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Class 4 (4th Engineer) MEKG 📅 Aug 2022

Exam Question

(a) Sketch in simple form a constant speed hele-shaw pump suitable for a hydraulic steering gear (6)

(b) Describe the pump and its principle of operation (5)

(c) What characteristics of the pump make it suitable for use in steering gear system? (5)

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Reference Answer

### (a) Sketch of a Hele-Shaw Pump
A simple cross-sectional sketch of a constant speed Hele-Shaw pump should clearly illustrate the following key components:
1. **Outer Casing:** The main body of the pump.
2. **Drive Shaft:** Connected to a constant speed electric motor, this shaft enters the casing and rotates the cylinder block.

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