Water hammer occurs in which part of hydro power station

Water hammer occurs in which part of hydro power station:

  1. Penstock
  2. Surge tank
  3. Turbine
  4. Draft tube

Correct answer: 1. Penstock

Explanation: Water hammer occurs in penstock of power plant. A surge tank is small reservoir or tank that is open at top and in which water level rises or falls in order to reduce pressure swings in penstock.

Also see: Hydro electric power plant

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