On Wed, 05 Nov 2003 06:29:27 +0000, Calif Bill wrote:

Hydro generators do use a propeller. They use a Peltier Bucket. Originally
designed for hydrulic mining in the California goldfields.
Bill


Close. Hydro plants DO use "propellers" - it's called a Franklin Turbine.
And the "Peltier Bucket" is a Pelton Wheel. OP could google those and get
some good information.

Lloyd Sumpter, BC Hydro Engineering