7 - Kaplan Turbine (Axial Flow Reaction Turbine)
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary use of a Kaplan turbine?
💡 Hint: Think about water flow and its characteristics.
Define axial flow in the context of Kaplan turbines.
💡 Hint: Consider the direction of water relative to the turbine.
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What type of turbine is a Kaplan turbine considered?
💡 Hint: Recall the primary types of turbine actions.
True or False: Kaplan turbines are effective only at high heads.
💡 Hint: Consider what defines a Kaplan turbine's operational capacity.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a scenario where the water flow suddenly decreases significantly; discuss the adjustments a Kaplan turbine would need and the potential implications on energy generation.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between flow and turbine efficiency.
Evaluate the performance efficiency of a Kaplan turbine compared to a Pelton wheel in a situation with low head and high water flow.
💡 Hint: Compare the operational design of each turbine type against the provided conditions.
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