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Chapter: Turbine
101.

Tangential velocity of blade of Pelton wheel is proportional to                        

A. Speed of wheel
B. Angular velocity of wheel
C. Rpm of wheel
D. Speed, angular velocity, RPM of the wheel
Answer» A. Speed of wheel
102.

In which of following turbine inlet whirl velocity and inlet jet velocity are equal in magnitude?

A. Pelton turbine
B. Propeller turbine
C. Kaplan turbine
D. Francis turbine
Answer» A. Pelton turbine
103.

In Pelton wheel, if outlet velocity angle of jet is “acute angled” then outlet whirl velocity of jet is                           

A. x- component of V(r2) – blade velocity
B. x- component of V (r2) + blade velocity
C. Blade velocity – x- component of V (r2)
D. Zero
Answer» A. x- component of V(r2) – blade velocity
104.

In Pelton wheel, if outlet velocity angle of jet is “obtuseangled” then outlet whirl velocity of jet is                         

A. x- component of V (r2) – blade velocity
B. x- component of V (r2) + blade velocity
C. Blade velocity – x- component of V (r2)
D. Zero
Answer» C. Blade velocity – x- component of V (r2)
105.

In Pelton wheel, if outlet velocity angle of jet is “right angled” then outlet whirl velocity of jet is                    

A. x- component of V (r2) – blade velocity
B. x- component of V (r2) + blade velocity
C. Blade velocity – x- component of V (r2)
D. Zero
Answer» D. Zero
106.

In Pelton wheel, relative inlet velocity of jet with respect to velocity of vane is

A. Difference between inlet jet velocity and blade velocity
B. Sum of inlet jet velocity and blade velocity
C. Inlet jet velocity
D. Blade velocity
Answer» A. Difference between inlet jet velocity and blade velocity
107.

In Pelton wheel if angle of deflection is not mentioned then we assume it as_                        

A. 150 degrees
B. 200 degrees
C. 165 degrees
D. 185 degrees
Answer» C. 165 degrees
108.

The work done per unit weight of water jet striking runner blades of Pelton turbine is given by expression                           

A. [Vw1+Vw2] u/g
B. Vw1*u/g
C. [Vw1+Vw2]/g
D. [Vw1+Vw2]u
Answer» A. [Vw1+Vw2] u/g
109.

In Pelton turbine the energy available at inlet of runner that is at outlet of nozzle is known as

A. Shaft power
B. Runner power
C. Output power
D. Water power
Answer» B. Runner power
110.

In Pelton turbines the expression for power delivered at inlet to runner is given by

A. W*[Vw1+Vw2]u/g
B. W*[Vw1-Vw2]u/g
C. W*[Vw1+Vw2]u/g, W*[Vw1-Vw2]u/g
D. [Vw1+Vw2]u/g
Answer» C. W*[Vw1+Vw2]u/g, W*[Vw1-Vw2]u/g
111.

Calculate work done by jet per second on the runner where, discharge=0.7cubic meters/s, inlet and outlet whirl velocities be 23.77 and 2.94?

A. 200Kw
B. 150Kw
C. 187Kw
D. 250Kw
Answer» C. 187Kw
112.

10.The expression for water power in Pelton wheel is                               

A. (P*g*Q*H) Kw
B. (g*Q*H*a) Kw
C. (g*Q) Kw
D. (g*H) Kw
Answer» A. (P*g*Q*H) Kw
113.

The hydraulic efficiency of Pelton turbine will be maximum when blade velocity is equal to               

A. V/2
B. V/3
C. V/4
D. V/5
Answer» A. V/2
114.

In Pelton turbine is defined as ratio between power delivered to runner and power supplied at inlet of turbine

A. Mechanical efficiency
B. Volumetric efficiency
C. Hydraulic efficiency
D. Overall efficiency
Answer» C. Hydraulic efficiency
115.

In Pelton turbine product of mechanical efficiency and hydraulic efficiency is known as

A. Mechanical efficiency
B. Volumetric efficiency
C. Hydraulic efficiency
D. Overall efficiency
Answer» D. Overall efficiency
116.

In Pelton is ratio of volume of water actually striking the runner and volume of water supplied to turbine?

A. Mechanical efficiency
B. Volumetric efficiency
C. Hydraulic efficiency
D. Overall efficiency
Answer» B. Volumetric efficiency
117.

In Pelton turbine the ratio of volume available at shaft of turbine and power supplied at the inlet of the turbine is               

A. Mechanical efficiency
B. Volumetric efficiency
C. Hydraulic efficiency
D. Overall efficiency
Answer» D. Overall efficiency
118.

The expression for maximum hydraulic efficiency of Pelto turbine is given by

A. (1+cos k)/2 where k is outlet blade angle
B. (2+cos k)/2 where k is outlet blade angle
C. (3+cos k)/2 where k is outlet blade angle
D. (4+cos k)/2 where k is outlet blade angle
Answer» A. (1+cos k)/2 where k is outlet blade angle
119.

In the expression for overall efficiency of turbine, which is p/ (k*g*q*h), where “k” is known as               

A. Specific density of liquid
B. Density of liquid
C. Specific gravity of liquid
D. Volume of liquid
Answer» B. Density of liquid
120.

Design of Pelton wheel means the following data is to be determined.

A. Width of buckets
B. Depth of buckets
C. Number of buckets
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» D. All of the mentioned
121.

The width of buckets of Pelton wheel is                                 

A. 2 times diameter of jet
B. 3 times diameter of jet
C. 4 times diameter of jet
D. 5 times diameter of jet
Answer» D. 5 times diameter of jet
122.

The depth of buckets of Pelton wheel                        

A. 1.2 times diameter of jet
B. 1.3 times diameter of jet
C. 1.4 times diameter of jet
D. 1.5 times diameter of jet
Answer» A. 1.2 times diameter of jet
123.

The ratio of pitch diameter of Pelton wheel to diameter of jet is known as

A. Speed ratio
B. Jet ratio
C. Velocity ratio
D. Co-efficient of velocity
Answer» B. Jet ratio
124.

Find the diameter of jet D, if jet ratio m and diameter of jet d are given as 10 and 125mm.

A. 1.25 meters
B. 1.5 meters
C. 2 meters
D. 1.2 meters
Answer» A. 1.25 meters
125.

The number of buckets of Pelton wheel is 25 and diameter of runner is 1.5meters then calculate diameter of jet is                      

A. 80mm
B. 85mm
C. 90mm
D. 82mm
Answer» B. 85mm
126.

In most of cases the value of jet ratio is                             

A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 13
Answer» C. 12
127.

Number of buckets on runner of Pelton wheel is given by expression? (D-diameter of runner and d- diameter of jet)

A. 15 + D/2d
B. 15 + 3D/2d
C. 15 + D/d
D. 15 + 2D/d
Answer» A. 15 + D/2d
128.

is obtained by dividing total rate of flow through the turbine by rate of flow through single jet.

A. Number of jets
B. Diameter of jets
C. Velocity of jets
D. Speed ratio
Answer» A. Number of jets
129.

If diameter of jet is 85mm and diameter of runner is 1.5 meter then calculate width of buckets.

A. 400mm
B. 500mm
C. 420mm
D. 425mm
Answer» D. 425mm
130.

If diameter of jet is 85mm and diameter of runner is 1.5 meter then depth of buckets is                      

A. 100mm
B. 105mm
C. 106mm
D. 102mm
Answer» D. 102mm
131.

If diameter of jet is 85mm and diameter of runner is 1.5 meter then calculate number of buckets on Pelton wheel approximately

A. 20
B. 22
C. 23
D. 25
Answer» D. 25
132.

Radial flow reaction turbines are those turbines in which water flows                        

A. Radial direction
B. Axial direction
C. Tangential direction
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» A. Radial direction
133.

Main parts of radial flow reaction turbines are                           

A. Casing
B. Guide mechanism
C. Draft tube
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» D. All of the mentioned
134.

Radial flow reaction turbines contain spiral casing which area                        

A. Remains constant
B. Gradually decreases
C. Gradually increases
D. Suddenly decreases
Answer» B. Gradually decreases
135.

consists of stationary circular wheel all around the runner of turbine

A. Casing
B. Guide mechanism
C. Runner
D. Drafting
Answer» B. Guide mechanism
136.

The casing of radial flow reaction turbine is made of spiral shape, so that water may enter the runner                   

A. Variable acceleration
B. Constant acceleration
C. Variable velocity
D. Constant velocity
Answer» D. Constant velocity
137.

allow the water to strike the vanes fixed on runner without shock at inlet

A. Casing
B. Guide vanes
C. Runner
D. Draft tube
Answer» B. Guide vanes
138.

Runner blades are made up of                         

A. Cast steel
B. Cast iron
C. Wrought iron
D. Steel
Answer» A. Cast steel
139.

The pressure at the exit of runner of reaction turbine is generally than atmospheric pressure

A. Greater
B. Lesser
C. Constant
D. Equal
Answer» B. Lesser
140.

is a pipe of gradually increasing area used for discharging water from exit of the turbine to the tail race

A. Casing
B. Guide mechanism
C. Draft tube
D. Runner
Answer» C. Draft tube
141.

and of radial flow reaction turbine are always full of water.

A. Casing and runner
B. Casing and penstocks
C. Runner and penstocks
D. Runner and draft tube
Answer» A. Casing and runner
142.

governs the flow of water entering the runner blades.

A. Casing
B. Guide vanes
C. Draft tube
D. Runner
Answer» B. Guide vanes
143.

Inward radial flow reaction turbine is a turbine in which water flows across the blades of runner_                        

A. Radial direction
B. Radially inward
C. Radially outward
D. Axial direction
Answer» B. Radially inward
144.

Which of following is inward radial flow reaction turbine?

A. Pelton wheel
B. Francis turbine
C. Axial turbine
D. Kaplan turbine
Answer» B. Francis turbine
145.

In Inward radial flow reaction turbine which is not required?

A. Runner
B. Air tight casing
C. Guide vanes
D. Breaking jet
Answer» D. Breaking jet
146.

The main difference between reaction turbine and inward radial flow reaction turbine is water flows                     

A. Radial direction
B. Radially inward
C. Radially outward
D. Axial direction
Answer» B. Radially inward
147.

In Inward radial flow reaction turbine the ratio of tangential wheel at inlet to given velocity of jet is known as               

A. Speed ratio
B. Flow ratio
C. Discharge
D. Radial discharge
Answer» B. Flow ratio
148.

In Inward radial flow reaction turbine the ratio of tangential velocity at inlet to the given velocity                        

A. Speed ratio
B. Flow ratio
C. Discharge
D. Radial discharge
Answer» A. Speed ratio
149.

In Inward radial flow reaction turbine if angle made by absolute velocity with its tangent is 90 degrees and component of whirl is zero at outlet is                         

A. Radial inlet discharge
B. Radial outlet discharge
C. Flow ratio
D. Speed ratio
Answer» B. Radial outlet discharge
150.

In which of following turbine whirl component is zero?

A. Reaction turbine
B. Inward radial flow reaction turbine
C. Axial flow turbine
D. Impulse turbine
Answer» B. Inward radial flow reaction turbine

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