Exam Details
| Subject | Water Power Engineering | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | Diploma In Civil Engineering (DCLEVI) / Advanced Level Certificate In Civil Engineering (ACCLEVI) | |
| Department | School of Engineering & Technology (SOET) | |
| Organization | indira gandhi national open university | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | June, 2016 | |
| City, State | new delhi, |
Question Paper
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I BICEE-007 1 DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (DCLEVI) Term-End Examination OOQ46 June, 2016
BICEE-007 WATER POWER ENGINEERING
Time: 2 hours Maximum Marks: 70
Note: Answer any four questions in all. Question no. 1 is compulsory. Assume missing data, if any. Use of scientific calculator is permitted.
1. Choose the correct answer from the following four alternatives:
Which of the following is a Rigid dam
Earthen dam
Rockfill dam
Concrete dam
Rockfill composite dam
The storage capacity of a reservoir is determined by
Mass curve method
Ration method
Calendar year method
None of the above
The safety valve of a dam is
Spillway
Drainage gallery
Outlet sluice
Inspection gallery
Hydraulic jump is widely used in dissipation of energy in
Ogee spillway
Chute spillway
Side channel spillway
All of the above
Function of surge tank is to
Both store and supply water
Store water on load rejection
Furnish additional water during increased load demand
All of the above
If the load factor is high, the unit cost of energy is comparatively
High
Low
Same
None of the above
The minimum power which a hydropower plant will generate throughout the year is called
Firm power
Power plant capacity
Secondary power
Water power
2. Describe the hydrologic cycle using a neat sketch. What is the necessity of hydrologic cycle in Water Power Engineering? 14
3. What do you understand by Flow Duration Curve and Power Duration Curve How are they constructed and why are they necessary for hydropower development? 14
4. Discuss, in detail, the classification of hydropower plants based on purpose and hydraulic features. 14
5. Describe in detail the pumped storage plant. 14
6. Briefly discuss the classification of dams and also discuss the factors to be considered for selection of site for the construction of dams. 14
7. Discuss the classification of penstocks. 7
Explain the Non-automatic gates and Automatic gates with reference to water conveyance system. 7
8. Define the following: 7 x 2=14
Intake
Conveyance System
Forebay
Surge Tank
Penstock
Tail Race
Buttress Dam
I BICEE-007 1 DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (DCLEVI) Term-End Examination OOQ46 June, 2016
BICEE-007 WATER POWER ENGINEERING
Time: 2 hours Maximum Marks: 70
Note: Answer any four questions in all. Question no. 1 is compulsory. Assume missing data, if any. Use of scientific calculator is permitted.
1. Choose the correct answer from the following four alternatives:
Which of the following is a Rigid dam
Earthen dam
Rockfill dam
Concrete dam
Rockfill composite dam
The storage capacity of a reservoir is determined by
Mass curve method
Ration method
Calendar year method
None of the above
The safety valve of a dam is
Spillway
Drainage gallery
Outlet sluice
Inspection gallery
Hydraulic jump is widely used in dissipation of energy in
Ogee spillway
Chute spillway
Side channel spillway
All of the above
Function of surge tank is to
Both store and supply water
Store water on load rejection
Furnish additional water during increased load demand
All of the above
If the load factor is high, the unit cost of energy is comparatively
High
Low
Same
None of the above
The minimum power which a hydropower plant will generate throughout the year is called
Firm power
Power plant capacity
Secondary power
Water power
2. Describe the hydrologic cycle using a neat sketch. What is the necessity of hydrologic cycle in Water Power Engineering? 14
3. What do you understand by Flow Duration Curve and Power Duration Curve How are they constructed and why are they necessary for hydropower development? 14
4. Discuss, in detail, the classification of hydropower plants based on purpose and hydraulic features. 14
5. Describe in detail the pumped storage plant. 14
6. Briefly discuss the classification of dams and also discuss the factors to be considered for selection of site for the construction of dams. 14
7. Discuss the classification of penstocks. 7
Explain the Non-automatic gates and Automatic gates with reference to water conveyance system. 7
8. Define the following: 7 x 2=14
Intake
Conveyance System
Forebay
Surge Tank
Penstock
Tail Race
Buttress Dam
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