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Question: A Pelton wheel develops 1750 kW under a head of 100 metres while running at 200 r.p.m. and discharging 2500 litres of water per second. The unit power of the wheel is
[A].

0.25 kW

[B].

0.75 kW

[C].

1.75 kW

[D].

3.75 kW

Answer: Option C

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Question: A Pelton wheel with one nozzle is preferred for a specific speed between 35 to 60 r.p.m.
[A].

True

[B].

False

Answer: Option B

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Question: If the Francis turbine is run below 50 percent head for a long period, it will not only lose its efficiency but also the cavitation danger will become more serious.
[A].

Agree

[B].

Disagree

Answer: Option A

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Question: In a Francis turbine, the pressure at inlet is __________ that at outlet.
[A].

less than

[B].

more than

Answer: Option B

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Question: In a Kaplan turbine runner, the number of blades are generally between
[A].

2 to 4

[B].

4 to 8

[C].

8 to l6

[D].

16 to 24

Answer: Option B

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Question: In a Francis turbine runner, the number of blades are generally between
[A].

2 to 4

[B].

4 to 8

[C].

8 to l6

[D].

16 to 24

Answer: Option D

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Question: A Kaplan turbine is an axial flow reaction turbine.
[A].

Correct

[B].

Incorrect

Answer: Option A

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Question: A Francis turbine is an outward flow reaction turbine.
[A].

True

[B].

False

Answer: Option B

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Question: In a mixed flow reaction turbine, the flow of water is partly radial and partly axial.
[A].

Correct

[B].

Incorrect

Answer: Option A

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Question: In an outward flow reaction turbine
[A].

the water flows parallel to the axis of the wheel

[B].

the water enters at the centre of the wheel and then flows towards the outer periphery of the wheel

[C].

the water enters the wheel at the outer periphery and then flows towards the centre of the wheel

[D].

the flow of water is partly radial and partly axial

Answer: Option B

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