PIPE Elements 4

Question 1

Channel or canal of natural rock use to divert water outside the dam

Answer 1

Spillway

Question 1

A hydroelectric plant that re-use spent water by pumping it back from the lower pool to the upper pool at scheduled intervals of operation.

Answer 1

Pumped Storage Plant

Question 2

It is the area around the inlet of the penstock in the reservoir

Answer 2

Forebay

Question 3

Serves as an exit channel that provides enough flow for exiting water

Answer 3

Tail Race

Question 4

Vertical vanes which regulate the volume flow of water to the turbine

Answer 4

Wicket Gates

Question 5

Choose the best answer on the following two statements:
1. The feedwater heater is usually heated by steam
2. The economiser is heated by flue gas

Answer 5

Both No. 1 & 2 are TRUE

Question 6

Choose the best answer on the following two statements:
1. The feedwater heater is installed outside the boiler furnace
2. The economiser is installed outside the boiler furnace

Answer 6

No. 1 is TRUE while No. 2 is FALSE

Question 7

In a diesel engine the heat lost to the cooling water is about

Answer 7

30 %

Question 8

Mechanical efficiency of a diesel engine is defined as

Answer 8

Bhp/Ihp

Question 9

The intermittent or continuous removal of concentrated solid content of water in a boiler drum.

Answer 9

Blowdown

Question 10

Steam is supplied to the turbine through

Answer 10

Throttle Valve