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pent water simplyfalls down from the blades into the tailrace T (Fig. 166). The amountof water which passes through the turbine can be controlled by meansof the rod P (Fig. 167, (1)), which can be turned so as to increase ordecrease the size of the openings between the guides G (Fig. 167, (2)).The… … Fig.165. The Peltmi waterwheel 150 WORK A^B HEAT ENERGY One of the largest turbines in existence is operated by the Puget SoundPower Co. It develops 25,000 horse power under a 440-foot head of water.
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