Physics · Hydroelectric Power Plants
A penstock in a hydroelectric power plant is defined as:
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- 1A high-pressure conduit or pipe connecting the forebay or surge tank to the turbine✓
- 2A nozzle that controls and releases high-pressure water onto the turbine blades
- 3A draft tube connected directly to the runner outlet to discharge water into the tailrace
- 4A structural spillway channels excess water directly from the dam reservoir
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A high-pressure conduit or pipe connecting the forebay or surge tank to the turbine
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