4 - Velocity Triangles in Turbines
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What does absolute velocity refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how fluids move toward the turbine.
What component of the velocity triangle is responsible for torque generation?
💡 Hint: It’s the tangential velocity part that you associate with rotation.
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What does the whirl component represent in a turbine's velocity triangle?
💡 Hint: Think about what generates rotational motion.
True or False: Work done by the turbine increases with decreased absolute velocity.
💡 Hint: Consider how velocity influences energy output.
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If a turbine's blade speed is doubled while maintaining the same absolute velocity, discuss how this would affect the whirl component and resulting work done.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship between speed and energy.
Given a scenario where a turbine operates under varying head pressures, analyze how changes in absolute velocity could result in shifts in work output, employing velocity triangles.
💡 Hint: Consider both pressure and speed interactions.
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