OverviewTypes of low-head turbinesComparison to conventional hydroEnvironmental impact of low-head hydropowerImplementation and regulationsSee alsoExternal links
Turbines suitable for use in very-low-head applications are different from the Francis, propeller, Kaplan, or Pelton types used in more conventional large hydro. Different types of low-head turbines are: • Venturi-enhanced turbine: This type of turbine uses venturi principles to achieve a pressure amplification for the turbine so that smaller, faster, no-gearbox turbines can be deployed in low-