Cornell Pelton Turbines
Pelton turbines are excellent for variable flows and require no flywheel or quick-opening bypass valve in the event of grid loss. They must be exhausted to the atmosphere and are more expensive than a reaction turbine.
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Pelton turbines are excellent for variable flows and require no flywheel or quick-opening bypass valve in the event of grid loss. They must be exhausted to the atmosphere and are more expensive than a reaction turbine.