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Class 4 (4th Engineer) MEKG 📅 Sep 2022

Exam Question

(a) Sketch in simple from 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 systems (5)

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Reference Answer

### (a) Sketch of a Constant Speed Hele-Shaw Pump
A simple sketch would show a cross-section of the pump with its key components. Two states should be depicted: one with the floating ring concentric for zero delivery, and another with the floating ring eccentric for full delivery.
**Key Components to be labeled:**
1. **Driving Shaft**: Rotates the cylinder block at a constant speed.

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