Number of Jets of a Pelton Wheel

Number of Jets of a Pelton Wheel Points : Number of Jets of a Pelton Wheel, Definition Definition A Pelton turbine, generally, has a single jet only. But whenever a single jet cannot develop the required horse power, we may have to employ more than one jet. An arrangement of four jets for a Pelton wheel. In general, the maximum number of jets provided to a Pelton wheel is six. While designing the jets, care should always be taken to provide the jets at equidistant on the outer periphery of the wheel. Sometimes, instead of providing a number of jets to a wheel two or three wheels are mounted on a common shaft. Such a system is known as overhung wheels.