noun a channel or pipe that carries water to a waterwheel or turbine in a hydroelectric power plant
In civil engineering projects, penstocks are used to transport water or wastewater in large-scale infrastructure projects.
Penstocks are commonly used in mining operations to transport slurry or tailings from the mining site to processing facilities.
Penstocks are used in water management systems to control the flow of water in dams, reservoirs, and irrigation systems.
A penstock is a large pipe or conduit used to carry water from a reservoir to a turbine in a hydroelectric power plant.
In the context of a writer, 'penstock' may refer to a device used in hydroelectric power plants to control the flow of water to the turbines.
Engineers may use 'penstock' to describe the pipeline or channel that directs water flow to a turbine in a hydroelectric power plant.
Electricians may encounter 'penstock' when working on the electrical systems of hydroelectric power plants that are connected to the turbines fed by the penstock.