Consider the following statements in respect of Kaplan turbine 1. It is a reaction turbine. 2. It is a mixed flow turbine. 3. It has adjustable blades. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements in respect of Kaplan turbine 1. It is a reaction turbine. 2. It is a mixed flow turbine. 3. It has adjustable blades. Which of the statements given above are correct? Correct Answer 1 and 3
Explanation:
Kaplan turbine:
- In Kaplan turbine, water flows parallel to the axis of rotation of the shaft, hence it is called axial flow turbine.
- Head at the inlet of turbine is the sum of pressure energy and kinetic energy.
- During flow of water through runner, a part of pressure energy is converted into kinetic energy.
- It indicates that Kaplan turbine is a reaction turbine. When the vanes on the hub are adjustable, the turbine is known as Kaplan turbine.
- When vanes are not adjustable, turbine is called propeller turbine. Kaplan turbine components are shown in the figure below.
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