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Test: Francis Turbine - Question 1

In a Francis turbine, maximum efficiency is obtained when:

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For the maximum efficiency of all the reaction turbines (Including Francis Turbine) angle of absolute velocity vector at the outlet is 90 degree as shown in the figure


General velocity diagram of the reaction turbine


In the case of Maximum efficiency, α2 = 90°, where α2 is the angle of absolute velocity vector at the outlet.


β1 and β2 are runner blade angle
α1 and α2 are guide vane angle
u1 and u2 velocity of blade
Vr1andVr2 are relative velocity of water flow
U1 and U2 are absolute velocity of flow of water
When discharge enters radially and leaves radially.
⇒ 1) β1 = 90° i.e. runner blade angle at inlet is 90°
2) α2 = 90° i.e. Guide vane angle at outlet is 90°
3) Vr1 is radial at Inlet
4) V2 is radial at exist.
∴ For Francis turbine, the absolute velocity is radial at the outlet.
Hydraulic Efficiency of Francis Turbine:

Test: Francis Turbine - Question 2

Which one of the following turbines is the most popularly used one in the medium head range of 60 m - 300 m?

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In Francis Turbine the medium head is required generally in the range of (100-500) meters. In Kaplan Turbine very low head is required, generally less than 100-meter

In Francis Turbine medium flow rate is required. In Kaplan Turbine very large flow rate is required

  • High-head turbine: In this type of turbine, the net head varies from 150m to 2000m or even more, and these turbines require a small quantity of water. Example: Pelton wheel turbine.
  • Medium head turbine: The net head varies from 30m to 150m, and also these turbines require a moderate quantity of water. Example: Francis turbine.
  • Low-head turbine: The net head is less than 30m and also these turbines require a large quantity of water. Example: Kaplan turbine.
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Test: Francis Turbine - Question 3

Assuming 80% efficiency, 100 m3/sec of design discharge, and 100 m of design head, what will be the approximate electrical power producted?

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Concept:
Power developed in a reaction turbine is given by:


Where,
ρ = density of the water (kg/m3)
Q = Discharge through the turbine (m3/s)
H = Head (m)
ηo = the overall efficiency of the turbine 
Calculation:
ρ = 1000 kg/m3
Q = 100 m3/sec
H = 100 m, Efficiency = 80%
Power developed in a reaction turbine is given by:
P =  1000 × 100 × 10 × 100 × 0.80 / 1000
P = 80000 kW = 80000000 W

Test: Francis Turbine - Question 4

A francis turbine is:

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Impulse Turbine: If at the inlet of the turbine, the energy available is only kinetic energy, the turbine is known as impulse turbine. e.g. a Pelton wheel turbine.
Reaction Turbine: If at the inlet of the turbine, the water possesses kinetic energy as well as pressure energy, the turbine is known as a reaction turbine. e.g. e Francis and Kaplan turbine.
Tangential flow turbines: In this type of turbine, the water strikes the runner in the direction of the tangent to the wheel. Example: Pelton wheel turbine
Radial flow turbines: In this type of turbine, the water strikes in the radial direction. accordingly, it is further classified as

  • Inward flow turbine: The flow is inward from periphery to the centre (centripetal type); Example: old Francis turbine
  • Outward flow turbine: The flow is outward from the centre to periphery (centrifugal type); Example: Fourneyron turbine

Axial flow turbine: The flow of water is in the direction parallel to the axis of the shaft. Example: Kaplan turbine and propeller turbine
∴ Francis turbine is a radial inward flowing reaction turbine.

Test: Francis Turbine - Question 5

The flow ratio of a Francis turbine, if it is working under a head of 62 m and velocity at inlet 7 m/s (g = 10 m/s2) is

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Flow ratio
The flow ratio of Francis turbine is defined as the ratio of the velocity of flow at the inlet to the theoretical jet velocity.

In the case of Francis turbine,
Flow ratio varies from 0.15 to 0.3
Speed ratio varies from 0.6 to 0.9
Calculation:

= 0.2

Test: Francis Turbine - Question 6

The change in head across a small turbine is 10 m, the flow rate of water is 1 m3/s and the efficiency are 80%. The power developed by the turbine is approximately:

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Concept:
The overall efficiency ηo of turbine = volumetric efficiency (ηv)× hydraulic efficiency (ηh)× mechanical efficiency (ηm)

Water Power = ρ × Q × g × h 
Calculation:
Given
:
η= 0.8, Head h = 10 m, and Q = 1 m3/s.

Test: Francis Turbine - Question 7

Which of the following is true in case of flow of water before it enters the runner of a Francis Turbine?

Detailed Solution for Test: Francis Turbine - Question 7

Since Francis Turbine is a reaction turbine, part of the available head is converted to velocity head. It is not entirely converted to velocity head. The rest of the available head is converted into pressure head.

Test: Francis Turbine - Question 8

Which of the following profiles are used for guide vanes to ensure smooth flow without separation?

Detailed Solution for Test: Francis Turbine - Question 8

Smooth flow and flow without separation (eddiless flow) can be ensured when the cross sectional profile of the guide vanes are aerofoil in nature. Aerofoil shape is used in airplane wings to ensure smooth flow too. Rectangular profiles are not effective in guiding the water into the runner. Elliptical profiles will cause more drag, finally ending up with turbine inefficiency.

Test: Francis Turbine - Question 9

Which of the following runner types will have the highest vane angle at inlet (β1 value)?

Detailed Solution for Test: Francis Turbine - Question 9

Considering the velocity diagram of Francis turbine at the inlet for a fast runner, vane angle is an obtuse angle. Whereas, it is right angle for medium runner and an acute angle for a slow runner.

Test: Francis Turbine - Question 10

In the figure shown below, which of the following type of runners has the blade curvature as shown in the above figure (The arrow denotes direction of blade motion)?

Detailed Solution for Test: Francis Turbine - Question 10

Fast runners have forward curved blades, where slow runners have backward curved blades. The blades shown in the figure are backward curved blades of a runner, which are used for slow runners.

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