Thursday 28 November 2013

Turbines



Turbines

Turbines convert the energy of rushing water, steam or wind into mechanical energy to drive a generator. The generator then converts the mechanical energy into electrical energy. In hydroelectric facilities, this combination is called a generating unit.

Turbine type according to available head

Propeller
up to 15 metres
Kaplan
up to 30 metres
Francis
10 to 300 metres
Pelton
300 metres and over
Drawing of a turbine, which the water turns..


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