Practice mode Water Management

What is the closed conduit that carries water under high pressure to a turbine to generate electricity called?

Correct answer D. Penstock

Explanation

A penstock is a pressure pipe or tunnel that brings water from the reservoir or forebay down to the turbines of a hydroelectric plant.

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