For high head and low discharge, the water turbine used is

For high head and low discharge, the water turbine used is
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For high head and low discharge, the water turbine used is Pelton wheel

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With a neat diagram explain pelton wheel turbine.

Description : With a neat diagram explain pelton wheel turbine.

Last Answer : Diagram of Pelton Wheel:-  Construction of Pelton Wheel Turbine:  1. Runner with Bucket: The runner of a pelton turbine consists of a number of double cupped buckets surrounded ... necessary to avoid accidents, splashing race and to support the housing for the bearing and the nozzle. 

List the types of turbine used in hydro power plant.

Description : List the types of turbine used in hydro power plant.  

Last Answer : Following types of turbine used in hydro power plant:  1.Pelton wheel 2.Francis Turbine 3.Kaplan Turbine 4.Propeller Turbine 

A gas turbine works on:

Description : A gas turbine works on: A) Carnot cycle B) Brayton cycle C) Dual cycle D) Rankine cycle

Last Answer : A gas turbine works on: Brayton cycle

A gas turbine power plant is best suited for

Description : A gas turbine power plant is best suited for (a) base load (b) peak load (c) emergency purpose (d) None of the above

Last Answer : A gas turbine power plant is best suited for peak load operation

In steam turbine terminology, diaphragm refers to

Description : In steam turbine terminology, diaphragm refers to  (1) separating wall between rotors carrying nozzles (2) the ring of guide blades between rotors (3) a partition between low and high pressure sides (4) the flange connecting the turbine exit to the condenser

Last Answer : In steam turbine terminology, diaphragm refers to separating wall between rotors carrying nozzles 

Reheating in a gas turbine

Description : Reheating in a gas turbine (1) increases the compressor work (2) decreases the compressor work (3) increases the turbine work (4) decreases the turbine work

Last Answer : Reheating in a gas turbine increases the turbine work

The use of regenerator in a gas turbine cycle

Description : The use of regenerator in a gas turbine cycle  (1) increases efficiency but has no effect on output (2) increases output but has no effect on efficiency (3) increases both efficiency and output (4) increases efficiency but decreases output

Last Answer : The use of regenerator in a gas turbine cycle increases efficiency but has no effect on output

A turbine is said to have an axial discharge when the steam leaves the blade tip at _________ to the direction of the blade motion. (A) 60° (B) 90° (C) 180° (D) 270°

Description : A turbine is said to have an axial discharge when the steam leaves the blade tip at _________ to the direction of the blade motion. (A) 60° (B) 90° (C) 180° (D) 270°

Last Answer : (B) 90°

For attaining maximum efficiency, a Francis turbine runner is so designed as to result in radial discharge at exit. This is done by : a) Providing runner vane angle at inlet as 90o b) Providing guide vane angle at inlet as 90o c) Providing runner vane angle at exit as 90o d) Designing for absolute velocity at outlet to be inclined at 90o to direction of vane there

Description : For attaining maximum efficiency, a Francis turbine runner is so designed as to result in radial discharge at exit. This is done by : a) Providing runner vane angle at inlet as 90o b) Providing ... 90o d) Designing for absolute velocity at outlet to be inclined at 90o to direction of vane there

Last Answer : d) Designing for absolute velocity at outlet to be inclined at 90o to direction of vane there

Saturated steam at 1 atm is discharged from a turbine at 1200 kg/h. Superheated steam at 300 0C and 1 atm is needed as a feed to a heat exchanger. To produce it, the turbine discharge stream is mixed with superheated steam at 400 0C, 1 atm and specific volume of 3.11 m 3 /kg. Calculate the amount of superheated steam at 300 0C produced and the volumetric flow rate of the 400 0C steam.

Description : Saturated steam at 1 atm is discharged from a turbine at 1200 kg/h. Superheated steam at 300 0C  and 1 atm is needed as a feed to a heat exchanger. To produce it, the turbine discharge ... amount of superheated steam at 300 0C produced and the volumetric flow rate of the  400 0C steam.

Last Answer : Solution 1. Mass balance of water 1200 + m1 = m2 ………………………………………… (1) …………………….1 mark 2. Energy balance (1200 kg/h)(2676 kJ/kg) + m1(3278 kJ/kg)

Multistage centrifugal pumps are generally used for (A) High head (B) Low head but high discharge (C) Highly viscous liquid (D) Slurries of high solid concentration

Description : Multistage centrifugal pumps are generally used for (A) High head (B) Low head but high discharge (C) Highly viscous liquid (D) Slurries of high solid concentration

Last Answer : (A) High head

Low head plants generally use (A) Pelton Turbines (B) Francis Turbine (C) Pelton or Francis Turbine (D) Kaplan Turbines

Description : Low head plants generally use (A) Pelton Turbines (B) Francis Turbine (C) Pelton or Francis Turbine (D) Kaplan Turbines

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Turbine used for low head is?

Last Answer : Turbine used for low head is Kaplan turbine.

Kaplan turbines are used whenever the water head is

Description : Kaplan turbines are used whenever the water head is (a) low (b) high (c) medium (d) (b) and (c) 

Last Answer : Low head upto 50 m

With a neat diagram explain medium head hydro-electric power plants.

Description : With a neat diagram explain medium head hydro-electric power plants. 

Last Answer : Diagram of medium head hydro-electric power plants:  Explanation:- If head of water is between 30 and 100 m, the plant is called a medium-head plant. Potential energy of ... Francis turbines are normally used. Alternator required in these plants is of low speed and large in diameter. 

Classify the hydro-electric plants according to the head and load basis.

Description : Classify the hydro-electric plants according to the head and load basis.  

Last Answer : Classification the hydro-electric plants According to availability of Head of Water:  1. Very high head power plant 2. High head power plant 3. Medium head power plant 4. Low head power plant  ... -electric plants According to Load basis:   1. Base load power plant 2. Peak load power plant

A large hydropower station has a head of 324 metre and an average flow of 1370 metre3 / second.

Description : A large hydropower station has a head of 324 metre and an average flow of 1370 metre3 / second. The available hydraulic power from this station will be: A) 4.35 MW B) 4.15 MW C) 4.47 MW D) 4.73 MW

Last Answer :  A large hydropower station has a head of 324 metre and an average flow of 1370 metre3 / second. The available hydraulic power from this station will be: 4.35 MW

For harnessing low variable water heads, the suitable hydraulic turbine with high percentage of reaction and

Description : For harnessing low variable water heads, the suitable hydraulic turbine with high percentage of reaction and runner adjustable vanes is  (A) Kaplan (B) Francis (C) Pelton (D) Impeller

Last Answer : For harnessing low variable water heads, the suitable hydraulic turbine with high percentage of reaction and runner adjustable vanes is Kaplan 

Assume that water vaporizes at an absolute pressure of 1.5 m, barometric pressure head is 9.5 m and cavitation coefficient is 0.1 A turbine operates under a head of 40 m. the safe height of the runner above the tail water level, in meters, is : a) 6 b) 4 c) 3 d) 2

Description : Assume that water vaporizes at an absolute pressure of 1.5 m, barometric pressure head is 9.5 m and cavitation coefficient is 0.1 A turbine operates under a head of 40 m. the safe height of the runner above the tail water level, in meters, is : a) 6 b) 4 c) 3 d) 2

Last Answer : b) 4

The efficiency and work ratio of a simple gas turbine cycle are  A.low  B.very low  C.high  D.very high

Description : The efficiency and work ratio of a simple gas turbine cycle are  A.low  B.very low  C.high  D.very high

Last Answer : Answer: B

Explain reaction turbine in terms of head:

Description : Explain reaction turbine in terms of head:

Last Answer : High head- Francis Medium head- Propeller Low head- Kaplan

The net head under which the turbine reaches its peak efficiency at synchronous speed is called (A) Design head (B) Rated head (C) Gross head (D) Operating head

Description : The net head under which the turbine reaches its peak efficiency at synchronous speed is called (A) Design head (B) Rated head (C) Gross head (D) Operating head

Last Answer : Answer: Option A

Two Pelton turbines A and B have the same specific speed and are working under the same head. Turbine A produces 400 kW at 1000 rpm. If turbine B produces 100kW, then its rpm is (a) 4000 (b) 2000 (c) 1500 (d) 3000

Description : Two Pelton turbines A and B have the same specific speed and are working under the same head. Turbine A produces 400 kW at 1000 rpm. If turbine B produces 100kW, then its rpm is (a) 4000 (b) 2000 (c) 1500 (d) 3000

Last Answer : (b) 2000

The primary reason for low power factor is supply system is due to installation of?

Last Answer : The primary reason for low power factor is supply system is due to installation of induction motors.

A low utilization factor for a plant indicates that?

Last Answer : A low utilization factor for a plant indicates that plant is used for stand by purpose.

The main draw-back of centrifugal pump, is (A) Necessity of priming (B) Discharge from pump varies with the load of water (C) For high heads, efficiency is low up to 50% (D) All the above

Description : The main draw-back of centrifugal pump, is (A) Necessity of priming (B) Discharge from pump varies with the load of water (C) For high heads, efficiency is low up to 50% (D) All the above

Last Answer : (D) All the above

The main drawback of centrifugal pump is a)necessity of priming b) discharge from pump varies with the load of water c) For high heads efficiency is low up to 50% d) the suction lift is limited to 6 metre e) all of the above*

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Last Answer : e) all of the above*

If w is the weight of water per cubic metre, Q is the discharge in cubic metres per sec and H is the total head, the required water horse power of the pump, is (A) wQH/15 (B) wQH/360 (C) wQH/220 (D) wQH/550

Description : If w is the weight of water per cubic metre, Q is the discharge in cubic metres per sec and H is the total head, the required water horse power of the pump, is (A) wQH/15 (B) wQH/360 (C) wQH/220 (D) wQH/550

Last Answer : (A) wQH/15

Coefficient of resistance is the ratio of (A) Actual velocity of jet at vena-contracta to the theoretical velocity (B) Area of jet at vena-contracta to the area of orifice (C) Loss of head in the orifice to the head of water available at the exit of the orifice (D) Actual discharge through an orifice to the theoretical discharge

Description : Coefficient of resistance is the ratio of (A) Actual velocity of jet at vena-contracta to the theoretical velocity (B) Area of jet at vena-contracta to the area of orifice (C) Loss ... available at the exit of the orifice (D) Actual discharge through an orifice to the theoretical discharge

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

In a broad-crested weir, the discharge is maximum if the head of water on the downstream side of weir is __________ the head of water on the upstream side of weir. (A) Equal to (B) One-third (C) Two-third (D) Three-fourth

Description : In a broad-crested weir, the discharge is maximum if the head of water on the downstream side of weir is __________ the head of water on the upstream side of weir. (A) Equal to (B) One-third (C) Two-third (D) Three-fourth

Last Answer : Answer: Option C

The discharge through a convergent mouthpiece is __________ the discharge through an internal mouthpiece of the same diameter and head of water. (A) Equal to (B) One-half (C) Three fourth (D) Double

Description : The discharge through a convergent mouthpiece is __________ the discharge through an internal mouthpiece of the same diameter and head of water. (A) Equal to (B) One-half (C) Three fourth (D) Double

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Reciprocating pumps are not able to compete with the centrifugal pump for industrial use, mainly because these pumps have (A) Very low speeds (B) Smaller discharge (C) Higher capital &maintenance cost (D) High vibrations

Description : Reciprocating pumps are not able to compete with the centrifugal pump for industrial use, mainly because these pumps have (A) Very low speeds (B) Smaller discharge (C) Higher capital &maintenance cost (D) High vibrations

Last Answer : (C) Higher capital &maintenance cost

For very low pressure and high discharge rate, the compressor used is a/an __________ compressor. (A) Axial (B) Reciprocating (C) Rotary (D) None of these

Description : For very low pressure and high discharge rate, the compressor used is a/an __________ compressor. (A) Axial (B) Reciprocating (C) Rotary (D) None of these

Last Answer : (C) Rotary

A high voltage applied to a gas discharge tube containing neon gas at very low pressure causes a current to flow through the tube. Which one of the following are the particles that flow towards the cathode? Are they w) electrons x) protons y) negatively charged neon ions z) positively charged neon ions

Description : A high voltage applied to a gas discharge tube containing neon gas at very low pressure causes a current to flow through the tube. Which one of the following are the particles that flow towards the ... Are they w) electrons x) protons y) negatively charged neon ions z) positively charged neon ions

Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- POSITIVELY CHARGED NEON IONS

For a turbine agitated and baffled tank, operating at low Reynold's number (based on impeller diameter), the power number (Np ) varies with NRe as (A) Np ∝ NRe (B) Np ∝ √NRe (C) Np → constan(D) Np ∝ 1/NRe

Description : For a turbine agitated and baffled tank, operating at low Reynold's number (based on impeller diameter), the power number (Np ) varies with NRe as (A) Np ∝ NRe (B) Np ∝ √NRe (C) Np → constan (D) Np ∝ 1/NRe

Last Answer : (D) Np ∝ 1/NRe

In a Rankine cycle, regeneration results in higher efficiency because (a) Pressure inside the boiler increases [GATE-2003] (b) Heat is added before steam enters the low pressure turbine (c) Average temperature of heat addition in the boiler increases (d) Total work delivered by the turbine increases

Description : In a Rankine cycle, regeneration results in higher efficiency because (a) Pressure inside the boiler increases [GATE-2003] (b) Heat is added before steam enters the low pressure turbine (c) ... temperature of heat addition in the boiler increases (d) Total work delivered by the turbine increases 

Last Answer : (c) Average temperature of heat addition in the boiler increases  

Which of the following needs to be incorporated to prevent the low pressure turbine exhaust wetness from being excessive? a) Double regeneration b) Double carbonization c) Double reheat d) Double cooling

Description : Which of the following needs to be incorporated to prevent the low pressure turbine exhaust wetness from being excessive? a) Double regeneration b) Double carbonization c) Double reheat d) Double cooling

Last Answer : c) Double reheat

If the head over the triangular notch is doubled, the discharge will increase by __________ times. (A) 2 (B) 2.828 (C) 5.657 (D) 4

Description : If the head over the triangular notch is doubled, the discharge will increase by __________ times. (A) 2 (B) 2.828 (C) 5.657 (D) 4

Last Answer : (C) 5.657

Volute type of casing is provided in a centrifugal pump to (A) Convert velocity head to pressure head (B) Convert pressure head to velocity head (C) Reduce the discharge fluctuation (D) Increase the discharge

Description : Volute type of casing is provided in a centrifugal pump to (A) Convert velocity head to pressure head (B) Convert pressure head to velocity head (C) Reduce the discharge fluctuation (D) Increase the discharge

Last Answer : (D) Increase the discharge

Consider a centrifugal pump having a specific impeller diameter, fixed impeller speed pumping a liquid of constant density at a particular discharge capacity. With decrease in the capacity of the pump, the __________ decreases. (A) NPSH required (B) BHP required by the pump (C) Head of the liquid pumped (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Description : Consider a centrifugal pump having a specific impeller diameter, fixed impeller speed pumping a liquid of constant density at a particular discharge capacity. With decrease in the capacity of the pump, the __________ decreases. (A) ... the pump (C) Head of the liquid pumped (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Which of the following two quantities when same, makes one pipe system equivalent to another pipe system? (A) Head & discharge(B) Length & discharge(C) Length & diameter(D) Friction factor & diameter

Description : Which of the following two quantities when same, makes one pipe system equivalent to another pipe system? (A) Head & discharge (B) Length & discharge (C) Length & diameter (D) Friction factor & diameter

Last Answer : (A) Head & discharge

The specific speed of a pump is defined as the speed of a unit of such a size, that it (A) Delivers unit discharge at unit head (B) Requires unit power for unit head (C) Delivers unit discharge at unit power (D) None of these

Description : The specific speed of a pump is defined as the speed of a unit of such a size, that it (A) Delivers unit discharge at unit head (B) Requires unit power for unit head (C) Delivers unit discharge at unit power (D) None of these

Last Answer : (A) Delivers unit discharge at unit head

A double acting reciprocating pump compared to a single acting pump (of almost same size working under same pressure levels) would give almost double (A) Head (B) Discharge (C) Efficiency (D) None of these

Description : A double acting reciprocating pump compared to a single acting pump (of almost same size working under same pressure levels) would give almost double (A) Head (B) Discharge (C) Efficiency (D) None of these

Last Answer : (B) Discharge

The net positive suction head (NPSH) of a centrifugal pump is defined as the sum of the velocity head and the pressure head at the (A) Discharge (B) Suction (C) Suction minus vapor pressure of the liquid at suction temperature (D) Discharge minus vapor pressure of the liquid at the discharge temperature

Description : The net positive suction head (NPSH) of a centrifugal pump is defined as the sum of the velocity head and the pressure head at the (A) Discharge (B) Suction (C) Suction minus vapor ... of the liquid at suction temperature (D) Discharge minus vapor pressure of the liquid at the discharge temperature

Last Answer : (C) Suction minus vapor pressure of the liquid at suction temperature

The net positive suction head (NPSH) of a centrifugal pump is defined as the sum of the velocity head and the pressure head at the (A) Discharge (B) Suction (C) Suction minus vapor pressure of the liquid at suction temperature (D) Discharge minus vapor pressure of the liquid at the discharge temperature

Description : The net positive suction head (NPSH) of a centrifugal pump is defined as the sum of the velocity head and the pressure head at the (A) Discharge (B) Suction (C) Suction minus vapor ... of the liquid at suction temperature (D) Discharge minus vapor pressure of the liquid at the discharge temperature

Last Answer : (C) Suction minus vapor pressure of the liquid at suction temperature

Horsepower requirement for given pump capacity depends upon the (A) Specific gravity of the liquid (B) Suction lift (C) Discharge head (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Description : Horsepower requirement for given pump capacity depends upon the (A) Specific gravity of the liquid (B) Suction lift (C) Discharge head (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

A centrifugal pump has the following specifications: Power = 4 H.P.; Speed = 800 rpm Head = 8 metres Flow = 1000 litres/minutes. If its speed is halved, the new discharge will be __________ litres/minute. (A) 500 (B) 200 (C) 1000 (D) 750

Description : A centrifugal pump has the following specifications: Power = 4 H.P.; Speed = 800 rpm Head = 8 metres Flow = 1000 litres/minutes. If its speed is halved, the new discharge will be __________ litres/minute. (A) 500 (B) 200 (C) 1000 (D) 750

Last Answer : (A) 500

In parallel pipe problems, the (A) Head loss is the same through each pipe (B) Discharge is the same through all the pipes (C) Total head loss is equal to the sum of the head losses through each pipe (D) None of these

Description : In parallel pipe problems, the (A) Head loss is the same through each pipe (B) Discharge is the same through all the pipes (C) Total head loss is equal to the sum of the head losses through each pipe (D) None of these

Last Answer : (A) Head loss is the same through each pipe

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) At a particular speed of operation, the head produced decreases with the increase of discharge (B) At zero discharge, discharge valve remaining closed, the head developed is maximum which is known as shut-off head (C) At a particular speed the discharge at which efficiency of a pump is maximum, is known as normal discharge (D) All the above

Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) At a particular speed of operation, the head produced decreases with the increase of discharge (B) At zero discharge, discharge valve remaining closed ... which efficiency of a pump is maximum, is known as normal discharge (D) All the above

Last Answer : (D) All the above