Q1. What are the types of water turbines with an example for each type? Q2. What is the difference between impulse turbine (a Pelton wheel turbine) and a reaction turbine (Frances and Kaplan)? Q3. A Pelton wheel has diameter of 3m and develops 800KW when rotating at 200rpm. What is the average force)F (of water against the blades? If the turbine is operating at maximum efficiency. Find the speed of water jet (V) and mass flowrate m.

Q1. What are the types of water turbines with an example for each type? Q2. What is the difference between impulse turbine (a Pelton wheel turbine) and a reaction turbine (Frances and Kaplan)? Q3. A Pelton wheel has diameter of 3m and develops 800KW when rotating at 200rpm. What is the average force)F (of water against the blades? If the turbine is operating at maximum efficiency. Find the speed of water jet (V) and mass flowrate m.

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