MACHINERY Flashcards
Which of the following is NOT a type of pump?
a) Centrifugal pump
b) Axial flow pump
c) Diagonal flow pump
d) Reciprocating pump
c) Diagonal flow pump
Which type of pump generates pressure by rotating impellers?
a) Reciprocating pump
b) Centrifugal pump
c) Axial flow pump
d) Gear pump
b) Centrifugal pump
What is the function of a turbine in fluid machinery?
a) To increase pressure
b) To decrease pressure
c) To transfer fluid from one location to another
d) To generate mechanical energy from fluid flow
d) To generate mechanical energy from fluid flow
Which of the following statements about centrifugal pumps is true?
a) They are most efficient at high pressures.
b) They are used primarily for low flow rates.
c) They are not suitable for handling viscous fluids.
d) They require a priming process before operation.
d) They require a priming process before operation.
What is the main advantage of a reciprocating pump?
a) High efficiency
b) Smooth flow rate
c) Self-priming capability
d) Suitable for high flow rates
c) Self-priming capability
Which type of turbine has blades that are parallel to the direction of fluid flow?
a) Pelton turbine
b) Kaplan turbine
c) Francis turbine
d) Cross-flow turbine
b) Kaplan turbine
What is the primary function of an axial flow pump?
a) To generate high pressures
b) To handle viscous fluids
c) To transfer fluid over a long distance
d) To produce a high flow rate
d) To produce a high flow rate
Which type of pump is commonly used in firefighting applications?
a) Gear pump
b) Centrifugal pump
c) Reciprocating pump
d) Diaphragm pump
b) Centrifugal pump
Which of the following is a characteristic of positive displacement pumps?
a) They have a continuous flow rate.
b) They are not suitable for handling solids.
c) They create a pulsating flow.
d) They operate at low pressures
c) They create a pulsating flow.
In a centrifugal pump, where is the highest fluid pressure typically found?
a) At the inlet
b) At the impeller blades
c) At the outlet
d) At the volute casing
c) At the outlet
Which type of turbine is most suitable for low-head applications?
a) Pelton turbine
b) Kaplan turbine
c) Francis turbine
d) Cross-flow turbine
b) Kaplan turbine
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a gear pump?
a) High maintenance requirements
b) Low efficiency
c) Limited capacity
d) Difficulty in handling viscous fluids
d) Difficulty in handling viscous fluids
What is the primary advantage of a diaphragm pump?
a) High efficiency
b) Ability to handle abrasive fluids
c) Low initial cost
d) Suitable for high-pressure applications
b) Ability to handle abrasive fluids
Which type of pump is commonly used in the chemical industry due to its ability to handle
corrosive fluids?
a) Gear pump
b) Centrifugal pump
c) Diaphragm pump
d) Reciprocating pump
c) Diaphragm pump
What is the purpose of the volute casing in a centrifugal pump?
a) To increase fluid velocity
b) To convert kinetic energy into pressure
c) To prevent cavitation
d) To regulate flow rate
b) To convert kinetic energy into pressure
Which type of pump is often used in hydraulic systems for precise control of fluid flow?
a) Centrifugal pump
b) Axial flow pump
c) Gear pump
d) Reciprocating pump
c) Gear pump
What is the main advantage of using a multistage pump?
a) Higher efficiency
b) Lower initial cost
c) Simplicity in design
d) Lower maintenance requirements
a) Higher efficiency
Which type of turbine has the highest efficiency for high-head applications?
a) Pelton turbine
b) Kaplan turbine
c) Francis turbine
d) Cross-flow turbine
c) Francis turbine
Which of the following is a type of positive displacement pump?
a) Centrifugal pump
b) Gear pump
c) Axial flow pump
d) Diaphragm pump
b) Gear pump
What is the primary function of a Pelton turbine?
a) To generate electricity from high-pressure fluid
b) To pump water over long distances
c) To lift water from a lower to a higher level
d) To extract energy from low-pressure fluid
a) To generate electricity from high-pressure fluid
Which type of pump is best suited for high-viscosity fluids?
a) Centrifugal pump
b) Axial flow pump
c) Gear pump
d) Reciprocating pump
c) Gear pump
Which of the following is NOT a type of centrifugal pump?
a) Single-stage pump
b) Multistage pump
c) Axial flow pump
d) Submersible pump
c) Axial flow pump
What is the primary disadvantage of a reciprocating pump?
a) High initial cost
b) Pulsating flow
c) Limited capacity
d) Inability to handle solids
b) Pulsating flow
Which type of turbine is most commonly used in hydroelectric power plants?
a) Pelton turbine
b) Kaplan turbine
c) Francis turbine
d) Cross-flow turbine
c) Francis turbine