Practice Introduction To Hydraulic Turbines (1) - Hydraulic Turbines

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Question 1.
What is a hydraulic turbine?
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Think about how hydroelectric power plants generate electricity.
Question 2.
Name one example of an impulse turbine.
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It’s used for high head applications.
3Question 3.
What type of turbine is the Pelton wheel?
- Impulse
- Reaction
- Mixed Flow
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Consider the method of energy conversion used by this turbine.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Kaplan turbine is suitable for high heads.
- True
- False
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Recall the categorization of turbine types.
Question 5.
Design a hydroelectric power plant choosing the appropriate turbine type for a site with a head of 300m and explain your reasoning.
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Consider the head range and the type of turbine that best fits it.
Question 6.
Compute the overall efficiency of a hydraulic turbine if the hydraulic efficiency is 85% and the mechanical efficiency is 90%. What factors could influence these efficiencies?
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Review the formula for overall efficiency and the definitions of the individual efficiencies.

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