Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)
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Problem 12RQ: The specific volume of red brass is 0.001865 ft3/lb. Whatwould be its density?
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Francis and Kaplan turbines are often provided with draft
tubes, which lead the exit fl ow into the tailwater region, as
in Fig. . Explain at least two advantages in using a
draft tube.

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A draft tube can be defined as a pipe of gradually increasing area that connects the outlet of the runner to the tail race. One end of the draft tube will be connected to the outlet of the runner while the other end will be submerged below the water level in tail race. 

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