FRANCIS TURBINE - Constant Speed

Objective

To conduct the performance test on Francis turbine under constant speed.

Apparatus used:

Francis Turbine setup with Centrifugal Pump, Pressure Gauges, Weighing Balance with Weights, etc.


 Description Francis turbine: is a type of water turbine. It is an inward-flow reaction turbine that combines radial and axial flow concepts.

Cavitation: is a phenomenon which manifests itself in the pitting of the metallic surfaces of turbine parts because of the formation of cavities.

Both ends of the pipe must be trimmed to ensure parallel faces.