What is penstock?

Sharad Jaiswal
Sharad Jaiswal

Posted On: Jan 11, 2021

 

Penstocks are the pipes or long channels that are used to transport water inside the power station. These penstocks are made up of steel. Penstocks take water from the hydroelectric reservoir and carry it to the turbines. It plays a very important role in hydroelectricity as it allows the water under high pressure to flow.

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