PELTON
Impulse Turbine Knowledge Base
About Pelton Turbines
Pelton turbines are impulse turbines designed for high head applications (typically >200 meters). Water is directed through one or more nozzles onto buckets mounted on the periphery of a runner wheel. The kinetic energy of the water jet is converted to mechanical energy with minimal pressure change.
Note: This knowledge base is currently under development. Comprehensive SOPs for Pelton turbines including jet deflector systems, nozzle control, bucket erosion analysis, and multi-jet configurations will be added soon.
Planned Documentation Modules
Jet Deflector Systems
Emergency deflector operation, load rejection procedures, and synchronization timing
Nozzle Control & Servomotors
Needle valve positioning, flow regulation, and hydraulic servomotor maintenance
Bucket Erosion Analysis
Wear pattern identification, bucket replacement criteria, and coating systems
Multi-Jet Configurations
Jet synchronization, manifold systems, and partial load optimization
High Head Penstock Management
Water hammer prevention, surge tank operation, and pressure monitoring
Efficiency Optimization
Jet-to-bucket spacing, splitter alignment, and performance curves