Q. The whirl velocity at inlet of a Kaplan turbine is 7.5 m/s and blade velocity is 5 m/s. The volume flow rate of water in 20 m3/s. Find the power output available at the shaft if the mechanical efficiency is 93% (in MW)? (Solved)
1. 0.831
2. 0.697
3. 1.362
4. 0.298
- b. 0.697