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Which among the following is used as a regulating reservoir?

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Which among the following is used as a regulating reservoir?

(a) Reservoir

(b) Spillways

(c) Forebay

(d) Penstock

The question was posed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

This key question is from Water Hammer in Pipes in chapter Flow Through Pipes of Fluid Mechanics

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Correct option is (c) Forebay

Explanation: Forebay serves as a regulating reservoir. It stores water on a temporary basis, during light load period. It has got an enlarged body of water situated above the intake. This intake pipe is used to store water on a temporary basis.

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