Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
A Pelton wheel (impulse turbine) is most suitable for:
Fluid MechanicsTurbine TypesMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
Low head, high discharge sites
B
Medium head, medium discharge
C
High head, low discharge sites
D
Very low head river sites
Correct Answer
C. High head, low discharge sites
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Pelton wheel (impulse): high head (> 300 m), low discharge. Francis turbine (mixed flow reaction): medium head (40-600 m), medium discharge. Kaplan turbine (axial reaction): low head (< 40 m), high discharge.
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