TURBOMACHINERY TEST

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Question # 1

A) The following figure showing a multistage Centrifugal Gas Compressor,

- Select what is the correct position which Indicate the thrust force direction?
- Explain why you select this thrust direction?

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B) Select what is the correct answer:

1- Centrifugal Gas compressors are used in various applications where ……………..are needed.
a) Higher pressures and lower volumes of gas. b) Lower pressures and higher volumes of gas.
c) Higher pressures and higher volumes of gas. d) Lower pressures and lower volumes of gas.

2- Axial thrust is minimized by the installation of …………

a)Balance piston. b) Thrust bearing c) thrust pads d) (a &b &c)

3- Type of impeller normally used in the centrifugal compressor is……………...

a) Open b)Semi-Open c) Closed d) (a & b & c)

Question # 2
A) The following is a cross section in a Centrifugal Pump,
Write down the name and the function (in brief)
of each component.

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B) Select what is the correct answer:

1. An excessive suction lift can result in:

a) Insufficient NPSHA b) Excessive NPSHA c) Insufficient NPSHR d) Excessive NPSHR.

2. Which type of impeller will handle the highest flows?

a) axial-flow b) mixed-flow c) radial-flow d) Francis vane

3. As pressure is reduced, the boiling point of a liquid decreases.

a) True b) False

Question # 3

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 A) The following figure showing a Split shaft (two shafts) gas turbine which is designed to convert the
heat energy into mechanical energy and this energy conversion executed through the turbine
components shown in the figure.
- Write the name of each turbine component (1, 2, 3, 4 & 5)
- Draw The T-S diagram for this simple cycle.
- Explain how we can calculate the net work output.

B) Select what is the correct answer:

1- Pump motor power consumption may rise if:

a) The pump packing gland is over tightened.

b) An unbalanced mechanical seal is used in a high-pressure pump.
c) The pump is running backwards.
d) all of the above.

2- A device used in a positive displacement pumping circuit which has a similar purpose to a flywheel
in an engine is a:

a) Pulsation damper.
b) Priming loop.
c) Relief valve.
d) Check valve.

3- Cavitation can be caused by:

a) Too small a suction lift.
b) An increase in liquid velocity.
c) A blockage in the discharge line.
d) An increase in suction pressure

3- Double suction single-stage pumps:

a) Are in perfect axial balance.
b) Require a higher NPSH than an equivalent-sized single suction pump.
c) Have integral pump and bearing housings.
d) Have a single suction inlet nozzle.

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