FLUID MACHINERIES

COMPRESSORS
1. A water-jacketed air compressor handles 0.343𝑚3/𝑠 of air entering at 96.5 kPa and 21℃ and leaving at 480 kPa and 132℃; 10.9 kg/h of cooling
water enters the jacket at 15℃ and leaves at 21℃. Calculate the compressor brake power.
A. 28.14 kW C. 34.74 kW
B. 62.65 kW D. 19.88 kW

2. A single acting air compressor operates at 150 rpm with an initial condition of air at 97.9 kPa and 27°C and discharges the air at 379 kPa to a
cylindrical tank. The bore and stroke are 355 mm and 381 mm respectively with 5% clearance. If the surrounding air is at 100 kPa and 20°C while
the compression and expansion process are 𝑃𝑉1.3=𝐶, determine the free air capacity in m³/s.
A. 0.0819 𝑚3/𝑠 C. 0.0943 𝑚3/𝑠
B. 0.0856 𝑚3/𝑠 D. 0.0642 𝑚3/𝑠

3. An air compressor which operates at 900 rpm has a piston displacement of 4500 𝑐𝑚3. Determine the mass flow rate of air at standard density
considering that the volumetric efficiency is 77%.
A. 224.53 𝑘𝑔/ℎ𝑟 C. 314.57 𝑘𝑔/ℎ𝑟
B. 324.35 𝑘𝑔/ℎ𝑟 D. 137.54 𝑘𝑔/ℎ𝑟

4. A single stage air compressor handles 0.454 m³/s of atmospheric pressure, 27℃ air, and delivers it to a receiver at 652.75 kPa. Its volumetric
efficiency is 0.72, its compression efficiency on an isothermal basis is 0.85 and its mechanical efficiency is 0.90. If it rotates at 350 rpm, what power
in KW is required to drive it?
A. 95 C. 112
B. 120 D. 100
5. A single acting air compressor has a volumetric efficiency of 87%, operates at 500 rpm. It takes in air at 100 kPa and 30°C and discharges it at 600
kPa. The air handled is 6 𝑚3/𝑚𝑖𝑛 measured at discharge condition. If compression is isentropic, find the mean effective pressure in kPa.
A. 203.59 kPa C. 253.64 kPa
B. 303.59 kPa D. 353.64 kPa

TWO STAGE COMPRESSOR

6. An air compressor is to compress 8.5 𝑚3/𝑚𝑖𝑛 from 98.56 kPa to 985.6 kPa. Assuming ideal conditions, and with n = 1.3 what will be the saving in
work due to two staging?
A. 4.6 kW C. 5.6 kW
B. 1.2 kW D. 3.5 kW

7. A two-stage compressor receives 0.35 kg/s of air at 100 kPa and 269 K and delivers it at 5000 kPa. Find the heat transferred in the intercooler.
A. 70.49 kW C. 80.49 kW
B. 90.49 kW D. 100.49 kW

8. The suction pressure of a pump reads 3 in. of mercury vacuum and discharge pressure reads 140 psi is used to deliver 120 gpm of water with
specific volume of 0.0163 𝑓𝑡3/𝑙𝑏. Calculate the pump work.
A. 4.8 kW C. 7.4 kW
B. 5.4 kW D.8.2 kW
9. A fuel pump is delivering 10 gallons per minute of oil with a specific gravity of 0.83. The total head is 9.14 m, find how much energy does the
pump consumes in kJ per hour.
A. 169 C. 199
B. 189 D. 179

10. A pump lifts water at a rate of 283 liters per second from a lake and force it into a tank 8 m above the level of the water at a pressure of 137 kPa.
What is the power required in KW?
A. 71 C. 41
B. 61 D. 51

11. A pump with a 400 mm diameter suction pipe and a 350 mm diameter discharge pipe is to deliver 20,000 liters per minute of 15.6 ℃ water.
Calculate the pump head in meters if suction gage is 7.5 cm below pump centerline and reads 127 mm Hg vacuum and discharges gage is 45 cm
above the pump center line and reads 75 kPa.
A. 15 m C. 5 m
B. 20 m D. 10 m

PUMPS AFFINITY LAWS

12. A test on a centrifugal pump operating at 1150 rpm showed a total head of 37.6 ft at a capacity of 800 gpm. Estimate the total head and capacity
if the pump were operated at 1750 rpm. Assume normal operation at point of maximum efficiency in each case.
A. 87.07 ft, 1217.4 gpm
B. 97.07 ft, 1217.4 gpm
C. 87.07 ft, 1517.4 gpm
D. 97.07 ft, 1517.4 gpm
13. A centrifugal pump operating at 1150 rpm showed a total head of 40 ft at a capacity of 600 gpm. The impeller diameter is 10.5 in. Estimate the
total head and capacity of a geometrically similar pump at 1150 rpm with an impeller diameter of 10 inches.
A. 30.25 ft, 518.3 gpm
B. 36.28 ft, 618.3 gpm
C. 36.28 ft, 518.3 gpm
D. 30.25 ft, 618.3 gpm

SPECIFIC (CRITICAL) SPEED OF A PUMPS

14. It is desired to deliver 5 gpm at a head of 640 ft having a specific speed not to exceed 40. If the speed is not to exceed 1352 rpm, how many
stages are required?
A. 3 C. 4
B. 5 D. 2

FANS AND BLOWERS

15. What horsepower is supplied to air moving at 20 fpm through a 2x3 ft duct under a pressure of 3 in. water gage?
A. 0.786 hp C. 0.741 hp
B. 0.642 hp D. 0.0566 hp

16. A fan draws 1.42 𝑚3/𝑠 of air at a static pressure of 2.54 cm of water through a duct at 300 mm in diameter and discharges it through a duct of 275
mm diameter. Determine the static fan efficiency if the total fan mechanical efficiency is 70% and air is measured at 25℃ and 760 mm Hg.
A. 60% C. 50%
B. 30% D. 40%
AFFINITY LAW FOR FANS AND BLOWERS
17. A certain fan delivers 12,000 cfm at a static pressure of 1 in. WG when operating at a speed of 400 rpm and requires an input of 4 hp. If the same
installation 15,000 cfm is desired, what will be the new speed, and the new power needs?
A. 450 rpm, 6.81 hp C. 500 rpm, 7.81 hp
B. 500 rpm, 6.81 hp D. 450 rpm, 7.81 hp

18. A fan described in a manufacturer's table is rated to deliver 500 𝑚3/𝑚𝑖𝑛 at a static pressure gage of 254 cm of water when running at 250 rpm
and requiring 3.6 kW. If the fan speed is changed to 305 rpm and the air handled were at 65°C instead of standard 21°C, find the power in kW.
A. 3.82 C. 5.08
B. 4.66 D. 5.68

TAKE HOME PROBLEMS

1. The piston displacement of a double acting compressor is 0.358 𝑚3/𝑠 delivers gas from 101,325 kPa and 300 K to 675 Kpa at the rate of 0.166
𝑚3/𝑠 at 150 rpm. Value of n for compression and expansion is 1.33. Find the compressor percent clearance.
A. 19.66 C. 15.69
B. 10.75 D. 16.96

2. An air compressor takes air at 90 kPa and discharges to 700 kPa. If the volume flow of discharge is 1.3 𝑚3/𝑠, compute the capacity of the air
compressor.
A. 5.63 𝑚3/𝑠 C. 5.98 𝑚3/𝑠
B. 4.63 𝑚3/𝑠 D. 4.98 𝑚3/𝑠
3. A single acting air compressor having a clearance of 8% takes in air at atmospheric pressure, 85°F and discharges it at a pressure of 85 psia. The
air handled is 0.25 𝑓𝑡3 / cycle measured at discharge pressure. If the compression is isentropic, and the compressor is running at 750 rpm, calculate
the piston displacement per cycle.
A. 0.0640 𝑓𝑡3/𝑐𝑦𝑐𝑙𝑒 C. 1.0945 𝑓𝑡3/𝑐𝑦𝑐𝑙𝑒
B. 0.09870 𝑓𝑡3/𝑐𝑦𝑐𝑙𝑒 D. 1.0707 𝑓𝑡3/𝑐𝑦𝑐𝑙𝑒

4. A two-stage air compressor has a suction pressure of 101.325 kPa and a discharge pressure of 1,140 kPa. What is the intercooler pressure in kPa?
A. 339.87 kPa C. 439.37 kPa
B. 341.26 kPa D. 441.26 kPa

5. A two-stage air compressor at 90 kPa and 20°C discharges at 700 kPa. Find the polytropic exponent n if the intercooler intake temperature is 100
℃.
A. 1.31 C. 1.40
B. 1.20 D. 1.25

6. A single-acting, single-stage reciprocating compressor is required to deliver 50 kg per hour from 100 kPa and 25℃ conditions to 900 kPa delivery
pressure. The compression is expected to follow PVC. Determine the required power of the compressor under ideal conditions.
A. 3.28 kW C. 3.75 kW
B. 4.28 kW D. 4.75 kW
7. The bore and stroke of an air compressor are 276 mm and 164 mm respectively. If the piston displacement is 0.039 𝑚3/𝑠, what is the operating
speed of the compressor.
A. 238.49 rpm C. 338.49 rpm
B. 261.54 rpm D. 361.54 rpm

8. A centrifugal pump operating at 1800 rpm develops a total head of 200 ft at a capacity of 2500 gpm. What is the specific speed?
A. 1590 rpm C. 1650 rpm
B. 1690 rpm D. 1550 rpm

9. A single acting air compressor with a clearance of 6% takes in air at atmospheric pressure and temperature of 85°F, and discharges it at a pressure
ratio of 85 psia. The air handled is 0.25 𝑓𝑡3/ cycle measured at discharge pressure. If the compression is isentropic, find the air hp of the compressor
if rpm is 750.
A. 16 C. 69
B. 96 D. 61

10. An air compressor has a suction volume of 0.35 𝑚3/𝑠𝑒𝑐 at 97 kPa and discharges to 650 Kpa. How much power saved by the compressor if there
are two stages?
A. 18.27 kW C. 13.86 kW
B. 16.54 kW D. 11.58 kW
11. A two stages air compressor has an intercooler pressure of 4 𝑘𝑔/𝑐𝑚2. What is the discharge pressure if suction pressure is 1 𝑘𝑔/𝑐𝑚2?
A. 5 𝑘𝑔/𝑐𝑚2 C. 18 𝑘𝑔/𝑐𝑚2
B. 11 𝑘𝑔/𝑐𝑚2 D. 16 𝑘𝑔/𝑐𝑚2

12. A pump discharges 150 liters per second of water to a height of 75 m. If the efficiency is 75% and the speed of the pump is 1800 rpm, what is the
torque in N-m to which the drive shaft is subjected?
A. 771 C. 791
B. 781 D. 681

13. A fuel pump is delivering 10 gallons per minute of oil with a specific gravity of 0.83. The total head is 9.14 m, find how much energy does the
pump consumes in kJ per hour.
A. 169 C. 189
B. 199 D. 179

14. In case of axial flow compressors for minimum fluid friction and blade tip clearance losses, the blades of an axial flow compressor are designed
for
A. 80% reaction C. 85% reaction
B. 60% reaction D. 53% reaction
15. For a six compression of air set, the minimum work conditions are ________.

A. pressure rise per stage will be equal

B. Work done in successive stages will be in geometrical progression
C. Cylinder volumes will be same
D. Temperature rise in the cylinders will be the same

16. A pump receives 8 kgs of water at 220 kPa and 110°C and discharges it at 1100 kPa. Compute the power required in kW.
A. 8.126 C.7.014
B. 5.082 D. 6.104

17. Stalling of the blades of axial flow compressor is:

A. An unsteady periodic and reversal of flow
B. The fixed mass flow rate irrespective of pressure ratio
C. The reduction in lift force at higher angle of incidence
D. All of the above

18. In an axial flow compressor, the pressure rise takes place in __________.
A. Fixed blades only
B. Moving blades only
C. Both fixed and moving blades
D. None of the above

19. An axial flow compressor is suitable for:

A. High volume flow rates with small pressure rise
B. Low volume flow rates with low pressure rise
C. High volume flow rates with high pressure rise
D. Low volume flow rates with high pressure rise

20. Which of the following is a positive displacement rotary compressor?

A. Roots blower
B. Centrifugal compressor
C. Axial flow compressor
D. None of the above
21. A pump operating with a 0.3-m-diameter impeller works against a total head of 60 m. What impeller diameter should be used if the total head
increases to 100 m and the new pump must rotate at the same speed with the same efficiency?
A. 0.387 m C. 0.281
B. 0.480 m D. 0.124
22. Water which is available from a well, driven into water bearing subsurface strata (aquifer)
A. Aquifer C. Wet pit
B. Ground water D. Well water

23. The most common means of throttling the leakage between the inside and outside of the casing _______.
A. Packing C. Gland
B. Seal gage D. Mechanical seal

24. For supersonic flow, the pressure of fluid must decrease as the fluid flow area of the duct
A. Increases C. Decreases
B. Remain the same D.None of these

25. A submersible pump delivers 350 gpm of water to a height of 5 ft from the ground. The pump were Installed 150 ft below the ground level and a
drawdown of 8 ft during the operation. Calculate the pump power if the water level is 25 ft above the pump.
A. 4.13 kW C. 8.74 kW
B. 7.86 kW D. 9.11 kW

26. Centrifugal blowers can supply ___________.

A. Large volumes of air at low pressures
B. Small volumes of air at high pressures
C. Large volumes of air at high pressures
D. Small volumes of air at low pressures

27. In a four-stage compressor system, the first and third stage pressures are 1 and 9 𝑘𝑔/𝑐𝑚2 respectively. What is the fourth stage delivery pressure?
A. C C.
B. C D.

28. Which of the following is a displacement compressor?

A. 9 𝑘𝑔/𝑐𝑚2 C. 81 𝑘𝑔/𝑐𝑚2
B. 27 𝑘𝑔/𝑐𝑚2 D. 243 𝑘𝑔/𝑐𝑚2

29. The capacity of portable air compressors used for construction, mining, road building, and painting ranges from ___________.
A. 1 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛 to 2000 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛
B. 30 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛 to 2500 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛
C. 1 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛 to 2500 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛
D. 30 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛 2000 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛

30. The power of portable air compressors used for construction, mining, road building, and painting ranges from ____________.
A. 1 hp to 500 hp
B. ½ hp to 500 hp
C. 1 hp to 1000 hp
D. ½ hp to 1000 hp
31. A three stages air compressor air from 100 kPa to 1000 kPa. Find the intercooler pressure between the first and second stage.
A. 215.44 kPa C. 316.23 kPa
B. 108.44 kPa D. 705.44 kPa

32. A 10-stages air compressor compresses air from 100 kPa to 800 kPa. Find the intercooler pressure between the first and second stage.
A. 123.11 kPa C. 182.44 kPa
B. 132.17 kPa D. 753.51 kPa

33. An air compressor consumed 1200 kW-hr per day of energy. The electric motor driving the compressor has an efficiency of 80%. If indicated
power of the compressor is 34 kW, find the mechanical efficiency of the compressor.
A. 57% C. 87%
B. 85% D. 95%

34. Most permanent installations use piston compressors available as stock items in size ranging from
A. 1 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛 to 2000 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛
B. 30 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛 to 2500 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛
C. 1 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛 to 2500 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛
D. 30 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛 to 2000 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛
35. A centrifugal pump whose drive unit is supported by the pump having its suction and discharge flanges on approximately the same center.
A. Horizontal split case pump
B. End suction pump
C. In line pump
D. Vertical shaft turbine pump

36. A centrifugal pump characterized by a housing which is split parallel to the shaft.
A. Horizontal split case pump
B. End suction pump
C. In line pump
D. Vertical shaft turbine pump

37. Axial fans are best suitable for application of ___________.

A. Large flow, low head
B. Low flow, high head
C. High heads, medium flow
D. Low flow, low head

38. A model pump delivering water at 180°F (𝛾= 60.6𝑙𝑏𝑓𝑡3: 𝑃𝑣𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑟= 7.54 𝑝𝑠𝑖𝑎) at 900 gpm and 2500 rpm begins to cavitate when the inlet
pressure and velocity are 13 psia and 22 fps. Calculate the required NPSH of a prototype which is 4 times larger and runs at 1100 rpm.
A. 63.5 ft C. 28.49 ft
B. 8.61 ft D. 30 ft

39. Which of the following fans that is more suitable for high pressure application?
A. Propeller type fans
B. Backward curved centrifugal fan
C. Tube-axial fans
D. All of these

40. Which of the following types of pump that does not belong to the group?
A. Direct Acting Steam Pump
B. Centrifugal Pump
C. Screw Rotary Pump
D. Diaphragm Pump

41. Air taken from the atmosphere at 100 kPa and 21℃ Is delivered to the air receiver at 690 kPa and 150℃ by means. of a water jacketed
reciprocating compressor. The compressor has rated capacity of 0.15 𝑚3/𝑠 free air. Determine the power required to compregs the air.
A. 54.94 KW C. 44.94 kW
B. 34.94 kW D. 24.94 kW
42. How do you call the formation and collapse of vapor bubbles that occurs when pump inlet suction pressure falls to or below the vapor pressure of
the liquid?
A. sublimation C. water hammer
B. oxidation D. cavitation

43. Most permanent installations use piston compressors available as stock items of what pressure?
A. 150 psi C. 250 psi
B. 200 psi D. 300 psi

44. A double suction centrifugal pump delivers 20 𝑓𝑡3/𝑠𝑒𝑐 of water at a head of 12 m and running at 650 rpm. Compute the specific speed of the
pump.
A. 5014.12 rpm C. 2770.73 rpm
B. 6353.12 rpm D. 9986.73 rpm

45. A single suction pump having its suction nozzle on the opposite side of the casing from the stuffing box and having the face of the suction nozzle
perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shaft.
A. Centrifugal pump C. End suction pump
B. In line pump D. Horizontal pump

46. A centrifugal pump delivers 80 liters per second of water on test suction gauge reads 10 mm Hg vacuum and 1.2 m below pump centerline.
Power input is 70 kW. Find the total dynamic head in meters.
A.66 C. 62
B.60 D. 64

47. An underground formation that contains sufficient saturated permeable material to yield significant quantities of water.
A. Aquifer C. Wet pit
B. Ground water D. Well water

48. A water pump develops a total head of 200 ft. The pump efficiency if 80% and the motor efficiency is 87.5 %. If the power rate is 1.5 cents per
kW-hr, what Is the power cost for pumping 1000 gal?
A. 34 cents per hour C. 2.34 cents per hour
B. 1.34 cents per hour D. 3.34 cents per hour
49. It is desired to deliver 5 gpm at a head of 640 ft in a single stage pump having a specific speed not to exceed 40. If the speed is not to exceed 1352
rpm, how many stages are required?
A. 3 C. 5
B. 4 D. 2

50. A pump operating at 1750 rpm delivering 500 gal/min against a total head of 150 ft. Changes in the piping system have increased the total head to
360 ft. At what rpm should the pump be operated to achieve this new head at the same efficiency?
A. 2730 rрm C. 2711 rpm
B. 2740 rрm D. 2600 rpm

51. A pump driven by an electrical motor moves 25 gal/min of water from a reservoir A to B, lifting the water to a total head of 245 ft. The efficiency
of the pump is 64%. Neglecting velocity head, friction, and minor losses. What size motor is required?
A. 2.64 Hp C. 1.55 Hp
B. 2.55 Hp D. 1.64 Hp

52. Calculate the impeller diameter of the centrifugal pump that requires 15 m head to deliver water if pump speed is 1500 rpm.
A. 218.43 mm C. 345.75 mm
B. 300.75 mm D. 276.45 mm
53. Choking is _________?
A. change of mass flow rate in proportion to pressure ratio
B. change of mass flow rate in inverse proportion to pressure ratio
C. fixed mass flow rate irrespective of pressure ratio
D. all of the above

54. Most plant air systems to operate the tools and machines which require 70 to 90 psig are maintained at _________?
A. 90 to 110 psig C. 110 to 130 psig
B. 130 to 150 psig D. 70 to 90 psig

55. The capacity of portable air compressors used for construction, mining, road building, and painting ranges from
A. 1 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛 to 2000 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛
B. 30 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛 to 2500 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛
C. 1 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛 to 2500 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛
D.30 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛 to 2000 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛

56. The power of portable air compressors used for construction, mining, road building, and painting ranges from
A. 1 hp to 500 hp C. ½ hp to 500 hp
B.1 hp to 1000 hp D. ½ hp to 1000 hp

57. Most permanent Installations use piston compressors available as stock items in size ranging from
A. 1 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛 to 2000 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛
B. 30 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛 to 2500 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛
C. 1 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛 to 2500 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛
D. 30 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛 to 2000 𝑓𝑡3/𝑚𝑖𝑛

58. A timber, concrete or masonry enclosure having a screened inlet kept partially filled with water by an open body of water such as pond, lake, or
steams.
A. Aquifer C. Wet pit
B. Ground water D. Well water

59. A pump delivers 20 cfm of water having a density of 62 𝑙𝑏/𝑓𝑡3. The suction and discharge gage reads 5 in. Hg vacuum and 30 psi respectively.
The discharge gage is 5 ft above the suction gage. If pump efficiency is 70%, what is the motor power?
A. 5.31 Hp C. 4.31 Hp
B. 3.31 Hp D. 6.31 Hp

60. An air compressor has a power of 40 kW at 4% clearance. If clearance will Increase to 7%, what is the new power?
A. 70 KW C. 53 kW
B. 40 kW D. 60 kW
61. What horsepower is supplied to air moving at 20 fpm through a 2 x 3 ft duct under a pressure of 3 in. water gage?
A. 0.786 Hp C. 0.642 Hp
B. 0.741 Hp D. 0.0566 Hp

62. Stalling of the blades of axial flow compressor is ________?

A. an unsteady periodic and reversal of flow
B. the fixed mass flow rate irrespective of pressure ratio
C. the reduction in lift force at higher angle of incidence
D. all of these

63. Most plant air systems to operate the tools and machines which require 70 to 90 psig are maintained at ________.
A. 90 to 110 psig C. 110 to 130 psig
B. 130 to 150 psig D. 70 to 90 psig

64. A ventilating fan discharges 4.4 𝑚3 of air per second through a duct 91 cm in diameter against a static pressure of 22 mm water gauge.
Barometric pressure is 730 mm Hg, the temperature of air is 29.44°C and the gauge fluid density s 994 kg/m3. If the power input is 2.65 kW,
determine the static efficiency.
A. 35.62 % C. 45.62 %
B. 25.62 % D. 55 %

65. The mechanical efficiency and static pressure of a fan are 44.3% and 20 m of air respectively. What is the static efficiency if the total pressure
created by fan is 25 m of air.
A. 30.44 % C. 35.44 %
B. 33.44 % D. 37.44 %

66. The forced draft fans in parallel with a capacity of 73.2 𝑚3 per second each supplying combustion air to a steam generator, Air Inlet is at
43.33°C; a static pressure of 254 mm water gage is developed and the fan speed is 1200 pm. The fan input is 257 kW each. Calculate the capacity of
the fan for a speed increase of 20 percent.
A. 77.86 𝑚3/s C. 89,46 𝑚3/s
B. 87.84 𝑚3/s D. 59.49 𝑚3/s
67. What is the set efficiency of a fan if the fan efficiency is 45% and motor efficiency is 90%.
A. 40.50 % C. 30.41 %
B. 35.65 % D. 40.94 %

68. A fan develops a brake power of 150 kW at 1.2 kg/𝑚3 air density. What is the new brake power of the fan if it operates at 100 kPa and 30°C at
the same speed?
A. 163.75 KW C. 133.86 kW
B:143.75 kW D. 173.86 kW

69. A blower operating at 15000 pm compresses air from 20°C and 1 atm to 1.68 atm. The design flow is 38 𝑚3/min and at this point the power input
is 60 kW. Determine the blower efficiency at the design flow.
A. 65% C. 59.81%
B. 64.91% D. 60.01%

70. A small blower handles 43.33 𝑚3 of air per minute whose density is 1.169 kg/𝑚3? The static and velocity heads are 16.38 and 1.22 cm WG (at
15.6°C) respectively. Local gravity acceleration is 9.741 m/𝑠2? Find the power input to the air from the blower.
A. 1.64 KW C. 1.76 kW
B. 1.91 Kw D. 1.24 kW
71. Which of the following is a safety device on a compressor?
A. Relief valve
B. Strainer
C. Over speed shut down
D. Over pressure shut down

72. An Ideal single stage air compressor without clearance takes in air at 100 kPa with a temperature of 16°C and delivered it at 413 kPa after
Isentropic compression. What is the discharge work done by the compressor in kJ/kg?
A. -59.22 C. -72.5
B. -118.44 D. -145

73. A centrifugal pump is operating at its best efficiency point (BEP) with the following characteristics: head is 10 m, flow rate is 21 liters/sec and
rotative speed of 1250 rpm. Calculate its specific speed in Si units.
A. 0.54 C. 0.61
B. 0.87 D. 12.4

74. A single stage air compressor handles 0.454 𝑚3/s of atmospheric pressure, 27°C air, and delivers it to a receiver at 652.75 kPa. its volumetric
efficiency is 0.72, Its compression efficiency on an isothermal basis is 0.85 and its mechanical efficiency is 0.90. If it rotates at 350 pm, what power
in kW is required to drive it?
A. 95 C. 120
B. 112 D. 100

75. A piston positive-displacement pump (PDP) has 6-in diameter and a 2.0-in. stroke. Its crankshaft rotates at 360 rpm. Compute its output assuming
volumetric efficiency of 96%.
A. 10.27 cfm C. 12.51 cfm
B. 15.41 cfm D. 14.14 cfm
76. A rotary compressor receives 8 𝑚3/min. of a gas ( R= 0.410 kJ/kg-K. 𝐶𝑝 = 1.03 kJ/kg-K) at 108 kPa, 27°C and delivers it at 650 kPa. Find the
work if compression is polytropic with 𝑃𝑉13 = C.
A. -32.02 kW C. 50.01 kW
B. 33.02 kW D. -50.01 kW

77. A fuel pump is delivering 10 gallons per minute of oil with a specific gravity of 0.83. The total head is 9.14 m, find how much energy does the
pump consumes in kJ per hour.
A. 169 C. 189
B. 199 D. 179

78. A pump receives 8 kgs of water at 220 kPa and 110°C and discharges it at 1100 KPa. Compute the power required in kW.
A. 8.126 C. 7.014
B. 5.082 D. 6.104

79. A pump driven by an electrical motor moves 25 gal/min of water from a reservoir A to B, lifting the water to a total head of 245 ft. The efficiency
of the pump is 64%. Neglecting velocity head, friction, and minor losses. What size motor is required?
A. 2.64 Hp C. 1.55 Hp
B. 2.55 Hp D. 1.64 Hp
80. A vacuum pump is used to drain a flooded mine shaft at 20°C water. The pump pressure of water at this temperature is 2.34 kPa. The pump is
incapable of Lifting the water higher than 10. 16 m. What is atmospheric pressure?
A. 90.21 kPa C. 102.01 kPa
B. 96.02 kPa D. 108.01 kPa

81. A condensate pump at sea level takes water from a surface condenser where the vacuum is 15 in. of mercury. The friction and turbulence in the
piping in the condenser hot well and the pump suction flange is assumed to be 6.5 ft. If the condensate pump to be installed has a required head of 9
ft, what would be the minimum height of water level in the hot well that must be maintained above the centerline of the pump to avoid cavitation?
A. 2.5 ft C. 18 ft
B. 15.5 ft D. 5.5 ft

82. A boiler feed pump receives 130 cfm of water with specific volume of 0.0025 𝑚3/kg at a head of 800 m. If the pump efficiency is 64%, what is
the output of the driving motor?
A. 299.21 kW C. 250.34 kW
B. 350.16 Kw D. 299.64 kW

83. An axial flow compressor is suitable for

A. high volume flow rates with small pressure rise
B. low volume flow rates with low pressure rise
C. high volume flow rates with high pressure rise
D. low volume flow rates with high pressure rise

84. A single suction pump having its suction nozzle on the opposite side of the casing from the stuffing box and having the face of the suction nozzle
perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shaft.
A. Centrifugal pump C. End suction pump
B. In line pump D. Horizontal pump
85. A double-suction centrifugal pump delivers 3 𝑚3/ of water at a head of 15 m and running at 1200 rpm. Calculate the specific speed of the pump.
A. 9958.46 rpm C. 16,000 rрm
B.12,110.64 rрm D. 17,000 rpm

86. A centrifugal pump-motor unit draws 100 li/min of water from a supply which has a level at the centerline of the pump. The discharge pressure Is
28 kg/𝑐𝑚2? and the overall unit efficiency is 67 %. What could be the required input to the electric motor in kW if the head is 280 m.
A. 6.83 kW C. 7.83 kW
B. 5.83 KW D. 8.83 kW

87. A pump delivers 20 cfm of water having a density of 62 Ib/𝑓𝑡3. The suction and discharge gage reads 5 In. Hg vacuum and 30 psi respectively.
The discharge gage is 5 ft above the suction gage. If pump efficiency is 70%, what is the motor power?
A. 5.31 Hp C. 4.31 Hp
B. 3.31 Hp D. 6.31 Hp

88. A fan delivers 4.7 𝑚3/s at a static pressure of 5.08 cm of water when operating at a speed of 400 rpm. The power input required is 2.963 kW. If
7.05 𝑚3/s are desired in the same fan and installation, finds the pressure in cm of water.
A. 7.62 C. 11.43
B. 17.14 D. 5.08
89. A centrifugal pump operating at 1800 rpm develops a total; head of 60 m at a flow rate of 9 𝑚3 per minute. What is the specific speed?
A. 1450 C. 1984
B. 1671 D. 1254

90. By what factor that the pump head change if the speed of a centrifugal pump is doubled?
A. ¼ C. 16
B. 4 D. 8
91. Most permanent installations use piston compressors available as stock items of what pressure?
A. 150 psi C. 200 psi
B. 250 psi D. 300 psi

92. When a pump is operating at a vacuum of 4 in Hg. which of the following Is not correct?
A. The pressure is 25.92 in Hg
B. The pressure Is 10.721 psia
C. The pressure is 158.4 torr
D. The pressure is 0.8663 atm

93. The total suction lift for a water pump is 5 m. If the water temperature is 30°C, what is the NPSHA (Neglect suction line friction). Note: P at
30°C = 0.04246 x 105 Pa.
A. 4.896 m C. 3.4059 m
B. 5.069 m D. 2.3493 m

94. A pump operating at 1850 rpm delivers 70 𝑓𝑡3/min (2 𝑚3/min). New conditions increase the speed to 2500 rpm. What is the flow rate under
these new conditions, assuming no change in efficiency?
A. 2.4 𝑚3/min C. 2.7 𝑚3/min
B. 3.6 𝑚3/min D. 1.5 𝑚3/min

95. A model pump with a 40-cm-diameter impeller requires a 9-kW power input when operating at a speed of 1500 rpm against a head of 7.5 m. A
homologous pump 1.9 m in diameter will operate at the same efficiency against a 15-m. What power input would be expected?
A. 540 грm C. 447 грm
B. 434 грm D. 745 rpm
96. in air compressor performance curve a surge line represents what?
A. limit of compressor efficiency
B. limit of compressor discharge
C. limit of stable operation
D. lower critical speed of shaft

97. Which of the following is a displacement compressor?

A. Reciprocating air compressor
B. Vane blower
C. Centrifugal blower
D. Axial flow compressors

98. A model pump with a 40-cm-diameter impeller requires a 9-kW power input when operating at a speed of 1500
rpm against a head of 7.5 m. A homologous pump 1.9 m in diameter will operate at the same efficiency against a 15-m. What power input would be
expected?
A. 540 rpm C. 574 kW
B.434 rрm D. 745 rpm

99. A pump adds 330 feet (100 m) of pressure head to a flow of water. The velocities in the suction and discharge sides are 6.5 ft/sec (2 m/sec) and
16 ft/sec (5 m/s), respectively. What is the mass flow rate if the hydraulic power is 67 hp (50 kW)?
A. 50.4 kg/s C. 56.7 kg/s
B. 35.49 kg/s D. 46.6 kg/s

100. At its maximum efficiency, a radial-flow pump is operating at a specific speed of 2200 in order to deliver 240 gpm against a head of 129 ft at a
rotative speed of 1900 rpm. Compute the required number of stages?
A. 2 stages C. 3 stages
B. 1. 4 stages D. 5 stages