S. H. M.

ENGINEERING COLLEGE, KADAKKAL

Kerala Technological University
FOURTH SEMESTER, FIRST SERIES EXAMINATION, FEB 2018

FLUID MACHINERY (M)

Answer key
PART-A
1. Definition (1), 3 points (3)
2. Diagram (1),derivation (3)
3. velocity triangle(2) ,explanation of components in the velocity triangle(2)
4. Any four classification of Hydraulic Turbines (1 mark each).
5. condition for maximum efficiency = u=V/2 (2 marks),derivation (2 marks)

PART-B
Answer any 2 questions (each question carries 10 marks).

6. Derivation of force exerted on a series of Radial curved vanes (4) and efficiency of the
radial curved vanes(5) ,Velocity Triangle (1).
7. Velocity triangle (1), angle made by ab.velocity = 127049.8’(4)
Work done per unit weight = 9.225 Nm/N (5)
8. Derivation with diagram (10).
9.
a) The angle of vanes tips so that water enters and leaves without shock= 60 o,1.250
b) The work done per unit weight of water entering the vanes = 62.28 Nm/N.
c) The efficiency = 99.74 %

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