Penstock Design

Penstocks are pipes, tunnels, canals or channels used to transport water from river to turbine. Penstock design is an important part of any hydropower scheme because without it, the turbine blades would not rotate. Hydro energy is a well known and used form of renewable energy resource that uses both the stored potential energy and the kinetic energy of water as a source of power. The correct design of a penstock for hydropower projects reduces its cost, improves water flow, and saves on waste water.