Mechanical Engineering :: Hydraulic Machines
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Which of the following pump is preferred for flood control and irrigation applications?
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The efficiency of a Pelton wheel working under constant head __________ with the increase in power.
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The discharge of a centrifugal pump working under constant head __________ with the speed.
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Delivery head of water of a centrifugal pump is inversely proportional to diameter of its impeller.
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The discharge of a double acting reciprocating pump is (where L = Length of stroke, A = Cross-sectional area of piston, and N = Speed of crank in r.p.m.)
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Which of the following turbine is preferred for 0 to 25 m head of water?
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The speed ratio of a Francis turbine is defined as the ratio of the theoretical jet velocity to the peripheral speed at inlet.
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The overall efficiency of a reaction turbine is the ratio of
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Work done by a turbine __________ upon the weight of water flowing per second.