Q. Draft tube is used in:

A
Hydroelectric power plant
B
Gas turbine power plant
C
Nuclear power plant
D
Diesel engine power plant
Solution:

The draft tube is a conduit which connects the runner exit to the tail race where the water is being finally discharged from the turbine. The primary function of the draft tube is to reduce the velocity of the discharged water to minimize the loss of kinetic energy at the outlet.

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