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 the inlet blade angle at the tip °. 20:09 v

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 the inlet blade angle at the tip °. 20:09 v

Elements Of Electromagnetics

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