Hydraulic turbines use the kinetic energy of moving water to generate power and can be categorized as either impulse or reaction turbines. Impulse turbines like the Pelton turbine use jet streams to transfer momentum to the turbine runner while reaction turbines like the Francis and Kaplan turbines use the pressure of the water to drive the turbine. Reaction turbines are more commonly used in lower head applications.
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Hydraulic Turbines
Hydraulic turbines use the kinetic energy of moving water to generate power and can be categorized as either impulse or reaction turbines. Impulse turbines like the Pelton turbine use jet streams to transfer momentum to the turbine runner while reaction turbines like the Francis and Kaplan turbines use the pressure of the water to drive the turbine. Reaction turbines are more commonly used in lower head applications.