Hydropower Plant Units

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What is the function of a dam in a hydropower plant?

  1. To store water

  2. To generate electricity

  3. To control the flow of water

  4. To provide irrigation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The dam is used to store water and create a reservoir. The water in the reservoir is then released through a turbine to generate electricity.

What is the function of a turbine in a hydropower plant?

  1. To generate electricity

  2. To control the flow of water

  3. To provide irrigation

  4. To store water


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The turbine is used to convert the kinetic energy of the flowing water into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then used to generate electricity.

What is the function of a generator in a hydropower plant?

  1. To generate electricity

  2. To control the flow of water

  3. To provide irrigation

  4. To store water


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The generator is used to convert the mechanical energy of the turbine into electrical energy. This electrical energy is then distributed to the grid.

What is the function of a transformer in a hydropower plant?

  1. To increase the voltage of the electricity

  2. To decrease the voltage of the electricity

  3. To control the flow of electricity

  4. To store electricity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The transformer is used to increase the voltage of the electricity so that it can be transmitted over long distances with minimal losses.

What is the function of a transmission line in a hydropower plant?

  1. To transmit electricity from the plant to the grid

  2. To control the flow of electricity

  3. To store electricity

  4. To generate electricity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The transmission line is used to transmit the electricity generated by the plant to the grid, where it can be distributed to consumers.

What is the function of a substation in a hydropower plant?

  1. To control the flow of electricity

  2. To store electricity

  3. To generate electricity

  4. To transmit electricity from the plant to the grid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The substation is used to control the flow of electricity from the plant to the grid. It also provides protection for the plant and the grid in case of a fault.

What is the function of a spillway in a hydropower plant?

  1. To control the flow of water

  2. To generate electricity

  3. To store water

  4. To provide irrigation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The spillway is used to control the flow of water in the reservoir. It prevents the reservoir from overflowing and causing flooding downstream.

What is the function of a penstock in a hydropower plant?

  1. To carry water from the reservoir to the turbine

  2. To generate electricity

  3. To store water

  4. To provide irrigation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The penstock is a pipe that carries water from the reservoir to the turbine. The water in the penstock is under high pressure, which helps to turn the turbine.

What is the function of a draft tube in a hydropower plant?

  1. To carry water away from the turbine

  2. To generate electricity

  3. To store water

  4. To provide irrigation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The draft tube is a pipe that carries water away from the turbine. The water in the draft tube is at low pressure, which helps to turn the turbine.

What is the function of a governor in a hydropower plant?

  1. To control the speed of the turbine

  2. To generate electricity

  3. To store water

  4. To provide irrigation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The governor is a device that controls the speed of the turbine. It ensures that the turbine operates at a constant speed, even when the load on the plant changes.

What is the function of a load dispatcher in a hydropower plant?

  1. To control the flow of electricity from the plant to the grid

  2. To generate electricity

  3. To store water

  4. To provide irrigation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The load dispatcher is a person who controls the flow of electricity from the plant to the grid. They ensure that the plant is operating at maximum efficiency and that the grid is receiving the electricity it needs.

What is the function of a power plant operator in a hydropower plant?

  1. To operate the plant's equipment

  2. To generate electricity

  3. To store water

  4. To provide irrigation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The power plant operator is a person who operates the plant's equipment. They ensure that the plant is operating safely and efficiently.

What is the function of a maintenance technician in a hydropower plant?

  1. To maintain the plant's equipment

  2. To generate electricity

  3. To store water

  4. To provide irrigation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maintenance technician is a person who maintains the plant's equipment. They ensure that the plant is operating safely and efficiently.

What is the function of a safety officer in a hydropower plant?

  1. To ensure the safety of the plant's personnel and equipment

  2. To generate electricity

  3. To store water

  4. To provide irrigation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The safety officer is a person who ensures the safety of the plant's personnel and equipment. They develop and implement safety procedures and ensure that the plant is operating safely.

What is the function of an environmental engineer in a hydropower plant?

  1. To ensure the plant's compliance with environmental regulations

  2. To generate electricity

  3. To store water

  4. To provide irrigation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The environmental engineer is a person who ensures the plant's compliance with environmental regulations. They develop and implement environmental management plans and ensure that the plant is operating in an environmentally sustainable manner.

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