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11 years ago
Is the Kaplan turbine a reaction turbine or an impulse turbine? I found both, but I think it can only be one.?
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11 years ago
It's a type of Francis turbine.
A reaction one.
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11 years ago
In an impulse turbine the water gives up its energy by a reduction in velocity. (Pelton wheel)
 In a reaction turbine the water gives up its energy by a reduction in pressure. (Francis turbine)
 I believe the Kaplan turbines method of removing energy from the water is closer to the Francis. There is probably a little of the impulse going on too.
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