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Hydraulic Machines problems


  • 1. In the casing of a centrifugal pump, the kinetic energy of the water is converted into pressure energy before the water leaves the casing.

  • Options
  • A. True
  • B. False
  • Discuss
  • 2. For centrifugal pump impeller, the maximum value of the vane exit angle is

  • Options
  • A. 10° to 15°
  • B. 15° to 20°
  • C. 20° to 25°
  • D. 25° to 30°
  • Discuss
  • 3. The specific speed of a centrifugal pump, delivering 750 litres of water per second against a head of 15 metres at 725 r.p.m., is

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  • A. 24.8 r.p.m.
  • B. 48.2 r.p.m
  • C. 82.4 r.p.m.
  • D. 248 r.p.m
  • Discuss
  • 4. When the speed of the pump increases, its net positive suction head (NPSH) requirement decreases.

  • Options
  • A. Agree
  • B. Disagree
  • Discuss
  • 5. The speed ratio of a Francis turbine is defined as the ratio of the theoretical jet velocity to the peripheral speed at inlet.

  • Options
  • A. Yes
  • B. No
  • Discuss
  • 6. The static head of a centrifugal pump is equal to the __________ of suction head and delivery head.

  • Options
  • A. product
  • B. difference
  • C. sum
  • Discuss
  • 7. Delivery head of water of a centrifugal pump is inversely proportional to diameter of its impeller.

  • Options
  • A. Yes
  • B. No
  • Discuss
  • 8. The efficiency of a Pelton wheel working under constant head __________ with the increase in power.

  • Options
  • A. remains same
  • B. increases
  • C. decreases
  • Discuss
  • 9. The discharge of a double acting reciprocating pump is (where L = Length of stroke, A = Cross-sectional area of piston, and N = Speed of crank in r.p.m.)

  • Options
  • A. L.A.N
  • B. 2 L.A.N
  • C.
  • D.
  • Discuss
  • 10. The maximum number of jets, generally, employed in an impulse turbine without jet interference are

  • Options
  • A. two
  • B. four
  • C. six
  • D. eight
  • Discuss

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