with the axial A Kaplan turbine operates at (45 rpm) with a blade peripheral velocity of (14 m/s). The hub to tip diameter ratio is (0.5). The inlet blade tip has zero O angle direction while the inlet guide vane and outlet blade angles are (30°) and (229) respectively. If the specific speed is (130), find the overall efficiency of the turbine.

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A Kaplan turbine operates at (45 rpm) with a blade peripheral velocity of (14 m/s).
The hub to tip diameter ratio is (0.5). The inlet blade tip has zero
angle with the axial
direction while the inlet guide vane and outlet blade angles are (30°) and (22º)
respectively. If the specific speed is (130), find the overall efficiency of the turbine.
NS
Transcribed Image Text:A Kaplan turbine operates at (45 rpm) with a blade peripheral velocity of (14 m/s). The hub to tip diameter ratio is (0.5). The inlet blade tip has zero angle with the axial direction while the inlet guide vane and outlet blade angles are (30°) and (22º) respectively. If the specific speed is (130), find the overall efficiency of the turbine. NS
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