Runner Diameter of a Reaction Turbine at 1600 rpm and 450 m Head

Company: Tata Steel_11oct

Difficulty: medium

Problem Statement

Question 1

A reaction radial flow turbine is running at 1600 rpm under a head of 450 m. If the speed ratio is 0.46, what will be the diameter of the turbine? Assume the value of g as 9.8 m/s^2.