In: Mechanical Engineering
A reaction turbine whose runner radii are r1 =300 mm,
r2 = 150 mm, operates under the following conditions; Q
= 2.3 m3/s, w = 25 rad/s, α1 = 26 0 , α2 = 83
0 , V1 = 9.3 m/s, V2 = 4.5m/s. for
an efficiency of 93 %, find;
(i) Torque applied,
(ii) Power of fluid and
(iii) Head on turbine.