Mechanical Engineering - Hydraulic Machines - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Hydraulic Machines - Section 2 (Q.No. 18)
18.
A Pelton wheel with one nozzle is preferred for a specific speed between 35 to 60 r.p.m.
True
False
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Anomy said:   7 years ago
It is in MKS unit;

For 10-35 (Pelton wheel with one jet).
For 35-60 (Pelton wheel with two or more jets).
For 60-300 (Francis turbine).
For 300-1000 (Kaplan or propeller turbine).
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Om Kumar said:   8 years ago
The given range is in MKS unit.
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Shivanand said:   8 years ago
Kaplan= 255 to 860.
Francis= 51 to 255.
Pelton with 2 or more jets= 30 to 51.
Pelton with single jet= 8.5 to 30.
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Anil jawale said:   1 decade ago
Kaplan turbine & propeller turbine speed rang 300 to 1000.
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Dos said:   1 decade ago
Pelton wheel with one nozzle is suitable for specific speed range 10 to 35 rpm.

60 to 300-Fransis Turbine.

and 300-100 is preferred for Kaplan and Propellar Turbine.
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