551. In frictional fluid flow, the quantity, P/ρ + V²/2gc + gz/gc, is September 7, 2025 by Admin Constant along a streamline Not constant along a streamline Increased in the direction of flow None of these ✅ The correct answer is option B.
552. Out of the following flow measuring devices, which one incurs the maximum installation cost as well as pressure loss? September 7, 2025 by Admin Flow nozzle Venturimeter Rotameter Orificemeter ✅ The correct answer is option B.
553. Power requirement of fans having constant wheel diameter varies __________ fan speed. September 7, 2025 by Admin As square of Directly as As cube of None of these ✅ The correct answer is option C.
554. Location of vena-contracta in an orificemeter does not depend upon the September 7, 2025 by Admin Type of orifice Density, viscosity & compressibility of the fluid Ratio of pipe diameter to orifice diameter Pipe roughness ✅ The correct answer is option A.
555. The boundary layer thickness at a given section along a flat plate __________ with increasing Reynold’s number. September 7, 2025 by Admin Increases Decreases Remains same May increase or decrease ✅ The correct answer is option B.
556. One poise (unit of absolute/dynamic viscosity) is equivalent to one September 7, 2025 by Admin Gm/cm². sec Gm/cm. sec Cm²/sec M²/sec ✅ The correct answer is option B.
557. Centrifugal compressors compared to reciprocating compressors September 7, 2025 by Admin Require less space Have quieter operation Have lower operating costs All of the above ✅ The correct answer is option D.
558. A pitched-blade turbine draws __________ a straight blade turbine. September 7, 2025 by Admin Less power than More power than Same power as Data insufficient to predict ✅ The correct answer is option A.
559. Check valve provided in the discharge line of a centrifugal pump serves the purpose of controlling the September 7, 2025 by Admin Back flow of fluid in the event of stoppage of pump Discharge pressure Flow of liquid during operation of the pump All of the above ✅ The correct answer is option A.
560. Which of the following is not an advantage of fluidisation from transfer operation point of view? September 7, 2025 by Admin Intimate contact of the fluid with all parts of the solid particles Lower fluid pumping power requirement Minimisation of temperature variation Prevention of particle seggregation ✅ The correct answer is option B.