A Kaplan turbine develops 24647.6 kW power at an average head of 39 m…

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A Kaplan turbine develops 24647.6 kW power at an average head of 39 metres. Assuming a speed ratio of 2, flow ratio of 0.6, diameter of the boss equal to 0.35 times the diameter of the runner and an overall efficiency of 90%. Calculate the diameter, speed and specific speed of the turbine.

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