Explore topic-wise MCQs in Mechanical Operations.

This section includes 7 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Mechanical Operations knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following is not true about shrouded turbines?

A. Turbines are hidden in shrouds
B. High bio fouling
C. Suitable geometry can increase flow velocity
D. Most of these turbines are directional
Answer» C. Suitable geometry can increase flow velocity
2.

Which of the following is false with respect to turbines?

A. Augmenters decrease wind passage through blades
B. The blades of VAWT are prone to fatigue
C. VAWT is not as common as HAWT
D. Savonius wind turbine look like an S form the top
Answer» B. The blades of VAWT are prone to fatigue
3.

Pick the odd one out with respect to the different types of turbines.

A. Upwind turbine
B. Shrouded turbine
C. Anemometer
D. Downwind turbine
Answer» D. Downwind turbine
4.

Which of the following determines the power available in a shrouded turbine?

A. Power available = CP * (Ideal Power)-1
B. Power available = CP * (Ideal Power)
C. Power available = CP * (Ideal Power)2
D. Power available = CP * (Ideal Power)1/2
Answer» C. Power available = CP * (Ideal Power)2
5.

Which of the following is false about the power coefficient of a wind turbine?

A. It is the actual maximum power efficiency of a turbine
B. It is a constant value for all turbines
C. Ideally, its value lies between 45 and 50
D. Power coefficient has a maximum value of 0.58
Answer» D. Power coefficient has a maximum value of 0.58
6.

Which of the following is true about Betz Law?

A. Any wind turbine cannot convert more than 16/27 of wind’s kinetic energy
B. Any wind turbine cannot convert more than 17/27 of wind’s kinetic energy
C. The theoretical maximum power efficiency of any turbine is 0.63
D. The theoretical maximum power efficiency of any turbine is 0.64
Answer» B. Any wind turbine cannot convert more than 17/27 of wind’s kinetic energy
7.

Which of the following is the correct energy conversion in a wind turbine?

A. Electrical energy to kinetic energy
B. Electrical energy to mechanical energy
C. Kinetic energy to electrical power
D. Kinetic energy to any desired form of energy
Answer» D. Kinetic energy to any desired form of energy