pumps turbines measurement of flow - One Line Questions

1. A Pitot tube is primarily used to measure: Velocity at a point
2. The principle behind the operation of an orifice meter is: Bernoulli's equation
3. The operation of an electromagnetic flow meter is based on: Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction
4. Which type of pump is most suitable for handling fluids with high viscosity? Positive displacement pump
5. Which of the following is a characteristic of a centrifugal pump? Discharge varies with head
6. The characteristic curve of a pump plots: Head vs. discharge
7. Which component of a reaction turbine guides the water onto the runner and controls the flow rate? Guide vanes
8. A 'weir' is primarily used for measuring: Flow rate in an open channel
9. Which type of turbine operates with the water jet striking buckets on the periphery of the runner? Pelton turbine
10. The maximum theoretical efficiency of a Pelton turbine is limited by: The fact that the bucket cannot completely reverse the jet's direction
11. The coefficient of discharge for an orifice meter is typically: Less than 1
12. The discharge over a rectangular weir is proportional to: H^2.5
13. A Kaplan turbine is particularly suitable for: Low head, high discharge
14. A multistage centrifugal pump is used to achieve: Higher head
15. A Francis turbine is a type of: Reaction turbine
16. The main purpose of a draft tube in a reaction turbine is to: Recover the kinetic energy of the water leaving the runner
17. What is the main advantage of a V-notch weir over a rectangular weir for measuring flow? It is more accurate for low flow rates
18. Which turbine is best suited for high head and low discharge applications? Pelton turbine
19. What is the primary advantage of using an ultrasonic flow meter? Ability to measure flow in dirty or corrosive fluids
20. Which of the following is NOT a type of flow measurement device? Manometer
21. The 'vena contracta' is the point of: Minimum cross-sectional area of a jet after leaving a nozzle or orifice
22. The overall efficiency of a pump is the product of: Hydraulic efficiency, mechanical efficiency, and volumetric efficiency
23. The maximum efficiency of a centrifugal pump is usually achieved when the impeller is: Operating at its best efficiency point (BEP)
24. Which flow measurement device requires a conductive fluid to operate? Electromagnetic flow meter
25. Which flow measurement device consists of a converging section, a throat, and a diverging section? Venturimeter
26. Which type of turbine is characterized by adjustable guide vanes and a propeller-like runner? Kaplan turbine
27. A Venturimeter is used to measure: Flow rate in a pipe
28. The 'runner' is the rotating component of a: Turbine
29. A 'critical depth' is a concept primarily associated with: Open channel flow
30. In a Francis turbine, the water flows: Radially inwards and then axially
31. The efficiency of a turbine is defined as the ratio of: Shaft power to water power
32. Which parameter is used to characterize the performance of a turbine under varying head and speed? Specific speed
33. For a given head, the discharge of a Pelton turbine is primarily controlled by the: Needle valve opening
34. The phenomenon of 'water hammer' in a pipeline is caused by: Sudden closure of a valve
35. A 'sump' in a pumping system is typically: The source of fluid from which the pump draws water
36. Cavitation in a centrifugal pump occurs when:
37. The shut-off head of a centrifugal pump is: The head at which the pump delivers zero discharge
38. The 'head' in a pump refers to: The total energy difference, including pressure, velocity, and elevation, between the suction and discharge sides
39. What is the 'specific speed' of a turbine? The speed of the turbine at which it develops a unit head
40. The 'breakdown torque' in a turbine refers to: The torque at which the turbine stops delivering useful power
41. In a flow measurement using a Venturimeter, the pressure difference is measured between the: Inlet and the throat
42. What is the function of a governor in a hydraulic power plant? To regulate the speed of the turbine
43. What is the primary function of a volute casing in a centrifugal pump? To convert kinetic energy into pressure energy
44. What is the purpose of a foot valve in a suction pipe of a centrifugal pump? To prevent backflow and keep the pipe full of water
45. A positive displacement pump traps a fixed amount of fluid and forces (displaces) it into the discharge pipe. True
46. Which flow measurement device measures the velocity of fluid by detecting the frequency of reflected sound waves? Doppler ultrasonic flow meter
47. Which device uses a float that rises and falls with the liquid level to indicate flow rate? Rotameter
48. The 'specific speed' of a pump is defined as the speed at which it would run to deliver: Unit discharge at unit head
49. Which of the following is a common method for measuring flow rate in an open channel? Weir
50. The efficiency of a centrifugal pump is generally highest at: Best efficiency point (BEP)