CE 704 · Chapter 7
Hydropower Engineering past question
7.1.2 Type of turbines, Pelton, Francis, Kaplan and Bulb turbines and their performance characteristics
Drawing efficiency curves, discuss the performance characteristics of Pelton and Francis Turbines. What is the advantage of pelton turbine over Francis? Write down the principle behind setting of Francis turbine relative to the tail water level. [2+2+2+2]