A surge tank is provided in hydropower schemes to – McqOptions

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1.	A surge tank is provided in hydropower schemes to
A.	strengthen the penstocks
B.	reduce water hammer pressure
C.	reduce frictional losses in the system
D.	increase net head
E.	increase efficiency of power generation
Answer» C. reduce frictional losses in the system

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