Turgo turbine

In factory and lab tests Turgo turbines perform with efficiencies of up to 90%.

Third, it has higher specific speed and can handle a greater flow than the same diameter Pelton wheel, leading to reduced generator and installation cost.

While many large Turgo installations exist, they are also popular for small hydro where low cost is very important.

Like all turbines with nozzles, blockage by debris must be prevented for effective operation.

The high speed water jet is then directed on the turbine blades which deflect and reverse the flow.