Fluid Mechanics N6 December Past Papers and Memos

1. Q1 1.1 Main pipe A forks into pipes B and C (as shown in FIGURE 1 below), collects 25 marks
2. Q2 2.1 A trapezoidal channel with sides of smooth stones slopping at 29º is shown in 28 marks
3. Q3 3.1 A double-acting three-throw reciprocating pump has a stroke of 300 mm, a 29 marks
4. Q4 4.1 The rate of flow through the vertical shaft of a Francis turbine is 0,3 m /s. The 18 marks

Instructions to candidates

1. Answer all the questions.
2. Read all the questions carefully.
3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
4. Unless otherwise stated, round off your final answers to THREE decimal places.
5. Diagrams and sketches in this question paper are not drawn to scale.
6. Use g = 9,81 m/s2.
7. Write neatly and legibly. (8190216) -3-