The Pelton turbine, developed by the American Lester Allan Pelton in 1879, is an hydraulic machine commonly used for the production of electricity. It exploits water basins characterized by large differences in height (usually between 300 and 1400 m) and small flows ( less than 60 m³ / s). This small turbine, manufactured in 1938 by San Giorgio, in Rivarolo Ligure (Italy), has been used for many years as didactic device at the University of Palermo.
Designed to drive a small electric generator or for reserch and didactic purpose.
