Trash racks are built for ______
A)discharging the water freely from the turbine exit to tailrace
B)preventing the turbine from ingress of floating and other materials
C)creating artificial head to store sufficient potential energy of water
D)controlling the opening of valves

Question

Trash racks are built for ______  
A)discharging the water freely from the turbine exit to tailrace
B)preventing the turbine from ingress of floating and other materials
C)creating artificial head to store sufficient potential energy of water
D)controlling the opening of valves

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Trash racks are installed to prevent debris, floating materials, and other objects from entering the turbine, which could cause damage or reduce efficiency. They do not directly discharge water, create artificial head, or control valve openings.

Trash Racks Are Built for ______