Don Bosco Institute of Technology

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Subject Code: MEC602 Subject: Turbo Machinery
IA 2 Question Bank
Topics: 1) Module 5: Steam Turbine - Basic of steam turbine, Classification,
compounding of turbine, Impulse turbine –velocity diagram, Condition for max
efficiency Reaction turbine, Numerical on Simple Impulse turbine (De-Laval
turbine) of single stage only. Degree of reaction, Parson's turbine, Condition for
maximum efficiency, Numerical on Parson’s turbine only.
2) Module 2 - HydraulicTurbines:
Basic theory, classification of turbines, theory of impulse and reaction turbines,
estimation of work done, efficiency, characteristics of turbines, concept of draft
tube and its types
3) Pumps
3.1 Classification of pumps, definition of pumping systems and system
characteristics.
3.2 Centrifugal pumps: Construction
3.3 Positive Displacement pumps-
Types and applications, general feature of reciprocating pumps, definition of
head, discharge, work done and efficiency, types of reciprocating pumps,
indicator diagram (no numerical on reciprocating pump). Use of air vessel (only
application no numerical).

1. Differentiate between impulse and reaction turbine

2. Classify and explain steam turbine.
3. Draw and explain the velocity diagram for impulse and reaction turbine.
4. State the need for compounding of steam turbine.
5. Mention the types of compounding and explain any one.
6. Define the following: Workdone, Diagram Efficiency, Stage Efficiency,
Axial Thrust and Degree of Reaction (DOR) for a steam turbine.
7. Classify pumps.
8. Differentiate between positive and non-positive displacement pump.
9. Classify Positive displacement pumps.
10. Explain the working of Reciprocating Pump with neat labelled diagram.
11. Define Head, discharge, workdone and efficiencies for a pump.
12. Draw a neatly labeled theoretical and actual Indicator diagram of a
reciprocating pump.
13. State the use of an air vessel on the suction and delivery side of a
reciprocating pump.
14. Explain the working of Centrifugal Pump with neat labelled diagram.
15. Compare the difference between Pelton and Francis Turbine.
16. Define: Mechanical efficiency, Volumetric Efficiency, Hyadraulic
efficiency and Overall Efficiency for water turbine.
17. Explain the working of Pelton Turbine with neat labelled diagram.
18. Explain the working of Francis Turbine with neat labelled diagram.
19. Numerical on steam Turbines.
20. Numerical on water turbines.