Q.

In a medium or high head hydroelectric power station, a surge tank is provided to

  • AReduce the length of the penstock pipes
  • BAugment water at the fore bay
  • CControl the pressure variations in the penstock pipes due to sudden load changes
  • DControl the water flow through the turbine
Correct Answer : (C)

Control the pressure variations in the penstock pipes due to sudden load changes

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