Hydro Electric Power MCQs

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Q41.
In a reaction turbine like a Francis turbine or a Kaplan turbine ______________

a.

the potential head of water is totally changed into the kinetic head

b.

the potential head of water is partially changed into the kinetic head

c.

the potential head of water is not at all changed into the kinetic head

d.

the change of potential head of water totally or partially depends on other factors as well

Discuss
Answer: (b).the potential head of water is partially changed into the kinetic head
Q42.
In a Francis turbine, the water flows through a closed draft tube.

a.

True

b.

False

c.

May be True or False

d.

Can't say

Discuss
Answer: (a).True
Q43.
For a hydropower plant having 150 m head of stored water behind the dam. The water in the reservoir is clear and load on the powerhouse is not likely to fluctuate much. Which type of turbine will be suitable for the same?

a.

Pelton turbine

b.

Francis turbine

c.

Kaplan turbine

d.

Propeller turbine

Discuss
Answer: (b).Francis turbine
Q44.
For a hydropower plant working on 150 m head, the water is sandy and the load on the plant is highly variable. Which type of turbine will generally be recommended?

a.

Pelton Turbine

b.

Francis turbine

c.

Kaplan turbine

d.

Propeller turbine

Discuss
Answer: (a).Pelton Turbine
Q45.
If two identical pumps each capable to deliver a discharge Q against a head H are connected ___________________________

a.

in parallel, the resulting discharge is 2Q against a head H

b.

in parallel, the resulting discharge is Q against a head of 2H

c.

in series, the resulting discharge is 2Q against a head H

d.

in series, the resulting discharge is Q against a head 2H

Discuss
Answer: (a).in parallel, the resulting discharge is 2Q against a head H
Q46.
If the specific speed in revolution per minute of a turbine is in between 60 to 300, the type of the turbine is ________________

a.

Pelton turbine

b.

Francis turbine

c.

Propeller turbine

d.

Kaplan turbine

Discuss
Answer: (b).Francis turbine
Q47.
A draft tube is essentially required for impulse type turbines.

a.

True

b.

False

c.

May be True or False

d.

Can't say

Discuss
Answer: (b).False
Q48.
Pick the correct choice of turbine required to generate 10,000 HP under a head of 81 m while working at a speed of 500 rpm.

a.

Pelton

b.

Kaplan

c.

Bulb

d.

Francis

Discuss
Answer: (d).Francis
Q49.
Consider the following statements.

i. Runoff river plants can be located on any river
ii. Runaway speed of a turbine is generally 180% of normal speed
iii. Underground power stations are suited to areas susceptible to landslides
iv. Higher the specific speed, higher will be the discharge and the head

Which of these statements are correct?

a.

i and ii

b.

ii and iii

c.

i and iv

d.

ii and iv

Discuss
Answer: (b).ii and iii
Q50.
The Pumps in series operation allow the head to increase and the pumps in parallel operation increase the flow rate.

a.

True

b.

False

c.

May be True or False

d.

Can't say

Discuss
Answer: (a).True
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