hydraulic turbines classifications principles centrifugal pumps classifications principles performance - One Line Questions
1.
The unit power of a hydraulic turbine is defined as the power developed by the turbine when it operates under a head of: —
1 meter
2.
Which parameter is most critical for selecting the type of hydraulic turbine for a given site? —
Available head
3.
Which classification applies to a turbine where water enters radially and exits radially? —
Radial Flow Turbine
4.
Which component of a centrifugal pump is responsible for imparting kinetic energy to the fluid? —
Impeller
5.
Which type of pump is generally preferred for lifting water from a well? —
Deep well turbine pump
6.
In a Francis turbine, the guide vanes are used to: —
Regulate the flow rate and angle of water entering the runner
7.
The shut-off head of a centrifugal pump is the head developed when the: —
Discharge is zero
8.
Which component of a hydraulic turbine regulates the flow of water onto the runner? —
Guide Vanes
9.
Which characteristic curve of a centrifugal pump plots head against discharge? —
Head-discharge curve (H-Q curve)
10.
Which type of turbine is characterized by a bucket-shaped runner with deflectors? —
Pelton Turbine
11.
Which of the following is NOT a type of hydraulic turbine? —
Centrifugal Turbine
12.
Which type of turbine is most suitable for sites with very high heads and low discharges? —
Pelton Turbine
13.
In a centrifugal pump, the efficiency is highest when the: —
All losses are minimized relative to the energy transferred
14.
Which performance parameter indicates how much fluid a pump can deliver per unit of time? —
Discharge
15.
The power required to drive a centrifugal pump is proportional to: —
Head developed and discharge
16.
The specific speed of a hydraulic turbine is a dimensionless parameter that relates: —
Head, discharge, and rotational speed
17.
The specific speed of a centrifugal pump is a parameter that relates: —
Head, discharge, and rotational speed
18.
Kaplan turbines are best suited for which type of head conditions? —
Low head, high discharge
19.
A multi-stage centrifugal pump is used to achieve: —
Higher head
20.
The main advantage of a Kaplan turbine over a Francis turbine for low head applications is its: —
Higher efficiency over a wider range of flow
21.
Which component of a centrifugal pump allows for the gradual conversion of kinetic energy into pressure energy? —
Volute casing
22.
Which parameter is used to classify centrifugal pumps based on their operating characteristics? —
Specific speed
23.
The efficiency of a hydraulic turbine is generally higher for: —
Reaction turbines compared to impulse turbines
24.
A volute casing in a centrifugal pump is designed to: —
Convert kinetic energy into pressure energy gradually
25.
Cavitation in hydraulic turbines can lead to: —
Erosion of runner material
26.
Which factor is crucial for preventing cavitation in a centrifugal pump? —
Maintaining the Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) above the required value
27.
Which of the following is a common application of Francis turbines? —
Medium head hydroelectric power plants
28.
Which type of impeller is commonly used in centrifugal pumps for handling liquids with suspended solids? —
Open impeller
29.
Which classification of hydraulic turbines is characterized by water entering radially and leaving axially? —
Francis Turbine
30.
Which type of hydraulic turbine is characterized by water entering axially and leaving radially? —
Propeller Turbine
31.
A centrifugal pump is best described as a: —
Rotodynamic machine
32.
The head developed by a centrifugal pump is primarily dependent on: —
Impeller diameter and rotational speed
33.
For a given head, the discharge of a centrifugal pump is primarily controlled by adjusting the: —
Pump speed
34.
In a Francis turbine, what type of flow is primarily responsible for energy conversion? —
Mixed Flow
35.
A propeller turbine is essentially a: —
Axial flow reaction turbine with fixed blades
36.
What is the primary principle behind the operation of a Pelton turbine? —
Impulse
37.
The term 'runner' in a hydraulic turbine refers to the: —
Rotating part that absorbs energy from the water
38.
The efficiency of a hydraulic turbine is defined as the ratio of: —
Shaft power to water power
39.
The phenomenon of water hammer in a pipeline connected to a pump is caused by: —
Sudden stoppage of flow
40.
What phenomenon occurs when the pressure at the suction side of a centrifugal pump drops below the vapor pressure of the liquid? —
Cavitation
41.
The best efficiency point (BEP) of a centrifugal pump is the operating point where: —
The efficiency is maximum
42.
The main difference between a propeller turbine and a Kaplan turbine lies in: —
The adjustability of the blades
43.
The power developed by a hydraulic turbine is proportional to: —
The head and the discharge
44.
What is the main function of the casing in a centrifugal pump? —
To collect the fluid discharged by the impeller and direct it to the outlet pipe
45.
What is the primary function of the casing in a hydraulic turbine? —
To guide the water to the runner and discharge it efficiently
46.
What is the purpose of priming a centrifugal pump? —
To remove air from the suction pipe and casing
47.
What is the main purpose of a draft tube in a hydraulic turbine installation? —
To recover kinetic energy from the water leaving the runner
48.
Surging in a centrifugal pump occurs when the flow rate is: —
Very low, near shut-off
49.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a reaction turbine? —
Water pressure decreases as it passes through the runner
50.
The maximum efficiency of a centrifugal pump typically occurs at: —
Best efficiency point (BEP)