Question

What is runaway speed of the runner of Pelton wheel?

a.

maximum unsafe speed of the runner due to sudden increase in load on turbine

b.

minimum safe speed of the runner due to sudden increase in load on turbine

c.

maximum unsafe speed of the runner due to sudden decrease in load on turbine

d.

minimum safe speed of the runner due to sudden decrease in load on turbine

Answer: (c).maximum unsafe speed of the runner due to sudden decrease in load on turbine

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