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Section A: Explain Briefly

This document provides instructions for a fluid machinery exam consisting of 3 sections with a total of 9 questions. Section A has 10 multiple choice questions worth 2 marks each. Section B has 4 out of 5 questions worth 5 marks each. Section C has 2 out of 3 questions worth 10 marks each. The exam is out of a total of 60 marks and lasts 3 hours.

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Section A: Explain Briefly

This document provides instructions for a fluid machinery exam consisting of 3 sections with a total of 9 questions. Section A has 10 multiple choice questions worth 2 marks each. Section B has 4 out of 5 questions worth 5 marks each. Section C has 2 out of 3 questions worth 10 marks each. The exam is out of a total of 60 marks and lasts 3 hours.

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Roll No.

Total No. of Questions: 09 Total No. of Pages: 02


B. Tech. (ME) (Sem. 6)
FLUID MACHINERY
Subject Code: BTME-603
Paper ID: A2363
Time: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 60

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
1. Section A is COMPULSORY consisting of TEN questions carrying TWO marks each.
2. Section B contains FIVE questions carrying FIVE marks each and students have to attempt any
FOUR questions.
3. Section C contains THREE questions carrying TEN marks each and students have to attempt
any TWO questions.

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SECTION A

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1. Explain briefly:-

a) State impulse - momentum principle.


b) How vane efficiency is calculated?

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c) Why Pelton wheel is suitable for high heads only?

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d) Write different forms of draft tube.
e) What is difference between impulse & reaction turbine?
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f) Define volumetric efficiency and hydraulic efficiency of turbine

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g) Mention few systems which use intensifier as their basic element.
h) What is NPSH
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j)
What is the use of runner?
What is priming? Why it is necessary? b rp
SECTION B

2. Derive an expression for force exerted by a jet of water on an inclined fixed plate in the
direction of the jet.

3. Define the term specific speed of a centrifugal pump and deduce an expression for it in
terms of the head H, discharge Q, and the speed N.

4. Differentiate inward and outward flow reaction turbine.

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5. Explain the effect of acceleration on suction and discharge pipes in case of reciprocating
pump.

6. What is cavitation? Deduce expression for Thoma's cavitation number.

SECTION C

7. A Pelton wheel is required to develop 6MW power when working under a head of 300m. It
rotates at a speed of 600rpm. If jet ratio is 10 and overall efficiency is 85%, then determine:
diameter of wheel, quantity of water required and number of jets.

8. Define the term degree of reaction and explain it in terms of slow medium and fast runner.
Can a turbine attain 100% degree of reaction?

9. Write short notes on:


a. Torque converter
b. Intensifier

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