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  • Question
  • A turbine develops 10000 kW under a head of 25 metres at 135 r.p.m. Its specific speed is


  • Options
  • A. 175.4 r.p.m.
  • B. 215.5 r.p.m.
  • C. 241.5 r.p.m.
  • D. 275.4 r.p.m

  • Correct Answer
  • 241.5 r.p.m. 


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    • 1. A Kaplan turbine is preferred for a specific speed of 300 to 1000 r.p.m.

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    • A. Yes
    • B. No
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    • 2. The specific speed of a turbine is the speed of an imaginary turbine, identical with the given turbine, which

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    • A. delivers unit discharge under unit head
    • B. delivers unit discharge under unit speed
    • C. develops unit power under unit head
    • D. develops unit power under unit speed
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    • 3. Which of the following statement is correct?

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    • A. The centrifugal pump is suitable for large discharge and smaller heads.
    • B. The centrifugal pump requires less floor area and simple foundation as compared to reciprocating pump.
    • C. The efficiency of centrifugal pump is less as compared to reciprocating pump.
    • D. all of the above
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    • 4. If the net positive suction head (NPSH) requirement for the pump is not satisfied, then

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    • A. no flow will take place
    • B. cavitation will be formed
    • C. efficiency will be low
    • D. excessive power will be consumed
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    • 5. The width of the bucket for a Pelton wheel is generally __________ the diameter of jet.

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    • A. double
    • B. three times
    • C. four times
    • D. five times
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    • 6. The governing of steam engines keep the engine speed constant according to the changing load conditions

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    • A. Yes
    • B. No
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    • 7. Lancashire boiler is

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    • A. stationary fire tube boiler
    • B. internally fired boiler
    • C. horizontal boiler
    • D. all of these
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    • 8. A device in which some portion of waste heat of flue gases is recovered to heat the air before it passes to the furnace for combustion purpose, is knwon as

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    • A. superheater
    • B. air preheater
    • C. economiser
    • D. injector
    • Discuss
    • 9. The efficiency of the plant __________ with the mechanical draught.

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    • A. increases
    • B. decreases
    • C. remains constant
    • Discuss
    • 10. The evaporative capacity of a boiler is defined as the evaporation of 15.653 kg of water per hour from and at 100° C.

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    • A. Yes
    • B. No
    • Discuss


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