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Download Solution PDFWhich type of water turbine is generally suitable for high-head, low-flow applications?
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Download Solution PDF- The correct answer is 3) Pelton turbine. Pelton turbines are typically suitable for high-head, low-flow applications in hydropower generation.
- They are designed to efficiently harness the energy from fast-flowing water at high elevations.
- Pelton turbines feature a distinctive design with buckets or cups mounted on a wheel, and water jets are directed onto the buckets.
- The high kinetic energy of the water is converted into mechanical energy, driving the turbine and generating electricity.
- This design is well-suited for situations where there is a significant vertical drop in the water source, making it ideal for high-head applications with relatively low water flow rates.
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