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What is the primary purpose of pumped storage plants in peak load management?
What is the primary purpose of pumped storage plants in peak load management?
- To provide excess power during peak demand hours (correct)
- To reduce energy losses during transmission
- To stabilize the grid frequency during peak hours
- To generate power during base load periods
Which type of flow is characterized by chaotic and irregular motion?
Which type of flow is characterized by chaotic and irregular motion?
- Viscous flow
- Laminar flow
- Turbulent flow (correct)
- Incompressible flow
What is the principle behind the operation of fluid coupling?
What is the principle behind the operation of fluid coupling?
- Bernoulli's equation
- Hydraulic pressure amplification
- Torque transmission through fluid (correct)
- Conservation of energy
Which type of machine is used to increase the pressure of a fluid?
Which type of machine is used to increase the pressure of a fluid?
What is the relationship between pressure and depth in a static fluid?
What is the relationship between pressure and depth in a static fluid?
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Pumped storage plant
Pumped storage plant
A type of power plant designed to provide extra energy during periods of high demand (peak hours).
Turbulent flow
Turbulent flow
Fluid movement characterized by chaotic, unpredictable patterns and swirling eddies.
Fluid coupling
Fluid coupling
A mechanical device that transmits torque (rotational force) using a fluid.
Compressor
Compressor
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Pressure and depth relationship
Pressure and depth relationship
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