22-Mec-A6 Fluid Machinery
Worked solutions to 13 past sittings (2013–2019), 94 questions. Pick a sitting, or start from a topic below.
- December 2019
- December 2018
- May 2018
- December 2017
- May 2017
- December 2016
- May 2016
- May 2015
- December 2014
- May 2014
- December 2013
- May 2013
- Undated paper
Topics across the sittings
Topics that come up in more than one sitting, taken from the headings of our worked solutions. A topic counts once per sitting.
- Hydro Turbines (5 sittings): May 2016 Q3 · May 2015 Q1 · May 2014 Q2 · December 2013 Q1 · May 2013 Q2
- Pump (5 sittings): December 2016 Q8 · May 2015 Q6 · December 2013 Q6 · May 2013 Q6 · Undated paper Q8
- Compressor (4 sittings): December 2016 Q6 · December 2014 Q8 · May 2014 Q8 · December 2013 Q7
- Hydro Turbine Model (4 sittings): December 2016 Q4 · May 2015 Q2 · December 2013 Q2 · Undated paper Q1
- Boiler Draught Fans in Parallel (3 sittings): May 2016 Q5 · May 2014 Q5 · May 2013 Q5
- Curtis Impulse Turbine (3 sittings): May 2016 Q4 · May 2015 Q4 · December 2013 Q4
- Francis Setting (3 sittings): May 2016 Q3 · May 2014 Q2 · May 2013 Q2
- Gas Turbine Blades (3 sittings): May 2015 Q5 · December 2013 Q5 · May 2013 Q4
- Homologous Scaling (3 sittings): May 2016 Q1 · May 2014 Q1 · May 2013 Q1
- Pelton Wheel (3 sittings): May 2016 Q3 · May 2014 Q2 · May 2013 Q2
- Pump Power (3 sittings): May 2016 Q1 · May 2014 Q1 · May 2013 Q1
- Turbine Blade Characteristics (3 sittings): May 2016 Q6 · December 2014 Q7 · May 2013 Q7
- Cavitation (2 sittings): May 2015 Q7 · December 2014 Q3
- Compressor First Stage (2 sittings): May 2014 Q4 · Undated paper Q2
- Fan Control (2 sittings): May 2016 Q8 · Undated paper Q6
Questions by sitting
December 2019
- Question 1: Convergent–Divergent Nozzle — Normal Shock at the Exit Plane
- Question 2: Ideal Flow from a Radial Velocity Potential
- Question 3: Turbulent Flow through an Annular Pipe from a Reservoir
- Question 4: Combined Couette–Poiseuille Flow between Parallel Plates
- Question 5: Dimensional Analysis of the Pressure Drop at a Sudden Contraction
- Question 6: Integral Boundary Layer over a Moving Belt
December 2018
- Question 1: Convergent–Divergent Valve — Canister Blowdown
- Question 2: Potential Flow — Discharge Pipe and Drain near a Bed
- Question 3: Laminar Draining of an Oil Tank
- Question 4: Gravity–Couette Flow between Inclined Plates
- Question 5: Dimensional Analysis of Missile Lift
- Question 6: Integral Boundary Layer over a Moving Belt
May 2018
- Question 1: Convergent–Divergent Nozzle with an Exit Shock
- Question 2: Ideal Radial Flow from a Velocity Potential
- Question 3: Adiabatic Constant-Area Duct with Friction (Fanno Flow)
- Question 4: Gravity-Driven Laminar Flow in an Annulus with One Free-Slip Wall
- Question 5: Dimensional Analysis of 2D Creeping-Flow Drag
- Question 6: Laminar Boundary Layer in a Favourable Pressure Gradient (Momentum Integral)
December 2017
- Question 1: Convergent–Divergent Nozzle Between Two Reservoirs
- Question 2: Ideal Flow from the Potential $\phi=-\Gamma\ln r$
- Question 3: Head to Drive Flow Through an Annulus
- Question 4: Combined Gravity–Couette Flow Between Inclined Plates
- Question 5: Wind-Tunnel Testing of a Submarine Model
- Question 6: Boundary Layer in an Accelerating External Flow
May 2017
- Question 1: Blowdown of a Pressurised Canister through a Convergent–Divergent Valve
- Question 2: Forces on a Discharge Pipe near a Tank Bed (Potential Flow)
- Question 3: Reaction Force on a Flanged Reducing Bend
- Question 4: Step (Rayleigh) Bearing — Lubrication Theory
- Question 5: Dimensional Analysis of a Sudden Contraction
- Question 6: Drag of a Plate Immersed in a Turbulent Boundary Layer
December 2016
- Question 1: Compressor Stage Performance
- Question 2: Compressor Blade Angles
- Question 3: Hydro Turbine Design (Francis)
- Question 4: Hydro Turbine Model (Vanderkloof)
- Question 5: Steam Turbine Blade Efficiency
- Question 6: Compressor and Turbine Blade Shape
- Question 7: Turbine and Compressor Stage Limitations
- Question 8: Pump and System Characteristics
May 2016
- Question 1: Pump Power and Homologous Scaling
- Question 2: Pump Application — Preliminary Design
- Question 3: Hydro Turbines — Pelton Wheel and Francis Setting
- Question 4: Curtis (Velocity-Compounded) Impulse Turbine
- Question 5: Boiler Draught Fans in Parallel
- Question 6: Turbine Blade Characteristics
- Question 7: Turbine Blade Flow
- Question 8: Fan Control
May 2015
- Question 1: Hydro Turbines
- Question 2: Hydro Turbine Model (Vanderkloof)
- Question 3: Multi-jet Pelton Turbine
- Question 4: Curtis (Velocity-Compounded) Impulse Turbine
- Question 5: Gas Turbine Blades (Power Turbine)
- Question 6: Pump and Turbine Specific Speed
- Question 7: Cavitation and Erosion
- Question 8: Flow Control
December 2014
- Question 1: Pelton Wheel Turbine
- Question 2: Simple-Cycle Gas Turbine
- Question 3: Pump Application and Cavitation
- Question 4: Centrifugal Pump Impeller Design
- Question 5: Steam-Turbine Stage Velocity Diagram
- Question 6: Vane and Blade Design (Descriptive)
- Question 7: Turbine Blade Characteristics (Descriptive)
- Question 8: Compressor and Pump Characteristics (Descriptive)
May 2014
- Question 1: Pump Power and Homologous Scaling
- Question 2: Hydro Turbines — Pelton Wheel and Francis Setting
- Question 3: Steam Turbine Impulse Blades
- Question 4: Compressor First Stage
- Question 5: Boiler Draught Fans in Parallel
- Question 6: Turbine Efficiency versus Load
- Question 7: Fan Flow-Control Methods
- Question 8: Number of Stages — Compressor versus Turbine
December 2013
- Question 1: Hydro Turbines
- Question 2: Hydro Turbine Model
- Question 3: Pump Performance
- Question 4: Curtis (Velocity-Compounded) Impulse Turbine
- Question 5: Gas Turbine Blades (Power Turbine)
- Question 6: Pump and Turbine Specific Speed
- Question 7: Compressor and Pump Characteristics
- Question 8: Fan Blade Shape
May 2013
- Question 1: Pump Power and Homologous Scaling
- Question 2: Hydro Turbines — Pelton Wheel and Francis Setting
- Question 3: Steam Turbine Blades — Velocity Diagram
- Question 4: Gas Turbine Blades
- Question 5: Boiler Draught Fans in Parallel
- Question 6: Pump and Turbine Flow Characteristics
- Question 7: Turbine Blade Characteristics
- Question 8: Fan and Compressor Flow Characteristics
Undated paper
- Question 1: Hydro Turbine Model (Vanderkloof)
- Question 2: Compressor First Stage
- Question 3: Steam Turbine Blades (Impulse Stage)
- Question 4: Pump Operational Characteristics
- Question 5: Pump Simulation Equation
- Question 6: Fan Control
- Question 7: Turbine Blade Flow
- Question 8: Pump and Turbine Cavitation and Setting