Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Pelton wheel turbine is..?

  1. axial turbine

  2. radial turbine

  3. low head

  4. high flow
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Explanation

The Pelton wheel turbine is a radial flow turbine, also known as a tangential flow impulse turbine. It's designed for high head, low flow applications and uses jet impact on buckets. While sometimes classified separately, it fundamentally operates on radial principles where water enters the buckets at an angle to the runner rotation.

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