Hydro Energy - Hydro Turbines
| There are basically three types of hydro turbines: The Pelton,
Francis and Kaplan turbines. This separation was made according
to the operation area of each turbine which is displayed in the
diagram shown below: |
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 Types of Hydro Turbines
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basic characteristics of each turbine type are the following: |
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| The
PELTON turbine |
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 PELTON |
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Robust
design; low investment
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Low basic
area for the turbine housing with easy design, because of the
reasonable construction cost
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Flat course
of efficiency; pelton turbine is especially suitable for variable
flow |
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| The
FRANCIS turbine |
 FRANCIS |
 FRANCIS |
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Robust
design; small turbine-space
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High revolutions
(engine speed) per minute; mostly direct coupling with the generator
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Suitable
(aptitude) for strong variation of under-water level |
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| The
KAPLAN turbine |
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 KAPLAN |
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Suitable
for high flows.
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Small sensitivity
against ice, detrial and washing - ashore broken rock - glays,
it is not necessary to use a rake for fine gravel - sand granulate |
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