This set of Power Plant Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Electricity Generation – I”.
1. Convergent part of the nozzle is usually sharp while the divergent one is?
a) slopy
b) gradual
c) slopy & gradual
d) none of the mentioned
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Explanation: The divergent part of the nozzle is gradual in comparison to the convergent part.
2. What is another name of converging nozzle?
a) diverging nozzle
b) subsonic nozzle
c) supersonic nozzle
d) none of the mentioned
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Explanation: Another name of converging nozzle is Subsonic Nozzle.
3. Based on the type of applications, the nozzles are divided into?
a) 3 types
b) 4 types
c) 2 types
d) 5 types
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Explanation: There are 2 types of nozzles based on their applications, namely Reamed & Foil nozzles.
4. Which of the following is used in high pressure impulses stages of steam turbine?
a) Reamed Nozzles
b) Foil Nozzles
c) Reamed & Foil Nozzles
d) None of the mentioned
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Explanation: Reamed nozzle is used in high pressure impulses stages of steam turbine.
5. Angle of divergence in reamed nozzles is?
a) 10 deg
b) 12 deg
c) 14 deg
d) 16 deg
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Explanation: The angle of divergence in reamed nozzles is approx. 12 degrees.
6. The nozzle formed by curved airfoil sections is called?
a) Curved nozzle
b) Airfoil Nozzle
c) Foil nozzle
d) Reamed nozzle
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Explanation: Foil nozzle is the nozzle formed by curved air foil sections.
7. There are mainly _______ types of turbines.
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
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Explanation: There are mainly two types of Turbines- Impulse & Reaction Turbine.
8. Moving blades are placed next to ___________
a) Fixed blades
b) Nozzle
c) Nozzle vanes
d) None of the mentioned
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Explanation: Moving blades are positioned next to the nozzle vanes to allow sufficient flow.
9. The incoming steam inside the turbine goes into ___________
a) Steam vanes
b) Steam chest
c) Nozzle vanes
d) Moving blades
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Explanation: The incoming steam is housed into the steam chest situated just below the steam inlet.
10. One row of nozzles followed by one row of blades is called?
a) a group of turbine
b) a step of turbine
c) a process of turbine
d) a stage of turbine
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Explanation: One row of nozzles followed by one row of blades is called a stage of Turbine.
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