Exam Details
| Subject | Water Power Engineering | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | Diploma In Civil Engineering (DCLEVI) / Advanced Level Certificate In Civil Engineering (ACCLEVI) | |
| Department | School of Engineering & Technology (SOET) | |
| Organization | indira gandhi national open university | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | December, 2015 | |
| City, State | new delhi, |
Question Paper
1. Select the correct answer for the following questions:
The science and practice of water flow measurement is known as
Hydrometeorology
Hydrometry
Hypsometry
Flumimetry
A plot between rainfall intensity and time is
Hydrograph
Mass curve
Hyetograph
Isohyet
The maximum rate at which a given soil at a given time can absorb water is defined as
Infiltration capacity
Field capacity
Infiltration
Evaporation
Disadvantage of gravity dams is
require least maintanance
require skilled labour
more strong
no sudden failure
is an enlarged body of water just in front of the intake.
Transform bay
Turbine water
Forebay
Penstock
turbines are capable of working under the heads ranging from 30 to 150m.
Low head
Medium head
High head
Impulse
Interception losses
include evaporation, through flow and stem flow
consist of only evaporation loss
include evaporation and transpiration losses
consist of only stem flow
Write an assessment of the Hydropower potential in India.
What are the different types of dams Discuss the factors that govern the choice of dams.
3. What is meant by flow-duration curve and power-duration curve How do you differentiate these?
Where are valves used in a penstock Explain with sketches the various types of penstock valves.
Write a short note on Valley Dam Plants.
5. What is the function of a spillway Give a classification of spillways, with neat sketches.
What is Buttress dam Describe the functions of its component parts.
Write a note on storage and pondage.
Write a note on the selection of suitable types of turbine for varying conditions.
What is Surge Tank Briefly describe its functions.
The science and practice of water flow measurement is known as
Hydrometeorology
Hydrometry
Hypsometry
Flumimetry
A plot between rainfall intensity and time is
Hydrograph
Mass curve
Hyetograph
Isohyet
The maximum rate at which a given soil at a given time can absorb water is defined as
Infiltration capacity
Field capacity
Infiltration
Evaporation
Disadvantage of gravity dams is
require least maintanance
require skilled labour
more strong
no sudden failure
is an enlarged body of water just in front of the intake.
Transform bay
Turbine water
Forebay
Penstock
turbines are capable of working under the heads ranging from 30 to 150m.
Low head
Medium head
High head
Impulse
Interception losses
include evaporation, through flow and stem flow
consist of only evaporation loss
include evaporation and transpiration losses
consist of only stem flow
Write an assessment of the Hydropower potential in India.
What are the different types of dams Discuss the factors that govern the choice of dams.
3. What is meant by flow-duration curve and power-duration curve How do you differentiate these?
Where are valves used in a penstock Explain with sketches the various types of penstock valves.
Write a short note on Valley Dam Plants.
5. What is the function of a spillway Give a classification of spillways, with neat sketches.
What is Buttress dam Describe the functions of its component parts.
Write a note on storage and pondage.
Write a note on the selection of suitable types of turbine for varying conditions.
What is Surge Tank Briefly describe its functions.
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