A penstock is a sluice, gate or intake structure that controls water flow, or an enclosed pipe that delivers water to hydro turbines and sewerage systems. The term is of Scots origin and was inherited from the earlier technology of mill ponds and watermills, where penstocks diverted pond water to drive the mills.
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MaturityTRL 9: Actual System Proven in Operational Environment 1 Technology TypeWater intake structure and conduit 1 Connections
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A penstock is a sluice or gate or intake structure that controls water flow, or an enclosed pipe that delivers water to hydro turbines and sewerage systems.
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The term is of Scots origin, and was inherited from the earlier technology of mill ponds and watermills, with penstocks diverting pond waters to drive the mills.
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A penstock is a sluice or gate or intake structure that controls water flow, or an enclosed pipe that delivers water to hydro turbines and sewerage systems.
In Group: Hydropower Structures and Components, Lead
A penstock is a sluice or gate or intake structure that controls water flow, or an enclosed pipe that delivers water to hydro turbines and sewerage systems.
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