Power & Energy
Kaplan turbine
The Kaplan turbine uses propeller-like runner blades whose pitch can change with operating conditions. Together with adjustable guide vanes, this allows it to use low-head water supplies efficiently across a range of flows.
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The Kaplan turbine uses propeller-like runner blades whose pitch can change with operating conditions. Together with adjustable guide vanes, this allows it to use low-head water supplies efficiently across a range of flows.
Sources & image credits
Engineering photograph: Bonneville Kaplan turbine
Image: Kaplan_turbine_bonneville.jpg
Creator: uploaded by Duk
License: Public domain
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