what is the difference between impulse and reaction turbines ?

Answer Posted / venkatesh

In case of impulse turbine(pelton) there is no back
pressure so draft tube is not used where as in reaction
type turbine(francis) back pressure is created so draft
tube is used to discharge the fluid

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