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at the same speed of 90 revolutions per minute. 6. The wicket gates are a series of 20 adjustable vanes, resembling vertical blinds. They control the volume of water flowing through the turbine. 7. The 172-ton hydraulic turbine resembles a large water wheel. The turbine converts the energy of falling water into mechanical energy to drive the generator. 1. The Alliance to Save Energy 1200 18th Street, NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202/857-0666 Fax: 202/331-9588 info@ase.org www.ase.org
at the same speed of 90 revolutions per minute. 6. The wicket gates are a series of 20 adjustable vanes, resembling vertical blinds. They control the volume of water flowing through the turbine. 7. The 172-ton hydraulic turbine resembles a large water wheel. The turbine converts the energy of falling water into mechanical energy to drive the generator. 1. The Alliance to Save Energy 1200 18th Street, NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202/857-0666 Fax: 202/331-9588 info@ase.org www.ase.org