The turbine transforms the kinetic energy of the water into mechanical energy, which is then transmitted through a system of wheels, belts and pulleys. The level of efficiency of a turbine is much higher than the hydraulic wheels, which were used previously.
\ \Francis turbines are reaction turbines, often used for waterfalls and mid-level fows of water.
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