Practice Classification Of Water Turbines (2) - Hydraulic Turbines

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Question 1.
What is the main type of impulse turbine discussed?
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Think of turbines that use water's kinetic energy.
Question 2.
Name one type of reaction turbine.
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They use both pressure and kinetic energy.
3Question 3.
Which turbine is best suited for high head operations?
- Kaplan
- Francis
- Pelton
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Remember the characteristics of each turbine.
4Question 4.
True or False: Reaction turbines mainly use kinetic energy.
- True
- False
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Reflect on the definitions of impulse and reaction turbines.
Question 5.
Analyze a hydroelectric project with both a Francis and Kaplan turbine operating side by side. What factors would influence their selection based on the water source?
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Think about the efficiencies required from varying flow conditions.
Question 6.
Given a water source with a drop of 300 meters, propose a turbine choice and justify why it would be the best fit.
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Reflect on the characteristics of high head turbines.

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