What is surge tank in hydropower plants?

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Chetan Shidling asked 4 years ago

I need short information.

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Chetan Shidling answered 4 years ago

It serves as a pressure release wall for the water. It decreases the water hammer effect. That means it holds the water whenever there is no requirement of load on the turbines, and then, it discharges water whenever there is a requirement of load on the turbines.