Turbines

Which type of turbine is commonly used in hydroelectric dams?

• Kaplan turbine
• Pelton wheel turbine
• Francis turbine
• Curtis turbine

Which type of turbine is suitable for high-flow, low-head applications?

• Curtis turbine
• Kaplan turbine
• Pelton wheel turbine
• Francis turbine

What is the primary advantage of using steam turbines in power generation?

• Low fuel consumption
• High noise levels
• High environmental impact
• Limited scalability

What is one of the most common types of turbines used in industry?

• Gas
• Wind
• Electric
• Hydraulic

What is the primary purpose of a Curtis turbine?

• To convert electrical energy into mechanical energy
• To convert potential energy into mechanical energy
• To convert thermal energy into mechanical energy
• To convert kinetic energy into mechanical energy

Which of the following is an example of a reactive turbine?

• Francis turbine
• Pelton wheel turbine
• Kaplan turbine
• Curtis turbine

What is the primary purpose of a Pelton wheel turbine?

• To convert electrical energy into mechanical energy
• To convert thermal energy into mechanical energy
• To convert potential energy into mechanical energy
• To convert kinetic energy into mechanical energy

What is a device in which exhaust steam is condensed in a surface condenser, and the condensate is then recycled to the boiler?

• Multistage steam turbine
• Single-stage steam turbine
• Condensing steam turbine
• Noncondensing steam turbine

What is the function of a condensing steam turbine in a system?

• To reduce the pressure of the steam
• To convert steam into electricity
• To recycle condensate back to the boiler
• To increase the temperature of the steam

Which class of turbine uses Newton's third law of motion?

• Pressure turbines
• Momentum turbines
• Reactive turbines
• Impulse turbines