Hydraulic Machines MCQs

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Q121.
In a centrifugal pump, the regulating valve is provided on the

a.

casing

b.

delivery pipe

c.

suction pipe

d.

impeller

Discuss
Answer: (b).delivery pipe
Q122.
A Francis turbine is an outward flow reaction turbine.

a.

True

b.

False

c.

Can't say

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (b).False
Q123.
The specific speed (Ns) of a centrifugal pump is given by

a.

(N√Q)/H^2/3

b.

(N√Q)/H^3/4

c.

(N√Q)/H

d.

(N√Q)/H5/4

Discuss
Answer: (b).(N√Q)/H^3/4
Q124.
Which of the following hydraulic unit is used for transmitting increased or decreased torque to the driven shaft?

a.

Hydraulic ram

b.

Hydraulic intensifier

c.

Hydraulic torque converter

d.

Hydraulic accumulator

Discuss
Answer: (c).Hydraulic torque converter
Q125.
The force exerted by a jet of water impinging normally on a plate which due to the impact of jet, moves in the direction of jet with a velocity v is

a.

[wa (V - v)]/2g

b.

[wa (V - v)]/g

c.

[wa (V - v)²]/2g

d.

[wa (V - v²)]/g

Discuss
Answer: (d).[wa (V - v²)]/g
Q126.
In a reaction turbine, the water enters the wheel under pressure and flows over the vanes.

a.

Correct

b.

Incorrect

c.

Can't say

d.

None of these

Discuss
Answer: (a).Correct
Q127.
If the ratio of all the corresponding linear dimensions are equal, then the model and the prototype are said to have

a.

geometric similarity

b.

kinematic similarity

c.

dynamic similarity

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (a).geometric similarity
Q128.
The efficiency of a hydraulic press is given by (where W = Weight lifted by ram, P = Force applied on plunger, A = Area of ram, and a = Area of plunger)

a.

(W/p) × (A/a)

b.

(p/W) × (a/A)

c.

(W/p) × (a/A)

d.

(p/W) × (A/a)

Discuss
Answer: (c).(W/p) × (a/A)
Q129.
Braking jet in an impulse turbine is used

a.

to break the jet of water

b.

to bring the runner to rest in a short time

c.

to change the direction of runner

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (b).to bring the runner to rest in a short time
Q130.
The water in a jet propelled boat is drawn through the openings facing the direction of motion of the boat. The efficiency of propulsion is given by

a.

2V/(vr - v)

b.

2V/(vr + v)

c.

V/(vr - v)

d.

V/(vr + v)

Discuss
Answer: (b).2V/(vr + v)
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