Explore topic-wise MCQs in Power Systems.

This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Power Systems knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Trash racks are located _____________

A. near tailrace
B. at the entrance of turbine
C. inside penstock
D. intake
Answer» E.
2.

WHAT_IS_THE_FUNCTION_OF_BOOMS??$

A. It supports the dam
B. It supports the penstock
C. It divert the Icebergs from flowing into the penstock
D. To hold the turbine structure
Answer» B. It supports the penstock
3.

Trash racks are located ____________?

A. near tailrace
B. at the entrance of turbine
C. inside penstock
D. intake
Answer» E.
4.

Which statement about surge tank is wrong?

A. Ideal location of surge tank is at the turbine inlet
B. A decrease in load demands cause a rise in water level in surge tank
C. Surge tanks are totally closed to avoid entry of unwanted objects to penstock
D. Surge tanks are installed to reduce harm effects of water hammer phenomenon
Answer» D. Surge tanks are installed to reduce harm effects of water hammer phenomenon
5.

Draft tube increases the operating head on the turbine.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
6.

The pressure at the inlet or exit of the draft tube should not be _________

A. less than one third of atmospheric pressure
B. greater than one third of atmospheric pressure
C. less than one atmospheric pressure
D. greater than one atmospheric pressure
Answer» B. greater than one third of atmospheric pressure
7.

Penstock in a hydroelectric power plant is _____________

A. a pipe connected to runner outlet
B. nozzle that release high pressure water on turbine blades
C. a conduit connecting forebay to scroll case of turbine
D. a pipe connecting surge tank to dam
Answer» D. a pipe connecting surge tank to dam
8.

Trash racks are built for ___________

A. discharging the water freely from the turbine exit to tailrace
B. preventing the turbine from ingress of floating and other materials
C. creating artificial head to store sufficient potential energy of water
D. controlling the opening of valves
Answer» C. creating artificial head to store sufficient potential energy of water
9.

Spillway discharges the overflow water to the downstream side when the reservoir is full.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

Dam having very wide base as compared to its height is called _________

A. buttress dam
B. arch dam
C. earth dam
D. solid gravity dam
Answer» D. solid gravity dam
11.

Which element of hydroelectric power plant prevents the penstock from water hammer phenomenon?

A. Valves and Gates
B. Draft tubes
C. Spillway
D. Surge Tank
Answer» E.