Thermal Turbo Mahine Engineering Multiple Choice Questions

Thermal turbo machine
1) What is the effect of increasing flow coefficient (Φ) in an axial flow compressor on blade loading coefficient (Ψ)?
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a. Blade loading coefficient (Ψ) increases

b. Blade loading coefficient (Ψ) decreases
c. Blade loading coefficient (Ψ) remains constant
d. Unpredictable
Answer Explanation Related Ques
ANSWER: Blade loading coefficient (Ψ) decreases
2) What is the formula for blade loading coefficient (Ψ) for an axial flow compressor?
Where,
W = Work done
Cf = Axial flow velocity
Cb = Blade velocity
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a. Ψ = W / (Cf)2
b. Ψ = (Cf)2 / W
c. Ψ = W / (Cb)2
d. Ψ = (Cb)2 / W
ANSWER: Ψ = W / (Cb)2
3) What is the effect of increasing number of stages in axial flow compressor on the mean work input factor (Ψw)?
a. Mean work input factor (Ψw) decreases

b. Mean work input factor (Ψw) increases
c. Mean work input factor (Ψw) remains constant
d. Unpredictable
ANSWER: Mean work input factor (Ψw) decreases
4) What is the ratio of the actual work absorbed by an axial flow compressor to the theoretical work called?
a. Work input factor

b. Workdone factor
c. Both a. and b.
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Both a. and b.
5) ___________ can be defined as the ratio of the pressure rise in rotor blades to the pressure rise in stages in an
axial flow compressor.
a. Degree of pressure
b. Degree of reaction
c. Pressure ratio
d. Reaction ratio
ANSWER: Degree of reaction
6) What is the ratio of isentropic work to Euler work in a centrifugal compressor called?
a. Work coefficient
b. Velocity coefficient
c. Pressure coefficient
d. Flow coefficient
ANSWER: Pressure coefficient
7) The ratio of actual whirl velocity to the ideal whirl velocity in the centrifugal compressor is called as _________.
a. velocity factor
b. slip factor
c. work factor
d. none of the above
ANSWER: slip factor
8) The diffuser blades are kept ______ the number of impeller blades .
a. 1/10 th of
b. 1/3 rd of
c. 10 times
d. 3 times
ANSWER: 1/3 rd of
9) Vaneless diffusers are suitable for ___________.

a. only low pressure rise

b. only high pressure rise
c. both low as well as high pressure rise
ANSWER: only low pressure rise

10) Angular momentum of gas in the free vortex of vaneless diffuser ___________.
a. increases
b. decreases
c. remains constant
d. becomes unpredictable
ANSWER: remains constant
11) Which of the following centrifugal pumps has higher specific speed than the others?
a. Axial flow
b. Radial flow
c. Mixed flow
d. All have same specific speed
ANSWER: Axial flow
12) The volute pumps and vortex volute pumps are __________ pumps with _________ shaft.
a. multistage, horizontal
b. multistage, vertical
c. single stage, horizontal
d. single stage, vertical
ANSWER: single stage, horizontal
13) The process of filling the liquid into the suction pipe and pump casing upto the level of delivery valve is called
as _________.
a. filling
b. pumping
c. priming
d. leveling
ANSWER: priming
14) Which pump is more suitable for an application where very high pressure is required to be developed at
moderate discharge?
a. Reciprocating pump
b. Centrifugal pump
c. Turbine
ANSWER: Reciprocating pump
15) Discharge capacity of the reciprocating pump is __________ that of the centrifugal pump.
a. higher than
b. lower than
c. same as
d. unpredictable
ANSWER: lower than
16) The blade speed ratio of impulse turbine is given as ___________

a. (Blade velocity) / (Steam velocity at inlet)
b. (Blade velocity) / (Steam velocity at exit)
c. (Steam velocity at inlet) / (Blade velocity)
d. (Steam velocity at exit) / (Blade velocity)
ANSWER: (Blade velocity) / (Steam velocity at inlet)
17) Which of the following sentences are correct for steam turbine?
1. Steam turbine requires large floor area

2. Steam turbine is a rotary high speed machine
3. Steam turbine has low weight to power ratio
4. Steam turbine has more initial cost and maintenance cost
a. (1) and (2)
b. (2) and (3)
c. (3) and (4)

d. (1) and (4)
ANSWER: (2) and (3)
18) The ratio of actual mass flow rate (ṁa) to ideal mass flow rate (ṁi) is called as________
a. nozzle coefficient
b. coefficient of nozzle friction
c. coefficient of discharge
d. coefficient of mass
ANSWER: coefficient of discharge
19) What is the relation between Velocity Coefficient (Cc) and Nozzle efficiency (ηn)?
a. Cc = (1/2) (ηn)
b. Cc = √(ηn)
c. Cc = (ηn)2
d. Cc = (ηn)3
ANSWER: Cc = √(ηn)
20) Consider the following (h-S) diagram of steam passing through a nozzle. Which is the correct path followed by
steam when total friction loss occurs in divergent section.
Where,
p1 = pressure at the inlet of nozzle
p2 = pressure at the exit of nozzle
pt = pressure at the throat of nozzle
a. 1 – 2 – 3
b. 1 – 2 – 3'
c. 1 – 2 – 3''
ANSWER: 1 – 2 – 3''
21) In reaction turbine work is done_______________.

a. totally due to change in kinetic energy of jet
b. totally due to change in pressure head
c. mostly due to change in pressure head and small amount of work is due to change in kinetic energy
d. mostly due to change in kinetic energy and small amount of work is due to change in pressure head
ANSWER: mostly due to change in pressure head and small amount of work is due to change in kinetic energy
Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!
22) In which type of turbine, the runner needs to be run full of water?
a. Impulse turbine
b. Reaction turbine
c. Both a. and b.
ANSWER: Reaction turbine

Explanation:
23) As the reaction turbine works on the principle of impulse and reaction, it follows the law of ________.
a. impulse momentum
b. angular momentum
c. both a. and b.
ANSWER: angular momentum

Explanation:
24) Which of the following components of reaction turbine increases the head on the turbine by an amount equal
to the height of runner outlet above the tail race?
a. Scroll casing
b. Guide vanes
c. Moving vanes
d. Draft tube
ANSWER: Draft tube

Explanation:
25) The gates of aerofoil section in between the outer and inner ring of guide wheel are called as ________.
a. guide gates
b. guide vanes
c. scrolling gates
d. scrolling vanes
ANSWER: guide vanes

Explanation:
26) What is the formula for the velocity of water jet at the inlet of turbine?
Where,
H = Net head acting on Pelton wheel
Cv = coefficient of velocity of jet
a. V = Cv √gH
b. V = 2 Cv √gH
c. V = Cv √2gH
d. V = 2 Cv g √H
ANSWER: V = Cv √2gH
Explanation:
27) What is runaway speed of the runner of Pelton wheel?

a. maximum unsafe speed of the runner due to sudden increase in load on turbine
b. minimum safe speed of the runner due to sudden increase in load on turbine
c. maximum unsafe speed of the runner due to sudden decrease in load on turbine
d. minimum safe speed of the runner due to sudden decrease in load on turbine
ANSWER: maximum unsafe speed of the runner due to sudden decrease in load on turbine
Explanation:
28) Which of the following hydraulic turbines has a construction given in diagram below?
a. Kaplan turbine
b. Francis turbine
c. Pelton turbine
d. Propeller turbine
ANSWER: Pelton turbine

Explanation:
29) Gross head is the difference between __________.

a. head race and tail race
b. head race and net head
c. head race and friction losses
d. net head and friction losses
ANSWER: head race and tail race

Explanation:
30) What is the head of water available at turbine inlet in hydro-electric power plant called?
a. head race
b. tail race
c. gross head
d. net head
ANSWER: net head

Explanation:
31) Consider the following diagram of jet of water striking flat stationary plate inclined at an angle θ. What will be
the phase of workdone on the plate?
a. negative
b. positive
c. zero
d. unpredictable
ANSWER: zero
Explanation:
32) Consider the below diagram of jet of water striking flat stationary plate normal to jet. What will be the phase of
work done on the plate?
a. negative
b. positive
c. zero
d. unpredictable
ANSWER: zero
Explanation:
33) If (Vw1 u1 – Vw2 u2), then machine is called as________.

a. compressor
b. turbine
c. pump
d. all of the above
ANSWER: turbine
Explanation:
34) What is the general energy equation for transfer of energy between the fluid and machine?
Where,
Vw1 = Tangential component of the velocity of fluid at the entry of the rotor
Vw2 = Tangential component of the velocity of fluid at the exit of the rotor
u1 = Peripheral velocity of fluid at the entry of the rotor
u2 = Peripheral velocity of fluid at the exit of the rotor
ṁ = Flow rate of fluid
a. E = ṁ (Vw1 – Vw2) x (u1 – u2)
b. E = ṁ (Vw1 – Vw2) / (u1 – u2)
c. E = ṁ (Vw1 u1 – Vw2 u2)
d. E = ṁ (Vw1 u1 – Vw2 u2)2
ANSWER: E = ṁ (Vw1 u1 – Vw2 u2)

Explanation:
35) Which component of fluid velocity is responsible for transmission of power through rotodynamic machine?
a. Radial
b. Axial
c. Tangential
ANSWER: Tangential
Explanation:
36) The blade passages in a compressor are ________

a. converging
b. diverging
c. constant
d. unpredictable
ANSWER: diverging
Explanation:
37) The basic principle of operation of axial flow compressor is _______that of the centrifugal compressor.
a. same as
b. totally different than
ANSWER: same as
Explanation:
38) ________ blades are attached to the rotor or spindle.

a. Fixed
b. Moving
c. Both fixed and moving
ANSWER: Moving
Explanation:
39) An axial flow compressors have _______.

a. a drum type rotor
b. a disc type rotor
c. a drum type rotor or a disc type rotor
ANSWER: a drum type rotor or a disc type rotor

Explanation:
40) A pair of fixed blade and rotor blade in axial flow compressor is called as _________.
a. step
b. pair
c. stage
d. state
ANSWER: stage
41) How is the variation of air velocity while passing through impeller followed by diffuser in centrifugal
compressor?
a. Air velocity goes no increasing in impeller followed by diffuser
b. Air velocity goes no decreasing in impeller followed by diffuser
c. Air velocity increases in impeller and then decreases in diffuser
d. Air velocity decreases in impeller and then increases in diffuser

ANSWER: Air velocity increases in impeller and then decreases in diffuser

Explanation:
42) The function of _________ is to convert high kinetic energy of gases into pressure energy.
a. impeller
b. diffuser
c. casing
ANSWER: diffuser
Explanation:
43) Which compressors are suitable for large volume flow rates of above 1200 m3/min
a. Centrifugal compressors
b. Axial flow compressors
c. Both a. and b.
ANSWER: Axial flow compressors

Explanation:
44) Which of the following is NOT a type of rotary compressor?

a. Positive displacement type of compressor
b. Steady flow compressor
c. Both a. and b.
ANSWER: None of the above

Explanation:
45) The mass flow rate of air compressed in axial flow compressor is _____________centrifugal compressor.
a. lower than
b. higher than
c. same as
d. unpredictable
ANSWER: higher than

Explanation:
46) ___________ pump is also called as velocity pump.

a. Reciprocating
b. Rotary displacement
c. Centrifugal
d. Screw
ANSWER: Centrifugal
Explanation:
47) Which of the following is/are example/s of rotary displacement pumps?

a. Gear pump
b. Vane pump
c. Rotary piston pump
d. All of the above
ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:
48) Rotary displacement pumps are suitable for handling ________.

a. oils
b. gritty liquids
c. both oils as well as gritty liquids
ANSWER: oils
Explanation:
49) Which of the following is NOT a type of positive displacement pumps?

b. Rotary displacement pump
c. Centrifugal pump
ANSWER: Centrifugal pump

Explanation:
50) Pump transfers the mechanical energy of a motor or of an engine into _________ of a fluid.
a. pressure energy
b. kinetic energy
c. either pressure energy or kinetic energy
d. pressure energy, kinetic energy or both
ANSWER: pressure energy, kinetic energy or both

Explanation:
51) The quality of vapour at the exit of nozzle ___________ due to nozzle friction.
a. increases
b. decreases
c. does not change
d. unpredictable
ANSWER: increases
Explanation:
52) Which of the following are effects of nozzle friction?
1. Enthalpy drop decreases

2. Exit velocity reduces
3. Decrease in specific volume
4. Decrease in mass flow rate
a. (1), (2) and (3)
b. (2), (3) and (4)
c. (1), (3) and (4)
d. (1), (2) and (4)
ANSWER: (1), (2) and (4)

Explanation:
53) The nozzle efficiency can be defined as the ratio of

a. isentropic enthalpy drop to actual enthalpy drop
b. actual enthalpy drop to isentropic enthalpy drop
c. isothermal enthalpy drop to isentropic enthalpy drop
d. isentropic enthalpy drop to isothermal enthalpy drop
ANSWER: actual enthalpy drop to isentropic enthalpy drop

Explanation:
54) How does the change in velocity of the steam in steam nozzle take place? Select the correct graph in the
diagram below.
a. (1)
b. (2)
c. (3)
d. (4)
ANSWER: (3)
Explanation:
55) The passage of uniformly varying cross-section in which the kinetic energy of steam increases at the expense
of its pressure is called as__________
a. steam turbine
b. steam nozzle
c. steam area
d. all of the above
ANSWER: steam nozzle

Explanation:
56) Generally, the value of specific speed of Kaplan turbine is _____________ that of the Pelton turbine.
a. lower than
b. higher than
c. same as
d. unpredictable
ANSWER: higher than

Explanation:
57) What is the formula to calculate specific speed (Ns) of a turbine rotating at a speed of 'N' rpm that develops the
power of 'P' kW at the heat of 'H' m?
a. (Ns) = (√N x P) x (H)(5/4)
b. (Ns) = (2 √N x P) x (H)(5/4)
c. (Ns) = (N √P) x (H)(5/4)
d. (Ns) = (2N √P) x (H)(5/4)
ANSWER: (Ns) = (N √P) x (H)(5/4)

Explanation:
58) In which type of reaction turbine does the water flow in radial direction at the outer periphery of runner and
leave at the centre in the direction parallel to the axis of rotation of runner?
a. Radial flow turbine
b. Axial flow turbine
c. Mixed flow turbine
d. All of the above
ANSWER: Mixed flow turbine

Explanation:
59) __________ turbines are also called as parallel flow turbine.

a. Radial flow
b. Axial flow
c. Both radial flow and axial flow
ANSWER: Axial flow

Explanation:
60) The water from runner in reaction turbine is discharged into tail race through a draft tube which has
____________ cross sectional area.
a. constant
b. gradually decreasing
c. gradually increasing
d. uneven
ANSWER: gradually increasing

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question
61) The runner of __________ turbine always be under pressure of above atmospheric

a. Turgo
b. Girand
c. Kaplan
ANSWER: Kaplan
Explanation:
62) Which of the following is an example of impulse turbine?

a. Propeller turbine
b. Francis turbine
c. Kaplan turbine
d. Pelton wheel
ANSWER: Pelton wheel

Explanation:
63) The energy of water entering the reaction turbine is _______

a. fully the kinetic energy
b. fully the pressure energy
c. partly the pressure energy and partly the kinetic energy
d. unpredictable
ANSWER: partly the pressure energy and partly the kinetic energy
Explanation:
64) The pressure of water is atmospheric and remains constant while passing over the runner in __________ .
a. Impulse turbine
b. Reaction turbine
c. Both a. and b.
ANSWER: Impulse turbine

Explanation:
65) In which turbine the pressure energy of water is first converted into kinetic energy by means of nozzle kept
close to the runner?
a. Impulse turbine
b. Reaction turbine
c. Both a. and b.

Explanation:
66) _______________ components of fluid velocity have the responsibility of the transportation of fluid through the
machine.
a. Radial and tangential
b. Tangential and axial
c. Radial and axial
d. None of the existing
ANSWER: Radial and axial

Explanation:
67) Meridonial velocity is the resultant of _____________ components of fluid velocity.

a. radial and tangential
b. tangential and axial
c. radial and axial
d. unpredictable
ANSWER: radial and axial

Explanation:
68) The radial force in rotodynamic machine, which is developed by rate of change of momentum in radial velocity,
is taken care by__________.
a. journal bearing
b. radial thrust bearing
c. both a. and b.
ANSWER: journal bearing

Explanation:
69) What is the formula for forces exerted by fluid on a body?

a. (Rate of momentum in) x (Rate of momentum out)
b. (Rate of momentum in) – (Rate of momentum out)
c. (Rate of momentum in) + (Rate of momentum out)
ANSWER: (Rate of momentum in) – (Rate of momentum out)

Explanation:
70) The product of force (F) and time (t) is called as________.

a. momentum
b. work done
c. impulse
d. pressure
ANSWER: impulse
Explanation:
1. Which of the following preferred for supercharging of internal combustion engines?
A. Roots blower B. Axial flow compressor
C. Sliding vane type compressor D. Reciprocating compressor
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
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2. In an axial flow compressor, the pressure rise occurs in
A. fixed blades only B. Moving blades only
C. Both fixed and moving blades D. none of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
3. An axial flow compressor has

A. larger blades at gas entry and smaller blades at exit B. smaller blades at gas entry and larger blades at exit
C. identical dlades at exit as well as entry D. size of blades remains same only angles changes
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
8. Gas turbine used in aircraft is of
A. open cycle type B. closed cycle type with reheating
C. closed cycle type with reheating and regeneration and D. open cycle type with reheating, regeneration and
intercooling intercooling
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
9. A diffuser is used to
A. increase velocity and decrease pressure B. increase velocity as well as pressure
C. decrease velocity and increase pressure D. decrease velocity as well as pressure
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
10. In which of the following heat exchanger, heat is extracted from air?
A. Regenerator B. Reheater
C. Intercooler D. All of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
11. Which component of a gas turbine consumes maximum power?
A. Starter B. Regenerator
C. Compressor D. Combustion chamber
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
12. In which of the following plant inferior quality fuel can be used?
A. Open cycle gas turbine with regeneration B. Open cycle gas turbine with intercooling
C. Open cycle gas turbine with reheating and regeneration D. Closed cycle gas turbine
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
13. In a reheating gas turbine cycle, reheating is done
A. by gases from turbine exhaust B. by gases from intercooler
C. in separate combustion chamber D. any of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
14. In a gas turbine combined cycle plant, a waste heat boiler is used to
A. heat air from intercooler B. gases from regenerator
C. recover heat form exhaust gases D. none of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
15. A control volume has an inlet area of 0.1 m2 and exit area of 0.05 m2. The density is 3.89 kg/m2 and constant. If the inlet velocity is 30 m/s, the
force on the control volume will be
A. 50 N B. 150 N
C. 250 N D. 350 N
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
16. Under standard atmospheric condition, the velocity of air is
A. 236 m/s B. 336 m/s
C. 436 m/s D. 536 m/s
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
17. The ratio of actual velocity to the local velocity of sound is called
A. Velicity ratio B. Velocity factor
C. Speed ratio D. Mach number
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
18. In a nozzle, once the critical conditions are achieved at the throat, than which of the following remains constant:
A. Density of fluid B. Velocity of fluid
C. Flow rate D. All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
19. In a nozzle under choked flow conditions pressure waves travel, in the divergent portion, at
A. subsonic speed B. sonic speed
C. supersonic speed D. subsonic to supersonic speed
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
20. In a nozzle if back pressure is equal to inlet pressure
A. no flow occurs B. maximum flow occurs
C. flow is subsonic in diverging section D. flow is supersonic in converging as well as supersonic sections
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
21. The flow on two sides of a normal shock wave is
A. subsonic B. sonic
C. supersonic D. supersonic on one side and subsonic on the other side
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
22. The diverging portion of the nozzle acts as a diffuser for
A. the subsonic flow B. the supersonic flow
C. both the subsonic as well as supersonic flow D. none of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
23. A diffuser
A. converts kinetic energy into thermal energy B. converts potential energy into kinetic energy
C. converts pressure energy into kinetic energy D. converts thermal energy into kinetic energy
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
24. Brayton cycle cannot be used in reciprocating engines even for same compression ratio and work output because
A. Otto cycle is more efficient B. Brayton cycle is less efficient
Large volume of low pressure gas cannot be efficiently handled

C. Brayton cycle is for slow speed engines only D.
in reciprocating engines
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
25. Actual gas turbine cycle is different from ideal cycle because
A. of internal irreversibility of the process due to friction, B. of variation of specific heats with temperature
turbulence, etc.
C. of losses due to incomplete combustion D. all of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
26. The advantage of a gas turbine over a reciprocating engine is
A. perfect balancing of rotor B. continuous and uniform power
C. usually small working pressures D. all of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
27. Overall efficiency of a gas turbine is
A. equal to Rankine cycle efficiency B. equal to Carnot cycle efficiency
C. less than Diesel cycle efficiency D. more than Otto or Diesel cycle efficiency
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
28. Air fuel ratio for a gas turbine is closer to
A. 10 ; 1 B. 15 ; 1
C. 20 ; 1 D. 60 ; 1
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
29. Which of the following is a positive displacement rotory compressor?
A. Roots blower B. Centrifugal compressor
C. Axial flow compressor D. All of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
30. All of the following are positive displacement compressors EXCEPT :
A. Screw compressor B. Axial flow compressor
C. Roots blower D. Vane blower
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
31. For efficient operation of axial flow compressors the blades are made
A. straight B. slightly curved
C. aerofoil section D. forward curved
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
32. Thermal efficiency of a gas turbine is in the range
A. 50 to 60 percent B. 40 to 50 percent
C. 30 to 40 percent D. 20 to 30 percent
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
33. The efficiency of a simple open cycle gas turbine depends upon
A. pressure ratio B. compressor efficiency
C. turbine inlet temperature D. All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
34. Which of the following steam turbine has identical fixed and moving blades?
A. Curtis turbine B. Rateau turbine
C. Parson's turbine D. none of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
35. Which of the following is a pressure compounded turbine?
A. Parson's turbine B. Curtis turbine
C. Rateau turbine D. All of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
36. The continuity equation in compressible fluids is derived on the basis of
A. conservation of momentum B. conservation of energy
C. conservation of mass D. conservation of velocity head
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
37. As there is plenty of time for heat transfer across the walls, the flow in long pipes at low velocities attains
A. isentropic conditions B. adiabatic conditions
C. isothermal conditions D. polytropic conditions
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
38. In a hot wire anemometer the rate of heat loss from sensing element is a function of
A. pressure B. mass rate of flow
C. velocity of flow D. none of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
39. The normal shock wave in compressible flow is analogous to
A. surges in open channel B. vortex formation in centrifugal pump
C. hydraulic bore in tidal rivers D. hydraulic jump in channel flow
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
40. A roots blower compresses 0.06 cubic metres of air from 1.0 bar to 1.45 bar per revolution. The compressor efficiency is nearly
A. 99% B. 87%
C. 75% D. 63%
Answer: Option B
41. Normal standard of compression for rotary compressor is
A. adiabatic compression B. polytropic compression
C. isentropic compression D. constant pressure compression
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
42. Though there are no cyclic variations even then rotary compressors need precise balancing because
A. It is bulky in size B. cooling arrangement does not exist
C. operating speeds are too high D. it is driven by an electric motor
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
43. In air compressor performance curve a surge line represents
A. limits of compressor discharge B. limit of compressor efficiency
C. limit of stable operation D. lower critical speed of shaft
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
44. Curtis turbine is
A. in impulse turbine B. a velocity compounded turbine
C. a pressure compounded turbine D. a velocity pressure compounded turbine
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
45. The source of power for driving a turbocharger is
A. kinetic energy of exhaust gases from the engine B. chemical energy of exhaust gases
C. air motor D. electric motor
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
46. Maximum delivery pressure in case of rotary compressors is usually restricted to
A. 2 atmospheres B. 5 atmospheres
C. 10 atmospheres D. 20 atmospheres
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
47. Which of the following is a displacement compressors?
A. Reciprocating air compressor B. Vane blower
C. Centrifugal blower D. Axial flow compressors
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
48. Which type of rotary compressor is used in oil fired furnaces?
A. Sliding vane type blower B. Screw compressor
C. Axial flow compressor D. Centrifugal blower

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
49. In rotary compressors, slip factor is the ratio of
A. stagnation pressure to static pressure B. isentropic work done to actual work
C. outlet whirl velocity to the blade velocity D. none of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
50. In rotory compressors, the ratio of isentropic work to Eulers work is known as
A. slip factor B. work factor
C. pressure coefficient D. degree of reaction
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
51. Stalling of the blades of axial flow compressor is
A. an unsteady periodic and reversal of flow B. the fixed mass flow rate regardless of pressure ratio
C. the reduction in lift force at higher angle of incidence D. none of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
52. Surging is
A. an unsteady, periodic and reversal of flow in the compressor B. the fixed mass flow rate regardless of pressure ratio
C. the reduction in lift force at higher angles of incidence D. none of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
53. Choking is
variation of mass flow rate in inverse proportion to pressure

A. Variation of mass flow rate in proportion to pressure ratio B.
ratio
C. fixed mass flow rate regardless of pressure ratio D. none of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
54. Gas turbines are taken to
A. the gasoline and diesel engines in its working medium B. the petrol and diesel engines in its internal combustion
C. the steam turbine in its aspect of steady flow of the working D. All of the above
medium
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
55. Which gas turbine has lest weight per bhp developed?
A. Simple open cycle gas turbine B. Open cycle gas turbine with intercooling and reheating
Open cycle gas turbine with intercooling, reheating and

C. D. Closed cycle gas turbine
regeneration
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
56. In gas turbines, intercooling results in
A. decrease in net output as well as thermal efficiency B. decrease in net output and increase in thermal efficiency
C. increase in net output but decrease in thermal efficiency D. increase in net output as well as thermal efficiency
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
57. Working medium for closed cycle gas turbine should have
A. high molecular weight B. low specific volume
C. higher adiabatic index D. lower specific speed
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
58. The advantage of closed cycle gas turbine over open cycle gas turbine is
A. no contamination of working substance with combustion gases B. inferior quality fuel can be used
C. low maintenance costs D. All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
59. The range of compression ratio in a gas turbine is
A. 3 to 6 B. 5 to 8
C. 8 to 12 D. 12 to 22
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

60. A constant volume combustion gas turbine operates on
A. Ericsson cycle B. Brayton cycle
C. Joule cycle D. Atkinson cycle
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
61. When working substance is released through nozzles, the direction of reaction will be
A. clockwise B. counter clockwise
C. either of (A) and (B) above D. direction depends on other design features
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
62. In a velocity compounded steam turbine, as steam moves along moving and guide blades
A. pressure is low and velocity gradually decreases B. pressure gradually increases and velocity is low
C. both pressure and velocity gradually decrease D. Both pressure and velocity gradually increase.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
63. The effect of blade friction in a steam turbine is to
A. reheat the steam B. increase the specific output
C. reduce exhaust pressure D. reduce work done
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
64. If stage efficiency is S, blade efficiency is B and nozzle efficiency in N, then
A. N = B.S B. S = B.N
C. B = SN D. BSN = 1
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
65. Bleeding in steam turbine refers to
A. leakage of steam through bearings B. leakage of steam through packings
C. purposely withdrawn steam for process application D. purposely withdrawn for feed water heating
Answer: Option D
Explanation:

66. Critical pressure for steam is
A. 185.85 kg/cm2 B. 212.55 kg/cm2
C. 225.65 kg/cm2 D. 245.55 kg/cm2
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
67. An ideal fluid for vapour turbine cycle should have
A. high critical temperature with low pressure B. high critical temperature with high pressure
C. low critical temperature with high pressure D. low critical temperature with low presure
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
68. Which of the following fluid can be used in binary vapour cycle?
A. Mercury B. Diphenyl oxide
C. Aluminium bromide D. any of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
69. Which of the following loss in steam turbines is negligible?
A. Residual velocity loss B. Leakage loss
C. Mechanical friction loss D. Radiation loss
Answer: Option D
Explanation:

72. In a modern steam turbine, the steam rte is nearly
A. 1 kg/kWhr B. 2 kg/kWhr
C. 4 kg/kWhr D. 8 kg/kWhr
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
73. Which of the following rotary compressor has two shafts?
A. Axial flow compressor B. Sliding vane compressor
C. Centrifugal compressor D. Lobe type compressor
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
74. The ratio of outlet whirl velocity to blade velocity in case of centrifugal compressor is called
A. slip factor B. Velocity ratio
C. Blade efficiency D. Diagram efficiency
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
75. The following property is the most important for material used for gas turbine blades
A. Fatigue B. Strength against bending
C. Group D. Strength against direct force
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
76. Which of the following is the smallest and lighest for generating a given amount of power
A. Steam power plant B. Petrol engine
C. Diesel engine D. Solar plant
E. Gas turbine plant
Answer: Option E
Explanation:
77. Generally, steam turbines in power stations operate at
A. 3000 rpm B. 1500 rpm
C. 1000 rpm D. 375 rpm
E. 50 rpm
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
78. For gas turbine, compressors used are
A. Reciprocating type B. Centrifugal type
C. Axial flow type D. Lobe type
E. Sliding vane type
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
79. De Laval turbine is used for applications requiring
A. High power, high speed B. High power, low speed
C. Low power, high speed D. Low power, low speed
E. Low speed
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
80. As a result of blade friction, the outlet relative velocity of impulse turbine compared to inlet relative velocity is
A. Nearly same B. 2% less
C. 10% - 15% less D. 30% less
E. 50% less
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
81. Maximum delivery pressure in a rotary air compressor is of the order of
A. 6 KSC B. 10 KSC
C. 16 KSC D. 25 KSC
E. 40 KSC
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
82. Efficiency of gas turbine is increased by
A. Reheating B. Intercooling
C. Adding a regenerator D. All of the above
E. None

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
83. Most serious energy loss in reaction steam turbine
A. Steam leakage between diaphragm and shaft B. Leakage over blade ends through radia clearance passages
C. Frictional resistance between steam and nozzle side D. Impact loss as steam enters moving blades
E. Bearing friction
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
84. Basic closed cycle for gas turbine is
A. Carnot cycle B. Rankine cycle
C. Brayton cycle D. none of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
85. The work ratio of closed cycle gas turbine plant with fixed top temperature of the cycle and fixed pressure ratio rp
A. increases with increase in an inlet temperature to compressor B. increases with decrease in an inlet temperature to compresor
C. remain same irrespective of inlet temperature to compressor D. none of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
86. Thermal efficiency of closed cycle gas turbine plant increases by
A. reheating B. intercooling
C. regenerator D. All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
87. With increase in pressure ratio, thermal efficiency of a simple gas turbine plant with fixed turbine inlet temperature
A. increases B. decreases
C. first increases and then decreases D. none of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
88. With ideal regencrative heat exchanger, the thermal efficiency of gas turbine cycle is
A. equal to work ratio B. is less than work ratio
C. is more than work ratio D. none of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
89. In a two stage gas turbine plant reheating after first stage
A. increases thermal efficiency B. decreases thermal efficiency
C. doesoes not affect thermal efficiency D. none of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
90. In a two stage gas turbine plant, reheating after first stage
A. increases work ratio B. decreases work ratio
C. does not affect work ratio D. none of the above
Answer: Option A
91. For a jet propulsion unit, ideally the compressor work and turbine work are
A. unequal B. equal
C. not related to each other D. none of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
92. Greater the difference between jet velocity and aeroplane velocity
A. greater the propulsive efficiency B. Lesser the propulsive efficiency
C. unaffected is the propulsive efficiency D. None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
TURBO MACHINES TEST QUESTIONS (TOTAL QUIZ: 56)

MCQ: The product of force (F) and time (t) is called as________.
A. momentum
B. work done
C. impulse
D. pressure
C
MCQ: What is the formula for forces exerted by fluid on a body?
A. (Rate of momentum in) x (Rate of momentum out)
B. (Rate of momentum in) – (Rate of momentum out)
C. (Rate of momentum in) + (Rate of momentum out)
D. None of the above

MCQ: The radial force in rotodynamic machine, which is developed by rate of change of momentum in radial velocity, is
taken care by__________.
A. journal bearing
B. radial thrust bearing
C. both a. and b.
D. none of the above

MCQ: Meridonial velocity is the resultant of _____________ components of fluid velocity.
A. radial and tangential
B. tangential and axial
C. radial and axial
D. unpredictable
MCQ: _______________ components of fluid velocity have the responsibility of the transportation of fluid through the
machine.
A. Radial and tangential
B. Tangential and axial
C. Radial and axial
D. None of the existing

MCQ: In which turbine the pressure energy of water is first converted into kinetic energy by means of nozzle kept close
to the runner?
A. Impulse turbine
B. Reaction turbine
C. Both a. and b.

MCQ: The pressure of water is atmospheric and remains constant while passing over the runner in __________ .
A. Impulse turbine
B. Reaction turbine
C. Both a. and b.
MCQ: The energy of water entering the reaction turbine is _______

A. fully the kinetic energy
B. fully the pressure energy
C. partly the pressure energy and partly the kinetic energy
D. unpredictable
MCQ: Which of the following is an example of impulse turbine?
A. Propeller turbine
B. Francis turbine
C. Kaplan turbine
D. Pelton wheel

MCQ: The runner of __________ turbine always be under pressure of above atmospheric
A. Turgo
B. Girand
C. Kaplan

MCQ: The water from runner in reaction turbine is discharged into tail race through a draft tube which has ____________
cross sectional area.
A. constant
B. gradually decreasing
C. gradually increasing
D. uneven

MCQ: __________ turbines are also called as parallel flow turbine.
A. Radial flow
B. Axial flow
C. Both radial flow and axial flow

MCQ: In which type of reaction turbine does the water flow in radial direction at the outer periphery of runner and leave
at the centre in the direction parallel to the axis of rotation of runner?
A. Radial flow turbine
B. Axial flow turbine
C. Mixed flow turbine
D. All of the above

MCQ: Generally, the value of specific speed of Kaplan turbine is _____________ that of the Pelton turbine.
A. lower than
B. higher than
C. same as
D. unpredictable
MCQ: The passage of uniformly varying cross-section in which the kinetic energy of steam increases at the expense of
its pressure is called as__________
A. steam turbine
B. steam nozzle
C. steam area
D. all of the above

MCQ: The nozzle efficiency can be defined as the ratio of
A. isentropic enthalpy drop to actual enthalpy drop
B. actual enthalpy drop to isentropic enthalpy drop
C. isothermal enthalpy drop to isentropic enthalpy drop
D. isentropic enthalpy drop to isothermal enthalpy drop
MCQ: Which of the following are effects of nozzle friction? 1. Enthalpy drop decreases 2. Exit velocity reduces 3.
Decrease in specific volume 4. Decrease in mass flow rate
A. (1), (2) and (3)
B. (2), (3) and (4)
C. (1), (3) and (4)
D. (1), (2) and (4)
MCQ: The quality of vapour at the exit of nozzle ___________ due to nozzle friction.
A. increases
B. decreases
C. does not change
D. unpredictable
MCQ: Pump transfers the mechanical energy of a motor or of an engine into _________ of a fluid.
A. pressure energy
B. kinetic energy
C. either pressure energy or kinetic energy
D. pressure energy, kinetic energy or both
MCQ: Which of the following is NOT a type of positive displacement pumps?
A. Reciprocating pump
B. Rotary displacement pump
C. Centrifugal pump
MCQ: Rotary displacement pumps are suitable for handling ________.
A. oils
B. gritty liquids
C. both oils as well as gritty liquids
Answer
MCQ: Which of the following is/are example/s of rotary displacement pumps?
A. Gear pump
B. Vane pump
C. Rotary piston pump
D. All of the above
Answer
MCQ: ___________ pump is also called as velocity pump.
A. Reciprocating
B. Rotary displacement
C. Centrifugal
D. Screw
Answer
MCQ: The mass flow rate of air compressed in axial flow compressor is _____________centrifugal compressor.
A. lower than
B. higher than
C. same as
D. unpredictable
Answer
MCQ: Which of the following is NOT a type of rotary compressor?
A. Positive displacement type of compressor
B. Steady flow compressor
C. Both a. and b.
Answer
MCQ: The function of _________ is to convert high kinetic energy of gases into pressure energy.
A. impeller
B. diffuser
C. casing
Answer
MCQ: How is the variation of air velocity while passing through impeller followed by diffuser in centrifugal compressor?
A. Air velocity goes no increasing in impeller followed by diffuser
B. Air velocity goes no decreasing in impeller followed by diffuser
C. Air velocity increases in impeller and then decreases in diffuser
D. Air velocity decreases in impeller and then increases in diffuser
Answer
MCQ: A pair of fixed blade and rotor blade in axial flow compressor is called as _________.
A. step
B. pair
C. stage
D. state
Answer
MCQ: An axial flow compressors have _______.
A. a drum type rotor
B. a disc type rotor
C. a drum type rotor or a disc type rotor
Answer
MCQ: ________ blades are attached to the rotor or spindle.
A. Fixed
B. Moving
C. Both fixed and moving
Answer
MCQ: The basic principle of operation of axial flow compressor is _______that of the centrifugal compressor.
A. same as
B. totally different than
Answer
MCQ: The blade passages in a compressor are ________
A. converging
B. diverging
C. constant
D. unpredictable
Answer
MCQ: Which component of fluid velocity is responsible for transmission of power through rotodynamic machine?
A. Radial
B. Axial
C. Tangential
Answer
MCQ: What is the head of water available at turbine inlet in hydro-electric power plant called?
A. head race
B. tail race
C. gross head
D. net head
Answer
MCQ: Gross head is the difference between __________.
A. head race and tail race
B. head race and net head
C. head race and friction losses
D. net head and friction losses
Answer
MCQ: What is runaway speed of the runner of Pelton wheel?
A. maximum unsafe speed of the runner due to sudden increase in load on turbine
B. minimum safe speed of the runner due to sudden increase in load on turbine
C. maximum unsafe speed of the runner due to sudden decrease in load on turbine
D. minimum safe speed of the runner due to sudden decrease in load on turbine
Answer
MCQ: The gates of aerofoil section in between the outer and inner ring of guide wheel are called as ________.
A. guide gates
B. guide vanes
C. scrolling gates
D. scrolling vanes
Answer
MCQ: Which of the following components of reaction turbine increases the head on the turbine by an amount equal to
the height of runner outlet above the tail race?
A. Scroll casing
B. Guide vanes
C. Moving vanes
D. Draft tube
Answer
MCQ: As the reaction turbine works on the principle of impulse and reaction, it follows the law of ________.
A. impulse momentum
B. angular momentum
C. both a. and b.
Answer
MCQ: In which type of turbine, the runner needs to be run full of water?
A. Impulse turbine
B. Reaction turbine
C. Both a. and b.
Answer
MCQ: In reaction turbine work is done_______________.
A. totally due to change in kinetic energy of jet
B. totally due to change in pressure head
C. mostly due to change in pressure head and small amount of work is due to change in kinetic energy
D. mostly due to change in kinetic energy and small amount of work is due to change in pressure head
Answer
MCQ: Which of the following sentences are correct for steam turbine? 1. Steam turbine requires large floor area 2.
Steam turbine is a rotary high speed machine 3. Steam turbine has low weight to power ratio 4. Steam turbine has more
initial cost and maintenance cost
A. (1) and (2)
B. (2) and (3)
C. (3) and (4)
D. (1) and (4)
Answer
MCQ: The blade speed ratio of impulse turbine is given as ___________
A. (Blade velocity) / (Steam velocity at inlet)
B. (Blade velocity) / (Steam velocity at exit)
C. (Steam velocity at inlet) / (Blade velocity)
D. (Steam velocity at exit) / (Blade velocity)
Answer
MCQ: Discharge capacity of the reciprocating pump is __________ that of the centrifugal pump.
A. higher than
B. lower than
C. same as
D. unpredictable
Answer
MCQ: Which pump is more suitable for an application where very high pressure is required to be developed at moderate
discharge?
A. Reciprocating pump
B. Centrifugal pump
C. Turbine
Answer
MCQ: The process of filling the liquid into the suction pipe and pump casing upto the level of delivery valve is called as
_________.
A. filling
B. pumping
C. priming
D. leveling
Answer
MCQ: The volute pumps and vortex volute pumps are __________ pumps with _________ shaft.
A. multistage, horizontal
B. multistage, vertical
C. single stage, horizontal
D. single stage, vertical
Answer
MCQ: Which of the following centrifugal pumps has higher specific speed than the others?
A. Axial flow
B. Radial flow
C. Mixed flow
D. All have same specific speed
Answer
MCQ: Angular momentum of gas in the free vortex of vaneless diffuser ___________.
A. increases
B. decreases
C. remains constant
D. becomes unpredictable
Answer
MCQ: Vaneless diffusers are suitable for ___________.
A. only low pressure rise
B. only high pressure rise
C. both low as well as high pressure rise
Answer

MCQ: The diffuser blades are kept ______ the number of impeller blades .
A. 1/10 th of
B. 1/3 rd of
C. 10 times
D. 3 times
Answer
MCQ: The ratio of actual whirl velocity to the ideal whirl velocity in the centrifugal compressor is called as _________.
A. velocity factor
B. slip factor
C. work factor
Answer
MCQ: What is the ratio of isentropic work to Euler work in an centrifugal compressor called?
A. Work coefficient
B. Velocity coefficient
C. Pressure coefficient
D. Flow coefficient
Answer
MCQ: ___________ can be defined as the ratio of the pressure rise in rotor blades to the pressure rise in stages in an axial
flow compressor.
A. Degree of pressure
B. Degree of reaction
C. Pressure ratio
D. Reaction ratio
Answer
MCQ: What is the ratio of the actual work absorbed by an axial flow compressor to the theoretical work called?
A. Work input factor
B. Workdone factor
C. Both a. and b.
Answer
MCQ: What is the effect of increasing flow coefficient (Φ) in an axial flow compressor on blade loading coefficient (Ψ)?
A. Blade loading coefficient (Ψ) increases
B. Blade loading coefficient (Ψ) decreases
C. Blade loading coefficient (Ψ) remains constant
D. Unpredictable
Answer
1) The product of force (F) and time (t) is called as________.
a. momentum
b. work done
c. impulse
d. pressure
ANSWER: impulse
Explanation:
2) What is the formula for forces exerted by fluid on a body?
a. (Rate of momentum in) x (Rate of momentum out)

b. (Rate of momentum in) – (Rate of momentum out)
c. (Rate of momentum in) + (Rate of momentum out)
ANSWER: (Rate of momentum in) – (Rate of momentum out)

Explanation:
3) The radial force in rotodynamic machine, which is developed by rate of change of momentum in radial velocity, is taken
care by__________.
a. journal bearing
b. radial thrust bearing
c. both a. and b.
ANSWER: journal bearing

Explanation:
4) Meridonial velocity is the resultant of _____________ components of fluid velocity.
a. radial and tangential

b. tangential and axial
c. radial and axial
d. unpredictable
ANSWER: radial and axial

Explanation:
5) _______________ components of fluid velocity have the responsibility of the transportation of fluid through the machine.
a. Radial and tangential

b. Tangential and axial
c. Radial and axial
d. None of the existing
ANSWER: Radial and axial

Explanation:
6) In which turbine the pressure energy of water is first converted into kinetic energy by means of nozzle kept close to the
runner?
a. Impulse turbine
b. Reaction turbine
c. Both a. and b.

Explanation:
7) The pressure of water is atmospheric and remains constant while passing over the runner in __________ .
a. Impulse turbine
b. Reaction turbine
c. Both a. and b.

Explanation:
8) The energy of water entering the reaction turbine is _______
a. fully the kinetic energy

b. fully the pressure energy
c. partly the pressure energy and partly the kinetic energy
d. unpredictable
ANSWER: partly the pressure energy and partly the kinetic energy
Explanation:
9) Which of the following is an example of impulse turbine?
a. Propeller turbine
b. Francis turbine
c. Kaplan turbine
d. Pelton wheel
ANSWER: Pelton wheel

Explanation:
10) The runner of __________ turbine always be under pressure of above atmospheric
a. Turgo
b. Girand
c. Kaplan
ANSWER: Kaplan
Explanation:
11) The water from runner in reaction turbine is discharged into tail race through a draft tube which has ____________ cross
sectional area.
a. constant
b. gradually decreasing
c. gradually increasing
d. uneven
ANSWER: gradually increasing

Explanation:
12) __________ turbines are also called as parallel flow turbine.
a. Radial flow
b. Axial flow
c. Both radial flow and axial flow
ANSWER: Axial flow

Explanation:
13) In which type of reaction turbine does the water flow in radial direction at the outer periphery of runner and leave at the
centre in the direction parallel to the axis of rotation of runner?
a. Radial flow turbine

b. Axial flow turbine
c. Mixed flow turbine
d. All of the above
ANSWER: Mixed flow turbine

Explanation:
14) What is the formula to calculate specific speed (Ns) of a turbine rotating at a speed of 'N' rpm that develops the power of
'P' kW at the heat of 'H' m?
a. (Ns) = (√N x P) x (H)(5/4)

b. (Ns) = (2 √N x P) x (H)(5/4)
c. (Ns) = (N √P) x (H)(5/4)
d. (Ns) = (2N √P) x (H)(5/4)
ANSWER: (Ns) = (N √P) x (H)(5/4)

Explanation:
15) Generally, the value of specific speed of Kaplan turbine is _____________ that of the Pelton turbine.
a. lower than
b. higher than
c. same as
d. unpredictable
ANSWER: higher than

Explanation:
16) The passage of uniformly varying cross-section in which the kinetic energy of steam increases at the expense of its
pressure is called as__________
a. steam turbine
b. steam nozzle
c. steam area
d. all of the above
ANSWER: steam nozzle

Explanation:
17) How does the change in velocity of the steam in steam nozzle take place? Select the correct graph in the diagram below.
a. (1)
b. (2)
c. (3)
d. (4)
18) The nozzle efficiency can be defined as the ratio of
a. isentropic enthalpy drop to actual enthalpy drop

b. actual enthalpy drop to isentropic enthalpy drop
c. isothermal enthalpy drop to isentropic enthalpy drop
d. isentropic enthalpy drop to isothermal enthalpy drop
19) Which of the following are effects of nozzle friction?
1. Enthalpy drop decreases

2. Exit velocity reduces
3. Decrease in specific volume
4. Decrease in mass flow rate
a. (1), (2) and (3)

b. (2), (3) and (4)
c. (1), (3) and (4)
d. (1), (2) and (4)
ANSWER: (1), (2) and (4)

Explanation:
20) The quality of vapour at the exit of nozzle ___________ due to nozzle friction.
a. increases
b. decreases
c. does not change
d. unpredictable
ANSWER: increases
Explanation:
21) Pump transfers the mechanical energy of a motor or of an engine into _________ of a fluid.
a. pressure energy
b. kinetic energy
c. either pressure energy or kinetic energy
d. pressure energy, kinetic energy or both
ANSWER: pressure energy, kinetic energy or both

Explanation:
22) Which of the following is NOT a type of positive displacement pumps?
b. Rotary displacement pump
c. Centrifugal pump
ANSWER: Centrifugal pump

Explanation:
23) Rotary displacement pumps are suitable for handling ________.
a. oils
b. gritty liquids
c. both oils as well as gritty liquids
ANSWER: oils
Explanation:
24) Which of the following is/are example/s of rotary displacement pumps?

a. Gear pump
b. Vane pump
c. Rotary piston pump
d. All of the above
ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:
25) ___________ pump is also called as velocity pump.
a. Reciprocating
b. Rotary displacement
c. Centrifugal
d. Screw
ANSWER: Centrifugal
Explanation:
26) The mass flow rate of air compressed in axial flow compressor is _____________centrifugal compressor.
a. lower than
b. higher than
c. same as
d. unpredictable
ANSWER: higher than

Explanation:
27) Which of the following is NOT a type of rotary compressor?
a. Positive displacement type of compressor

b. Steady flow compressor
c. Both a. and b.
ANSWER: None of the above

Explanation:
28) Which compressors are suitable for large volume flow rates of above 1200 m3/min
a. Centrifugal compressors
b. Axial flow compressors
c. Both a. and b.
ANSWER: Axial flow compressors

Explanation:
29) The function of _________ is to convert high kinetic energy of gases into pressure energy.
a. impeller
b. diffuser
c. casing
ANSWER: diffuser
Explanation:
30) How is the variation of air velocity while passing through impeller followed by diffuser in centrifugal compressor?
a. Air velocity goes no increasing in impeller followed by diffuser

b. Air velocity goes no decreasing in impeller followed by diffuser
c. Air velocity increases in impeller and then decreases in diffuser
d. Air velocity decreases in impeller and then increases in diffuser
ANSWER: Air velocity increases in impeller and then decreases in diffuser

Explanation:
31) A pair of fixed blade and rotor blade in axial flow compressor is called as _________.
a. step
b. pair
c. stage
d. state
ANSWER: stage
Explanation:
32) An axial flow compressors have _______.
a. a drum type rotor

b. a disc type rotor
c. a drum type rotor or a disc type rotor
ANSWER: a drum type rotor or a disc type rotor

Explanation:
33) ________ blades are attached to the rotor or spindle.
a. Fixed
b. Moving
c. Both fixed and moving
ANSWER: Moving
Explanation:
34) The basic principle of operation of axial flow compressor is _______that of the centrifugal compressor.
a. same as
b. totally different than
ANSWER: same as
Explanation:
35) The blade passages in a compressor are ________
a. converging
b. diverging
c. constant
d. unpredictable
ANSWER: diverging
Explanation:
Hydraulic Machines Questions and Answers – Centrifugal Pumps

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This set of Hydraulic Machines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Centrifugal Pumps”.
1.Centrifugal pump is a_________

a) Turbomachinery
b) Flow regulating device
c) Drafting device
d) Intercooling device
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Centrifugal pump is a turbomachinery. Turbomachines are machines that transfer energy between a rotor and a fluid, including both turbines
and compressors. It is a mechanical device.
2. Turbomachines work under ________

a) Newtons first law
b) Newtons second law
c) Newtons third law
d) Kepler’s law
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Turbomachines work under Newtons second law. Centrifugal pump is a turbomachinery. Turbomachines are machines that transfer energy
between a rotor and a fluid, including both turbines and compressors. It is a mechanical device.
3. The main function of nozzle is to __________

a) Varying temperatures
b) Pressure variations
c) Load variations
d) Heat variations
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The main function of nozzle is to vary the pressure of fluid passing through the nozzle. It is done by opening and shutting the sets of nozzles.
Thus, its main function is to regulate pressure of the fluid.
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4. The main function of centrifugal pumps are to ________

a) Transfer speed
b) Transfer pressure
c) Transfer temperature
d) Transfer energy
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The primary objective of a centrifugal pump is to transfer energy. Centrifugal pump is a turbomachinery. Turbomachines are machines that
transfer energy between a rotor and a fluid, including both turbines and compressors. It is a mechanical device.
5. Centrifugal pumps transfer energy from _______

a) Rotor to fluid
b) Fluid to rotor
c) Draft to rotor
d) Rotor to draft
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Answer: a
Explanation: Centrifugal pumps transfer energy from rotor to fluid. The primary objective of a centrifugal pump is to transfer energy. Centrifugal pump is a
turbomachinery.
6. Which among the following control the flow rate?

a) Valve
b) Pump
c) Head
d) Tank pipe
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Flow rate of the tank is controlled by the valve. The actuation of individual valve closes. This corresponds to the set of nozzle thereby
controlling the actual flow rate of the fluid passing through the valve.
7. Turbines and compressors work with the gas, while centrifugal pump transfers energy.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Turbines and compressors work with the gas, while centrifugal pump transfers energy. Centrifugal pumps transfer energy from rotor to fluid.
The primary objective of a centrifugal pump is to transfer energy. Centrifugal pump is a turbomachinery.
8. The inlet passage of water entry is controlled by ________

a) Head race
b) Gate
c) Tail race
d) Pump
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The inlet passage of water entry is controlled by the gate opening. The gate opening is an opening that sends only a percentage of fluid
through the inlet passages for water to enter to the turbine.
9. Centrifugal pumps are a sub class of dynamic axisymmetric work absorbing turbomachinery.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The statement is true. Centrifugal pumps are a sub class of dynamic axisymmetric work absorbing turbomachinery. The main function of
centrifugal pumps are to transfer energy.
10. Centrifugal pumps are used to transport ________
a) Pressure
b) Speed
c) Power
d) Fluid
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Centrifugal pumps are used to transport fluids. They transport fluids by conversion of energies. Centrifugal pumps are a sub class of dynamic
axisymmetric work absorbing turbomachinery.
11. Centrifugal pumps transport fluids by converting _________

a) Kinetic energy to hydrodynamic energy
b) Hydrodynamic energy to kinetic energy
c) Mechanical energy to kinetic energy
d) Mechanical energy to Hydrodynamic energy
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Centrifugal pumps are used to transport fluids. They transport fluids by conversion of energies. Centrifugal pumps transport fluids by
converting rotational Kinetic energy to hydrodynamic energy.
12. With the increase in load, Energy in the turbine________

a) Decreases
b) Increases
c) Remains same
d) Independent
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: When there is an increase in the load, the energy in the turbine is drained off. Thus, to increase the energy, the by pass valve is opened to
increase the amount of fresh steam entry. This increases the energy in the turbine.
13. The rotational kinetic energy comes from ______

a) Engine motor
b) Pump
c) Tank
d) Draft tube
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Centrifugal pumps transport fluids by converting rotational Kinetic energy to hydrodynamic energy. The rotational kinetic energy comes from
engine or electrical motor.
14. When the balancing of the turbine is disturbed, we use ________

a) Throttle governing
b) Steam governing
c) Nozzle governing
d) Emergency governing
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: When the balancing of the turbine is disturbed, we use emergency governing. These governors come into action only when there are
emergencies in the turbine.
15. The fluid coming into the centrifugal pump is accelerated by ________
a) Throttle
b) Impeller
c) Nozzle
d) Governor
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: The fluid coming into the centrifugal pump is accelerated by an impeller. The fluid enters the pump along a radially outward direction into the
diffuser or a volute chamber.
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1 What is the relation between Velocity Coefficient (Cc) and Nozzle efficiency (ηn)?
A Cc = (1/2) (ηn)

B Cc = √(ηn)
C Cc = (ηn)2
D Cc = (ηn)3
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Answer: Cc = √(ηn)
2 The ratio of actual mass flow rate (ṁa) to ideal mass flow rate (ṁi) is called as________
A nozzle coefficient
B coefficient of nozzle friction
C coefficient of discharge
D coefficient of mass
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Answer: coefficient of discharge
3 The blade speed ratio of impulse turbine is given as ___________
A (Blade velocity) / (Steam velocity at inlet)
B (Blade velocity) / (Steam velocity at exit)
C (Steam velocity at inlet) / (Blade velocity)
D (Steam velocity at exit) / (Blade velocity)
View Answer
Answer: (Blade velocity) / (Steam velocity at inlet)
4 Discharge capacity of the reciprocating pump is __________ that of the centrifugal pump.
A higher than
B lower than
C same as
D unpredictable
View Answer
Answer: lower than
5 Which pump is more suitable for an application where very high pressure is required to be developed at moderate discharge?
A Reciprocating pump
B Centrifugal pump
C Turbine
D None of the above
View Answer
Answer: Reciprocating pump
6 The process of filling the liquid into the suction pipe and pump casing upto the level of delivery valve is called as _________.
A filling
B pumping
C priming
D leveling
View Answer
Answer: priming
7 The volute pumps and vortex volute pumps are __________ pumps with _________ shaft.
A multistage, horizontal
B multistage, vertical
C single stage, horizontal
D single stage, vertical
View Answer
Answer: single stage, horizontal
8 Which of the following centrifugal pumps has higher specific speed than the others?
A Axial flow
B Radial flow
C Mixed flow
D All have same specific speed
View Answer
Answer: Axial flow
9 Angular momentum of gas in the free vortex of vaneless diffuser ___________.
A increases
B decreases
C remains constant
D becomes unpredictable
View Answer
Answer: remains constant
10 Vaneless diffusers are suitable for ___________.
A only low pressure rise
B only high pressure rise
C both low as well as high pressure rise
D None
View Answer
Answer: only low pressure rise
11 The diffuser blades are kept ______ the number of impeller blades .
A 1/10 th of
B 1/3 rd of
C 10 times
D 3 times
View Answer
Answer: 1/3 rd of
12 The ratio of actual whirl velocity to the ideal whirl velocity in the centrifugal compressor is called as _________.
A velocity factor
B slip factor
C work factor
D none of the above
View Answer
Answer: slip factor

13 What is the ratio of isentropic work to Euler work in an centrifugal compressor called?
A Work coefficient
B Velocity coefficient
C Pressure coefficient
D Flow coefficient
View Answer
Answer: Pressure coefficient
14 ___________ can be defined as the ratio of the pressure rise in rotor blades to the pressure rise in stages in an axial flow compressor.
A Degree of pressure
B Degree of reaction
C Pressure ratio
D Reaction ratio
View Answer
Answer: Degree of reaction
15 What is the ratio of the actual work absorbed by an axial flow compressor to the theoretical work called?
A Work input factor
B Workdone factor
C Both a. and b.
D None of the above
View Answer
Answer: Both a. and b.
16 What is the effect of increasing number of stages in axial flow compressor on the mean work input factor (Ψw)?
A Mean work input factor (Ψw) decreases
B Mean work input factor (Ψw) increases
C Mean work input factor (Ψw) remains constant
D Unpredictable
View Answer
Answer: Mean work input factor (Ψw) decreases
17 What is the effect of increasing flow coefficient (Φ) in an axial flow compressor on blade loading coefficient (Ψ)?
A Blade loading coefficient (Ψ) increases
B Blade loading coefficient (Ψ) decreases
C Blade loading coefficient (Ψ) remains constant
D Unpredictable
View Answer
Answer: Blade loading coefficient (Ψ) decreases
18 What is the formula for blade loading coefficient (Ψ) for an axial flow compressor? Where, W = Workdone Cf = Axial flow velocity Cb =
Blade velocity
A Ψ = W / (Cf)2
B Ψ = (Cf)2 / W
C Ψ = W / (Cb)2
D Ψ = (Cb)2 / W
View Answer
Answer: Ψ = W / (Cb)2
19 In reaction turbine work is done_______________.
A totally due to change in kinetic energy of jet
B totally due to change in pressure head
C mostly due to change in pressure head and small amount of work is due to change in kinetic energy
D mostly due to change in kinetic energy and small amount of work is due to change in pressure head
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Answer: mostly due to change in pressure head and small amount of work is due to change in kinetic energy
20 In which type of turbine, the runner needs to be run full of water?
A Impulse turbine
B Reaction turbine
C Both a. and b.
D None of the above
View Answer
Answer: Reaction turbine
21 The product of force (F) and time (t) is called as________.
A momentum
B work done
C impulse
D pressure
View Answer
Answer: impulse
22 What is the formula for forces exerted by fluid on a body?
A (Rate of momentum in) x (Rate of momentum out)
B (Rate of momentum in) – (Rate of momentum out)
C (Rate of momentum in) + (Rate of momentum out)
D None of the above
View Answer
Answer: (Rate of momentum in) – (Rate of momentum out)
23 The radial force in rotodynamic machine, which is developed by rate of change of momentum in radial velocity, is taken care by__________.
A journal bearing
B radial thrust bearing
C both a. and b.
D none of the above

View Answer
Answer: journal bearing
24 Meridonial velocity is the resultant of _____________ components of fluid velocity.
A radial and tangential
B tangential and axial
C radial and axial
D unpredictable
View Answer
Answer: radial and axial
25 _______________ components of fluid velocity have the responsibility of the transportation of fluid through the machine.
A Radial and tangential
B Tangential and axial
C Radial and axial
D None of the existing
View Answer
Answer: Radial and axial
26 In which turbine the pressure energy of water is first converted into kinetic energy by means of nozzle kept close to the runner?
A Impulse turbine
B Reaction turbine
C Both a. and b.
D None of the above
View Answer
Answer: Impulse turbine
27 The pressure of water is atmospheric and remains constant while passing over the runner in __________ .
A Impulse turbine
B Reaction turbine
C Both a. and b.
D None of the above
View Answer
Answer: Impulse turbine
28 The energy of water entering the reaction turbine is _______
A fully the kinetic energy
B fully the pressure energy
C partly the pressure energy and partly the kinetic energy
D unpredictable
View Answer
Answer: partly the pressure energy and partly the kinetic energy
29 Which of the following is an example of impulse turbine?
A Propeller turbine
B Francis turbine
C Kaplan turbine
D Pelton wheel
View Answer
Answer: Pelton wheel
30 The runner of __________ turbine always be under pressure of above atmospheric
A Turgo
B Girand
C Kaplan
D None of the above
View Answer
Answer: Kaplan
31 The water from runner in reaction turbine is discharged into tail race through a draft tube which has ____________ cross sectional area.
A constant
B gradually decreasing
C gradually increasing
D uneven
View Answer
Answer: gradually increasing
32 __________ turbines are also called as parallel flow turbine.
A Radial flow
B Axial flow
C Both radial flow and axial flow
D None of the above
View Answer
Answer: Axial flow
33 Inwhich type of reaction turbine does the water flow in radial direction at the outer periphery of runner and leave at the centre in the direction
parallel to the axis of rotation of runner?
A Radial flow turbine
B Axial flow turbine
C Mixed flow turbine
D All of the above
View Answer
Answer: Mixed flow turbine
34 What is the formula to calculate specific speed (Ns) of a turbine rotating at a speed of 'N' rpm that develops the power of 'P' kW at the heat of 'H'
m?
A (Ns) = (√N x P) x (H)(5/4)
B (Ns) = (2 √N x P) x (H)(5/4)
C (Ns) = (N √P) x (H)(5/4)
D (Ns) = (2N √P) x (H)(5/4)

View Answer
Answer: (Ns) = (N √P) x (H)(5/4)
35 Generally, the value of specific speed of Kaplan turbine is _____________ that of the Pelton turbine.
A lower than
B higher than
C same as
D unpredictable
View Answer
Answer: higher than
36 The passage of uniformly varying cross-section in which the kinetic energy of steam increases at the expense of its pressure is called as__________
A steam turbine
B steam nozzle
C steam area
D all of the above
View Answer
Answer: steam nozzle
37 The nozzle efficiency can be defined as the ratio of
A isentropic enthalpy drop to actual enthalpy drop
B actual enthalpy drop to isentropic enthalpy drop
C isothermal enthalpy drop to isentropic enthalpy drop
D isentropic enthalpy drop to isothermal enthalpy drop
View Answer
Answer: actual enthalpy drop to isentropic enthalpy drop
38 The quality of vapour at the exit of nozzle ___________ due to nozzle friction.
A increases
B decreases
C does not change
D unpredictable
View Answer
Answer: increases
39 Pump transfers the mechanical energy of a motor or of an engine into _________ of a fluid.
A pressure energy
B kinetic energy
C either pressure energy or kinetic energy
D pressure energy, kinetic energy or both
View Answer
Answer: pressure energy, kinetic energy or both
40 Which of the following is NOT a type of positive displacement pumps?
A Reciprocating pump
B Rotary displacement pump
C Centrifugal pump
D None of the above
View Answer
Answer: Centrifugal pumpQuestions
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41 Rotary displacement pumps are suitable for handling ________.
A oils
B gritty liquids
C both oils as well as gritty liquids
D None of the above
View Answer
Answer: oils
42 Which of the following is/are example/s of rotary displacement pumps?
A Gear pump
B Vane pump
C Rotary piston pump
D All of the above
View Answer
Answer: All of the above
43 ___________ pump is also called as velocity pump.
A Reciprocating
B Rotary displacement
C Centrifugal
D Screw
View Answer
Answer: Centrifugal
44 The mass flow rate of air compressed in axial flow compressor is _____________centrifugal compressor.
A lower than
B higher than
C same as
D unpredictable
View Answer
Answer: higher than
45 Which of the following is NOT a type of rotary compressor?
A Positive displacement type of compressor
B Steady flow compressor
C Both a. and b
D None of the above
View Answer
Answer: None of the above

46 Which compressors are suitable for large volume flow rates of above 1200 m3/min
A Centrifugal compressors
B Axial flow compressors
C Both a. and b.
D None of the above
View Answer
Answer: Axial flow compressors
47 The function of _________ is to convert high kinetic energy of gases into pressure energy.
A impeller
B diffuser
C casing
D None of the above
View Answer
Answer: diffuser
48 How is the variation of air velocity while passing through impeller followed by diffuser in centrifugal compressor?
A Air velocity goes no increasing in impeller followed by diffuser
B Air velocity goes no decreasing in impeller followed by diffuser
C Air velocity increases in impeller and then decreases in diffuser
D Air velocity decreases in impeller and then increases in diffuser
View Answer
Answer: Air velocity increases in impeller and then decreases in diffuser
49 A pair of fixed blade and rotor blade in axial flow compressor is called as _________.
A step
B pair
C stage
D state
View Answer
Answer: stage
50 An axial flow compressors have _______.
A a drum type rotor
B a disc type rotor
C a drum type rotor or a disc type rotor
D none of the above
View Answer
Answer: a drum type rotor or a disc type rotor
51 ________ blades are attached to the rotor or spindle.
A Fixed
B Moving
C Both fixed and moving
D None of the above
View Answer
Answer: Moving
52 The blade passages in a compressor are ________
A converging
B diverging
C constant
D unpredictable
View Answer
Answer: diverging
53 Which component of fluid velocity is responsible for transmission of power through rotodynamic machine?
A Radial
B Axial
C Tangential
D None of the above
View Answer
Answer: Tangential
54 If (Vw1 u1 – Vw2 u2), then machine is called as________.
A compressor
B turbine
C pump
D all of the above
View Answer
Answer: turbine
55 What is the head of water available at turbine inlet in hydro-electric power plant called?
A head race
B tail race
C gross head
D net head
View Answer
Answer: net head
56 Gross head is the difference between __________.
A head race and tail race
B head race and net head
C head race and friction losses
D net head and friction losses
View Answer
Answer: head race and tail race
57 What is runaway speed of the runner of Pelton wheel?
A maximum unsafe speed of the runner due to sudden increase in load on turbine
B minimum safe speed of the runner due to sudden increase in load on turbine
C maximum unsafe speed of the runner due to sudden decrease in load on turbine
D minimum safe speed of the runner due to sudden decrease in load on turbine
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Answer: maximum unsafe speed of the runner due to sudden decrease in load on turbine
58 The gates of aerofoil section in between the outer and inner ring of guide wheel are called as ________.
A guide gates
B guide vanes
C scrolling gates
D scrolling vanes
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Answer: guide vanes
59 Which of the following components of reaction turbine increases the head on the turbine by an amount equal to the height of runner
outlet above the tail race?
A Scroll casing
B Guide vanes
C Moving vanes
D Draft tube
View Answer
Answer: Draft tube
60 As the reaction turbine works on the principle of impulse and reaction, it follows the law of ________.
A impulse momentum
B angular momentum
C both a. and b.
D none of the above
View Answer
Answer: angular momentum
1. Which one of the following helps in avoiding cavitation in centrifugal pumps?
a. Low suction pressure b. High delivery pressure
c. Low delivery pressure d. High suction pressure
2. Which one of the following is the purpose of a surge tank in a Pelton turbine station?
a. It acts as a temporary storage during load changes b. It prevents hydraulic jump
c. It prevents surges at the transformer d. It prevents water hammer due to sudden reduction in load
3. A jet of water issues from a nozzle with a velocity of 20 m/s and it impinges normally on a flat plate moving away from it at 10m/s. If
the cross sectional area of the jet is 0.02m and the density of water is taken as 1000 kg/m , then the force developed on the plate will be
2 2
a. 10N b. 100N c. 1000N d. 2000N
4. In the case of pelton turbine installed in a hydraulic power plant, the gross head available is the vertical distance between
a. forebay and tail race b. reservoir level and turbine inlet
c. forebay and turbine inlet d. reservoir level and tail race

5. A hydraulic couplings belongs to the category of
a. power absorbing machines b. power developing machines
c. energy generating machines d. energy transfer machines
6. For pumping molasses, it is preferable to employ
a. reciprocating pump b. centrifugal pump with double shrouds
c. open impeller pump d. multistage centrifugal pump
7. In case of a centrifugal pump, cavitation will occur if
a. it operates above the minimum net positive suction head
b. it operates below the minimum net positive suction head
c. the pressure at the inlet of the pump is above the atmospheric pressure
d. the pressure at the inlet of the pump is equal to the atmospheric pressure
8. Cavitation in a centrifugal pump is likely to occur at the
a. impeller exit b. impeller inlet c. diffuser exit d. involute casing
9. Manometric efficiency of a centrifugal pump is defined as the ratio of
a. suction head to the head imparted by the impeller to water
b. head imparted by the impeller to water to the suction head
c. manometric head to the head imparted by the impeller to water
d. head imparted by the impeller to water to the manometric head
10. Specific speed of a turbine is given by
a. N(P) /H
1/2 3/4
b. N(Q) /H
1/2
c. N(P) /H
5/4 1/2 5/4
d. N(H) /P
1/2 5/4
11. In the case of Francis turbine, velocity ratio is defined as V /√2 gH where H is the available head and V is the 3 3
a. absolute velocity at the draft tube inlet b. mean velocity of flow in the turbine
c. absolute velocity at the guide vane inlet d. flow velocity at the rotor inlet
12. Consider the following statements:
a. A reverse jet protects Pelton turbine from over speeding
b. Runner blades of Francis turbine are adjustable
c. Draft tube is used invariably in all reaction turbine installations
d. Surge shafts is a protective device on penstock
Of these statements
a. 1 and 2 are correct b. 2 and 3 are correct
c. 3 and 4 are correct d. 1 and 4 are correct
13. Cavitation damage in the turbine runner occurs near the
a. inlet on the concave side of the blades b. outlet on the concave side of the blades
c. outlet on the convex side of the blades d. inlet on the convex side of the blades

14. In hydraulic power-generation systems, surge tanks are provided to prevent immediate damage to
a. draft tube b. turbine c. tail race d. penstocks
15. A centrifugal pump delivers water at the rate of 50 litres/s against a total head of 40 metres. Then the power required to drive the
pump is
a. 2 kW a. 15.2 kW c. 19.6 kW d. 25.8 kW
16. Consider the following characteristics:
1. The fluid enters the pump axially and is discharged radially
2. Maximum efficiency may be of the order of 90%
3. Development of a low head
4. A limited suction capacity
Which of the above characteristics are possessed by axial flow pumps?
a. 1 and 2 b. 2 and 3 c. 2 and 4 d. 3 and 4
17. Match list 1 with list 2 and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List 1 List 2
A. Head race 1. Channel, tunnel or pipes through which water is carried from reservoir to the turbine
B. Tail race 2. Reservoir water level
C. Penstock 3. Diverging tube discharging water from the turbine to the atmosphere
D. Draft tube 4. The level at which water is discharged at atmospheric pressure
Codes:
A B C D
a. 1 3 2 4
b. 2 4 1 3
c. 1 4 2 3
d. 2 3 1 4
18. Which one of the following correctly expresses the specific speed of a turbine and a pump, respectively?
a. NQ /H , NP /H b. NP /H , NQ /H
1/2 3/4 1/2 5/4 1/2 3/4 1/2 5/4
c. NP /H , NQ /H c. NP /H , NQ /H
1/2 5/4 1/2 3/4 1/2 7/4 1/2 3/4
19. Match list 1 with 2 and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List 1 (Turbines) List 2 (Specific speeds in MKS units)
A. Kaplan turbine 1. 10 to 35
B. Francis turbine 2. 35 to 60
C. Pelton wheel with single jet 3. 60 to 300
D. Pelton wheel with two or more jets 4. 300 to 1000
Codes: A B C D
a. 4 3 1 2
b. 3 4 2 1
c. 3 4 1 2
d. 4 3 2 1

20. A centrifugal pump having an impeller of 10 cm diameter discharges 40 litre/second when running at 1000 rpm. The corresponding
speed of a geometrically similar pump having an impeller of 40 cm diameter and 0.8 m /s discharge will be
3
a. 276.4 rpm b. 298.3 rpm c. 312.5 rpm d. 358.2 rpm
This set of Steam and Gas Turbines Multiple Choice Questions &
Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Cooling of Gas Turbine Blades”.
1. Cooling is classified into ________
a) air cooling
b) liquid cooling
c) air & liquid cooling
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: Cooling is of two types. They are
Air cooling
Liquid cooling.
2. Liquid cooling method has _______

a) high specific heat capacity
b) low specific heat capacity
c) low evaporative cooling
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Answer: a
Explanation: Liquid cooling method has a high specific heat capacity.
3. In liquid cooling leakages are _________

a) increases
b) reduced
c) equal in both air and liquid cooling
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In liquid cooling leakages are reduced.
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4. Quality of air required for air cooling is ______

a) 1-3 %
b) 2-5 %
c) above 5 %
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: 1-3% air quality is required for air cooling.
5. By liquid cooling blade temperature can be reduced by ________

a) 300 – 400%
b) 200 – 300%
c) 100 – 500%
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Liquid cooling decreases blade temperature by 200-300%.
6. For air cooling,cooling air comes from _________

a) compressor
b) atmosphere
c) condenser
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In air cooling, cooling air comes from compressor.
7. In impingement cooling ___________

a) cooling is done by fins
b) by making air with high velocity to hit the blades
c) holes in the blades
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Answer: b
Explanation: In impingement cooling method cooling is done my making air with high velocity to hit the blades.
8. In impingement cooling majority of cooling is done by ________
a) convection
b) conduction
c) radiation
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In impingement cooling majority of cooling is done by convection.
9. Impingement cooling is used for lesser loads of heating.

a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Impingement cooling is done when lesser loads of cooling is done.
10. In cooling effusion blade surface is made of _______

a) porous material having small orifice
b) fins
c) with larger surface area
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Answer: a
Explanation: In cooling effusion blade surface is made of porous material with small loads so that cooling is more efficiently done .
This set of Steam and Gas Turbines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Casing and Metallurgical Considerations”.
1. Turbine casing controls _______________

a) working fluid
b) pressure
c) temperature
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Turbine casing can also control the working fluid.
2. Turbine casing also contains __________ working fluid.

a) temperature of
b) flow direction of
c) pressure
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Turbine casing contains the working fluid and also controls the direction of flow of it.
3. __________ is also used to direct the working fluid.

a) Guide vanes
b) Casing
c) Guide vanes & Casing
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: c
Explanation: Casing can control the working fluid which means it can direct the working fluid.
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4. There is a possibility of leakage in between turbine rotor and ________

a) casing
b) valves
c) casing & valves
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: As casing contains working fluid, there is a problem of leakage in between casing and turbine rotor.
5. In Tandem compound casing a _________ casing are directly coupled together to a generator.
a) single
b) multiple
c) two
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In tandem compound casing two or more casings are coupled together to a driven generator.
6. In single casing, Casing is directly coupled to a _____________

a) generator
b) combustor
c) generator & combustor
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In single casing, casing is directly coupled to a turbine generator.
7. Cross compounded turbines are used for __________ applications.

a) smaller
b) larger
c) medium
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Cross compounded turbines are used for larger applications.
8. Double exhaust rotors have ________ pressure casings.

a) high
b) low
c) medium
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Double exhaust rotors use low pressure casings.
9. Two flow rotors use __________ pressure casings.

a) low
b) high
c) medium
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Two flow rotors use low pressure casings.
10. In a steam turbine a set of ________ blades are connected to casing.

a) stationary
b) rotating
c) stationary & rotating
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In a steam turbine a set of stationary blades are connected to casing.
11. With metallurgical considerations the temperature in Gas turbine blades is reduced by ________
a) 2000 F
b) 3000 F
c) 1000 F
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Due to metallurgical consideration the temperature of turbine blades is reduced by 2000F.
12. Due to metallurgical consideration in closed cycle cooling system the upper temperature is limited to _____________
a) 500 C
b) 540 C
c) 200 C
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Due to metallurgical consideration in a closed cycle cooling system upper limit is fixed to 540 C.
13. Due to metallurgical consideration _____________ can be limited.

a) pressure
b) volume
c) temperature
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Temperature can be limited by metallurgical considerations.
14. For continuous operation in elevated temperature ______________ cooled materials are used for blades.
a) Ceramic
b) Ceramic and liquid
c) Liquid
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: For continuous operation in elevated temperatures ceramic and liquid cooled materials are used for turbine blades.
15. Metallurgical considerations ________________ the material can bare which is used to manufacture blades.
a) maximum temperature
b) maximum pressure
c) maximum temperature & pressure
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Answer: c
Explanation: Metallurgical consideration define the maximum temperature and pressure the metal can bare which is used to manufacture the blade.

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Thermal turbo machine

a. Blade loading coefficient (Ψ) increases

ANSWER: Blade loading coefficient (Ψ) decreases

a. Mean work input factor (Ψw) decreases

ANSWER: Mean work input factor (Ψw) decreases

a. Work input factor

ANSWER: Both a. and b.

ANSWER: Degree of reaction

ANSWER: Pressure coefficient

ANSWER: slip factor

9) Vaneless diffusers are suitable for ___________.

a. only low pressure rise

ANSWER: only low pressure rise

ANSWER: remains constant

d. All have same specific speed

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ANSWER: Axial flow

c. single stage, horizontal

d. single stage, vertical

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ANSWER: single stage, horizontal

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d. None of the above

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ANSWER: Reciprocating pump

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ANSWER: lower than

16) The blade speed ratio of impulse turbine is given as ___________

a. (Blade velocity) / (Steam velocity at inlet)

b. (Blade velocity) / (Steam velocity at exit)

c. (Steam velocity at inlet) / (Blade velocity)

d. (Steam velocity at exit) / (Blade velocity)

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ANSWER: (Blade velocity) / (Steam velocity at inlet)

17) Which of the following sentences are correct for steam turbine?

1. Steam turbine requires large floor area

a. (1) and (2)

b. (2) and (3)

c. (3) and (4)

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ANSWER: (2) and (3)

b. coefficient of nozzle friction

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ANSWER: coefficient of discharge

a. Cc = (1/2) (ηn)

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ANSWER: Cc = √(ηn)

d. None of the above

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21) In reaction turbine work is done_______________.

a. totally due to change in kinetic energy of jet

b. totally due to change in pressure head

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d. None of the above

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ANSWER: Reaction turbine

d. none of the above

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ANSWER: angular momentum

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