PRIYADARSHINI BHAGWATI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING NAGPUR

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

SESSION 2016-17 (EVEN SEMESTER)
ASSIGNMENT NO:-1

SEMESTER: - IV (A & B) SUBJECT: - HYDRAULICS MACHINES

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Q.1: Explain the compressible flow and discuss the relation between Mach number and speed of sound

Q.2: Explain the phenomenon of propagation of disturbance in compressible fluid. Also explain Mach Cone
and Mach Angle.

Q.3: Prove that velocity of sound wave in a compressible fluid is given by C = (dp/d) and also prove that C =
(RT).

Q.4: Explain in detail the impact of jet stating its general cases of the force exerted by jet on the plate.
Q.5: Prove that the condition for maximum mass flow rate through convergent nozzle is given as
(P2/P1) = (2/-1)( / -1)

Q.6: Determine the speed and Mach number of supersonic aircraft flying at an altitude of 1000m where the
temperature is 280K. Sound of aircraft is heard 2.15 seconds after the passage of aircraft over the head of
an observer. Take: = 1.4, R = 287 J/Kg-K.

Q.7: A gas with a velocity of 30 m/s is flowing through a horizontal pipe at a section where pressure is 78
KN/m2 (abs) and temperature 40 oC. The pipe changes in diameter and at this section the pressure is 117
KN/m2 (abs). Find the velocity of gas at this section if the flow of the gas is adiabatic. Take R = 287J/Kg-K,
= 1.4

Q.8: Derive an expression for

Q.9: Explain various components of hydroelectric power plant in detail with the help of general layout

Q.10: Explain turbo machines with their classification

Q.11: Draw a neat sketch and explain the characteristics features of pelton wheel bucket. What are the limitations
in keeping the deflection angle of jet less than 180o?

Q.12: Explain with neat sketch governing of pelton wheel turbine.

Q.13: A pelton wheel is required to develop 6MW under a head of 300m.It rotates with the speed of 550 RPM.
Assuming jet ratio is 10 and overall efficiency as 85%. Take: Cv = 0.98, Ku = 0.46
Determine:
i. Diameter of wheel.
ii. Quantity of water required.
iii. Number of jets.

Q.14: A single jet pelton wheel runs at 300 RPM under a net head of 510m. the jet diameter is 200mm, its
deflection inside the bucket is 165o and its relative velocity id reduced by 15% due to friction.
Take: Cv = 0.98, Ku = 0.46, mechanical efficiency = 97%
Determine:
i. Water power supplied.
ii. Resultant force on bucket
iii. Overall efficiency.

Q.15: A 137 mm diameter jet of water issuing from nozzle impinges on the bucket of a pelton wheel and jet is
deflected through an angle of 165o by the buckets. The head available at the nozzle is 400m. Assuming Cv
= 0.97, Ku = 0.46 and reduction in relative velocity which passing through bucket as 15%.
Find:
i. The force exerted by the jet on the bucket is tangential.
ii. The power developed.