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Superheating of steam is done at constant

A. Enthalpy

B. Entropy

C. Pressure

D. Volume

Correct Answer :

C. Pressure


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Out of the following, the __________ pipe has the least corrosion resistance.

A. Mild steel

B. Copper

C. Cast iron

D. Wrought iron

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During sensible cooling of air, its wet bulb temperature

A. Decreases but dew point remains constant

B. Increases but dew point remains constant

C. Increases & the dew point decreases

D. Decreases & the dew point increases

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Which of the following fastening devices has its both ends threaded?

A. Bolt

B. Stud

C. Set screw

D. Split nut

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Which of the following is not an explosive?

A. TNT

B. CMC

C. RDX

D. Lead azide

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Which of the following is the largest quantum of pressure?

A. 1 kg/cm2

B. 1 bar

C. 1 atmosphere

D. 1 kilo Pascal

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With increase in temperature, the electrical conductivity of a __________ decreases.

A. Semi-conductor

B. Metal or alloy

C. Dielectric

D. None of these

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The friction factor for the turbulent fluid flow in a rough pipe does not depend upon the

A. Pipe roughness & pipe diameter

B. Fluid velocity

C. Type of flowing fluid

D. Both 'b' & 'c'

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What is the pH of distilled water?

A. 0

B. 1

C. 7

D. 14

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Air/fuel ratio on molar (volume) basis for combustion of methane with theoretical quantity of air with be

A. 9.5 : 1

B. 12.5 : 1

C. 15.5 : 1

D. 18.5 : 1

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Larger length & diameter water pipes are made by

A. Electrical resistance welding

B. Die casting

C. Semi-centrifugal casting

D. Continuous casting

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Speisses is a mixture of the following:

A. Arsenides of heavy metals

B. Antimonides of heavy metals

C. Arsenides & antimonides of heavy metals

D. Iron, cobalt and nickel

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Maximum permissible air velocity in pipelines is about __________ metre/second.

A. 5

B. 10

C. 20

D. 40

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Angular displacement can be measured suitably by a

A. Shaft encoder

B. Linear variable differential transducer (LVDT)

C. Stroboscope

D. Tachometer

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Ganister contains maximum percentage of

A. FeO

B. SiO2

C. MgO

D. MnO2

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Particle nature of cathode rays is proved due to the fact that they

A. Travel in a straight line

B. Get deflected by magnetic electric field

C. Produce fluorescence

D. Heat the exposed material

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Property responsible for the talcum powder to cling to the skin is the

A. Capillary action

B. Adhesion

C. Cohesion

D. Surface tension

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Case hardening is not done by

A. Nitriding

B. Hot dipping

C. Electroplating

D. Both b & c

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In chemical dehumidification process

A. Wet bulb temperature increases

B. Dry bulb temperature remains constant

C. Dew point temperature increases

D. Dry bulb temperature increases

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In a totally irreversible isothermal expansion process for an ideal gas, ΔE = 0, ΔH = 0. Then ΔQ and ΔS will be

A. ΔQ = 0, ΔS=0

B. ΔQ = 0, ΔS = +ve

C. ΔQ = 0, ΔS = -ve

D. ΔQ = +ve, ΔS= +ve

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The same volume of all gases is representative of their

A. Specific gravities

B. Densities

C. Gas characteristic constants

D. Molecular weights

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Triple point of water is

A. 0°F

B. 492°R

C. 0°K

D. -273°C

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The effect of friction on the flow of steam through a nozzle is to decrease the __________ of steam.

A. Wetness

B. Mass flow rate

C. Both 'a' & 'b'

D. Neither 'a' nor 'b'

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Identify the correct statement with reference to the extractive metallurgy of aluminium.

A. The electrolyte consists of molten Na3AlF6 with approximately 1 to 8% Al2O3

B. Approximately 80% of the aluminium deposited on the cathode comes from cryolite

C. Sodium is deposited along with aluminium, but is immediately vaporised

D. Anode effect sets in when the cryolite concentration goes below 40%.

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__________ has a negative co-efficient of linear expansion.

A. Iron

B. Copper

C. Rubber

D. Nickel

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Midrex process of sponge iron production uses reformed natural gas as the reducing agent, which uses iron ore in the form of

A. Lumps

B. Pellets

C. Briquettes

D. Sinter

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__________ pipe is the most suitable for carrying sanitary drainage.

A. Stainless steel

B. Reinforced cement concrete

C. Cast iron

D. Asbestos cement

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Addition of __________ to steel does not impart hardness.

A. Nickel

B. Copper

C. Chromium

D. Silicon

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The most economical channel section for the fluid flow is the one for which the discharge is maximum for a given cross-sectional area. Vertical velocity distribution in an open channel for laminar flow can be assumed to be

A. Parabolic

B. Hyperbolic

C. Straight line

D. None of these

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Coating provided on the electrodes used in the arc welding is not expected to

A. Add alloying elements

B. Prevent electrode from contamination

C. Stabilise the arc

D. Provide protective atmosphere to weld

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The type of pump used for lifting large quantity of sewage is a __________ pump.

A. Gear

B. Centrifugal

C. Reciprocating

D. Plunger