FLUID POWER [665(S)]

Third year, Second semester

(6th SEM) 70
Each question carries 1 mark.
1. Multiple choice questions:
I. Which fluid is used in hydraulic power systems?
a)water, b) oil ,c) non-compressible fluid ,d) all the above. (d)

II. Pressure of 1 bar is equal to

a) 14.5 psi, b) 145 psi, c) 12.5 psi, d) 145 x 10-6 psi. (a)

III. How is power transmitted in fluid power systems?

a. power is transmitted instantaneously, b. power is transmitted gradually, c. both a. and b, d. none of the above. (a)

IV. How is tilting action possible in trucks for unloading the gravel material using hydraulic power?
i. Tilting action is possible if, oil flows at high pressure into the cylinder
ii. Tilting action is possible if, air flows at low pressure into the cylinder
iii. The truck body tilts when piston rod in the actuator is pushed out.
iv. Tilting action is possible if air is compressed at high pressure

a) i and iii, b) ii and iv,c) iii and iv, d) none of the above. (a)

V. Which energy is used to transmit power in hydrostatic system?

a) pressure energy , b) kinetic energy, c) potential energy, d) all the above. (a)

VI. The hydraulic system is

a) less precise than pneumatic system, b) more precise than pneumatic system, c) both hydraulic and pneumatic
systems are same on basis of precision, d) none of the above. (b)

VII. The heat generated in hydraulic systems can be absorbed by

a) lubrication, b) cooling, c) sealing, d) all the above. (b)

VIII. For which of the following purpose hydraulic film acts as a seal between the machined cavity and spool?
a) to reduce leakage, b) for cooling purposes, c) for lubrication purposes, d) all the above. (a)

IX) High viscosity fluids have

a. low pressure drop, b. less power consumption, c. slow operation, d. all the above. (c)

X. Which of the following is not a positive displacement pump?

a)gear, b) vane,c) reciprocating, d) centrifugal. (d)
XI. Which of the following pumps is able to deliver highest pressure?
a) gear, b) vane, c) piston. (c)
XII. Which of the following pumps is less contaminant sensitive?
a) gear, b) vane, c) piston. (c)

XIII. In a hydraulic punching press,which circuit may be employed?

a) meter-in, b) meter-out, c) sequencing, d) unloading. (d)
XIV. In auto garage to lift vehicles hydraulically, which circuit is to be employed?
a) unloading, b) sequencing, c) synchronization, d) meter-out. (c)
XV. If no load is attached to piston rod, the movement of piston assembly is possible when
a) oil overcomes its self weight, b) oil overcomes friction in the piston rod assembly, c) both a and b,
d) none of these. (c)

XVI. In a hydraulic circuit a pump is provided with two outlet paths, one where load is attached and other to the
reservoir. Which path will the oil choose to flow first?
a)oil will flow to the path where load is attached, b) oil will flow back to the reservoir first, c) oil will flow through
both the paths simultaneously, d) none of the these.. (b)
XVII. Which law explains the behavior of hydraulic fluids under pressure?
a) Charles's law, b) Newtons law, c) Pascal's law, d) none of the these. (c)

XVIII. Pressure drop in pipes, occurs due to

a) frictional resistance, b) load, c) flow pattern. D) none of the these. (a)

XIX. Speed of the actuator is affected by

a) cross-section area of the orifice, b) velocity of flow, c) pipe diameter, d) all the above. (d)

XX. Intensifier used in pneumatic systems has output pressure-

a)less than input pressure, b) more than input pressure, c) same as input pressure, d) none of the these. (b)

XXI. In Reynolds number (ρvd) / μ, the letter μ denotes

a) kinematic viscosity, b) absolute viscosity, c) coefficient of friction, d) none of the above. (b)

XXII. Calculate area of a pipe if, flow rate is 20 L/min and flow velocity is 5 cm/s.
a) 66.66 cm2, b) 60 cm2, c) 62 cm2, d) none of the above (a)

XXIII. Which of the following is used as a component in hydraulic power unit?

a) pressure gauge, b) filler gauge, c) valve, d) reservoir. (c)

XXIV. Which of the following is used as an accessory in hydraulic power unit?

a. pumps, b. valves, c. motor, d. reservoir. (d)

XXV. Electric motor has a speed of 1200 rpm and output rate of pump is 6 cc/rev. Calculate flow rate of pump in L/min
a. 6 L/min, b. 7.2 L/min, c. 5 L/min, d. none of the these. (b)

XXVI. Calculate the power absorbed by the pump if, it has a flow rate of 20 cc/rev and develops a maximum pressure
of 70 bar, when electric motor runs at a speed of 1200 rpm.
a) 1.9 Kw, b) 2.8 kW, c) 2.3 kW, d) none of the these. (b)

XXVII. Which factor decides the working pressure of a hydraulic cylinder?

a. diameter of circular flange, b. bore diameter of cylinder, c. stroke length, d. all the these. (b)

XXVIII. Low-torque high-speed motors are used in

a. cranes, b. winches, c. fans, d. all the these. (c)

XXIX. Leakage in rotary chucks can be compensated by

a. flow control valve, b. pilot operated check valve, c. accumulator, d. all the of these. (c)

XXX. What is a pressure sequence valve?

a. it is a combination of adjustable pressure relief valve and directional control valve
b. it is a combination of nonadjustable pressure relief valve and directional control valve
c. it is a combination of adjustable pressure reducing valve and check valve
d. it is a combination of adjustable pressure reducing valve and flow control valve (a)

2. Fill in the blanks:

i) There are three basic methods of transmitting power: electrical, mechanical and ________. (Fluid power)
ii) The weight to power ratio of a hydraulic system is comparatively ________than that of electromechanical
system. (less)
iii) Non positive displacement pumps are primarily ________type units that have a ________ clearance between
rotating and stationary parts. (velocity, large)
iv) In a screw pump, there are no pulsations at ________ speed; it is very quiet operating pump. (higher)
v) A relief valve is similar to a ________ in an electrical system. (Fuse)
vi) ________ is used to maintain a back pressure on a vertical cylinder to prevent it from falling due to gravity.
(counterbalance)
vii) A valve is device that receives an external signal to release, ________ the fluid that flows through it.
(stop/redirect)
 viii) The 4/3 DCV, for open neutral, the pressure port and the outlets are both connected to the ________. (tank)
ix) Currently wall thickness is designated according to ________ numbers. (schedule)
x) Male threads are always ________. (tapered)
xi) ________ circuits represent the scheme of operation of hydraulic system. (hydraulic)
xii) Creating back pressure is some hydraulic circuits are often required to resist ________ loads. (negative)
xiii) Dew point is defined as the temperature, at which the relative humidity is ________. (100%)
xiv) Air dryers are installed ________ of aftercoolers, when it is important to remove enough moisture.
(downstream)
xv) Portable and small industrial compressors are normally ________, whereas larger units must be ________.
(air cooled, water cooled )
xvi) Check valve ________ instantaneously, against reverse flow. (shuts off)
xvii) A low efficiency compressor requires ________ electrical power to operate. (more)
xviii) One difference from hydraulic circuit is that ________ lines are used in pneumatic circuit. (no return)
xix) ________ of operation means that an operator must be protected by the use of built in emergency stop
features. (safety)
xx) Preload is the condition just after the gas has been introduced into the ________ accumulator. (top)

3. State whether true or false:

i)Hydraulic lines can burst and pose serious problems. (True)

ii) Hydraulic power is especially useful when performing heavy work. (True)
iii) Pneumatic system is not free from fire hazards. (False)
iv) Power losses and leakages are less in pneumatic systems. (True)
v) The sole purpose of pump is to create pressure. (False)
vi) Mechanical efficiency indicates the amount of energy losses that occur for reasons other than leakage.(True)
vii) An unloading valve requires electric signals. (False)
viii) A pilot operated pressure relief valve cannot be operated using a remote. (False)
ix) Sequence valves are similar to pressure relief valves. (True)
x) A shuttle valve allows two alternate flow sources to be connected in one branch circuit. (True)
xi) A pilot operated check valve always permits flow in one direction only. (False)
xii) Gear motors are the most efficient and most dirt tolerant. (False)
xiii) A semi-rotary actuator allows only a partial revolution. (True)
xiv) The force a cylinder must produce equals the load the cylinder is required to overcome. (True)
xv) The rod ends are usually threaded in cylinder mountings. (True)
xvi) Nylon tubes can be used in high pressure hydraulic applications. (False)
xvii) Hoses are used to absorb vibration. (True)
xviii) The function of a filter is to remove contaminants from the air, before it reaches pneumatic
components.(True)
xix) In material handling application, a vacuum cup is used to establish the force capability to lift a flat sheet.
(True)
xx) Safety of operations means that an operator must be protected by the use of built in emergency stop
features. (True)