Runaway speed of a hydraulic turbine is_________________?

A. the speed corresponding to maximum overload permissible

B. the speed at which turbine runner will be damaged

C. none of the above.

D. full load speed

E. the speed if the turbine runner is allowed to revolve freely without load and with the wicket gates wide open

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