FLUID MACHINERIES B.

81 kg/cm2 Answer: B
C. 27 kg/cm2
1. The volumetric efficiency of a compressor D. 243 kg/cm2 10. Stalling of the blades of axial flow
having clearance factor c is given by: compressor is:
A. 1 + c – c(𝑝2 /𝑝1 )1/𝑛 Answer: C A. An unsteady periodic and reversal of
B. 1 + c + c(𝑝2 /𝑝1 )1−𝑛 flow
C. 1 + c - c(𝑝2 /𝑝1 )𝑛 6. For a six compression of air set, the B. The fixed mass flow rate irrespective
D. 1 + c + c(𝑝2 /𝑝1 )𝑛+1 minimum work conditions are: of pressure ratio
A. Pressure rise per stage will be equal C. The reduction in lift force at higher
Answer: A B. Work done in successive stages will angle of incidence
be in geometrical progression D. All of the above
2. In case of axial flow compressors for C. Cylinder volumes will be same
minimum fluid friction and blade tip D. Temperature rise in the cylinders will Answer: C
clearance losses, the blades of an axial flow be the same
compressor are designed for____ 11. Surging is
A. 80% reaction Answer: D A. An unsteady, periodic and reversal of
B. 85% reaction flow in the compressor
C. 60% reaction 7. Which of the following give the optimum B. The fixed mass flow rate irrespective
D. 53% reaction intermediate pressure in case of two stage of pressure ratio
compression? C. The reduction in lift force at higher
𝑝1 +𝑝2
Answer: D A. 𝑝2 = angle of incidence
2
B. 𝑝2 = 𝑝1 +
𝑝1 +𝑝2 D. None of the above
3. Centrifugal blowers can supply 2
A. Large volumes of air at low pressures C. 𝑝2 = √𝑝1 𝑝3 Answer: A
B. Small volumes of air at high pressures D. 𝑝2 = 𝑝1+ √𝑝1 + 𝑝3 2 2
C. Large volumes of air at high pressures 12. In an axial flow compressor, the pressure
D. Small volumes of air at low pressures Answer: C rise takes place in:
A. Fixed blades only
Answer: A 8. In air compressor performance curve a B. Moving blades only
surge line represents what? C. Both fixed and moving blades
4. Which of the following is a safety device on A. Limit of compressor efficiency D. None of the above
a compressor? B. Limit of compressor discharge
A. Relief valve C. Limit of stable operation Answer: C
B. Strainer D. Lower critical speed of shaft
C. Over speed shut down 13. An axial flow compressor is suitable for:
D. Over pressure shut down Answer: C A. High volume flow rates with small
pressure rise
Answer: A 9. Which of the following is a displacement B. Low volume flow rates with low
compressor? pressure rise
5. In a four stage compressor system, the first A. Reciprocating air compressor C. High volume flow rates with high
and third stage pressures are 1 and 9 B. Vane blower pressure rise
kg/cm2 respectively. What is the fourth stage C. Centrifugal blower D. Low volume flow rates with high
delivery pressure? D. Axial flow compressors pressure rise
A. 9 kg/cm2
 Answer: A A. 1 𝑓𝑡 3 /min to 2000 𝑓𝑡 3 /min C. All suction valves are closed and all
B. 30 𝑓𝑡 3 /min to 2500 𝑓𝑡 3 /min discharge valves are open
14. Which of the following is a positive C. 1 𝑓𝑡 3 /min to 2500 𝑓𝑡 3 /min D. All suction valves are open and all
displacement rotary compressor? D. 30 𝑓𝑡 3 /min to 2000 𝑓𝑡 3 /min discharge valves are open
A. Roots blower
B. Centrifugal compressor Answer: A Answer: B
C. Axial flow compressor
D. None of the above 19. The power of portable air compressors used 23. Past ME Board Question
for construction, mining, road building, and Pump used to increase air pressure above
Answer: A painting ranges from: normal, air is then used as a motive power
A. 1 hp to 500 hp A. Air cooled engine
15. Choking is B. ½ hp to 500 hp B. Air compressor
A. Change of mass flow rate in C. 1 hp to 1000 hp C. Air condenser
proportion to pressure ratio D. ½ hp to 1000 hp D. Air injection
B. Change of mass flow rate in inverse
proportion to pressure ratio Answer: B Answer: B
C. Fixed mass flow rate irrespective of
pressure ratio 20. Most permanent installations use piston 24. A device used for raising fluids from a lower
D. All of the above compressors available as stock items in size to higher level
ranging from A. Compressor
Answer: C A. 1 𝑓𝑡 3 /min to 2000 𝑓𝑡 3 /min B. Pump
B. 30 𝑓𝑡 3 /min to 2500 𝑓𝑡 3 /min C. Turbine
16. Crankshaft of a reciprocating compressor is C. 1 𝑓𝑡 3 /min to 2500 𝑓𝑡 3 /min D. Blowers
basically made of what? D. 30 𝑓𝑡 3 /min to 2000 𝑓𝑡 3 /min
A. Semi-steel Answer: B
B. Aluminum alloy Answer: B
C. Steel forging 25. When a pump is opening at a vacuum of 4 in
D. Cast iron 21. Most permanent installations use piston Hg, which of the following is not correct?
compressors available as stock items of A. The pressure is 25.92 in Hg
Answer: D what pressure? B. The pressure is 10.721 psia
A. 150 psi C. The pressure is 158.4 torr
17. Most plant air systems to operate the tools B. 200 psi D. The pressure is 0.8663 atm
and machines which require 70 to 90 psig C. 250 psi
are maintained at_______. D. 300 psi Answer: C
A. 90 to 110 psig
B. 110 to 130 psig Answer: A 26. The amount of energy actually entering the
C. 130 to 150 psig fluid from a pump is the
D. 70 to 90 psig 22. When the piston is top center of the cylinder A. Brake horsepower
in a double-acting reciprocating compressor: B. Hydraulic horsepower
Answer: B A. All suction valves are open and all C. Theoretical horsepower
discharge valves are closed D. Hydraulic, theoretical, or water
18. The capacity of portable air compressors B. All suction valves are closed and all horsepower
used for construction, mining, road building, discharge valves are closed
and painting ranges from ______________. Answer: D
27. Primary purpose of a pump in a fluid loop is
to
A. Add energy to the flow
B. Add mass to the flow
C. Extract energy from the flow
D. None of the above
Answer: A
28. The isentropic efficiency of a pump is given
by the
A. Ratio of actual to ideal energy extracted
B. Ratio of ideal to actual energy supplied
C. Ratio of ideal to actual energy extracted
D. Ratio of actual to ideal energy supplied
Answer: B
29. The electrical efficiency of a device is the
ratio of the :
A. Electrical energy output to the electrical
energy input
B. Mechanical energy input to the
mechanical energy output of the device
C. Actual energy extracted to the ideal
energy extracted
D. Actual to the ideal energy input
Answer: C
30. The adiabatic pump efficiency is the ratio of
the
A. Electrical energy output to the electrical
energy input
B. Mechanical energy input to the electric
energy output of the device
C. Ideal energy input to the pump to the
actual energy input
D. Actual energy extracted to the ideal
energy extracted
Answer: C
31. A condenser’s water – circulating pump is 35. Past ME Board Question
belt-driven by an electric motor with an Crankshaft of reciprocating compressor is
adjustable pitch motor sheave. This sheave basically made of:
A. Permits adjustment of pump speed A. Semi-steel
B. Prevent overload and/or burnout of the B. Aluminum alloy
pump and motor C. Cast iron
C. Prevents excessive wear on the belt and D. Steel forging
motor shaft bearings
D. Facilitates belt replacement Answer: C
Answer: C 36. Past ME Board Question
Cooling water system consists of equipment
32. The function of a pump or compressor is to to dissipate heat absorbed by the engine
A. Transfer heat from one fluid to another jacket water, lube oil and the heat to be
B. Increase the total energy content of the removed from air intercooler is measurable
flow to keep the engine outlet water temperature
C. Extract energy from the flow constant and the differential of the cooling
D. Exchange heat to increase energy to the water at a minimum preferably not to
flow exceed:
A. 10 to 30 F
̊
Answer: B B. 10 to 50 F ̊
C. 10 to 20 F ̊
33. Past ME Board Question
D. 10 to 40 F ̊
An aftercooler on a reciprocating air
compressor is used primarily to: Answer: C
A. Cool the lubricating oil
B. Condense the moisture in the 37. Past ME Board Question
compressed air Which of the following is one of the most
C. Improve compressor efficiency popular types of compressor utilized for
D. Increase compressor capacity supercharging engine?
A. Roots type blower
Answer: B B. Pulse turbo charger
C. Constant pressure turbo charger
34. Past ME Board Question
D. Turbo compressor
A receiver in an air compression system is
used to Answer: A
A. Avoid cooling air before using
B. Increase the air discharge pressure 38. Past ME Board Question
C. Collect water and grease suspended in The power required to deliver a given
the air quantity of fluid against a given head with no
D. Reduce the work needed during losses in the pump is called:
compression A. Wheel power
B. Brake power
Answer: C C. Hydraulic power
 D. Indicated power Answer: A Answer: B

Answer: C 42. Past ME Board Question 46. Past ME Board Question

Medium pressure when applied to valves For reciprocating compressor slip at positive
39. Past ME Board Question and fittings are suitable for a working or negative displacement:
Fluids that are pumped in processing work pressure of: A. 𝐶𝑑 = 1
are frequently more viscous than water. A. 862 to 1200 kPa B. 𝐶𝑑 > 1
Which of the following statement is correct? B. 758 to 1000 kPa C. 𝐶𝑑 < 1
A. Reynolds number varies directly as the C. 500 to 1000 kPa D. 𝐶𝑑 = 0
viscosity D. 658 to 1050 kPa
B. Efficiency of a pump increases as the Answer: C
viscosity increases Answer: A
C. Increased fluid friction between the pump 47. Past ME Board Question
parts and the passing fluid increased 43. Past ME Board Question In order that cavitation will not take place in
useful work. The function of an unloader on an electric the suction line of a pump, what should be
D. Working head increases as the viscosity motor-driven compressor is to: the sum of the velocity head and pressure
A. Reduce the speed of the motor when the head at suction compared to the vapor
Answer: C maximum pressure is reached pressure of the liquid?
B. Drain the condensate from the cylinder A. sufficiently lower
40. Past ME Board Question C. Release the pressure in the cylinder in B. constant
A reciprocating pump is considered positive order to reduce the starting load C. adequately greater
displacement pump because D. Prevent excess pressure in the receiver D. equal
A. Displacement of the liquid is affected by
the displacement of the piston Answer: C Answer: C
B. Positive pressure is given to the liquid
C. Liquid is discharge with positive pressure 44. Past ME Board Question 48. Past ME Board Question
D. Liquid is lifted due to the vacuum created An unloader is used on air compressor to: Which of the following components of a
inside the cylinder A. Relieve air pressure pump converts mechanical energy to
B. Start easier pressure energy?
Answer: A C. Stop easier A. Impeller
D. Run faster B. Valve
41. Past ME Board Question C. Shaft
To protect adequately the engine bearings, Answer: A D. Delivery pipe
what type and better arrangement of
lubricating oil filter is most practical? 45. Past ME Board Question Answer: A
A. Full-flow type filter installed between the The performance of a reciprocating
lubricating oil pump and the bearings compressor is expressed as: 49. Past ME Board Question
B. Duplex filter installed before the A. Adiabatic work divided by adiabatic input Mr. De La Cruz wanted to buy a pump for
lubricating pump B. Adiabatic work divided by indicated work his farm. What is suitable for deepwell?
C. Bypass filter with cleanable and C. Isothermal work divided by indicated A. Reciprocating
replaceable elements work B. Airlift
D. Splash lubricating system in the crank D. Isothermal work divided by adiabatic C. Hand lift
case work D. Centrifugal
 Answer: D 54. Past ME Board Question Answer: A
Find the velocity head for a velocity of 18
50. Past ME Board Question m/s 58. A pump in which the pressure is developed
A tank contains H2O. What is the intensity of A. 33.0 m principally by the action of centrifugal force
pressure at a depth of 6 meters? B. 0.92 m A. Centrifugal pump
A. 68 kPa C. 1.8 m B. End suction pump
B. 58.8 kPa D. 16.5 m C. In line pump
C. 78.0 kPa D. Horizontal pump
D. 48.7 kPa Answer: D
Answer: A
Answer: B 55. Past ME Board Question
The size of a steam reciprocating pumps is 59. A single suction pump having its suction
51. Past ME Board Question generally designated by a three-digit number nozzle on the opposite side of the casing
In order to avoid cavitation the NPSH of an size as 646. The first digit designates. from the stuffing box and having the face of
installation should be: A. Stroke of the pump in inches the suction nozzle perpendicular to the
A. At least equal or greater than the NPSH B. Inside diameter of the steam cylinder longitudinal axis of the shaft.
of the pump measured in inches A. Centrifugal pump
B. At least equal or less than the NPSH of C. Percent clearance B. End suction pump
the pump D. Number of cylinders C. In line pump
C. Equal to the NPSH of the pump only D. Horizontal pump
D. Greater than the NPSH of the pump only Answer: B
Answer: B
Answer: A 56. Past ME Board Question
If 𝑄𝑎 is the actual discharge flow and 𝑄𝑏 is 60. A pump with the shaft normally in a
52. Past ME Board Question the theoretical discharge flow, what will the horizontal position
The actual head, neglecting the kinetic coefficient of discharge be equal to during A. Centrifugal pump
energy in which the pump work against positive displacement slip? B. End suction pump
A. Delivery head A. 𝑄𝑎 x 𝑄𝑏 C. In line pump
B. Pressure head B. 𝑄𝑏 /𝑄𝑎 D. Horizontal pump
C. Velocity head C. 𝑄𝑎 /𝑄𝑏
D. Suction head Answer: D
D. 1 − 𝑄𝑎 /𝑄𝑏

Answer: B 61. A centrifugal pump whose drive unit is

Answer: C
supported by the pump having its suction
53. Past ME Board Question 57. Past ME Board Question and discharge flanges on approximately the
Flow of water in a pipe has a velocity at 10 Two pumps are connected in series. If 𝑄1 is same center.
meters per second. Determine the velocity the discharge of pump 1 and 𝑄2 is the A. Horizontal split case pump
head of the water discharge of pump 2 where 𝑄1 <𝑄2 . What is B. End suction pump
A. 50.1 meters the discharge? C. In line pump
B. 5.1 meters A. 𝑄2 D. Vertical shaft turbine pump
C. 8.2 meters
B. 𝑄1
D. 100 meters Answer: C
C. 𝑄1 +𝑄2
Answer: B D. 𝑄1 /𝑄2
62. A centrifugal pump characterized by a 66. An underground formation that contains A. Static water level
housing which is split parallel to the shaft sufficient saturated permeable material to B. Pumping water level
A. Horizontal split case pump yield significant quantities of water. C. Suction head
B. End suction pump A. Aquifer D. Drawdown
C. In line pump B. Wet pit
D. Vertical shaft turbine pump C. Ground water Answer: B
D. Well water
Answer: A 71. The vertical difference between the pumping
Answer: A water level and the static water level.
63. A centrifugal pump with one or more A. Static water level
impellers discharging into one or more bowls 67. A timber, concrete or masonry enclosure B. Pumping water level
and a vertical eductor or column pipe used having a screened inlet kept partially filled C. Suction head
to connect the bowls to the discharge head with water by an open body of water such as D. Drawdown
on which the pump driver is mounted. pond, lake, or steams.
A. Horizontal split case pump A. Aquifer Answer: D
B. End suction pump B. Wet pit
72. Imparts velocity to the liquid, resulting from
C. In line pump C. Ground water
centrifugal force as the impeller is rotated.
D. Vertical shaft turbine pump D. Well water
A. Impeller
Answer: D Answer: B B. Casing
C. Stuffing box
64. A pump that takes suction from a public 68. Water which is available from a well, driven D. Shaft sleeve
service main or private use water system for into water bearing subsurface strata
the purpose of increasing the effective water (aquifer) Answer: A
pressure. A. Aquifer
73. Gives direction to the flow from the impeller
A. Horizontal split case pump B. Wet pit
and converts this velocity energy into
B. Submersible pump C. Ground water
pressure energy.
C. Booster pump D. Well water
A. Impeller
D. Vertical shaft turbine pump
Answer: C B. Casing
Answer: C C. Stuffing box
69. The level with respect to the pump, of the D. Shaft sleeve
65. A vertical turbine pump with the pump and body of water from which it takes suction
motor closed coupled and design to be when the pump is not in operation. Answer: B
installed underground, as in the case of a A. Static water level
74. A means of throttling the leakage which
deepwell pump. B. Pumping water level
would otherwise occur at the point of entry of
A. Horizontal split case pump C. Suction head
the shaft into the casing.
B. Submersible pump D. Discharge head
A. Impeller
C. Booster pump
Answer: A B. Casing
D. Vertical shaft turbine pump
C. Stuffing box
Answer: A 70. The level with respect to the pump, of the D. Shaft sleeve
body of water from which it takes suction
when the pump is in operation. Answer: B
75. Protects the shaft where it passes through 80. The most common means of throttling the C. Deep well pumps
the stuffing box. leakage between the inside and outside of D. Centrifugal pumps
A. Impeller the casing.
B. Casing A. Packing Answer: A
C. Stuffing box B. Gland
85. A positive displacement unit wherein the
D. Shaft sleeve C. Seal gage
pumping action is accomplished by the
D. Mechanical seal
Answer: D forward and backward movement of a piston
Answer: A or plunger inside a cylinder usually provided
76. Keeps internal recirculation down to a with valves.
minimum. 81. To position and adjust the packing pressure. A. Rotary pumps
A. Wearing rings A. Packing B. Reciprocating pumps
B. Bearings B. Gland C. Deep well pumps
C. Frame C. Seal gage D. Centrifugal pumps
D. Coupling D. Mechanical seal
Answer: B
Answer: A Answer: B
86. A type of rotary pump consists of an
77. Accurately locate shaft and carry radial and 82. Provides passage to distribute the sealing eccentrically bored cam rotated by a shaft
thrust loads. medium uniformly around the portion of the concentric in a cylindrically bored casing,
A. Wearing rings shaft that passes through the stuffing box. with an aburment or follower so arranged
B. Bearings Also known as water seal of lantern ring. that with each rotation of the drive shaft a
C. Frame A. Packing positive quantity of liquid is displaced from
D. Coupling B. Gland the space between the cam and the pump
C. Seal gage casing.
Answer: B D. Mechanical seal A. Cam and piston pump
B. Gear pump
78. Which of the following is used to mount unit Answer: C C. Screw pump
rigidly and support bearings
D. Vane pump
A. Wearing rings 83. Provides a mechanical sealing arrangement
B. Stuffing box that takes the place of the packing. Answer: A
C. Frame A. Packing
D. Coupling B. Gland 87. A type of rotary pump consists of two or
C. Seal gage more gears, operating in closely fitted casing
Answer: C D. Mechanical seal so arranged that when the gear teeth
unmesh on one side liquid fills the space
79. Connects the pump to the driver. Answer: D between the gear teeth and is carried
A. Wearing rings
around in the tooth space to the opposite
B. Bearings 84. A positive displacement pump consisting of
side and displaced as the teeth mesh again.
C. Frame a fixed casing containing gears, cams,
A. Cam and piston pump
D. Coupling screws, vanes, plungers or similar elements
B. Gear pump
actuated by rotation of the drive shaft.
C. Screw pump
Answer: D A. Rotary pumps
D. Vane pump
B. Reciprocating pumps
 Answer: B
88. A type of rotary pump consists of two or
three screw rotors so arranged that as the
rotors turn liquid fills the shape between the
screw threads and is displaced axially as the
rotor threads mesh.
A. Cam and piston pump
B. Gear pump
C. Screw pump
D. Vane pump
Answer: C
89. A type of rotary pump consists of one rotor
in a casing machined eccentrically to the
drive shaft. The rotor is fitted with a series of
vanes, blades or buckets which follow the
bore of the casing thereby displacing the
liquid with each revolution of the drive shaft.
A. Cam and piston pump
B. Gear pump
C. Screw pump
D. Vane pump
Answer: D
90. A type reciprocating pump having a steam
cylinder with no lap on valves, a water
cylinder and a common piston rod.
A. Direct acting steam pump
B. Crank and flywheel reciprocating pump
C. Power driven pump
D. Piston pump
Answer: A
91. A type of reciprocating pump driven by
compound, cross compound, or triple
expansion steam engines.
A. Direct acting steam pump
B. Crank and flywheel reciprocating pump
C. Power driven pump
D. Piston pump
Answer: B B. Turbine pump
C. Ejector centrifugal pump
92. A type of reciprocating pump that receives D. Air lift
its forward and backward motion of the
piston and plunger from the rotary motion of Answer: C
a revolving crankshaft by means of a crank
and connecting rod. 96. A type of deep well pump wherein
A. Direct acting steam pump compressed air is admitted to the well to lift
B. Crank and flywheel reciprocating pump water to the surface, for successful
C. Power driven pump operation of the system, the discharge pipe
D. Piston pump must have its lower end submerged in the
well water.
Answer: C A. Plunger pump
B. Turbine pump
93. A type of deep well pump which are C. Ejector centrifugal pump
refinement of the old hand pump that have D. Air lift
played such an important role in country
home and small town water supply from Answer: D
wells.
A. Plunger pump
B. Turbine pump
C. Ejector centrifugal pump
D. Air lift
Answer: A
94. A type of deep well pump that represent the
application of vertical centrifugal pump to
deep well service and are built for heads up
to 305 meters and for capacities up to
26,495 liters per minute.
A. Plunger pump
B. Turbine pump
C. Ejector centrifugal pump
D. Air lift
Answer: B
95. A type of deep well pump that has come into
wide use for small capacities combines a
single stage centrifugal pump at the top of
the well and an ejector or jet located down in
the water.
A. Plunger pump