Water Turbines

Synopsis: Examines two types of turbine: one based on the Pelton wheel and the other on the Francis turbine. Compares the designs of the runners in the two turbines using studio models and animations. Looks at the relationship between the jet speed and the bucket speed in a Pelton turbine and discusses optimum conditions. Analyses the increased efficiency from a Francis turbine. Experiments are carried out on rigs of each type of system for later analysis by the student.
Series: Introduction to Thermofluid Mechanics, Course T236
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.
Year of production: 1981
Availability: Sale; 1999 sale: £85.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects: Physics
Keywords: hydrodynamics; mechanics; water turbines

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