunger (C) Electromagnetic (D) Gear
Last Answer : (C) Electromagnetic
Description : Slurries can be most conveniently pumped by a __________ pump. (A) Screw (B) Reciprocating (C) Gear (D) Centrifuga
Last Answer : (D) Centrifuga
Description : For pumping slurry, one can use a __________ pump. (A) Reciprocating (B) Diaphragm (C) Centrifugal (D) Pneumatic
Last Answer : (B) Diaphragm
Description : A hydraulic ram acts as a/an __________ pump. (A) Centrifugal (B) Reciprocating (C) Impulse (D) Parallel cylinder
Last Answer : (C) Impulse
Description : Reciprocating pumps are not able to compete with the centrifugal pump for industrial use, mainly because these pumps have (A) Very low speeds (B) Smaller discharge (C) Higher capital &maintenance cost (D) High vibrations
Last Answer : (C) Higher capital &maintenance cost
Description : Crude oil is pumped by a __________ pump. (A) Gear (B) Centrifugal
Description : In case of unsteady fluid flow, conditions & flow pattern change with the passage of time at a position in a flow situation. Which of the following is an example of unsteady flow? (A) ... level is maintained (D) Low velocity flow of a highly viscous liquid through a hydraulically smooth pipe
Last Answer : (B) Water flow in the suction and discharge pipe of a reciprocating pump
Description : A compressor that takes suction at a pressure below atmospheric and discharge against atmospheric pressure is called a __________ pump. (A) Sump (B) Volute (C) Vacuum (D) Submerged
Last Answer : (C) Vacuum
Description : In a naturally aspirated diesel engine, the air is supplied by a A. supercharger B. centrifugal pump C. movement of engine piston D. reciprocating pump
Last Answer : ANSWER : C
Description : The non-clog pump which permits solid matter to pass out with the liquid sewage, is A. Centrifugal pump B. Reciprocating pump C. Pneumatic ejector D. None of these
Last Answer : ANS: A
Description : The disintegrating pump in which solid matter is broken up before passing out, is A. Centrifugal pump B. Reciprocating pump C. Pneumatic ejector D. None of these
Description : Q No: 131 The most widely used pump for lifting sewage is A. Centrifugal pump B. Reciprocating pump C. Pneumatic ejector D. Air pressure pump
Description : Which of the following pumps in used to pump sewage solids with liquid sewage without clogging the pump is? A. Centrifugal pump B. Pneumatic ejector C. Reciprocating pump D. None of these
Description : Most commonly used pump for lifting water in water supply mains, is (A) Axial flow pump (B) Reciprocating pump (C) Rotary type pump (D) Centrifugal pumps
Last Answer : (A) Axial flow pump
Description : The depth of the water table at a place is 45 m below the general ground level. To lift water from a deep tube well in such a locality, the type of pump to be installed is (A) Centrifugal pump (B) Reciprocating pump (C) Deep well turbine pump (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Deep well turbine pump
Description : Which Pump Is More Efficient Centrifugal Pump Or Reciprocating Pump?
Last Answer : Centrifugal pump. Because flow rate is higher compared to reciprocating pump. Flow is smooth and it requires less space to install. Lower initial cost and lower maintenance cost.
Description : A ____ pump consists of a reciprocating or rotating cavity between two lobes or gears and a rotor. a. positive c. negative b. centrifugal d. hand
Last Answer : a. positive
Description : Differentiate Reciprocating pump with centrifugal pump.
Last Answer : Sr. No. Reciprocating Pump Centrifugal Pump 1 For Reciprocating pump discharge is fluctuating. For Centrifugal pump discharge is continuous. 2 Suitable for less ... more floor area and requires heavy foundation. Requires less floor area and simple foundation.
Description : Gear pump (A) Is a positive displacement pump (B) Is a centrifugal pump (C) Is a non-positive displacement pump (D) Can be started with delivery valve closed
Last Answer : (A) Is a positive displacement pump
Description : Consider a centrifugal pump having a specific impeller diameter, fixed impeller speed pumping a liquid of constant density at a particular discharge capacity. With decrease in the capacity of the pump, the __________ decreases. (A) ... the pump (C) Head of the liquid pumped (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : The pump used in airplane sprayers: A. Dentrifugal and gear pump B. Gear and Diaphragm pump C. Diaphragm and centrifugal pump D. Plunger and centrifugal pump
Last Answer : Dentrifugal and gear pump
Description : In centrifugal compressor terminology, vaneless space refers to the space between A. The inlet and blade inlet edge B. Blades in the impeller C. Diffuser exit and volute casing D. Impeller tip and diffuser inlet edge
Last Answer : ANSWER : D
Description : The __________ of a double acting reciprocating pump as compared to the single acting pump will be almost double. (A) Flow output (B) Head developed (C) Overall efficiency (D) Weight
Last Answer : Option A
Description : Reciprocating pumps compared to centrifugal pumps (A) Deliver liquid at uniform pressure (B) Can handle slurries more efficiently (C) Are not subject to air binding (D) Can be operated with delivery valve closed
Last Answer : (C) Are not subject to air binding
Description : Centrifugal compressors compared to reciprocating compressors (A) Require less space (B) Have quieter operation (C) Have lower operating costs (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Which of the following can be used to create a flow of gas, where no significant compression is required? (A) Reciprocating compressor (B) Blower (C) Axial flow compressor (D) Centrifugal compressor
Last Answer : (B) Blower
Description : Centrifugal pumps as compared to reciprocating pumps (A) Run at a lower speed for the same discharge (B) Do not need priming (C) Deliver fluid with pulsating/fluctuating discharge (D) Can be run with discharge line valve closed for a short interval
Last Answer : (D) Can be run with discharge line valve closed for a short interval
Description : Pumping of a corrosive liquid is generally preferred to be done by a __________ pump, as it can be made of a variety of materials including plastics. (A) Piston (B) Gear (C) Positive displacement (D) Sump
Last Answer : (B) Gear
Description : Which of the following gas-liquid contacting devices incurs the least pressure drop for a particular duty? (A) Grid tray tower (B) Perforated tray tower (C) Wetted wall tower (D) Bubble cap tower
Last Answer : (D) Bubble cap tower
Description : For the production of very high vacuum, a __________ pump is normally used. (A) Diffusion (B) Centrifugal (C) Jet ejector (D) Piston
Last Answer : (A) Diffusion
Description : Liquid delivery by centrifugal pump starts, only when the head developed by it is equal to the __________ head. (A) Manometric (B) Total (C) Static (D) Friction
Last Answer : (A) Manometric
Description : Specific speed of a centrifugal pump depends upon the __________ head. (A) Suction (B) Delivery (C) Manometric (D) None of these
Last Answer : (D) None of these
Description : High specific speed of a pump implies that, it is a/an __________ pump. (A) Centrifugal (B) Mixed flow (C) Axial flow (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Axial flow
Description : Draining of shallow pits or sump is done by a sump pump, which is a __________ pump. (A) Single stage vertical (B) Centrifugal (C) Plunger (D) Diffuser
Last Answer : (A) Single stage vertical