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← ScienceWhich consequence occurs when exceeding a hydraulic turbine's design flow?
A)Increased energy conversion efficiency
B)Reduced component cavitation risk
C)Accelerated blade fatigue and erosion✓
D)Laminar flow profile stabilization
💡 Explanation
Exceeding design flow induces turbulence, causing rapidly fluctuating pressure against turbine blades. This enhances the rate of material fatigue because turbulent kinetic energy increases impact forces rather than producing stable operation. Therefore blade erosion accelerates, rather than efficient operation or stability.
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