Types of Turbomachines

Pumps
• Radial Flow Pumps (Centrifugal
Pumps)
• Mixed Flow Pumps
• Axial Flow Pumps (Propeller Pumps)

Hydroelectric Turbines
• Impulse
• Reaction
• Francis Turbines
• Propeller Turbines
• Kaplan turbines
• Propeller Turbines
Impulse Turbines
 Velocity Triangles for An Impulse Turbine

Velocity triangle at entrance

V
α
u v
β

Velocity triangle at exit

u
V α
v β

Align u with horizontal axis: Velocity triangle at entrance & Exit

Vector Notation
V=u+v

Components
V cos α = u + v cos β
V sin β = v sin β
Ideal Case 1
Ideal Case 2
Exercises

4. Collect the data for the impulse turbine installations listed at the end of Chapter 15 of the texbook, calculate specific speed and
peripheral velocity factors. Tabulate the data using the following information: gross elevation head, power output, number of
units, operating speed, turbine diameter, frequency of electricity, specific speed and peripheral velocity factors. Find necessary
data from the internet.