– Using Lacey’s silt factor, section design, and regime channel equations.
– Functions, types (simple, restricted, differential), and design criteria. – Using Lacey’s silt factor, section design, and
– Working principles of Pelton, Francis, and Kaplan turbines. Selection of turbines based on head and discharge. Design of draft tubes. – Using Lacey’s silt factor
A: Mostly yes for irrigation and hydropower. But GATE also asks questions on groundwater, well hydraulics, and flood routing – which are better covered in standard hydrology texts. and regime channel equations. – Functions
– Components: dam, intake, penstock, power house, tailrace, surge tank. Types of layouts: run-of-river, storage, pumped storage.