2.3 - Action Type
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Practice Questions
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What type of turbine operates using only kinetic energy from water jets?
💡 Hint: Think about how energy is transferred in water jets.
Name a common impulse turbine.
💡 Hint: Recall the turbine that uses a jet of water to strike buckets.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which type of turbine uses both pressure and velocity heads?
💡 Hint: Remember the characteristics of turbine types.
True or False: All hydraulic turbines function in the same manner.
💡 Hint: Consider the unique features of impulse and reaction turbines.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the performance of a Pelton wheel operating at 300 m head compared to a Kaplan turbine at 20 m head. Discuss which turbine would deliver better efficiency under these conditions and why.
💡 Hint: Consider the operating principles behind each turbine type.
Design a scenario where you might need to choose between a Francis turbine or a Kaplan turbine. What factors will influence your choice?
💡 Hint: Focus on the water conditions at the site.
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