Code.

No: 24003
RR SET-1
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
II B.TECH II SEM SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS FEBRUARY - 2010
HYDRAULICS AND HYDRAULIC MACHINERY
(CIVIL ENGINEERING)
Time: 3hours Max.Marks:80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
---

1.a) Prove that for a channel of circular section the depth of flow d = 0.95 D for
maximum discharge where d = depth of flow and D = diameter of circular
channel.
b) The cross-section of an open channel consists of semi-circular bottom 1.20 m in
diameter and with vertical sides. If the depth of water is 1.20 m and the bed slope
is 1 in 2500, calculate the discharge. Take Chezy’s C as 65. [8+8]

2.a) What is critical flow? Derive the condition for maximum discharge for a given
value of specific energy.
b) The specific energy for a 6 m wide rectangular channel is to be 5 kg-m/kg. If the
rate of flow of water through the channel is 24 m3/s. Determine the alternate
depths of flow. [8+8]

3. How are various surface profiles in gradually varied flow classified depending on
the relative magnitude of actual depth (d), normal depth (do) and critical depth
(dc)? [16]

4. A partially submerged body is towed in water. Assuming that the resistance R to

the motion depends on the density ρ , the length of the body l, the velocity of the
body, v, the viscosity µ and the acceleration due to gravity g, show that the
⎛ µ lg ⎞
resistance is given by R = ρ l 2 v 2φ ⎜ , ⎟ [16]
⎝ ρ vl v2 ⎠

5.a) Show that the efficiency of free jet striking normally on a series of flat plates
mounted on the periphery of a wheel can never exceed 50%.
b) A jet of water of diameter 50mm moving with a velocity of 40m/sec, strikes a
curved fixed symmetrical plate at the center. Find the force exerted by the jet of
water in the direction of the jet, if the jet is deflected through an angle of 1200 at
the outlet of the curved plate. [8+8]

6. An outward flow reaction turbine has inner and outer diameter of the wheel as
1000mm and 2000 mm respectively. The water enters the vane at an angle of 200
and leaves the vane radially. If the velocity of flow remains constant at 10m/sec
and the speed of the wheel is 300rpm, find the vane angles at inlet and outlet. [16]
7.a) A hydraulic turbine develops 120 KW under a head of 10 m at a speed of 90 rpm
and gives an efficiency of 92%. Find the water consumption and the specific
speed. If a model of scale 1: 30 is constructed to operate under a head of 8m what
must be its speed, power and water consumption to run under the conditions
similar to prototype.
b) What are the constant head characteristic curves of a turbine? What is the use to
develop them? [10+6]

8.a) Differentiate between the volute casing and vortex casing for the centrifugal
pump.
b) Write short notes on NPSH in centrifugal pumps.
c) A multistage centrifugal pump is required to lift 1820 litres of water per minute.
From a mine, the total head including friction being 672 m. If the speed of the
pump is 2920 rpm, how many stages are required if NS for impeller = 600.
[5+5+6]

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Code.No: 24003
RR SET-2
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
II B.TECH II SEM SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS FEBRUARY - 2010
HYDRAULICS AND HYDRAULIC MACHINERY
(CIVIL ENGINEERING)
Time: 3hours Max.Marks:80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
---

1. How are various surface profiles in gradually varied flow classified depending on
the relative magnitude of actual depth (d), normal depth (do) and critical depth
(dc)? [16]

2. A partially submerged body is towed in water. Assuming that the resistance R to

the motion depends on the density ρ , the length of the body l, the velocity of the
body, v, the viscosity µ and the acceleration due to gravity g, show that the
⎛ µ lg ⎞
resistance is given by R = ρ l 2 v 2φ ⎜ , ⎟ [16]
⎝ ρ vl v2 ⎠

3.a) Show that the efficiency of free jet striking normally on a series of flat plates
mounted on the periphery of a wheel can never exceed 50%.
b) A jet of water of diameter 50mm moving with a velocity of 40m/sec, strikes a
curved fixed symmetrical plate at the center. Find the force exerted by the jet of
water in the direction of the jet, if the jet is deflected through an angle of 1200 at
the outlet of the curved plate. [8+8]

4. An outward flow reaction turbine has inner and outer diameter of the wheel as
1000mm and 2000 mm respectively. The water enters the vane at an angle of 200
and leaves the vane radially. If the velocity of flow remains constant at 10m/sec
and the speed of the wheel is 300rpm, find the vane angles at inlet and outlet. [16]

5.a) A hydraulic turbine develops 120 KW under a head of 10 m at a speed of 90 rpm

and gives an efficiency of 92%. Find the water consumption and the specific
speed. If a model of scale 1: 30 is constructed to operate under a head of 8m what
must be its speed, power and water consumption to run under the conditions
similar to prototype.
b) What are the constant head characteristic curves of a turbine? What is the use to
develop them? [10+6]

6.a) Differentiate between the volute casing and vortex casing for the centrifugal
pump.
b) Write short notes on NPSH in centrifugal pumps.
c) A multistage centrifugal pump is required to lift 1820 litres of water per minute.
From a mine, the total head including friction being 672 m. If the speed of the
pump is 2920 rpm, how many stages are required if NS for impeller = 600.
[5+5+6]
7.a) Prove that for a channel of circular section the depth of flow d = 0.95 D for
maximum discharge where d = depth of flow and D = diameter of circular
channel.
b) The cross-section of an open channel consists of semi-circular bottom 1.20 m in
diameter and with vertical sides. If the depth of water is 1.20 m and the bed slope
is 1 in 2500, calculate the discharge. Take Chezy’s C as 65. [8+8]

8.a) What is critical flow? Derive the condition for maximum discharge for a given
value of specific energy.
b) The specific energy for a 6 m wide rectangular channel is to be 5 kg-m/kg. If the
rate of flow of water through the channel is 24 m3/s. Determine the alternate
depths of flow. [8+8]

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Code.No: 24003
RR SET-3
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
II B.TECH II SEM SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS FEBRUARY - 2010
HYDRAULICS AND HYDRAULIC MACHINERY
(CIVIL ENGINEERING)
Time: 3hours Max.Marks:80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
---

1.a) Show that the efficiency of free jet striking normally on a series of flat plates
mounted on the periphery of a wheel can never exceed 50%.
b) A jet of water of diameter 50mm moving with a velocity of 40m/sec, strikes a
curved fixed symmetrical plate at the center. Find the force exerted by the jet of
water in the direction of the jet, if the jet is deflected through an angle of 1200 at
the outlet of the curved plate. [8+8]

2. An outward flow reaction turbine has inner and outer diameter of the wheel as
1000mm and 2000 mm respectively. The water enters the vane at an angle of 200
and leaves the vane radially. If the velocity of flow remains constant at 10m/sec
and the speed of the wheel is 300rpm, find the vane angles at inlet and outlet. [16]

3.a) A hydraulic turbine develops 120 KW under a head of 10 m at a speed of 90 rpm

and gives an efficiency of 92%. Find the water consumption and the specific
speed. If a model of scale 1: 30 is constructed to operate under a head of 8m what
must be its speed, power and water consumption to run under the conditions
similar to prototype.
b) What are the constant head characteristic curves of a turbine? What is the use to
develop them? [10+6]

4.a) Differentiate between the volute casing and vortex casing for the centrifugal
pump.
b) Write short notes on NPSH in centrifugal pumps.
c) A multistage centrifugal pump is required to lift 1820 litres of water per minute.
From a mine, the total head including friction being 672 m. If the speed of the
pump is 2920 rpm, how many stages are required if NS for impeller = 600.
[5+5+6]

5.a) Prove that for a channel of circular section the depth of flow d = 0.95 D for
maximum discharge where d = depth of flow and D = diameter of circular
channel.
b) The cross-section of an open channel consists of semi-circular bottom 1.20 m in
diameter and with vertical sides. If the depth of water is 1.20 m and the bed slope
is 1 in 2500, calculate the discharge. Take Chezy’s C as 65. [8+8]
6.a) What is critical flow? Derive the condition for maximum discharge for a given
value of specific energy.
b) The specific energy for a 6 m wide rectangular channel is to be 5 kg-m/kg. If the
rate of flow of water through the channel is 24 m3/s. Determine the alternate
depths of flow. [8+8]

7. How are various surface profiles in gradually varied flow classified depending on
the relative magnitude of actual depth (d), normal depth (do) and critical depth
(dc)? [16]

8. A partially submerged body is towed in water. Assuming that the resistance R to

the motion depends on the density ρ , the length of the body l, the velocity of the
body, v, the viscosity µ and the acceleration due to gravity g, show that the
⎛ µ lg ⎞
resistance is given by R = ρ l 2 v 2φ ⎜ , ⎟ [16]
⎝ ρ vl v2 ⎠

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Code.No: 24003
RR SET-4
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
II B.TECH II SEM SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS FEBRUARY - 2010
HYDRAULICS AND HYDRAULIC MACHINERY
(CIVIL ENGINEERING)
Time: 3hours Max.Marks:80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
---

1.a) A hydraulic turbine develops 120 KW under a head of 10 m at a speed of 90 rpm

and gives an efficiency of 92%. Find the water consumption and the specific
speed. If a model of scale 1: 30 is constructed to operate under a head of 8m what
must be its speed, power and water consumption to run under the conditions
similar to prototype.
b) What are the constant head characteristic curves of a turbine? What is the use to
develop them? [10+6]

2.a) Differentiate between the volute casing and vortex casing for the centrifugal
pump.
b) Write short notes on NPSH in centrifugal pumps.
c) A multistage centrifugal pump is required to lift 1820 litres of water per minute.
From a mine, the total head including friction being 672 m. If the speed of the
pump is 2920 rpm, how many stages are required if NS for impeller = 600.
[5+5+6]

3.a) Prove that for a channel of circular section the depth of flow d = 0.95 D for
maximum discharge where d = depth of flow and D = diameter of circular
channel.
b) The cross-section of an open channel consists of semi-circular bottom 1.20 m in
diameter and with vertical sides. If the depth of water is 1.20 m and the bed slope
is 1 in 2500, calculate the discharge. Take Chezy’s C as 65. [8+8]

4.a) What is critical flow? Derive the condition for maximum discharge for a given
value of specific energy.
b) The specific energy for a 6 m wide rectangular channel is to be 5 kg-m/kg. If the
rate of flow of water through the channel is 24 m3/s. Determine the alternate
depths of flow. [8+8]

5. How are various surface profiles in gradually varied flow classified depending on
the relative magnitude of actual depth (d), normal depth (do) and critical depth
(dc)? [16]
6. A partially submerged body is towed in water. Assuming that the resistance R to
the motion depends on the density ρ , the length of the body l, the velocity of the
body, v, the viscosity µ and the acceleration due to gravity g, show that the
⎛ µ lg ⎞
resistance is given by R = ρ l 2 v 2φ ⎜ , ⎟ [16]
⎝ ρ vl v2 ⎠

7.a) Show that the efficiency of free jet striking normally on a series of flat plates
mounted on the periphery of a wheel can never exceed 50%.
b) A jet of water of diameter 50mm moving with a velocity of 40m/sec, strikes a
curved fixed symmetrical plate at the center. Find the force exerted by the jet of
water in the direction of the jet, if the jet is deflected through an angle of 1200 at
the outlet of the curved plate. [8+8]

8. An outward flow reaction turbine has inner and outer diameter of the wheel as
1000mm and 2000 mm respectively. The water enters the vane at an angle of 200
and leaves the vane radially. If the velocity of flow remains constant at 10m/sec
and the speed of the wheel is 300rpm, find the vane angles at inlet and outlet. [16]

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