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Manufactured by:Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd based inKendal, UNITED KINGDOM
The Pelton impulse turbine is suited to sites with high head and low flow. It operates by directing high-velocity water jets onto the runner, converting water energy into rotational force. Available in single or multi-jet configurations, with horizontal or vertical arrangements, the Pelton is designed to deliver high energy transfer and efficient ...
Manufactured by:Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd based inKendal, UNITED KINGDOM
The Turgo impulse turbine was first developed by Gilkes in 1919 and remains a widely used hydropower solution. Designed as a side-entry impulse turbine, it typically operates at twice the speed of a Pelton turbine when working under the same head. This design was patented by Eric Crewdson, Grandfather of the current Gilkes chairman, and over a century later the Turgo continues to deliver reliable ...