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Which of the following statements about surge tanks in a hydroelectric power plant is INCORRECT?
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- 1Surge tanks are installed to mitigate the destructive effects of the water hammer phenomenon.
- 2Surge tanks are completely closed to atmospheric pressure to prevent water from spilling out.✓
- 3A sudden decrease in load demand causes a temporary rise in the water level inside the surge tank.
- 4The ideal location of a surge tank is as close to the turbine inlet as possible.
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Surge tanks are completely closed to atmospheric pressure to prevent water from spilling out.
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