2 - Classification of Water Turbines
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Practice Questions
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What is the main type of impulse turbine discussed?
💡 Hint: Think of turbines that use water's kinetic energy.
Name one type of reaction turbine.
💡 Hint: They use both pressure and kinetic energy.
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Which turbine is best suited for high head operations?
💡 Hint: Remember the characteristics of each turbine.
True or False: Reaction turbines mainly use kinetic energy.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the definitions of impulse and reaction turbines.
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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?
💡 Hint: Think about the efficiencies required from varying flow conditions.
Given a water source with a drop of 300 meters, propose a turbine choice and justify why it would be the best fit.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the characteristics of high head turbines.
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