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The turbine is considered to be the heart of any hydropower plant since it converts the power of water into rotation of a shaft which, through a generator, is capable of producing electricity. Since the key lies in the efficient conversion of the power of water into rotation, the proper selection and operation of the turbine is very important.
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Braitsch W, Haas H (1996) Turbines for hydroelectric power. In: Landolt-Börnstein (ed), Group VIII, vol 3. Energy technologies, Subvolume C, Chap 2.7, Renewable energy. Springer, Berlin, ISSN 1619-4802
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Wagner, HJ., Mathur, J. (2011). Hydraulic Turbines: Types and Operational Aspects. In: Introduction to Hydro Energy Systems. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-20709-9_5
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