OR

6. a) Explain the process of compressible fluids 8

b) Explain the skin friction factor 4
UNIT-IV
7. a) Explain drag and drag coefficient 8
b) Write about terminal velocity 4
OR
8. a) Explain minimum fluidization velocity 6
b) Write about the applications of fluidization 6
UNIT-V
9. Explain with a neat diagram the principle and working of centrifugal
pump 12
OR
10. Explain the principle and construction of orifice meter 12

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[EURBT 404]
B.Tech. Degree Examination
Biotechnology
IV SEMESTER
FLUID MECHANICS
(Effective from the admitted batch 2007–08)
Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks: 60
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Instructions: Each Unit carries 12 marks.
Answer all units choosing one question from each unit.
All parts of the unit must be answered in one place only.
Figures in the right hand margin indicate marks allotted.
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UNIT-I
1. a) Explain with a neat diagram of the pressure distribution in static
fluids 8
b) Write about fundamental units and derived units with examples 4
OR
2. a) Explain the principle and construction of a manometer 8
b) Write about the inclined manometer 4
UNIT-II
3. a) Derive bernoulli’s equation and explain 8
b) Explain Laminar flow and turbulent flow 4
OR
4. a) Write about shear rate and shear stress 4
b) Explain the flow of Newtonian fluid and concept of viscosity 8
UNIT-III
5. a) Derive the velocity distribution in Laminar flow in case of
Newtonian fluids 8
b) Write Hagen Poiseuilles equation 4
 OR
6. a) Explain the process of compressible fluids 8
b) Explain the skin friction factor 4
UNIT-IV
7. a) Explain drag and drag coefficient 8
b) Write about terminal velocity 4
OR
8. a) Explain minimum fluidization velocity 6
b) Write about the applications of fluidization 6
UNIT-V
9. Explain with a neat diagram the principle and working of centrifugal
pump 12
OR
10. Explain the principle and construction of orifice meter 12

[01/IV S/113]
 [April-13]
[EURBT 404]
B.Tech. Degree Examination
Biotechnology
IV SEMESTER
FLUID MECHANICS
(Effective from the admitted batch 2007–08)
Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks: 60
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Instructions: Each Unit carries 12 marks.
Answer all units choosing one question from each unit.
All parts of the unit must be answered in one place only.
Figures in the right hand margin indicate marks allotted.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
UNIT-I
1. a) Explain with a neat diagram of the pressure distribution in static
fluids 8
b) Write about fundamental units and derived units with examples 4
OR
2. a) Explain the principle and construction of a manometer 8
b) Write about the inclined manometer 4
UNIT-II
3. a) Derive bernoulli’s equation and explain 8
b) Explain Laminar flow and turbulent flow 4
OR
4. a) Write about shear rate and shear stress 4
b) Explain the flow of Newtonian fluid and concept of viscosity 8
UNIT-III
5. a) Derive the velocity distribution in Laminar flow in case of
Newtonian fluids 8
b) Write Hagen Poiseuilles equation 4