IRRIGATION ENGINEERING - Quiz

1) Which is known as spill way?

Water spread dam Detention dam Debris dam Over flow dam

2) Which is the sheet of over flowing water

Head Nappe Upstream Crest

3) What is the name of the structure placed in river to increase the depth of water?

Barrage Weir Notch Crest

4) What is the name of the impervious barrier constructed across a perennial river to raise the water level on the upstream side?

Barrage Weir Notch Mouth piece

5) Which element of hydroelectric power plant reduce the water hammer pressure formed in the penstock?

Valves Surge tank Turbines Draft tubes