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The hub diameter of a Kaplan turbine
is 0.85 m and outer diameter of the
blades is 2.5 m. The turbine develops
20 MW power under a head of 35 m
at a rotational speed of 420 rpm. The
hydraulic efficiency of the turbine is 88%
and overall efficiency is 85%. Calculate
guide vane angle in °.
18:07 /
Transcribed Image Text:The hub diameter of a Kaplan turbine is 0.85 m and outer diameter of the blades is 2.5 m. The turbine develops 20 MW power under a head of 35 m at a rotational speed of 420 rpm. The hydraulic efficiency of the turbine is 88% and overall efficiency is 85%. Calculate guide vane angle in °. 18:07 /
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