Mastering Hydraulics

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What is the main purpose of a hydraulic turbine?

  • To pump water
  • To convert hydraulic energy into mechanical energy (correct)
  • To convert mechanical energy into hydraulic energy
  • To generate electric power

What is the definition of Gross Head?

  • The head available at the inlet of the turbine
  • The head loss due to friction
  • The effective head available at the inlet of the turbine
  • The difference between the head race level and tail race level when no water is flowing (correct)

What is the formula for Net Head?

  • H = Hg / hf
  • H = Hg * hf
  • H = Hg + hf
  • H = Hg - hf (correct)

What is the definition of a hydraulic turbine?

<p>A machine that converts hydraulic energy into mechanical energy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of net head?

<p>The head available at the inlet of the turbine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of gross head?

<p>The difference between head race level and tail race level when no water is flowing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a turbine?

<p>A machine that converts hydraulic energy into mechanical energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of net head in a hydro-electric power plant?

<p>The head available at the inlet of the turbine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of gross head in a hydro-electric power plant?

<p>The difference between the head race level and tail race level when no water is flowing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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