Francis Water Turbine

Francis water turbine is one of reaction turbine type. A Francis water turbine is installed between the source of high pressure water at the entrance side and low water pressure at the exit side. Francis water turbine uses the blade steering. Steering blades directs incoming water tangentially. The steering blades of Francis water turbine may be fixed steering blade or adjustable steering blade which can adjust angle of blade. For use on various conditions of water flow using an adjustable steering blade is the right choice.

Figure 1: Francis Water Turbine
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Figure 2: Skecth of Francis Water Turbine

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