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  • In an outward flow reaction turbine


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  • A. the water flows parallel to the axis of the wheel
  • B. the water enters at the centre of the wheel and then flows towards the outer periphery of the wheel
  • C. the water enters the wheel at the outer periphery and then flows towards the centre of the wheel
  • D. the flow of water is partly radial and partly axial

  • Correct Answer
  • the water enters at the centre of the wheel and then flows towards the outer periphery of the wheel 

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    • 1. 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

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    • 2. In an impulse turbine, the pressure of water both at entering and leaving the vanes, is atmospheric.

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    • A. Agree
    • B. Disagree
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    • 3. The jet ratio is defined as the ratio of the

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    • A. diameter of jet to the diameter of Pelton wheel
    • B. velocity of jet to the velocity of Pelton wheel
    • C. diameter of Pelton wheel to the diameter of jet
    • D. velocity of Pelton wheel to the velocity of jet
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    • 4. If the ratio of corresponding velocities at corresponding points are equal, then the model and the prototype are said to have dynamic similarity.

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    • A. Correct
    • B. Incorrect
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    • 5. A turbine is required to develop 1500 kW at 300 r.p.m. under a head of 150 m. Which of the following turbine should be used?

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    • A. Pelton wheel with one nozzle
    • B. Pelton wheel with two or more nozzles
    • C. Kaplan turbine
    • D. Francis turbine
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    • 6. A jet of water enters and leaves a fixed curved vane tangentially. The force of the jet along normal to the vane is (where ? and ? = Inlet and outlet angles of the jet respectively)

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    • 7. Which of the following pump is suitable for small discharge and high heads?

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    • A. Centrifugal pump
    • B. Axial flow pump
    • C. Mixed flow pump
    • D. Reciprocating pump
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    • 8. In a centrifugal pump, the regulating valve is provided on the

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    • A. casing
    • B. delivery pipe
    • C. suction pipe
    • D. impeller
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    • 9. Which of the following is not an impulse turbine?

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    • A. Girad turbine
    • B. Turgo turbine
    • C. Pelton wheel
    • D. Kaplan turbine
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    • 10. Which of the following pump is sucessfully used for lifting water to the boilers?

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    • A. Centrifugal pump
    • B. Reciprocating pump
    • C. Jet pump
    • D. Air-lift pump
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