penstock (Meaning)
penstock (n)
regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice
conduit that carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a sluicegate
penstock (n.)
A close conduit or pipe for conducting water, as, to a water wheel, or for emptying a pond, or for domestic uses.
The barrel of a wooden pump.
Synonyms & Antonyms of penstock
penstock Sentence Examples
- The massive penstock carried water from the reservoir to the hydroelectric turbine.
- The engineer inspected the penstock for potential leaks or ruptures.
- The penstock's steel walls were reinforced to withstand the high water pressure.
- The installation of the penstock required specialized equipment and expertise.
- The penstock's length and diameter determined the flow rate of the water.
- The maintenance of the penstock was crucial for the safe operation of the hydropower plant.
- The penstock's valves allowed for regulation and control of water flow.
- The penstock's design ensured efficient water delivery to the turbine blades.
- The construction of the penstock required meticulous planning and precise engineering.
- The penstock played a vital role in converting the hydraulic energy of water into electricity.
FAQs About the word penstock
regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice, conduit that carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a sluice
tube, conduit, channel,pipe, leader, line, standpipe, piping,funnel, duct
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The massive penstock carried water from the reservoir to the hydroelectric turbine.
The engineer inspected the penstock for potential leaks or ruptures.
The penstock's steel walls were reinforced to withstand the high water pressure.
The installation of the penstock required specialized equipment and expertise.
