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1 - Introduction to Hydraulic Turbines

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is a hydraulic turbine?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how hydroelectric power plants generate electricity.

Question 2

Easy

Name one example of an impulse turbine.

πŸ’‘ Hint: It’s used for high head applications.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What type of turbine is the Pelton wheel?

  • Impulse
  • Reaction
  • Mixed Flow

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the method of energy conversion used by this turbine.

Question 2

True or False: The Kaplan turbine is suitable for high heads.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the categorization of turbine types.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a hydroelectric power plant choosing the appropriate turbine type for a site with a head of 300m and explain your reasoning.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the head range and the type of turbine that best fits it.

Question 2

Compute the overall efficiency of a hydraulic turbine if the hydraulic efficiency is 85% and the mechanical efficiency is 90%. What factors could influence these efficiencies?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Review the formula for overall efficiency and the definitions of the individual efficiencies.

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