____________ in a hydro power plant is used to discharge surplus water on the downstream side of a dam.

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  1. Surge tank
  2. Spillway
  3. Penstock
  4. Economizer

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Option 2 : Spillway
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Explanation:

A spillway in a hydro power plant or dam is a safety structure designed to:

  • Discharge surplus or excess water from the reservoir,

  • Prevent overtopping of the dam,

  • Release water safely to the downstream side.

  • It operates automatically or under operator control during flood conditions or excess inflows.

Components of Hydro Power Plant

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