AFM- BTMAE-VI-sem

Assignment-I

1. Derive an expression for efficiency and power developed by a jet of area A and velocity V when
strikes a moving flat plate at velocity u and also deduce condition of maximum efficiency.
2. Exs 17.25, 17.17, 17.27, 17.28, 17.29, 17.33

3. What are the uses of draft-tube? Describe with neat sketches different types of draft-tube.
4. Define and explain- Hydraulic efficiency, mechanical efficiency and overall efficiency applied to
hydraulic turbines. What is the relationship between these three?

5.. What do you understand by unit quantities. Discuss the performance characteristics of hydraulic
turbine.

6 . What is Reaction? Derive an expression for Degree of Reaction.

7. Exs 18.1, 18.2, 18.3, 18.4, 18.5,18.14, 18.17, 18.15, 18.56, 18.28, 18.27, 18.48,

8.Define terms: suction head, delivery head, static head and manometric head and draw and discuss the
operating characteristics of a centrifugal pump.

9. What is priming? Why is it necessary?

10. Exs 19.1, 19.2, 19.8, 19.10, 19.23, 19.24, 19.29, 19.30, 19.32, 19.35,

11. What is specific speed? State its significance in the study of hydraulic machines
12. Define and explain- Hydraulic efficiency, mechanical efficiency and overall efficiency applied to
hydraulic turbines. What is the relationship between these three?

13. Explain the problem of cavitation. State its effects on hydraulic machines & methods to prevent it.

14. What do you understand by unit quantities. Discuss the performance characteristics of hydraulic
turbine.