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Download Solution PDFIn the case of Pelton turbine installed in a hydraulic power plant, the gross head available is the vertical distance between:
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Option 1 : Reservoir level and tail race
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Gross Head:
- The gross head is the difference between the water level at the reservoir and the water level at the tailrace.
Additional Information
Net or Effective Head:
- The head available at the inlet of the turbine is known as the net or effective head.
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