Peltons
Peltons may refer to the Pelton wheel, a type of impulse turbine used to convert the energy of high-head water into mechanical energy, or to people bearing the surname Pelton. The term appears in engineering literature as well as in biographical references.
The Pelton wheel consists of a circular runner with buckets mounted around its rim. A high-pressure water
History and use: The wheel was developed by Lester Allan Pelton, an American inventor, in the late
Notable people: Pelton is a surname, with Lester Allan Pelton being the most prominent figure associated with