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    This document contains 45 questions related to fluid machines laboratory viva questions. The questions cover topics such as different types of pressures, pressure measuring instruments, density definitions, flow classifications, discharge measuring devices like venturimeters, turbine classifications based on head, flow and working principle, pump classifications and components, and the merits and demerits of centrifugal and reciprocating pumps. Specific concepts defined and differentiated include absolute vs gauge pressures, laminar vs turbulent flow, impulse vs reaction turbines, and pumps vs turbines.

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    This document contains 45 questions related to fluid machines laboratory viva questions. The questions cover topics such as different types of pressures, pressure measuring instruments, density definitions, flow classifications, discharge measuring devices like venturimeters, turbine classifications based on head, flow and working principle, pump classifications and components, and the merits and demerits of centrifugal and reciprocating pumps. Specific concepts defined and differentiated include absolute vs gauge pressures, laminar vs turbulent flow, impulse vs reaction turbines, and pumps vs turbines.

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    FLUID MACHINES LABORATORY VIVA QUESTIONS

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    7.

    Differentiate between absolute and gauge pressures.


    Mention two pressure measuring instruments.
    What is the difference weight density and mass density?
    Define relative density.
    What is vacuum pressure?
    What is absolute zero pressure?
    Write down the value of atmospheric pressure head in terms of
    water and hg.
    8. Differentiate between laminar and turbulent flow.
    9. How will you classify the flow as laminar and turbulent?
    10.
    Mention few discharge measuring devices
    11.
    Draw the venturimeter and mention the parts.
    12.
    Compare the merits and demerits of venturimeter with orifice
    meter.
    13.
    Why cd value is high in venturimeter than orifice meter?
    14.
    What do you mean by vena contracta?
    15.
    Define coefficient of discharge.
    16.
    What do you mean by major energy loss?
    17.
    List down the type of minor energy losses.
    18.
    Define turbine
    19.
    What are the classifications of turbine
    20.
    Define impulse turbine.
    21.
    Define reaction turbine.
    22.
    Differentiate between impulse and reaction turbine.
    23.
    Define specific speed of turbine
    24.
    What is breaking jet in pelton wheel turbine?
    25.
    What is the function of casing in pelton turbine?
    26.
    How turbines are classified based on head. Give example.
    27.
    How turbines are classified based on flow. Give example
    28.
    How turbines are classified based on working principle. Give
    example.
    29.
    Define pump.
    30.
    How pumps are classified?
    31.
    Differentiate pump and turbine.
    32.
    Define positive displacement pump.
    33.
    What is the need for priming in pump?
    34.
    Give examples for positive displacement pump.
    35.
    Mention the parts of centrifugal pump.
    36.
    What is the function of volute casing?
    37.
    What is the function of guide vanes?
    38.
    What is the function of impeller?
    39.
    Mention the types of impeller used.
    40.
    Define specific speed of pump.
    41.
    Mention the parts of reciprocating pump.
    42.
    What is slip of reciprocating pump?
    43.
    What is negative slip?

    44.
    45.

    Mention the merits and demerits of centrifugal pump.


    Mention the merits and demerits of reciprocating pump.

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