Consider an inward flow reaction turbine in which velocity of flow at inlet is 3.8m/s. The 1m  diameter wheel rotates at 240rpm and absolute velocity makes an angle of 16° with wheel  tangent. Determine (1) velocity of whirl at inlet, (2) absolute velocity of water at inlet, (3) vane  angle at inlet, and (4) relative velocity of water at entrance.   Show the schematic diagram and complete solution with units.

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Consider an inward flow reaction turbine in which velocity of flow at inlet is 3.8m/s. The 1m 
diameter wheel rotates at 240rpm and absolute velocity makes an angle of 16° with wheel 
tangent. Determine (1) velocity of whirl at inlet, (2) absolute velocity of water at inlet, (3) vane 
angle at inlet, and (4) relative velocity of water at entrance.

 

Show the schematic diagram and complete solution with units.

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