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Solution Details:
A cycle consisting of one constant pressure, one constant volume and two
isentropic processes is known as
A.Carnot cycle
B.Stirling cycle
C. Otto cycle
D.Diesel cycle
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
No explanation available for this question
The efficiency and work ratio of a simple gas turbine cycle are
A.low
B.very low
C. high
D.very high
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of the unit mass of gas
through one degree at constant volume, is called
A.specific heat at constant volume
B.specific heat at constant pressure
C. kilo Joule
D.none of these
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
An adiabatic process is one in which

A.no heat enters or leaves the gas
B.the temperature of the gas changes
C. the change in internal energy is equal to the mechanical workdone
D.all of the above
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
5. Which of the following is the lightest and most volatile liquid fuel?
Options:
Gasoline  Kerosene Fuel oil none of these
Explanation
6. The processes occuring in open system which permit the transfer of mass to and
from the system, are known as
Options:
flow processes  non-flow processes adiabatic processes none of these
Explanation
7. Which of the following has the minimum atomic mass?

Options:
Oxygen Sulphur Nitrogen Carbon 
Explanation
8. Workdone in a free expansion process is
Options:
zero  minimum maximum positive
Explanation
9. The pressure exerted by an ideal gas is __________ of the kinetic energy of all the
molecules contained in a unit volume of gas.
Options:
one-half one-third two-third  three-fourth
Explanation
The compression ratio for petrol engines is

A.3 to 6
B.5 to 8
C. 15 to 20
D.20 to 30
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
The most probable velocity of the gas molecules is given by

A.
B.
C.
D.
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
The efficiency of Diesel cycle approaches to Otto cycle efficiency when

A.cut-off is increased
B.cut-off is decreased
C. cut-off is zero
D.cut-off is constant

Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
13. The entropy __________ in an irreversible cyclic process.
Options:
remains constant decreases increases  none of the
Explanation

The atomic mass of oxygen is
A.12
B.14
C. 16
D.32

Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
The ratio of specific heat at constant pressure (cp) and specific heat at constant
volume (cv) is
A.equal to one
B.less than one
C. greater than one
D.none of these

Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
The reference fuels for knock rating of spark ignition engines would include
A.iso-octane and alpha-methyl naphthalene
B.normal octane and aniline
C. iso-octane and normal hexane
D.normal heptane and iso-octane
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
In a four stroke cycle, the minimum temperature inside the engine cylinder
occurs at the
A.beginning of suction stroke
B.end of suction stroke
C. beginning of exhaust stroke
D.end of exhaust stroke
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
The thermal efficiency of a standard Otto cycle for a compression ratio of 5.5 will
be
A.25%
B.50%
C. 70%
D.100%

Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
The ratio of the volume of charge admitted at N.T.P. to the swept volume of the
piston is called
A.mechanical efficiency
B.overall efficiency
C. volumetric efficiency
D.relative efficiency
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
The exhaust valve in a four stroke cycle petrol engine

A.opens at 50° before bottom dead centre and closes at 15° after top dead centre
B.opens at bottom dead centre and closes at top dead centre
C. opens at 50° after bottom dead centre and closes at 15° before top dead centre
D.may open and close anywhere
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
Nuclear reactors are used

A.to produce heat for thermoelectric power
B.to produce fissionable material
C. to propel ships, submarines, aircrafts
D.all of these
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
A moderator generally used in nuclear power plants is

A.graphite
B.heavy water
C. concrete
D.graphite and concrete
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
The predominent isotope of the naturally occuring element is

A. U235
B. U238
C. Pu233
D.Pu239

Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
The brake power of a diesel engine, keeping other parameters constant, can be
increased by
A.decreasing the density of intake air
B.increasing the temperature of intake air
C. increasing the pressure of intake air
D.decreasing the pressure of intake air
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
Pre-ignition is caused by the spontantaneous combustion of the mixture before

the end of the compression stroke, and is due to
A.cylinder walls being too hot
B.overheated spark plug points
C. red hot carbon deposits on cylinder walls
D.any one of these

Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
The expansion of fuel in a four stroke cycle diesel engine

A.starts at 15° before top dead centre and ends at 30° after top dead centre
B.starts at top dead centre and ends at 30° after top dead centre
C. starts at 15° after top dead centre and ends at 30° before bottom dead centre
D.may start and end anywhere
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
The object of supercharging the engine is

A.to reduce mass ofthe engine per brake power
B.to reduce space occupied by the engine
C. to increase the power output of an engine when greater power is required
D.all ofthe above
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
In a four stroke cycle petrol engine, the charge is ignited at

A.30° before top dead centre
B.30° after top dead centre
C. 30° before bottom dead centre
D.30° after bottom dead centre
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
A moderator, in nuclear power plants, is a medium introduced into the fuel mass
in order to
A.slow down the speed of fast moving neutrons
B.control the reaction
C. reduce the temperature
D.extract heat from nuclear reaction
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
Where reactor operation is designed with fast neutrons such as in reactors using
highly enriched fuel, the moderator used is
A.heavy water
B.graphite
C. carbon dioxide
D.no moderator is needed
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation

In a diesel engine, the duration between the time of injection and ignition, is
known as
A.pre-ignition period
B.delay period
C. period of ignition
D.burning period
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
Each fission of U235 produces on the average __________ fast neutrons as a

product of reaction.
A.2.46
B.24.6
C. 246
D.2460
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
Reactors for propulsion applications are designed for

A.any form of uranium
B.natura uranium
C. enriched uranium
D.plutonium
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
The primary fuel used in nuclear power plants is

A. U235
B. U238
C. Pu239
D.Pu233
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation

In petrol engine, using a fixed octane rating fuel and fixed compression ratio,
supercharging will __________ the knocking tendency.
A.not effect
B.decrease
C. increase
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
The compensating jet in a carburettor supplies almost constant amount of petrol

at all speeds because the
A.jet area is automatically varied depending on the suction
the flow from the main jet is diverted to the compensating jet with increase in
B.
speed
C. the diameter of the jet is constant and the discharge coefficient is invariant
D.flow is produced due to the static head in the float chamber
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
The effective inhibitor of pre-ignition is

A.alcohol
B.water
C. lead
D.none of these
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
The purpose of testing an internal combustion engine is

A.to determine the information, which can not be obtained by calculations
B.to conform the data used in design, the validity of which may be doubtful
C. to satisfy the customer regarding the performance of the engine
D.all of the above
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
The thermal efficiency of diesel engines is about

A.15%
B.30%
C. 50%
D.70%
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
A diesel engine has

A.one valve
B.two valves
C. three valves
D.four valves
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
The self ignition temperature of petrol is __________ as compared to diesel oil.

A.same
B.lower
C. higher
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation

The pressure inside the cylinder is __________ the atmospheric pressure during
the exhaust stroke.
Options:
equal to below above  none of these
Explanation

43. The increase of cooling water temperature in petrol engine will __________ the
knocking tendency.
Options:
not effect decrease increase  none of these
Explanation
A carburettor is used to supply

A.petrol, air and lubricating oil
B.air and diesel
C. petrol and lubricating oil
D.petrol and air
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
U233 is produced
A.artificially
B.as basic raw material
C. when thorium is irradiated by neutrons
D.by fission of U238
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
A nozzle is said to be a convergent nozzle

when the cross-section of the nozzle increases continuously from entrance to
A.exit
when the cross-section of the nozzle decreases continuously from entrance to

B.
exit
when the cross-section of the nozzle first decreases from entrance to throat
C.
and then increases from its throat to exit
D.none of the above
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
A turbine is said to have an axial discharge when the steam leaves the blade tip
at __________ to the direction of the blade motion.
A.60°
B.90°
C. 180°
D.270°
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
The flow through a nozzle is regarded as

A.constant volume flow
B.constant pressure flow
C. isothermal flow
D.isentropic flow
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
The ratio of total useful heat drop to the total isentropic heat drop, is called
A.stage efficiency
B.internal efficiency
C. Rankine efficiency
D.none of these
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
50. The discharge of steam in a convergent-divergent nozzle __________ after the

throat (i.e. in the divergent portion of the nozzle)
Options:
remains constant  decreases increases None of these
Explanation
51. The rate of discharge through the nozzle __________ when the exit pressure is
gradually reduced.
Options:
remains same decreases increases  none of these
Explanation
In a nozzle, whole frictional loss is assumed to occur between

A.inlet and thoroat
B.inlet and outlet
C. throat and exit
D.all of these
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
The critical pressure ratio for initially wet steam is

A.0.546
B.0.577
C. 0.582
D.0.601
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
The isentropic enthalpy drop in moving blade is two-third of the isentropic

enthalpy drop in fixed blades of a turbine. The degree of reaction will be
A.0.4
B.0.56
C. 0.67
D.1.67
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
The impulse reaction turbine has its driving force

A.as an impulsive force
B.as a reaction force
C. partly as an impulsive force and partly as a reaction force
D.none of the above
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
The efficiency of reaction turbine is maximum when (where α = Angle made by

the absolute velocity (V) at inlet)
A. Vb = 0.5 V cos α
B. Vb = V cos α
C. Vb = 0.5 V2 cos α
D.Vb = V2 cos α
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
A regenerative steam cycle renders

A.increased work output per unit mass of steam
B.decreased work output per unit mass of steam
C. increased thermal efficiency
decreased work output per unit mass of steam as well as increased thermal
D.
efficiency

Options:
A B C D 
Explanation

De-Laval turbine is a
A.single rotor impulse turbine
B.multi-rotor impulse turbine
C. impulse reaction turbine
D.none of these
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
The reheat factor is the ratio of the

A.cumulative heat drop to the isentropic heat drop
B.isentropic heat drop to the heat supplied
C. total useful heat drop to the total isentropic heat drop
D.none of the above
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
The reheat factor is the ratio of the

A.cumulative heat drop to the isentropic heat drop
B.isentropic heat drop to the heat supplied
C. total useful heat drop to the total isentropic heat drop
D.none of the above
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation

The object of producing draught in a boiler is
A.to provide an adequate supply of air for the fuel combustion
B.to exhaust the gases of combustion from the combustion chamber
C. to discharge the gases of combustion to the atmosphere through the chimney
D.all of the above
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
In a glass tube type water indicator for a boiler, one end of the tube is connected
to water space and the other end is connected to
A.water space also
B.chimney
C. steam space
D.superheater
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
In water tube boilers

A.water passes through the tubes which are surrounded by flames and hot gases
the flames and hot gases pass through the tubes which are surrounded by
B.
water
C. forced circulation takes place
D.none of these
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
Which of the following statement is wrong ?

A.Locomotive boiler is a water tube boiler.
B.Water tube boilers are internally fired.
C. La-mont boiler is a low pressure water tube boiler.
D.all of the above
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
Which of the following statement is correct for a compound steam engine ?

The cost of the engine, for the same power and economy, is more than that of a
A.
simple steam engine.
The forces in the working parts are increased as the forces are distributed
B.
over more parts.
C. The ratio of expansion is reduced, thus reducing the length of stroke.
The temperature range per cylinder is increased, with corresponding increase
D.
in condensation.
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
When the speed of the crankshaft is between 100 r.p.m. and 250 r.p.m., the
engine said to be a
A.slow speed engine
B.medium speed steam engine
C. high speed steam engine
D.none of these
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
The natural draught is produced by

A.steam jet
B.centrifugal fan
C. chimney
D.both (a) and (b)
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
Willian's line for the steam engine is a straight line relationship between the
steam consumption per hour and
A.indicated power
B.brake power
C. efficiency
D.pressure of steam
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
Which of the following statement is correct ?

A fire tube boiler occupies less space than a water tube boiler, for a given
A.
power.
Steam at a high pressure and in large quantities can be produced with a
B.
simple vertical boiler.
C. A simple vertical boiler has one fire tube.
D.all of the above
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
A device used to increase the temperature of saturated steam without raising its
pressure, is called
A.blow off cock
B.fusible plug
C. superheater
D.stop valve
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
The diameter of flue tube in a Cornish boiler is __________ that of the shell.
A.one-fourth
B.one-third
C. two-fifth
D.three-fifth
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
Fire tube boilers are

A.internally fired
B.externally fired
C. internally as well as externally fired
D.none of these
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
A safety valve usually employed with stationary boilers is

A.lever safety valve
B.dead weight safety valve
C. high steam and low water safety valve
D.all of these
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
The draught produced by a steam jet issuing from a nozzle placed in the ashpit
under the fire grate of the furnace is called
A.induced steam jet draught
B.chimney draught
C. forced steam jet draught
D.none of these
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
Which of the following statement is wrong ?

A.The factor of evaporation for all boilers is always greater than unity.
The amount of water evaporated in kg per kg of fuel burnt is called equivalent
B.
evaporation from and at 100° C.
The ratio of heat actually used in producing the steam to the heat liberated in
C.
the furnace is called boiler efficiency.
D.none of the above
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
The C.O.P. of an absorption type refrigerator is given by (where T1 =

Temperature at which the working substance receives heat, T2 = Temperature of
cooling water, and T3 = Evaporator temperature)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
Which of the following statement is wrong?

A.The heat transfer in liquid and gases takes place according to convection.
The amount of heat flow through a body is dependent upon the material of the
B.
body.
C. The thermal conductivity of solid metals increases with rise in temperature,
Logarithmic mean temperature difference is not equal to the arithmetic mean
D.
temperature difference.
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
In free convection heat transfer transition from laminar to turbulent flow is

governed by the critical value of the
A.Reynold's number
B.Grashoff's number
C. Reynold's number, Grashoff's number
D.Prandtl number, Grashoff's number
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
79.
The humidity ratio or specific humidity is the mass of water vapour present in
A. 1 m3 of wet air
B. 1 m3 of dry air
C. 1 kg of wet air
D.1 kg of dry air
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
The formation of frost on cooling coils in a refrigerator

A.increases heat transfer
B.improves C.O.P. of the system
C. increases power consumption
D.reduces power consumption
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
The by-pass factor for a cooling coil

A.increases with increase in velocity of air passing through it
B.decreases with increase in velocity of air passing through it
C. remains unchanged with increase in velocity of air passing through it
may increase or decrease with increase in velocity of air passing through it
D.
depending upon the condition of air entering
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
The difference between dry bulb temperature and wet bulb temperature, is
called
A.dry bulb depression
B.wet bulb depression
C. dew point depression
D.degree of saturation
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation

According to Dalton's law of partial pressures, (where pb = Barometric
pressure, pa = Partial pressure of dry air, and pv = Partial pressure of water
vapour)
A. Pb = pa - pv
B. Pb = pa + pv
C. Pb = pa x pv
D.Pb = pa/pv
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
The heat transfer by conduction through a thick sphere is given by
A.
B.
C.
D.
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
The relative humidity is defined as

A. the mass of water vapour present in 1 m3 of dry air
B.the mass of water vapour present in 1 kg of dry air
the ratio of the actual mass of water vapour in a unit mass of dry air to the
C. mass of water vapour in the same mass of dry air when it is saturated at the
same temperature and pressure.
the ratio of actual mass of water vapour in a given volume of moist air to the
D.mass of water vapour in the same volume of saturated air at the same
temperature and pressure
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
Fourier's law of heat conduction is (where Q = Amount of heat flow through the
body in unit time, A = Surface area of heat flow, taken at right angles to the
direction of heat flow, dT = Temperature difference on the two faces of the
body, dx = Thickness of the body, through which the heat flows, taken along the
direction of heat flow, and k = Thermal conductivity of the body)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
In aqua-ammonia and Lithium-bromide water absorption refrigeration systems,

the refrigerants are respectively
A.water and water
B.water and lithium bromide
C. ammonia and lithium bromide
D.ammonia and water
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation

Reynolds number (RN) is given by (where h = Film coefficient, l = Linear
dimension, V = Velocity of fluid, k = Thermal conductivity, t = Temperature, ρ =
Density of fluid, cp = Specific heat at constant pressure, and μ = Coefficient of
absolute viscosity)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
The optimum effective temperature for human comfort is

A.higher in winter than in summer
B.lower in winter than in summer
C. same in winter and summer
D.not dependent on season
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation

The sensible heat factor during cooling and dehumidification process is given by
(where h1 = Enthalpy of air entering the cooling coil, h2 = Enthalpy of air leaving
the cooling coil, and hA = Enthalpy of air at the end of dehumidification process)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
Thermal diffusivity is a
A.function of temperature
B.physical property of a substance
C. dimensionless parameter
D.all of these
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
In a psychrometric process, the sensible heat added is 30 kJ/s and the latent heat
added is 20 kJ/s. The sensible heat factor for the process will be
A.0.3
B.0.6
C. 0.67
D.1.5
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
The amount of radiation mainly depends upon the

A.nature of the body
B.temperature of the body
C. type of surface of the body
D.all of these
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
For ammonia refrigerating systems, the tubes of a shell and tube condenser are
made of
A.copper
B.aluminium
C. steel
D.brass
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
The highest thermal diffusivity is of

A.iron
B.lead
C. concrete
D.wood
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
While designing the refrigeration system of an aircraft, the prime consideration

is that the
A.system has high C.O.P.
B.power per TR is low
C. mass of refrigerant circulated in the system is low
D.mass of the refrigeration equipment is low
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
The heat transfer takes place according to

A.Zeroth law of thermodynamics
B.First law of thermodynamics
C. Second law of thermodynamics
D.Kirchhoff's law
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
An electrolux refrigerator is called a __________ absorption system.

A.single fluid
B.two fluids
C. three fluids
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
Thermal conductivity of water __________ with rise in temperature.

A.remains same
B.decreases
C. increases
D.may increase or decrease depending upon temperature
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
During adiabatic saturation process on unsaturated air __________ remains

constant.
A.relative humidity
B.dew point temperature
C. dry bulb temperature
D.wet bulb temperature
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
The thickness of thermal and hydrodynamic boundary layer is equal if Prandtl

number is
A.equal to one
B.greater than one
C. less than one
D.equal to Nusselt number
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
A perfect black body is one which

A.is black in colour
B.absorbs heat radiations of all wave lengths falling on it
C. reflects all the heat radiations
D.transmits the heat radiations
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
Degree of saturation or percentage humidity is

A. the mass of water vapour present in 1 m3 of dry air
B.the mass of water vapour present in 1 kg of dry air
the ratio of the actual mass of water vapour in a unit mass of dry air to the
C. mass of water vapour in the same mass of dry air when it is saturated at the
same temperature and pressure.
the ratio of actual mass of water vapour in a given volume of moist air to the
D.mass of water vapour in the same volume of saturated air at the same
temperature and pressure
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation

During a refrigeration cycle, heat is rejected by the refrigerant in a
A.compressor
B.condenser
C. evaporator
D.expansion valv
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
A refrigeration system
removes heat from a low temperature body and delivers it to a high
A.
temperature body
removes heat from a high temperature body and delivers it to a low
B.
temperature body
C. rejects energy to a low temperature body
D.none of the above
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
The subcooling in a refrigeration cycle

A.does not alter C.O.P.
B.increases C.O.P.
C. decreases C.O.P.
D.none of these
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
Nusselt number (NN) is given by
A.
B.
C.
D.
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
During sensible cooling of air __________ decreases.

A.wet bulb temperature
B.relative humidity
D.specific humidity
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
The critical radius is the insulation radius at which the resistance to heat flow is
A.maximum
B.minimum
C. zero
D.none of these
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
The temperature of ammonia after compression in a vapour compression

system is
A.20 to 50° C
B.50 to 70° C
C. 70 to 110° C
D.none of these
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
The centrifugal compressors are generally used for refrigerants that require
A.small displacements and low condensing pressures
B.large displacements and high condensing pressures
C. small displacements and high condensing pressures
D.large displacements and low condensing pressures
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
The automobile radiator is a heat exchanger of

A.parallel flow type
B.counter flow type
C. cross flow type
D.regenerator type
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
A heat pump working on a reversed Carnot cycle has a C.O.P. of 5. It works as a

refrigerator taking 1 kW of work input. The refrigerating effect will be
A.1 kW
B.2 kW
C. 3 kW
D.4 kW
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
The curved lines on a psychrometric chart indicates

A.dry bulb temperature
B.wet bulb temperature
C. dew point temperature
D.relative humidity
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
During humidification process, __________ increases.

B.relative humidity
D.specific humidity
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
R-12 is generally preferred over R-22 in deep freezers since

A.it has low operating pressures
B.it gives higher coefficient of performance
C. it is miscible with oil over large range of temperatures
D.all of the above
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
The temperature of air recorded by a thermometer, when its bulb is surrounded

by a wet cloth exposed to the air, is called
B.dry bulb temperature
C. dew point temperature
D.none of these
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
If the energy radiated per second per sq. cm. of the surface for wave lengths
lying between λ, and λ + dλ is represented by (eλ.dλ), then eλ is called
A.absorptive power
B.emissive power
C. emissivity
D.none of these
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
Dry bulb temperature is the temperature of air recorded by a thermometer,

when
A.it is not affected by the moisture present in the air
B.its bulb is surrounded by a wet cloth exposed to the air
C. the moisture present in it begins to condense
D.none of the above
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
In a spray washing system, if the temperature of water is higher than the dry
bulb temperature of entering air, then the air is
A.heated and dehumidified
B.heated and humidified
C. cooled and humidified
D.cooled and dehumidified
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation

One litre of water occupies a volume of
A. 100 cm3
B. 250 cm3
C. 500 cm3
D.1000 cm3
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
The value of bulk modulus of a fluid is required to determine

A.Reynold's number
B.Froude's number
C. Mach number
D.Euler's number
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
In a depressed nappe
A.the pressure below the nappe is atmospheric
B.the pressure below the nappe is negative
C. the pressure above the nappe is atmospheric
D.the pressure above the nappe is negative
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation

In one dimensional flow, the flow
A.is steady and uniform
B.takes place in straight line
C. takes place in curve
D.takes place in one direction
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
The kinematic viscosity is the

A.ratio of absolute viscosity to the density of the liquid
B.ratio of density of the liquid to the absolute viscosity
C. product of absolute viscosity and density of the liquid
D.product of absolute viscosity and mass of the liquid
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
The diameter of the nozzle (d) for maximum transmission of power is given by
(where D = Diameter of pipe, f = Darcy 's coefficient of friction for pipe, and l =
Length of pipe )
A.
B.
C.
D.
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
A vertical wall is subjected to a pressure due to one kind of liquid, on one of its
sides. The total pressure on the wall per unit length is (where w = Specific weight
of liquid, and H = Height of liquid)
A.wH
B.wH/2
C. wH2/2
D.wH2/3
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
An error of 1% in measuring head over the apex of the notch (H) will produce an
error of __________ in discharge over a triangular notch.
A.1%
B.1.5%
C. 2%
D.2.5%
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
The length AB of a pipe ABC in which the liquid is flowing has diameter (d1) and
is suddenly enlarged to diameter (d2) at B which is constant for the length BC.
The loss of head due to sudden enlargement is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
Coefficient of contraction is the ratio of

A.actual velocity of jet at vena contracta to the theoretical velocity
loss of head in the orifice to the head of water available at the exit of the
B.
orifice
C. actual discharge through an orifice to the theoretical discharge
D.area of jet at vena contracta to the area of orifice
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
In a free nappe,
A.the pressure below the nappe is atmospheric
B.the pressure below the nappe is negative
C. the pressure above the nappe is atmospheric
D.the pressure above the nappe is negative
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
According to equation of continuity,

A. w1a1 = w2a2
B. w1v1 = w2v2
C. a1v1 = a2v2
D.a1/v1 = a2/v2
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
Coefficient of resistance is the ratio of

A.actual velocity of jet at vena contracta to the theoretical velocity
B.area of jet at vena contracta to the area of orifice
loss of head in the orifice to the head of water available at the exit of the
C.
orifice
D.actual discharge through an orifice to the dieoretical discharge
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
Euler's equation in the differential form for the motion of liquids is given by
A.
B.
C. ρ.dp + g.dz + v.dv = 0
D.ρ.dp - g.dz + v.dv = 0
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
In order to measure the flow with a venturimeter, it is installed in

A.horizontal line
B.inclined line with flow upwards
C. inclined line with flow downwards
D.any direction and in any location
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
The maximum discharge over a broad crested weir is

A.0.384 Cd x L x H1/2
B.0.384 Cd x L x H3/2
C. 1.71 Cd x L x H1/2
D.1.71 Cd x L x H3/2
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
The loss of head due to friction in a pipe of uniform diameter in which a viscous
flow is taking place, is (where RN = Reynold number)
A. 1/RN
B. 4/RN
C. 16/RN
D.64/RN
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
Which of the following is an example of laminar flow?

A.Under ground flow
B.Flow past tiny bodies
C. Flow of oil in measuring instruments
D.all of these
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
The pressure less than atmospheric pressure is known as

A.suction pressure
B.vacuum pressure
C. negative gauge pressure
D.all of these
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
The total energy line lies over the hydraulic gradient line by an amount equal to
the
A.pressure head
B.velocity head
C. pressure head + velocity head
D.pressure head - velocity head
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
The maximum efficiency of transmission through a pipe is

A.50%
B.56.7%
C. 66.67%
D.76.66%
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
The coefficient of viscosity may be determined by

A.capillary tube method
B.orifice type viscometer
C. rotating cylinder method
D.all of these
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
The stability of a dam is checked for

A.tension at the base
B.overturning of the wall or dam
C. sliding of the wall or dam
D.all of these
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
A manometer is used to measure

A.low pressure
B.moderate pressure
C. high pressure
D.atomospheric pressure
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
The centre of gravity of the volume of the liquid displaced is called

A.centre of pressure
B.centre of buoyancy
C. metacentre
D.none of these
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
Power required to drive a centrifugal pump is directly proportional to __________

of its impeller.
A.diameter
B.square of diameter
C. cube of diameter
D.fourth power of diameter
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
The mechanical efficiency of an impulse turbine is

ratio of the actual power produced by the turbine to the energy actually
A.
supplied by the turbine
ratio of the actual work available at the turbine to the energy imparted to the
B.
wheel
C. ratio of the Work done on the wheel to the energy of the jet
D.none of the above
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
In a Kaplan turbine runner, the number of blades are generally between

A.2 to 4
B.4 to 8
C. 8 to l6
D.16 to 24
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
If Hg is the gross or total head and hf is the head lost due to friction, then net or
effective head (H) is given by
A. H = Hg/hf
B. H = Hg x hf
C. H = Hg + hf
D.H = Hg - hf
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
Discharge of a centrifugal pump is

A.directly proportional to diameter of its impeller
B.inversely proportional to diameter of its impeller
C. directly proportional to (diameter)2 of its impeller
D.inversely proportional to (diameter)2 of its impeller
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
A Pelton wheel develops 1750 kW under a head of 100 metres while running at
200 r.p.m. and discharging 2500 litres of water per second. The unit power of the
wheel is
A.0.25 kW
B.0.75 kW
C. 1.75 kW
D.3.75 kW
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
Geometric similarity is said to exist between the model and the prototype, if both
of them
A.have identical velocities
B.are equal in size and shape
C. are identical in shape, but differ only in size
D.have identical forces
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
The speed of a turbine runner is

A. directly proportional to H1/2
B. inversely proportional to H1/2
C. directly proportional to H3/2
D.inversely proportional to H3/2
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
A ship with jet propulsion draws water through inlet orifices at right angles to
the direction of its motion. The propelling force of the jet is (where a = Area of
the jet, Vr = Relative velocity of the jet and ship = V + v, v = Velocity of the ship,
and V = Velocity of the jet issuing from the ship)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
Discharge of a centrifugal pump is (where N = Speed of the pump impeller)

A.directly proportional to N
B.inversely proportional to N
C. directly proportional to N2
D.inversely proportional to N2
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
In a reaction turbine, the draft tube is used

A.to run the turbine full
B.to prevent air to enter the turbine
to increase the head of water by an amount equal to the height of the runner
C.
outlet above the tail race
D.to transport water to downstream
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
Slip of a reciprocating pump is defined as the

A.ratio of actual discharge to the theoretical discharge
B.sum of actual discharge and the theoretical discharge
C. difference of theoretical discharge and the actual discharge
D.product of theoretical discharge and the actual discharge
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
Multi-stage centrifugal pumps are used to

A.give high discharge
B.produce high heads
C. pump viscous fluids
D.all of these
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
The specific speed of a centrifugal pump, delivering 750 litres of water per
second against a head of 15 metres at 725 r.p.m., is
A.24.8 r.p.m.
B.48.2 r.p.m
C. 82.4 r.p.m.
D.248 r.p.m
Options:
A B C  D
Explanation
Theoretical power required (in watts) to drive a reciprocating pump is

(where w = Specific weight of liquid to be pumped in N/m3, Q = Discharge of the
pump in m3/s, Hs = Suction head in metres, and Hd = Delivery head in metres)
A. wQHs
B. wQHd
C. wQ(Hs - Hd)
D.wQ(Hs + Hd)
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
Which of the following pump is preferred for flood control and irrigation
applications?
A.Centrifugal pump
B.Axial flow pump
C. Mixed flow pump
D.Reciprocating pump
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
The unit discharge through the turbine is
A.
B.
C.
D.
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
The discharge of a double acting reciprocating pump is (where L = Length of

stroke, A = Cross-sectional area of piston, and N = Speed of crank in r.p.m.)
A.L.A.N
B.2 L.A.N
C.
D.
Options:
A B C D 
Explanation
Which of the following turbine is preferred for 0 to 25 m head of water?

A.Pelton wheel
B.Kaplan turbine
C. Francis turbine
D.none of these
Options:
A B  C D
Explanation
The overall efficiency of a reaction turbine is the ratio of

A.power produced by the turbine to the energy actually supplied by the turbine
B.actual work available at the turbine to the energy imparted to the wheel
workdone on the wheel to the energy (or head of water) actually supplied to
C.
the turbine
D.none of the above
Options:
A  B C D
Explanation
166. Carnot cycle comprises of
Options:
two isentropic processes and two constant volume processes
two isentropic processes and tow constant pressure processes
two isothermal processes and two constant pressure processes  none of the above
Explanation
167. In case of impulse steam turbine.
Options:
there is enthalpy drop in fixed and moving blades
there is a enthalpy drop only in moving blades there is enthalpy drop in nozzles 
none of the above
Explanation
168. De Laval turbine is

Options:
pressure compounded impulse turbine velocity compounded impulse turbine
simple single wheel impulse turbine  simple single wheel reaction turbine
Explanation
169. The pressure on the two sides of the impulse wheel of a steam turbine
Options:
is same  is different increases form one side to the other side
decreases form one side to the other side
Explanation
170. In De-Laval steam turbine
Options:
the pressure in the turbine rotor is approximately same as in condenser 
the pressure in the turbine rotor is higher than pressure in the condenser
the pressure in the turbine rotor gradually decreases from inlet to exit to condenser
none of the above
Explanation
171. In case of reaction steam turbine
Options:
there is enthalpy drop both in fixed and moving blades 
there is enthalpy drop only in fixed blades there is enthalpy drop only in moving
none of the above

Explanation
172. Greater the difference between jet velocity and aeroplane velocity
Options:
greater the propulsive efficiency less the propulsive efficiency 
unaffected is the propulsive efficiency none of the above
Explanation
173. For starting gas turbine, the turbine rotor is usually motored upto 'coming in '
speed which is equal to
Options:
rated speed of the gas turbine half of the rated speed of the gas turbine 
no relation with speed of the turbine none of these
Explanation
174. Francis turbine is usually used for
Options:
low head installation upto 30 m medium head installation form 30 to 180 m 
high head installation above 180 m for all heads
Explanation
175. In Francis turbine runner, the number of blades is generally of the order of
Options:
1-2 4-6 6-8 12-16 

Explanation
176. Francis, Kaplan and propeller turbines fall under the category of
Options:
impulse turbine reaction turbine  impulse reaction combined
axial flow
Explanation
177. .......... is the most commonly used moderator.
Options:
Graphite  Sodium Deuterium Any of the above
Explanation
178. Which of the following are fertile materials ?
a. U238 and Th239 b. U239 and Th232
c. U233 and Pu239 d. U238 and Pu239
Options:
a b  c d
Explanation
179. Approximate estimation of power demand can be made by the method/methods
Options:
load survey method statistical methods mathematical method
all of the above 

Explanation
180. Annual depreciation as per straight line method, is calculated by
Options:
the capital cost divided by number of years of life
the capital cost minus the salvage value, is divided by the number of years of life 
investing a uniform sum of money per annum at stipulated rate of interest.
none of these
Explanation
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