Explore topic-wise MCQs in Hydraulic Machines.

This section includes 11 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.

In the figure shown below,which of the following angles replace the question mark?

A. Guide vane angle at inlet
B. Blade angle at inlet
C. Vane angle at inlet
D. Blade angle at outlet
Answer» B. Blade angle at inlet
2.

In case of a Medium runner, tan (α1) CANNOT be given by (α1 = Guide vane angle at inlet)?

A. Vf1 / Vw1
B. Vr1 / Vw1
C. Vr1 / u1
D. Vw1 / u1
Answer» E.
3.

Which of the following runner types will have the highest vane angle at inlet (β1 value)?

A. Slow Runner
B. Medium Runner
C. Fast Runner
D. Vane angle is defined only for Kaplan Turbines and not Francis turbines
E. ?a) Slow Runnerb) Medium Runnerc) Fast Runnerd) Vane angle is defined only for Kaplan Turbines and not Francis turbines
Answer» D. Vane angle is defined only for Kaplan Turbines and not Francis turbines
4.

In the velocity diagrams for Francis turbine, which of the following velocity directions is along the blade curvature?

A. V<sub>r1</sub>
B. V<sub>w1</sub>
C. V<sub>1</sub>
D. u<sub>1</sub>
Answer» B. V<sub>w1</sub>
5.

In case of a Medium runner, tan (α1) CANNOT be given by (α1 = Guide vane angle at inlet)?$

A. V<sub>f1</sub> / V<sub>w1</sub>
B. V<sub>r1</sub> / V<sub>w1</sub>
C. V<sub>r1</sub> / u<sub>1</sub>
D. V<sub>w1</sub> / u<sub>1</sub>
Answer» E.
6.

Which of the following runner types will have the highest vane angle at inlet (β1 value)?$

A. Slow Runner
B. Medium Runner
C. Fast Runner
D. Vane angle is defined only for Kaplan Turbines and not Francis turbines
Answer» D. Vane angle is defined only for Kaplan Turbines and not Francis turbines
7.

In which of the following type of runners the velocity of whirl at inlet is greater than the blade velocity?

A. Such a case is practically impossible
B. Slow Runner
C. Medium Runner
D. Fast Runner
Answer» C. Medium Runner
8.

Which of the following profiles are used for guide vanes to ensure smooth flow without separation?

A. Rectangular
B. Bent Rectangular
C. Elliptical
D. Aerofoil
Answer» E.
9.

Why does the cross sectional area of the Spiral casing gradually decrease along the circumference of the Francis turbine from the entrance to the tip?

A. To ensure constant velocity of water during runner entry
B. To prevent loss of efficiency of the turbine due to impulsive forces caused by extra area
C. To prevent leakage from the turbine
D. To reduce material costs in order to make the turbine more economical
Answer» B. To prevent loss of efficiency of the turbine due to impulsive forces caused by extra area
10.

Which of the following is true in case of flow of water before it enters the runner of a Francis Turbine?

A. Available head is entirely converted to velocity head
B. Available head is entire converted to pressure head
C. Available head is neither converted to pressure head nor velocity head
D. Available head is partly converted to pressure head and partly to velocity head
Answer» E.
11.

What is the water flow direction in the runner in a Francis turbine?

A. Axial and then tangential
B. Tangential and then axial
C. Radial and then axial
D. Axial and then radial
Answer» D. Axial and then radial