Is hydropower an electric generator?

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le experz
Nov 1, 2015

Hydropower uses electric generator like Kaplan turbine or Francis turbine.

Explanation:

Kaplan turbine allows water to flow axially past the turbine where kinetic energy of water is extracted. Meanwhile, Francis turbine allows the water to enters from outside radius to the inside radius.

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Francis turbine
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