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)