Turbines Flashcards
1
Q
What is a turbine, what does it do?
A
- Extracts energy from water.
- Kinetic
- Potential
- Used in power generation
- I.e., Dams
2
Q
What do turbines rely on to work?
A
A constant head.
3
Q
What are the two types of turbones and an example of each?
A
- Impulse Turbine
- Pelton Wheel
- Reaction Turbine
- Francis
- Inflow
- Outflow
- Kaplan
- Axial
- Francis
4
Q
Where is the pelton wheel useful?
A
High head and low flow.
5
Q
Where is the Kaplan turbine useful?
A
Low head, high flow.
6
Q
Where is the Francis turbine useful?
A
Medium head, medium flow.
