Kaplan turbine manual

With the Kaplan Turbine unit, "FME29", designed by EDIBON, we study the Kaplan turbines commonly used when we have high flow rates but low flow height. GUIDED PRACTICAL EXERCISES INCLUDED IN THE MANUAL . Determination of the operative characteristics of Kaplan Turbine at different velocities. Flow calculation. Turbines. A vertical pneumatized Kaplan turbine: Runner diameter: 3.150 mm. Rotation speed: 75 tr/mn. Unit power: 600 kW. Gross head: 2,14 m. Nominal flow: 30 m3/s. PMG generator. 1 permanent magnet generator with direct attack coupled to the turbine main shaft in vertical position with the thrust force of the shaft line in the thrust bearing Kaplan turbines are reaction turbines, they operate with a full body of water on both the suction and pressure sides of the turbine. Reaction turbines are pressure turbines, whereas impulse turbines are pressure-less. Water passes over the propeller runner in a parallel direction to the runner shaft. Precise rotating blades for maximum adaptability and toughness The Kaplan turbine was invented in 1913 by Viktor Kaplan, its unique trait being the ability to automatically change the angle of its blades based on flow rate, making it an exceptionally versatile solution, although getting maximum output in low head applications. Development. Viktor Kaplan, living in Brünn, Austria-Hungary (now Brno, Czechia), obtained his first patent for an adjustable blade propeller turbine in 1912.But the development of a commercially successful machine would take another decade. Kaplan struggled with cavitation problems, and in 1922 abandoned his research for health reasons.. In 1919 Kaplan installed a demonstration unit at