Practice Action Type - 2.3 | Hydraulic Turbines | Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What type of turbine operates using only kinetic energy from water jets?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how energy is transferred in water jets.

Question 2

Easy

Name a common impulse turbine.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the turbine that uses a jet of water to strike buckets.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which type of turbine uses both pressure and velocity heads?

  • Impulse Turbine
  • Reaction Turbine
  • Francis Turbine

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the characteristics of turbine types.

Question 2

True or False: All hydraulic turbines function in the same manner.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the unique features of impulse and reaction turbines.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Evaluate the performance of a Pelton wheel operating at 300 m head compared to a Kaplan turbine at 20 m head. Discuss which turbine would deliver better efficiency under these conditions and why.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the operating principles behind each turbine type.

Question 2

Design a scenario where you might need to choose between a Francis turbine or a Kaplan turbine. What factors will influence your choice?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the water conditions at the site.

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