559Mechanical EngineeringMedium
Runaway speed of a hydraulic turbine is________?
Afull load speed
Bthe speed corresponding to maximum overload permissible
Cnone of the above.
Dthe speed if the turbine runner is allowed to revolve freely without load and with the wicket gates wide open
Ethe speed at which turbine runner will be damaged
Correct answer
D. the speed if the turbine runner is allowed to revolve freely without load and with the wicket gates wide open
Explanation
The correct answer is the speed if the turbine runner is allowed to revolve freely without load and with the wicket gates wide open.