Explore topic-wise MCQs in Hydraulic Machines.

This section includes 4 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Hydraulic Machines knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The whirl velocity at inlet is 15 m/s and blade velocity is 10 m/s. The volume flow rate of water in 20 m3/s. Find the power output available at the shaft if the mechanical efficiency is 95% (in MW)?

A. 2.85
B. 3.075
C. 6.55
D. 0.285
Answer» B. 3.075
2.

The power available at the shaft of a Francis turbine is 1 MW. The volume flow rate of water in 25 m3/s, whirl velocity at inlet is 10 m/s and blade velocity is 5 m/s. Find the mechanical efficiency (in %)?

A. 65
B. 75
C. 80
D. 90
Answer» D. 90
3.

The volumetric efficiency of a given turbine is 80%. If volume flow rate of water in given to be 30 m3/s, find the volume of water (m3) NOT flowing over the runner blades per second?

A. 5
B. 6
C. 10
D. 12
Answer» C. 10
4.

The volumetric efficiency of a Francis turbine is given to be 90%. If the volume flow rate through the turbine is 25 m3/s. What is the flow rate of water over the runner blades (in m3/s)?

A. 20
B. 25
C. 22.5
D. 21.5
Answer» D. 21.5