UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Engineering

Q1:

To generate 10, 000 hp under a head of 81 m while working at a speed of 500 rpirt, the turbine of choice would be

A Pelton

B Kaplan

C Bulb

D Francis

ANS:A - Pelton

Pelton turbine is the right answer.

The head is greater than 50v recommended for the pelton-type turbine.