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There are two main types of hydro turbines: impulse and reaction. Impulse turbines use the velocity of water to move the runner and include Pelton, Turgo, and cross-flow turbines which are suitable for high head, low flow sites. Reaction turbines develop power from both pressure and moving water, and include propeller, bulb, Straflo, tube, Kaplan, and Francis turbines used at lower head and higher flow sites. The type of turbine chosen depends on the site
- Author
- Rahul Chandrawar
- Language
- EN