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)