B.TechSemester 32023-24Fluid Mechanics Fluid MachinesBME302

Fluid Mechanics Fluid Machines (BME302) - AKTU Question Paper 2023-24

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This is the official AKTU Fluid Mechanics Fluid Machines Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 3, academic session 2023-24. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech
Semester:Semester 3
Session:2023-24
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Fluid Mechanics Fluid Machines (BME302) — complete question paper · 70 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all q u e s t i o n s i n b r i e f .
  • a
    What is specific weight and specific gravity? 2 1
  • b
    Define the terms Cc, Cv in case of orifice meter. 2 1
  • c
    Differentiate between laminar and turbulent flow. 2 2
  • d
    Differentiate between rotational and irrotational flow. 2 2
  • e
    What is the expression of Reynold number? 2 3
  • f
    What is the Mechanical efficiency of a Pump? 2 4
  • g
    What is slip in case of reciprocating pump? 2 5
Section BAttempt any three o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
  • a
    What is the use of venturimeter? Also derive the expression of discharge through venturimeter
  • b
    Explain the principal of continuity equation. Also explain stea dy and unsteady flow
  • c
    The velocity distribution in the boundary layer is given by Where, δ= boundary layer thickness. Calculate the following: Displacement thickness Momentum thickness
  • d
    Derive an expression for the wo rk done per second by water on t he runner of the Pelton wheel using velocity triangles and also find the exp ression for maximum efficiency
  • e
    Explain the working of air vessel with neat diagram? What is th e importance of the air vessel for reciprocating pump?
Section CAttempt any one p a r t o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
  • a
    Calculate the dynamic viscosity of oil, which is used for lu brication between a square plate of size 0.8m x 0.8m and an inclined plane with ang le of inclination 30°. The weight of square pla te is 300m and it slides down the inclined plane with a uniform velocity 0.3m/s. The thickness of the oil film is 1.5mm
  • b
    Explain the concept of viscosity. Also explain the impact of temperature on viscosity
  • a
    Water flows through a pipe AB 1.2 m diameter at 3m/s and then passes through
  • a
    pipe BC 1.5m diameter. At C the pipe branches, Branch CD is 0 . 8 m i n diameter and carries one third of the flow in AB. The flow velo city in branch CE is 2.5m/s. Find the volume rate of flow in AB, the velocity in BC, the velocity in CD and the diameter of CE
  • b
    Derive an expression for contin uity equation in three dimens ions for Cartesian 7 2 co-ordinate which is applicable for steady and incompressible
  • a
    What do you mean by boundary lay er separation? What is the effect of pressure gradient on boundary layer separation?
  • b
    Derive an expression of velocity distribution when water is flowing in a circular pipe
  • a
    A reaction turbine works at 450 r.p.m. under a head of 120m. Its diameter at inlet is 1.2m and the flow area is 0.4m 2.The angle made by absolute and relative velocities at inlet are 20° and 60° respectively with the tangential velocities. Determine: (i) The volume flow rate (ii) The power developed
  • b
    Explain the phenomenon of cavitation in case of turbine. Als o write the method to avoid it
  • a
    What are the difference between centrifugal pump and reciprocating pump? 7 5
  • b
    Draw an indicator diagram for reciprocating pump. Prove that work done by the pump is proportional to the area of the indicator diagram

Question text is extracted from the official AKTU question paper PDF above. Hindi translations are omitted — every question is printed in English in the original paper. Last verified: 2026-08-23.

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Differentiate between laminar and turbulent flow. 2 2

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Differentiate between rotational and irrotational flow. 2 2

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