What is meant by the runaway speed of a hydraulic turbine?

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23 Jan 2019
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Runaway speed refers to the velocity reached by a hydraulic turbine when it is allowed to rotate without load and with the wicket gates fully open. This speed is critical as it indicates the maximum speed the turbine can achieve under no-load conditions.

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