Practice Pelton Wheel (Impulse Turbine) - 5 | Hydraulic Turbines | Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main function of the Pelton wheel?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the design utilizes the height of water.

Question 2

Easy

Explain what a needle nozzle does.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What is the purpose of controlling water flow?

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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 how it uses water's motion.

Question 2

True or False? The Pelton wheel uses pressure change inside the runner to operate effectively.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the energy conversion process.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a Pelton wheel setup for a hydropower project at 400 meters head with low water flow. What key design factors will you consider?

πŸ’‘ Hint: What environmental factors must you adapt to?

Question 2

Conduct an efficiency analysis of a Pelton wheel scenario where the jet is consistently missing the buckets. What's the expected result?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Evaluate multiple aspects of water jet behavior and turbine response.

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