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Schematic cross sectional view of a steam turbine showing the principal parts of a turbo
machine.
Functions:
1. The rotor functions to absorb / deliver energy to the flowing fluid.
2. The stator is a stationary element which may be of many types:-
a. Guide blades which function to direct the flowing fluid in such a way that
energy transfer is maximized.
b. Nozzles which function to convert pressure energy of the fluid to kinetic
energy
c. Diffusers which function to convert kinetic energy to pressure energy of
the fluid.
While a rotor & input /output shaft are essential parts of all turbo machines, the stator
& the housing are optional.
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CLASSIFICATION OF TURBO MACHINES:
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2. Based on the type of fluid flow:
(b)Axial flow in which the fluid flows more or less parallel to the the axes of the shafts
/rotors.
Ex: Kaplan turbine, Axial flow compressor.
(c)Radial flow in which fluid flows along the radius of the rotor this is again classified as:
♦ Radially inward flow. Ex: Old fancies turbine.
♦ Radially outward flow. Ex: Centrifugal Pump
(d) Mixed flow which involves radius entry & axial exit or vise-versa.
Ex: Modern francises turbine & Centrifugal Pump.
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3. Mechanical This is characterized by complex This characterized by a simple
mechanical features involving the presence mechanical design & does not
of many mechanical links parts such as involve too many mechanical
valves, push rods, connecting rods, cranks linkages. Hence, this is lighter &
etc, are common in this type. Due to would also need a lighter
numerous mechanical parts the weight of foundation.
the machine is more & hence this would
need a heavier foundation.
4 Conversion Due to positive entrapment during energy In the absence of positive
efficiency transfer conversion efficiency is high. entrapment, energy transfer
happens in a dynamic process
&hence conversion efficiency is
comparatively low.
5. Mechanical Due to numerous mechanical links, losses In the absence of too many links,
efficiency are considerable & mechanical efficiency mechanical efficiency is low.
is low.
6. Volumetric Since, the fluid as to pass ,through valves In the absence of valves
efficiency the actual volume of the fluid passing volumetric efficiency is very high
through the machine is significantly less &close to 100%.
than the maximum value possible . Hence
volumetric efficiency is low.
7. Power to The presence of too many mechanical In the absence of too many
weight ratio elements & a heavy foundation resulting mechanical parts the power to
power to weight ratio being comparatively weight ratio is significantly higher
lower for the same capacity. (almost 10-15 times higher for the
same capacity)
8 Surging In the absence of face change during the Face change during energy
&Cavitations energy transfer process cavitations transfer is a distinct possibility &
problems are negligible .surging is not hence cavitations possibility is a
encountered since there is no rotary problem encountered .surging &
motion. choking is a phenomenon
associated with centrifugal
compressors leading to
instabilities in flow & high
vibration which may lead to
failure of the machine.
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Static & Stagnation state:
Static state:
Fluid at rest is said to be in a static state properties measured of fluid at rest are called
static properties but in a turbo machine we only deal with moving fluid. Hence static
property incase of a moving fluid would be measured by an instrument which is at rest
relative to the fluid. In other words static temperature of moving fluid particles would be
measured by a thermometer moving with the same speed as that of the fluid particles.
Stagnation state:
Stagnation state is defined as the end state of a fititous, work free, isentropic process
during the course of which the macroscopic potential & kinetic energies of the fluid are
reduced to zero.
Even though stagnation state can never be achieved by any real process, it is very
important concept in the analysis of turbo machine, if due care is taken & errors are
properly accounted for the instruments such as Pitot tube, thermocouple etc, gives
stagnation properties.
1st law of Thermodynamics for a steady flow machine and determination of stagnation
properties
2 2
(V − V1 )
q − w = (h2 − h1 ) + 2 + g ( z 2 − z1 )
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Applying this for the analysis of turbo machine, we arrive at stagnation state. We may
write,
(V 2 − V 2 )
q − w = ( h0 − h) + 0 + g ( z0 − z)
2
Where the subscript ‘0’ refers to the stagnation state. It is implicit that just before the
process to arrive at stagnation state starts, the fluid is in static state. Hence, we have h0,
V0, z0 are the stagnation properties, h, V, and z are the static properties. But we know that
in this process q = 0, w = 0, V0 = 0, gz 0 = 0
V2
0 = h0 − h − − gz
2
V2
Thus stagnation enthalpy h0 = h + + gz
2
We have
h0 = C PT0
h = C PT
Substituting in expression for stagnation enthalpy and rearranging
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V2 gz
T0 = T + +
2C P Cp
gz
The term which may be called temperature equivalent of
CP
height is negligible compared to other terms and may be neglected.
V2
Stagnation temperatu re T0 =T +
2Cp
ρv 2
The term is the pressure equivalent of velocity. ‘ρgz’ which is the pressure
2
equivalent of height can be neglected since it is very small compared to other terms.
Hence we can write,
ρv 2
Stagnation pressure p 0 = p +
2
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Application of 1st &2nd law of thermodynamics of turbo machines:
In a turbo machine, the fluctuations in the properties when observed over a period of time
are found to be negligible. Hence, a turbo machine may be treated as a steady flow
machine with reasonable accuracy & hence, we may apply the steady flow energy
equation for the analysis of turbo machine.
Hence we may write
V 22 − V12
q − w = (h2 − h1 ) + + g ( z 2 − z1 )
2
Where, subscript ‘1’ is at the point of entry & subscript ‘2’ is at point of exit.
It is also true that, thermal loses are minimal compared to the amount of work transferred
& hence may be neglected. Hence we may write,
V2 V2
w = (h2 + 2 + gz 2 ) − (h1 + 1 + gz1 )
2 2
− w = (h0 2 − h01 )
Where, h02 & h01 are stagnation exit & entry respectively.
- w = ∆h0.
In a power generating turbo machine, ∆h0 is negative (since h02 <h01 ) & hence w is
positive.
On the same line, for a power absorbing turbo machine, ∆h0 is positive (since h02>h01)
&hence w is negative.
In the above relation, we note that vdp would be a negative quantity for a power
generating turbo machine & positive for power absorbing turbo machine.
Hence Tds which is always a positive quantity would reduce the amount of work
generated in the former case & increase the work absorbed in the later case.
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Wrotor
(η isen) power generating machine = W fluid
W fluid
(η isen) power absorbing machine = W
rotor
2. Mechanical efficiency:
To account for the energy loss between the rotor & the shaft.
Wshaft
(η mechanical) power generating machine = W
rotor
Wrotor
(ηmechanical) power absorbing machine = Wshaft
When we talk about isentropic efficiency in turbo machine, it is necessary to take into
account the values of velocity & heights to determine by what extent stagnation
properties deviate from static properties.
In the turbo machine, developed 1st the velocities were minimal & hence the static &
stagnation properties were more / less same. But in the modern day turbo machines, the
velocities are appreciable & hence, the static & stagnation states are different.
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Plotting on the h-s diagram for the turbo machine
(1) p
owe
r g
en
er
at
ing m
ac
hi
ne
Wa
ct =
h0
1 −
h0
2
Wis
en =
Wt −
t =
h0
1 −
h1 0
2
Wt −
s =
h0
1 −
h1 0
2
Ws −
t =
h1 −1
h0
2
Ws − s = h1 − h21
Wact h − h02
η t −s = = 01
Wt − s h01 − h21
Wact h −h
η s −t = = 01 102
Ws − t h1 − h02
Wact h − h02
η s −s = = 01
Ws −s h1 − h21
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( 2). p
owe
r a
bso
rbing tu
rbo
m a
chi n
e :
Wact = h02 − h01
Wisen =Wt −
t = 1
h0
2 −h01
Wt −
s = 1
h0
2 −h1
Ws −
t =h 1
2 −h01
Ws −
s =h 1
2 −h1
Wt −t h1 − h01
η t −t = = 02
Wact h02 − h01
Wt − s h102 − h1
η t −s = =
Wact h01 − h21
Ws − t h1 2 − h01
η s −t = =
Wact h02 − h01
Wact h1 2 − h1
η s−s = =
Ws − s h02 − h01
Problems:
1. For a turbo machine handling water, the total – total efficiency is 0.7
during flow through the turbo machine, the stagnation pressure increases by 3.5 bar.
Determine
b. Ideal energy input.
c. Actual mechanical energy input. Assuming a mechanical efficiency is 0.09
d. Actual power input for a flow of 3.25 lts/sec.
e. Rise in a temperature due to irreversibilities. Assume Cv = 4.187 kJ/kg-K
Answer:
Given:
Q=3.25 lts/sec
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du =Wact - Wisen
CvdT = Wact-Wisen
(Wact −Wisen )
dT =
Cv
dT = 1.1105 C
2. The initial & final total pressure of a fluid are 1 bar & 10 bar respectively.
The initial total temperature is 10 C. What is the work of compression for adiabatic
steady flow with a total –total efficiency of 70%. Consider the fluid as air & assume that
it behaves like an ideal gas.
Answer:
Given:
P01=1bar; P02=10bar; T01=283K; ηt-t=0.75
γ γ
p 01 v02 = p 02 v02
1
p 01 γ v02
=
p 02 v 01
γ −1
γ γ p 02 γ
Wideal = ( mR ( T02 − T01 ) ) = mRT01 1 −
γ −1 γ −1 p 01
m3
v 02 = 0.1568
Kg
m3
Wideal = 264.57
Kg
Wideal
η t −t =
Wact
Wideal 264.57 Kj
Wact = =− = −377.94
η t −t 0.75 Kg
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Dimensional analysis:
The 1st group involves geometric variables such as length, width, span, and chord length
etc, of the turbo machine.
The 2nd group involves kinematics variables such as linear velocity ‘v’, angular velocity
‘ω’, acceleration (a), rpm (N), mass flow rate, volume flow rate (Q), etc,
The 3rd group involves dynamic variables which are again segregated into 2 types:
1. Fluid variables such as density, specific weight, viscosity, elasticity, surface tension
etc,
2. Performance variables such as pressure drop, power input /output, torque, shear force,
drag, lift, etc,
The choice of the different variables warrants carefull consideration. Similar variables
need to be avoided.
For example density & specific weight may not be chosen generally Buckingham’s
theorem is adapted to determine the various dimensionless groups involved in the group.
Problem:
(1).A partially submerged body of length L is towed in water of density ρ & viscosity μ at
a velocity ‘V’.show that the total resistance R experienced by the body is given as
µ Lg
R = ρL2V 2 f , 2
ρLV V
Ans:
RαρLVgμ
Π1=ρa1Lb1Vc1R
M0L0T0=La1(LT)b1(ML-3)c1(MLT-2)
π1 =R/(L2V2ρ)
Π2=ρa2Lb2Vc2μ
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π2=μ/ρLV
Π3=ρa3Lb3Vc3g
π3=Lg/V2
R µ Lg
f 2 2 2 = 0
L V ρ ρLV V
µ Lg
R = L2V 2 ρf , 2
ρLV V
The operating characteristics of a gas turbine are presumed to depend on the following
physical variables:
mass flow rate, initial temperature, initial pressure, temperature drop across the turbine,
turbine rotor diameter & speed of the rotor using the 3 functional dimensions of length,
mass, &time only.
Find the dimensionless parameters which will express the performance of the gas turbine.
Note: Since the dimensionless parameters have to be obtained using only the 3 functional
dimensions of length, mass & the variables initial temperature & initial drop across the
turbine have to be expressed in terms of other variables whose dimensions can be
expressed in terms of length, mass & time. This is done as follows:
Assuming that the gas behaves like a perfect gas, we may write
Intial pressure:
Pi = ρRT i
P
Ti = i
ρi R
Since Pi has already been taken into account as one of the variables affecting the
performance, we may express Ti in terms of ρi as follows:
Work output per unit mass = -∆h= -∆ Cp∆T
∆T= - (W/mass)/Cp
Hence, we may go head & express temperature drop interms of work output interms of
per unit mass. Thus, the different variable affecting the performance & then MLT form as
follows:
Sl.no Variable Units MLT form
1. Mass flow rate (m) Kg/s MT-1
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2. Initial temperature & initial Kg/m ML-3
density(ρi)
3. initial pressure(Pi) N/m2 or Kg/m-s2 ML-1T-2
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4. Final pressure(Pf) N/m2 ML-1T-2
5. Temperature drop N-m/Kg of m2/s2 L2T-2
6. Rotor diameter(D) m L
7. Speed(N) s-1 T-1
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Physical significance:
To study the physical significance, we need to analyze the different types of forces that
affect fluid flow.
1. Inertia force:
Fi α ma
m
Fi α V
t
(
Fi α ρAV 2
)
ΠD 2V 2 ρ
Fi α
4
Fi α ρD V 2
2
µV
τα
D
FV µV
α
A D
FV α µVD
5. Elastic force: Fe = KA
αKD2
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DIMENSIONLESS NUMBERS
inertia force V
2. fraud’s number Fr= =
gravity force Dg
V
inertia force
3. Weber number Wb = = σ
surface tension force
Dρ
inertia force V
=
4. Macchs number M= compressib ility force K
ρ
inertia force V
=
5. Eulers number = pressure force P
ρ
When analysis is made to predict the performance of turbo machine, the following
observation are generally obtained.
3. Dynamic Variables –
a. Performance Variables
i. Flow rate Q
ii. Head H:-head in terms of energy per unit mass with units J/g or
head in terms of energy per unit weight with units J/N
iii. Power P
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Q
1. - this is referred to as the dimensionless flow rate also called as flow coefficient or
ND 3
capacity coefficient or specific capacity.
He
2. – this is referred to as dimensionless head also called as head co efficient.
N 2D2
In the above expression He is Head in J/Kg or kJ/kg
P
3. ρN 3 D 5
– this is referred to as the power coefficient & represents power in
dimensionless form Power coefficient is essentially expressed as a product of flow co
efficient & head co efficient.
µ
4. ρND 2
– this is another form of Reynolds number. It may be shown that μ is
proportional to V.
K
5. ρN 2 D 2
- which is another form of Mach Number.
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If a plots are made of H vs. Q for different speeds as shown in the fig, it is applicable for
only one turbo machine. As such if we need to do a performance analysis of other
geometrically similar turbo machine, the straight forward approach would be to plot a
graph of H vs Q for different speeds for each turbo machine which is a cumbersome task.
However if a plot is made for head coefficient versus flow co efficient, the
characteristics would be independent of N & D & hence would be applicable for all
geometrically similar turbomachines.
Simplified parameters:
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Consider a point on this characteristics curve for which the head & the flow rate are Q1
&He1 respectively. Knowing the values of He1, Q1, N1 we can determine the values of π11
& π21.
Using the same values of π11& π21, we can determine similar points for the speeds N2, N3,
etc,
i.e,
Q Q Q
Π11 = 1 = 1 = 3 = .......... ......
N1 N 2 N3
He1 He 2 He
Π12 = 2
= 2 = 32 = .......... ...
N1 N2 N2
If these similar points are joined the loci is a parabolic curve which passes through the
origin. After this, we can choose one more point on the characteristic curve & repeat the
whole exercise to get one more locus of similar points. On the same line many such loci
may be drawn. If all such points obtained for a speed say N2 are joined, then we get the
performance characteristic curve for sped N2 without having to conduct the performance
test. On similar lines it is possible to draw performance characteristic curve for any
number of speeds with out having to conduct any performance test. This is the
significance & benefit of the simplified parameters.
Specific speed:
It is noticed that the dimensionless parameters defined for turbo machine contain one
geometric variable ‘D’. It would be of some benefit if we were to define a dimensionless
term i.e. independent of the geometric variable ‘D’. Such a term would be applicable for
all geometrically similar turbo machines for similar flow conditions. One method of
getting such a term would be the application of dimensional analysis &buckingam’s
theorem . The easier method would be to perform a mathematical operation on the Π-
terms already obtained so as to eliminate ‘D’. Proceeding on the same line, we get 2
terms of practical significance which do not have the variable D. the 1st term would have
variable Q, N, He. The 2nd term would have P, N & He.
1 1 3
Π 12 2 N D 4
2 2
Q
NS = 3 = *
ND 3 He
Π 24
N Q
= 3
He 4
This is referred to as specific speed applicable for pumps. Since, speed flow rate & head
developed are of significance in pumps.
1 5
1 5
P2 (N 2 D 2 ) 4 N P
NS = Π *Π = 2
3
4
2 * =
ρN D
3 5
He 5
ρ He 4
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The above term is defined as specific speed for turbines. Since speed power output
&head available are of importance to turbines.
Specific speed of a turbo machine would express similar values of the properties
involved i.e. N, Q, He, P which would given similar flow condition in all
geometrically similar turbo machine. It can be construed that in the plot He vs. Q any
one of the loci of similar points have the same value speed. Hence, for different loci
we have different values of specific speed. Therefore, in order to make this term
significant a condition needs to be imposed. This is taken as the conditions at which
the machine operates at maximum efficiency conditions the specific speed of all
geometrically similar machine falls in a narrow bandwidth as such we may say that
the value of the specific speed obtained would define the type of turbo machine for
example a specific speed of pelton wheel varies from 4-70 metric units. Francis
turbine from 70-430 units. Kaplan turbine 500-100 metric units. These values have
great practical significance. It is known that a pelton wheel is highly suitable for
conditions of high head &low discharge while a Kaplan turbine, has optimum
efficiency while working under low head & high head &high discharge condition
N P
from the expression for specific speeds for turbines i.e. Ns = 5
ρ He 4
It may be noticed that a high value of head would result in a low specific speed.
(gHe ) 4 ρ (gHe ) 4
Dimensional form of specific speed:
N Q N P
ns = 3 & NS = 5
He 4 ρ He 4
Metric S.I.units
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N-rpm N-rpm
Q-m3/sec Q-m3/sec
H-m H-m
P-metric HP P-KW
Specific speed of a pump is defined as the speed of the geometrically similar pump
which would develop a head of 1m at a flow rate of 1m3/sec.
Problems:
Answer:
D1=.3m D2=.2m Q1=2.7m3/min N1=1500rpm N2=3000rpm
He1=125J/Kg ηt-t=75%
Q1 Q2
3
=
N 1 D1 N 2 D23
2.7 * 3000 * 0.2 3 m3
Q2 = = 1.6
1500 * 0.33 kg
He1 He
2 2
= 2 23
N 1 D1 N 2 D2
∆P0 = -222.2*ηt-t*1000
P=mgH/t = m He = ρQgHe
2. The quantity of water available for a hydro electric power is 260 m 3/sec under a head
of 1.73 m. Assuming the speed of the turbine to be 50 rpm & there efficiency to be
82.5%. Find the number of turbines required. Assume Ns = 890 (metric units).
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We have:
N P
NS = 5
H4
50 P
890 = 5
1.73 4
P = 1247.255MHP = 917356.05W
P0=ηρQgH = .825*1000*260*9.81*1.73
P0=3640343.85 W
3. A maximum flow turbine with a total pressure ratio of 3:1 & inlet total temperature of
1000 K handles air. The impeller diameter & rotational speed are 30 cm &16000 rpm
with a total to total efficiency of 83%. Find the power output /Kg/sec of air flow if the
rotor diameter is reduced to 20 cm & the rotational speed is 2000 rpm.
Given:
P
γ −1
= C P T01 1 − 02
*ηT −T
P
01
=1005*1000*(1-(1/3).4/1.4)*.83
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0.4
1 1.4
= 1005 * 1000 * 1 − * 0.83
3
W
= 224720 .047
Kg
sec
2
He 1 He
= 2 2
N 12 D12 N D
He2 = 1560.55 J/ kg
We have:
V2
T0 = T +
2C P `
20 2
T0 = 293 + = 293 .047 K
2 * 4187
ρV 2
P0 = P +
2
1000 * 20 2
P0 = 1013250 + = 11 .97 atm
2
5. Air as a perfect gas flows in a duct at a velocity of 60 m/sec. a static pressure of 2 atm.
& a static temperature of 300 K. Evaluate the total temperature & total pressure of the air
at this point. Assume γ =1.4.
PV = RT
P=ρRT
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V2 60 2
T0 = T + = 300 + = 300 .429 K
2C P 2 * 4187
ρV 2
P0 = P + = 202 .95 KPa = 2.11atm
2
Given:
∆p − (1 −8) kj
(1)Wisen = −∫ vdp = −v∆p = − = = 709
ρ 1000 kg
γ
P02 γ −1 kj
( 2)W = C P (T01 −T02 ) = C P T01 1 −
P
=180078 .0078 kg
01
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7. Air as a perfect gas undergoes an increase in total pressure of 180mm. of water during
passage through a blower. The inlet static pressure is 1 atm temperature is 25 C & the
velocity is 50 m/sec. Evaluate the exit total temperature if the process is isentropic.
Evaluate the energy added to the air by blower per Kg of air flow per sec. if the flow is
steady. If the exit velocity is 135 m/sec. find the exit static temperature &pressure.
Given:
∆P = 180mm
= ρgh = 1000 * 9.81 * 0.18 = 1765.8 Pa
P1 = 1atm
m
V1 = 50
sec
T1 = 298 K
m
V2 = 135
sec
ρV2 1.184 * 50 2
P01 = P1 + 1 1 = 101325 + = 102805 Pa
2 2
W
0.4
104570.8 1.4 Kg
W = He = Cp (T01 − T02 ) *η T −T = 1005 * 1 − * 299.24 = −143.336
102805 S
8. The quantity of water available for a hydrostat ion is 310 cumecs water, the head of
1.8m. Assuming the speed of each turbine to be 60 rpm &efficiency to be 85%.find the
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number of turbines required. The power produced by each. Take specific speed of turbine
to be 800metrics.
Cumecs=cubic meter per second=310m3/sec.
Given:
Q=310cumecs
H=1.8m
N=60rpm
Ns=800metric
η =.85
P0 = η0 ρgQH
=.85*1000*9.81*310*1.8
=4652883 W
N P
NS = 5
H4
60 P
800 = 5
1. 8 4
P = 772 .789 MHP = 772 .789 * 735 .5W = 568383 .43W
We have:
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He1 He
2 2
= 2 2
N 1 D1 N 2 D2
20 180
=
800 * 0.52 200 * D22
2
D2 = 6m
Specific speed:
N P
NS = 2 5 2
H 24
200 * P2
69 .4 = 5
180 4
P2 = 52854 .89 MHP = 52854 .89 * 0.7355 = 38874 KW
D
D +2
ηP = 1 − (1 −ηm ) m
Dp
Unit Quantities
They are parameters measured under conditions of unit head
Q
(1)Unit flow: QU =
H
It is defined as turbo machine working under a head of 1m.
N
(2)Unit Speed: N U =
H
It is defined as speed of turbo machine working under a head of 1m.
P
(3)Unit Power: PU = 3
H2
It is defined as power produced by a turbo machine working under a head of 1m.
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Problem:
1. A small scale model of hydraulic turbine, runs at a speed of 350 rpm under a head of
20m produces an output of 8KW.Determine
(1) Unit discharge, unit speed, unit power.
(2)Assuming a turbine efficiency of a turbine of 79%, determine the output power of
prototype which is 12 times the size of a model.
(3)Assuming their efficiency are related by Moody’s formula, suggest the type of turbine
to be used.
Given:
N=350rpm
H=20m
P=8KW
P0=η0ρgQH
8*10 3= 0.79*9.81*10 3*Q*20
Q=0.0516 m3/sec
Q 0.0516 m3
1. (1) QU = = = 0.0115
H 20 sec
P 8
(2) PU = 3
= 3
= 0.08944 KW
H 2
20 2
N 350
(3) N U = = = 78 .26 rpm
H 20
DP
= 12
Dm
1
0 .2
η P = 1 − (1 − 0.76 ) = 87 .2%
2. 12
8
350 *
N P 0.7355
NS = 5
= 5
= 27 .29 metric
H 4
20 4
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ENERGY TRANSFER IN TURBO MACHINES
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Analysis of energy transfer in turbo machines requires a consideration of the kinematics
and dynamic factors involved. The factors include changes in the fluid velocity, rotor
velocity and the forces caused due to change in the velocity.
We apply Newton’s second law of motion as applicable to rotary movement. i.e., Torque
is proportional to the rate of change of angular momentum.
d ( mVr )
T =
dt
An another important consideration is the treatment of a turbo machine as a steady flow
machine.
This involves following assumptions:
(1)Mass-flow rate is constant.
(2)State of fluid at any given point does not change.
(3)Heat and Work transfer are constant.
(4)Leakage losses are negligible.
(5)Same steady mass of fluid flows through all section.
Velocity Components:
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The fluid enter the rotor with an absolute velocity say V1 and leaves with an absolute
velocity say V2..
The absolute velocity of the fluid will have components in the axial, radial and tangential
direction which may be referred to as Va,Vw and Vf respectively.
The axial components do not participate in the energy transfer but cause a thrust which
is borne by the thrust bearings. The radial components also do not participate in the
energy transfer but cause a thrust which are borne by the journal bearings. The only
components which participate in the energy transfer is the tangential component Vw.
But ,
ωr1 = u1
ωr2 = u 2
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m
P= (Vw1u1 −Vw 2 u 2 ) Watt
t
Is the Euler’s turbine equation.
1
H = (Vw1u1 −V w 2 u 2 ) m of fluid .
g
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V12 − V22
1. -This represents the energy transferred due to change in absolute velocity
2
of the fluid and is referred to as dynamic head.
U12 − U 22
2. -This represents the energy transferred due to movement of the fluid from
2
one radius to another which gives rise to centripetal / centrifugal action, This is referred
to as static head.
Vr21 −Vr22
3.
-This represents the energy transferred due to change in relative velocity
2
alone. This also forms the part of static head.
U12 −U 22 Vr21 − Vr22
The sum − represents static energy transfer.
2 2
V 2 − V22
While 1 represents dynamic energy transfer.
2
Turbo machines are classified as impulse and reaction machines depending on the
relative proportions of the static and dynamic heads involved in the energy transfer. To
aid this, we define a term referred to as degree of reaction Rd.
Degree of reaction Rd can be defined as the ratio of static head to the total head in the
energy transfer.
(U 12 − U 22 ) − (Vr21 − Vr22 )
Rd = 2
(V1 − V22 ) + (U 12 − U 22 ) − (Vr21 − Vr22 )
Rd=0, characterizes a close turbo machine for which a static head is equal to zero.
In the most general case, this will happen if U1=U2 and Vr1=Vr2.
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These classes of turbo machines are referred to as impulse machines. In most practical
situations Vr2 may be less than Vr1 even though r1=r2.
This is generally due to frictional losses. Even then a machine is referred to as an axial
flow turbines and pumps would have r1=r2 and if Vr1=Vr2, then they become examples of
pure impulse machines.
Pelton Wheel, tangential flow hydraulic machines is also example of impulse machine.
V w 2 = U 2 −Vr 2 cos β2
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If V2=0, then the OVT would look like
Problems:
1. In an axial flow turbine, discharge blade angle are 20 degrees each for both the stator
and the rotor steam speed at the exit of the fixed blade is 140 m/sec.The ratio of
Va
= 0.7 at the entry and 0.76 at exit. Find the inlet rotor blade angle for a mass flow
U
rate of 2.6 Kg/sec.also determine the degree of reaction.
IVT
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Given :
IVT :
m
Va1 =V1 sin 20 = 47 .5
sec
m
Vw1 =V1 cos 20 =140 cos 20 =131 .6 .
sec
Va 1
= 0. 7
U
V 47 .5 m
U = a1 = = 68 .4
0. 7 0.7 sec
Vr1 =Va1 + (Vw1 −U ) = 47 .5 2 + (131 .6 − 68 .4) 2
2 2 2
m
Vr1 = 79 .3
sec
OVT :
Va 2
= 0.76
U
O V T Preferred:
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Va 2 = 68 .4 * 0.76
m
Va 2 = 52
sec
Va 2 52 m
Vr 2 = = = 152
sin β2 sin 20
sec
Vw 2 = U 2 −Vr 2 cos β2
m
Vw 2 = 68 .4 −152 cos 20 = −74 .43
sec
m
V2 = V22 + Vw22 = 90 .8
sec
Va1
sin β1 =
V r1
47 .5
β1 = sin −1 = 37 .22
79 .3
m m
P= (Vw1U 1 −Vw 2U 2 ) = U (Vw1 −Vw 2 )
t t
P = 2.6(68 .4)(131 .6 + 74 .4) = 36 .6 KW
(U 12 −U 22 ) − (Vr21 −Vr22 )
Rd =
(V12 −V22 ) + (U 12 −U 22 ) − (Vr21 −Vr22 )
− (79 .3 2 −152 2 )
Rd = = 0.59
(140 2 − 90 .8 2 ) − (79 .3 2 −140 2 )
2. The axial component of air velocity at the exit of the nozzle of an axial flow reaction
state is 180 m/sec.The nozzle inclination to the direction of rotation being 27 degees.Find
the rotor blade angles at the inlet and outlet if the degrees should be 50% and the blade
speed is 80 m/sec.Also for the same blade speed axial velocity and nozzle angle. Find the
degree of reaction if the absolute velocity at the rotor outlet should be axial and equal to
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the axial velocity at the inlet.
α
IVT OVT
G
i
v
en :
m
V a1 =
1
8
0
s
e
c
Rd =
0. 5
1 =
2
7
m
U =
1
8
0
s
e
c
(U 12
− 2
U 2 ) −
(V r2 −
V
Rd = 1
(V12 −
V22
) +
(U 12
− 2
U 2 ) −
(
0.5[V12 −
V22
] −
0.5[V r2
1 −
V r2
2 ] =
−
V 1
2
−
V =
V r2
1 − 2
V r2
22
Note: It may be shown that for a 50% reaction turbine, the velocity triangles are
symmetrical and appear as shown.
V r1 = V2
V1 = Vr 2
Va1
tan α1 =
Vw1
m
V w1 = 353
sec
180
β1 = tan −1 = 46 .1
353 −180
(254 .5 2 − 249 .9 2 )
Rd = = 0.018
(396 .5 2 −180 2 ) − (249 .9 2 − 254 .5 2 )
Note: Since the condition at the inlet i.e, Va1, α 1 and U1 have to remain the same, the
IVT does not change only the OVT changes.
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Radial flow Pump and Compressors:
General analysis:
IVT
O V T (preferred)
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1.) V w 2U 2 >V w1U 1
i.e, U 2 >U1 o
r r2 >r1 flo
w is r
adia
lly o
utw
ar
d .
2.) A
xia
l e
ntr
y V1 =V a1
∴
V w1 =0
m
3.) P = V w 2U 2 , Wa
tt
t
V U2
H = w2 m of flu
id .
g
Most of the turbo machines belong to this class. In general, they have a restricted flow
area for a given rotor diameter and have low to medium specific speed.
Significant aspects:
1.) Flow is outwards from the smaller to larger radius the Euler’s turbine equation.
m
i.e., P = (Vw1U 1 −V w 2U 2 ) requires that Vw 2U 2 >Vw1U1 for pumps and
t
compressors which are power absorbing machines. For this sake radial flow compressors
and pumps generally have fluid entering at a smaller radius and leaving at a larger radius.
2.) The absolute velocity at inlet is oriented parallel to the axes of the shaft i.e., Va1=V1
and hence there is no whirl component at inlet i.e.,Vw1=0.
3.) Since Vw1=0, the energy transferred is purely a function of exit condition i.e.
m
P= V w 2U 2 , Watt
t
V U
H = w 2 2 m of fluid .
g
The velocity triangles appear as shown:
Head-capacity relationship:
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Vw 2U 2
H =
g
U
[
H = 2 U 2 −V f 2 cot β2
g
]
Q =2 = A2V f 2
U2 Q cot β2
Q= U 2 −
g A2
U 22 U 2 cot β2
H = g −
Q
g A2
H = K 1 − K 2 Q (considerin g rotor operating for a given speed .)
U 22
K1 =
g
β < 90 β = 90 β > 90
Backward curved Radial vane Forward curved vane
vane
From the velocity triangles for the 3 types of vanes it may be noticed that the whirl
component at exit is least for backward curved vane ( β < 90 ) and most for a forward
curved vane. When operating under similar condition of speed and cross section area. But
from a practical view point a high value of exit velocity V2 is not desirable. This is
because it becomes necessary to construct a diffuser of unreasonably large dimensions
even for moderate sized rotors. Hence backward curved vane with β2 in the range of
20-25 degrees is preferred for radial flow pumps and compressors. Forward curved vanes
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are not preferred while radial vanes ( β = 90 ) are used in select applications requiring
very high pressure.
In axial flow machines, we recognize that the blade tips speed is same at the inlet and
exit. Hence, U1=U2.
In axial flow pumps and compressors, the energy transfer is achieved in the number of
stages involving stators and rotors. The first stage generally as a set of guide blades
which functions to act as a nozzle and directs the steam to the rotor in such a way that the
relative velocity is tangential to the blade as shown .The subsequent stages of stator
which function as diffusers. Hence, the last stage would end with the stator. The direction
of fluid flow is parallel to the shaft axes in a general sense and hence the term axial flow,
there is no radial component.
The stators after each subsequent stage function as diffusers and convert the exit kinetic
energy to useful pressure energy. A reasonable assumption is that the axial velocity
component Va is constant. i.e.Va1=Va2=Va.
While, this is generally true for incompressible fluids. It is a reasonable assumption for
compressible fluids too. Since the drop in the axial velocity component is around 5% in
each stage.
Derivation of expression for head developed in terms of rotor velocity U and rotor blade
angles β1 and β2 :
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From the Inlet Velocity Triangles, we may write
U = Va [tan γ 0 + tan γ 1 ]
U = Va [tan γ 0 + tan γ 1 ]
From the Outlet Velocity Triangles , we may write
U = Va [tan γ 2 + tan γ 3 ]
tan γ 0 + tan γ 1 = tan γ 2 + tan γ 3
tan γ 1 − tan γ 2 = tan γ 3 − tan γ 0 − − − − − −(1)
The head developed may be written as
1
H = (Vw1u1 − Vw 2 u 2 )
g
U
H = [Vw 2 − Vw1 ]
g
UV a
H = [tan γ 3 + tan γ 0 ]
g
UV a
H = [tan γ 1 + tan γ 2 ]
g
tan γ 1 − tan γ 2
tan( γ 1 − γ 2 ) =
1 + tan γ 1 * tan γ 2
UV a
H = [ tan( γ 1 − γ 2 )[1 + tan γ 1 * tan γ 2 ]]
g
β1 = 90 − γ 1 ; β2 = 90 − γ 2
tan γ 1 = cot β1 ; tan γ 2 = cot β2 ;
UV a
H = [ tan( β1 − β2 )[1 + cot β1 * cot β2 ]] − − − − − −(2)
g
1 1 + tan β1 * tan β 2
1 + cot β1 * cot β 2 = 1 + =
tan β1 * tan β 2 tan β1 * tan β2
tan β1 − tan β 2
tan( β1 − β 2 ) = − − − − − − − − − − − (3)
1 + tan β1 * tan β 2
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(2)Common vertex:
∆V w 2 Represents the change in the whirl component which directly contributes to the
generation of head pressure increases in an axial flow pump or compressors happens due
to the following reason:
(1)Relative velocity is reduced from Vr1 to Vr2 with a subsequent increase in pressure.
(2)It may be noticed that absolute velocity has increased from V1 to V2. A high exit
velocity is not desirable in pumps desirable in pumps and compressors. Hence, the
necessity of a stator at the exit of every stage that will convert velocity energy to pressure
energy.
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Expression for Degree of reaction in terms of rotor velocity and rotor blade angles:
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Vr21 − Vr22
2
Rd =
Vw 2U 2 − Vw`1U 1
Va2 [tan γ 1 + tan γ 2 ][tan γ 1 − tan γ 2 ]
Rd =
2UV a [tan γ 1 − tan γ 2 ]
Va2 [tan γ 1 + tan γ 2 ]
Rd =
2UV a
V [tan β1 + tan β 2 ]
Rd = a
2U tan β 2 tan β1
Turbines:
General analysis:
They are power generating turbo machines, which run on both incompressible fluids such
as water as well as compressible fluids such as gases.
The efficiency of turbines may be defined as the ratio of actual work output to the fluid
energy input.
This involves 2 types of efficiencies:
(1)Hydraulic efficiency /isentropic efficiency.
(2)Mechanical efficiency.
The mechanical efficiency takes care of all losses due to energy transfer between
mechanical elements. In the turbines, mechanical efficiency is very high and of the order
of 98 to 99%.
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Utilization factor:
Utilization factor is defined as the ratio of the actual work transferred from the fluid to
the rotor in an ideal condition to the maximum possible work that could be transferred in
an ideal condition.
Wactual (V 2 − V 2 ) + (U 2 − U 2 ) − (V 2 − V 2 )
ε= = 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 r1 2 r 2
Wmax V1 + (U 1 − U 2 ) − (Vr1 − Vr 2 )
Wactual = (V12 − V22 ) + (U 12 − U 22 ) − (Vr21 − Vr22 )
Wactual =
m 2
2
[
V1 + (U 12 − U 22 ) − (Vr21 − Vr22 ) ]
m V22
Wmax = Wactual +
t 2
V2
Wactual = m[( (Vw1U 1 − Vw 2U 2 ) + 2 ]
2
(Vw1U1 − Vw 2U 2 )
ε=
V2
(Vw1U1 − Vw 2U 2 ) + 2
2
OR
1
Hs = [(U 12 −U 22 ) − (Vr21 −Vr22 )]
2g
1
Hd = [V12 −V22 ]
2g
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Hs
Rd =
Hs + Hd
Rd [ H d + H s ] = H s
Rd H s + R d H d = H s
Rd H d
Hs =
(1 − Rd )
Utilization factor may be written as
H + Hd
ε= s
V2
Hs + 1
2g
substituti ng for H s , we have
Rd H D
+HD
1 − RD
ε=
Rd H D V12
+
1 − RD 2 g
R H + H D − Rd H D
ε= d D
Rd H D 2 g + V12 − V12 Rd
HD
ε=
V12 Rd V12
Rd H D + + −
2g 2g
V12 − V22
2 g
ε=
V12 Rd V12
Rd H D + + −
2g 2g
V12 − V22
ε= 2
V1 − Rd V22
This expression holds good for Rd values between 0 and 1. This cannot be used for Rd=1
(100% reaction). Since, the expression becomes equal to 1 suggesting 100% utilization
factor which could obviously lead to residual exit velocity V2 becoming zero.
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Problems:
1. At a stage in an impulse turbine, the mean blade diameter is 80cm. The rotor speed is
3000rpm. The absolute velocity of the fluid discharging from nozzle inclined at 20
degrees to the plane of the wheel is 300 m/sec. If the utilization factor is 0.85 and the
relative velocity at rotor exit equals that at the inlet. Find the inlet and exit rotor blade
angles and the power output for the stage for a mass flow rate of 1 Kg/sec.
IVT OVT
Given :
N = 3000 rpm
α1 = 20
ε = 0.85
d = 0.8 m
m
=1 Kg / sec .
t
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In an impulse turbine U 1 = U 2
Vr 1 = Vr 2
Rd = 0;
V12 −V22
ε=
V12
300 2 −V22
0.85 =
300 2
m
V2 = 116 .2
sec
πdN π * 0.8 * 3000 m
U = = = 125 .66
60 60 sec
m
Vw1 = V1 cos α1 = 300 cos 20 = 281 .90
sec
IVT :
Va1 = V1 sin α1 = 300 sin 20 = 102 .6
Vr21 = V12 + (Vw1 −U ) 2 = 300 2 + (281 .9 −125 .66 ) 2
m
Vr1 = 186 .96
sec
Va1 102 .6
sin β1 = =
Vr1 186 .96
β1 = 33 .33
OVT :
V22 = U 22 + Vr22 − 2UV r 2 cos β2
116 .2 2 = 125 .66 2 +186 .96 2 − 2 * 125 .66 *186 .96 cos β2
β2 = 37 .6
m
P= [Vw1U 1 −Vw 2U 2 ]
t
m
Vw 2 = U 2 − Vr 2 cos β2 = 125 .66 −186 .96 cos 37 .6 = −22 .4
sec
P = 1 *125 .6 * [281 .9 −186 .96 cos 37 .6] = 38 .3 watt
2. Velocity of a steam outflow of a nozzle from a De-Laval turbine is 1200 m/sec. The
nozzle angle is 22 degrees. If rotor blades are equiangular and the rotor tangential speed
is 400 m/sec. Compute (1).rotor blade angle
(2).Tangential force on the blades.
(3).Power output. Assume Vr1=Vr2. Also determine utilization factor.
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Given :
De − Laval turbine is an example for an axial flow steam turbine . i.e.U 1 = U 2
m
V1 = 1200
sec
m
U = 400
sec
α1 = 22
V r1 = V r 2
m
Vw1 = V1 cos α1 = 1200 cos 22 = 112 .6
sec
m
Va1 = V1 sin α1 = 1200 sin 22 = 449 .5
sec
m
Vr1 = Va21 + (Vw21 −U 2 ) = 449 .5 2 + (1112 .6 2 − 400 2 ) = 842 .5
sec
Va1 449 .5
sin β1 = =
Vr1 842 .5
β1 = β2 = 32 .2
m
Vr1 = Vr 2 = 842 .5
sec
m
Vw 2 = U −Vr 2 cos β2 = −312 .9
sec
V22 = Vr22 +U 2 − 2 * Vr 2U * cos β2 = 842 .5 2 + 400 2 − 2 * 842 .5 * 400 * cos 32 .2
m
V2 = 547 .85
sec
P = FT * U
m
P= U [Vw1 −Vw 2 ]
t
P = 1 * 400 * [1112 .6 + 312 .9] = 570 .2 * 10 3 Watts
P 570 .2 * 10 3
FT = = = 1425 .5 N
U 400
V 2 −V 2 1200 2 − 547 .85 2
ε= 1 2 2 = = 0.8
V1 1200 2
3. At the nozzle exit of the certain stage in a steam turbine, absolute velocity is 300
m/sec. Rotor speed is 150 m/sec. at a point where the nozzle angle is 18 degrees. If the
rotor outlet blade angle. Determine the power output from the stage for a steam flow rate
of 8.5 Kg/sec.Assume Vr1=Vr2 and also determine the utilization factor.
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IVT
Given :
m
V1 = 300
sec
m
U = 150
sec
α1 = 18
β2 = β1 − 3.5
m Kg
= 8.5
t sec
P =?
m
P = U [Vw1 − Vw 2 ]
t
IV T :
m
Vw1 = V1 cos α1 = 300 cos 18 = 285 .3
sec
m
Va1 = V1 sin α1 = 300 sin 18 = 92 .7
sec
m
Vr1 = V12 + (Vw21 − U 12 ) = 300 2 + ( 285 .3 2 −150 2 ) = 164
sec
Va1 92 .7
sin β1 = =
Vr1 164
β1 = 34 .4
OVT
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OVT :
β2 = 34 .4 − −3.5 = 30 .9
m
Vr 2 = Vr1 = 164
sec
m
Vw 2 = U −Vr 2 cos β2 = 150 −164 cos 30 .9 = 9.2
sec
V22 = U 2 +Vr22 − 2UV w 2 cos β2
m
V2 = 84 .7
sec
m m
P= U [Vw1 −Vw 2 ] = 8.5 *150 * [ 285 .3 − 9.2] = 352
t sec
V 2 −V 2 300 2 − 84 .7 2
ε= 1 2 2 = = 0.9
V1 300 2
4. In a radial inward flow hydraulic turbine the degree of reaction is 0.866 and utilization
factor for the runner is 0.968. The tangential speed at inlet and outlet respectively are 11
m/sec and 5.5 m/sec. Draw the IVT and OVT. Assuming that radial velocity is the same
at all points on the runner and is equal to 5 m/sec. The absolute velocity at the runner
outlet is purely radial with the tangential component. Determine the power output for a
volume flow rate of 16m3/sec.
IVT
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OVT
Given :
Rd = 0.866
ε = 0.968
m
U 1 = 11
sec
m
U 2 = 5.5
sec
m
V f 1 =V f 2 = 5
sec
m
V2 = V f 2 =5
sec
m3
Q = 16
sec
V 2 −V22
ε = 21
V1 − Rd V22
V12 − 5 2
0.968 =
V12 − 0.866 * 5 2
m
V1 = 11 .29
sec
V1 11 .29
sin α1 = =
Vf1 5
α1 = 26 .5
V f 1
180 − β1 = sin −1
V
r1
β1 = 101 .08
U 2
m
P= [V w1U 1 −Vw 2U 2 ]
t
Q
P = ρ [Vw1U 1 ] = 1000 * 1.6810 .02 * 11 = 176 .4 KW
t
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5. A hydraulic reaction turbine of radial inward flow type works under a head of 160 m of
water at the point fluid entry the rotor blade angle is 119 degrees and the diameter of the
runner is 3.65 m and at the exit is 2.45 m. if the absolute velocity at the wheel outlet is
radially directed with a magnitude of 15.5 m/sec and radial component of velocity at the
inlet is 10.3 m/sec. Determine the power developed by the machine. Assume that 88% of
the available head is converted into work and flow rate is 110 m3/sec. Also determine the
degree of reaction and the utilization factor.
IVT OVT
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Given :
H = 160 m
d 2 = 2.45 m
β1 = 119
m
d 1 = 3.65
sec
m
V2 = 15 .5
sec
Q m3
= 110
t sec
m
V f 1 = 10 .3
sec
ηT = 0.88
Q
P = ηT ρ gH = 0.88 * 100 * 10 * 9.81 * 160 = 151 .9 * 10 6 W
t
If V2 = V f 2 then V w 2 = 0
m Q
P= [Vw1u1 ] = ρ [Vw1U 1 ]
t t
m
Vw1U 1 = 1381 .3
sec
Vf1 10 .3 m
Vw1 −U 1 = = = 5 .7
tan 61 tan 60 sec
1381 .3
U1 − = 5 .7
U1
m m
U 1 = 40 .1 ,−34 .4
sec sec
1381 .3 m
Vw1 = = 34 .8
40 .1 sec
m
Vr1 = 11 .7
sec
πd N
U1 = 1
60
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m
V1 = V w1 cos α1 = 36
sec
40 .1 * 60
N= = 210 rpm
π * 2.45
πd N π * 2.45 * 210 m
U2 = 2 = = 26 .9
60 60 sec
m
V r 2 = V22 + U 22 = 26 .9 2 + 15 .5 2 = 31 .04
sec
1 1
Hs = [(U 12 − U 22 ) − (V r21 − V r22 )] = [( 40 .12 − 26 .9 2 ) − (11 .7 2 − 31 .04 2 )] = 855 .49 m
2 2
1 1
H d = [V12 − V22 ] = [36 2 − 15 .5 2 ] = 527 .875 m
2 2
V12 − V22
ε= 2 = 0.92
V1 − R d V22
6. In a radial flow Francis turbine the runner outer diameter (inlet) diameter is 75cm and
inner (outlet) diameter is 50 cm, the runner speed is 400rpm. Water enters wheel at a
speed of 15 m/sec at an angle of 15 degrees to the wheel tangent at the point of entry.
Discharge at the outlet is radial and absolute velocity is 5 m/sec.Find the runner blade
angle at the inlet and draw velocity triangles. What is the power output per unit mass
flow rate through the turbine? Find the degree of reaction, utilization factor and static
pressure at the turbine inlet. If the static pressure at the exit is 1 atmosphere.
IVT OVT
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Given
d1 = 0.75 m
d 2 = 0.5 m
N = 400 rpm
m
V1 = 15
sec
m
V2 = V f 2 = 5
sec
P = 1 atm
IVT :
πd1 N π * 0.75 * 400 m
U1 = = = 15 .7
60 60 sec
πd 2 N π * 0.5 * 400 m
U2 = = = 10 .5
60 60 sec
m
V w1 = V1 cos α1 = 15 cos 15 = 14 .5
sec
m
V f 1 = V1 sin α1 = 3.8
sec
Vf1 −1 6.01
180 − β = tan −1 U −V = tan
w1 14 .5
β = 107 .2
m
Vr1 = V f21 + (U 1 − Vw21 ) = 3.8 2 + (15 .7 2 −14 .5 2 ) = 4
sec
Vf 2
tan β2 =
U2
β2 = 25 .46
m
Vr 2 = U 22 + V22 = 10 .5 2 + 5 2 = 11 .6
sec
m
P= [Vw1U 1 ] = 1 * [14 .5 * 15 .7] = 227 .6 Watts
t
1 254 .8 Kj
H s = [(U 12 − U 22 ) − (Vr21 −Vr22 )] = = 127 .4
2 2 Kg
V12 − V22 j
Hd = = 100
2 Kg
Hs
Rd = = 0.56
Hs + Hd
V12 − V22
ε= =0.95
V12 − RdV22
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∆P
W = −∆h = Cp [T02 − T01 ] =
ρ
P02 − P01
227 .65 =
1000
P02 − P01 = 227 .5 KPa
ρV22
P02 = P2 +
2
1000 * 25
P02 = 101325 + = 113 .0 KPa
2
P01 = 227 .5 + 113 = 341 .45 KPa
ρV12 1000 * 15 2
P1 = P01 − = 341 .45 * 10 3 − = 228 .9 KPa
2 2
General analysis:
Most turbines involving compressible flow are axial turbines. Generally, steam and gas
turbines are axial flow machines.
We know that in all axial turbine machines, U1=U2=U.
And hence the alternative form of turbine equation reduces to
P=
m1
t 2
[
(V12 −V22 ) − (Vr21 −Vr22 ) ]
− (Vr21 − Vr22 )
Degree of reaction, Rd =
(V12 − V22 ) − (Vr21 − Vr22 )
Change of fluid pressure in the rotor happens only due to change in the relative velocity
component Vr, since, U remains constant.
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V1>V2, Vr1>Vr2 Vr1=Vr2 V1=Vr2; Vr1=V2
Rd<0(Rd is negative) Rd=0 Rd=0.5
We know that for utilization factor ε to be maximum, the exit velocity V2 should be
minimum. For a given rotor speed U, the minimum value of V2 is obtained only if V22 is
axial and the velocity triangles would look as shown:
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V2 = V1 s i nα 1
V12 − V22
ε= 2
V1 − RdV22
V12 − V12 s i n2 α 1
ε m a ixm u m= 2
V1 − RdV12 s i n2 α 1
cos 2 α1
ε max imum =
1 − Rd sin 2 α1
Form the expression, it is clear that εmax imum will have the highest value if α1 =0.
But α1 =0, results in V2=0 which is not a practically feasible condition. The zero angle
turbines which would have α1 =0 appears as shown:
Though the zero angle turbines are not practically feasible it represents the ideal
condition to be aimed at. In a Pelton wheel, we arrive at a condition wherein the jet is
deflected through an angle of 165 to 170 degrees. Though an angle of 180 degrees would
be the ideal condition as in case of a zero angle turbine.
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AC 2U
cos α1 = =
OA V1
cos α1 U
=
2 V1
U
The ratio is referred to as a blade speed ratio φ which will have limiting value of
V1
0.5 for a zero angle turbine. But in practical situation, α1 is in between 20 to 25 degrees.
But φ varies from 0.45 to 0.47. The blade speed ratio is very useful performance
parameter and it may be noted that the closer its value is to 0.5, the better it is.
Reaction turbine:
We know that,
cos 2 α1
ε max imum =
1 − Rd sin 2 α1
For a fixed value of α1 , as Rd increases εmax imum .
But for Rd=1 (100% reaction turbine), this equation doesn’t holds good.
Let us examine how εmax imum is affected by Rd.
Case (1): Rd=1,
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− (Vr21 − Vr22 )
Rd = 2
(V1 − V22 ) − (Vr21 − Vr22 )
Vw1=Vw2
Hence by Euler’s turbine equation
P = (Vw1U 1 −Vw 2U 2 )
P =U [V w1 −Vw 2 ]
P = U 2V w 2
P = 2UV cos α1
2UV1 cos α1
ε=
V12
2UV1 cos α1 +
2
2UV1 cos α1
ε=
V22
2UV1 cos α1 1 +
2(2UV1 cos α1 )
1
ε=
V22
1+
4UV1 cos α1
For maximum utilization V2 needs to be axial. If V2 is to be axial, then V1 also should be
axial which means that the denominator of the expression becomes equal to infinity
which reduces to ε to zero. This only means that α1 should be as low as possible to get
meaning full values of εmax imum . This represents contradicting condition and hence Rd=1
is not preferred.
V2>V1, Vr2>Vr1
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V12 − V22
ε= 2
V1 − RdV22
As Rd increases, ε decreases.
This means that the stator has to function to not only diffuse V2 to as low a value as
possible but also turn the fluid through a very large angle. This results in the poor flow
efficiency and hence Rd greater than 100% is not practically preferred.
Vr1>Vr2
− (Vr21 − Vr22 )
Rd =
(V12 − V22 ) − (Vr21 − Vr22 )
V12 − V22
ε= 2
V1 − RdV22
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i.e. the rotor is acting like a diffuser. This is not preferred since pressure always has to
decrease along the flow path for good flow efficiency. Hence, Rd<0 is not practically
preferred.
The angles are identical but reversed for the rotor and the stator. From the practical view
point, manufacturing of blades becomes simple. Since the same blade can be used for
either the stator or the rotor by merely reversing the direction. It can also be shown that in
a multistage turbines 50% reaction gives maximum stage efficiency. Since Vr2>Vr1,
pressure reduces along the flow path in the rotor resulting in high flow efficiency. In
general, n Rd value between 0 and 1 is preferred due to practical considerations.
From the velocity triangle it can be noted that Vw1=U
m
P= [Vw1U1 −Vw 2U 2 ]
t
Comparing the energy transfer achieved by 50% reaction turbine with an impulse turbine
when both are designed for εmax imum condition and operating with the same rotor
velocities. We notice that an impulse turbine transfers twice as much energy as 50%
reaction turbine gives the better flow efficiencies.
If multi staging is attempted, the for a given value of energy transfer, a 50% reaction
turbine would need twice the number of stages as that of an impulse turbines. In actual
practice, when multistage is attempted, the initial stages are designed for an impulse
turbine when maximum fluid velocity is available. The subsequent stages are 50%
reaction stages.
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(a)With velocity triangle, explain how degree of reaction affects utilization factor in axial
flow turbine and show that a 50% reaction turbine is the most preferred.
(b)With velocity triangles, show that axial flow turbines designed for an impulse
develops twice as much power as that of 50% reaction turbine when operating under
maximum utilization factor coordination.
Ans(b)
Impulse turbine
α1 = β2
We notice,
α2 = β1
The angles are identical but reversed for the rotor and the stator. From the practical view
point, manufacturing of blades becomes simple. Since the same blade can be used for
either the stator or the rotor by merely reversing the direction. It can also be shown that in
a multistage turbines 50% reaction gives maximum stage efficiency. Since Vr2>Vr1,
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pressure reduces along the flow path in the rotor resulting in high flow efficiency. In
general, n Rd value between 0 and 1 is preferred due to practical considerations.
From the velocity triangle it can be noted that Vw1=U
m
P= [Vw1U1 −Vw 2U 2 ]
t
m
P= [Vw1U1 −Vw 2U 2 ]
t
P=
1
2
[
(V12 −V22 ) + (U 12 −U 22 ) − (Vr21 −Vr22 ) ]
For positive work output Vw1U 1 >Vw 2U 2 .This is achieved practically by going in for
U 1 > U 2 which means r1>r2. This means that radius at inlet needs to be greater than
radius at exit .i.e., the flow should be radically inwards.
However, the earliest hydraulic turbines developed were radically outward flow turbines.
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The first recorded type of such a turbine HERO’S turbine developed around 2000 years
ago.
In HERO’S turbine, steam is contained in the rotor itself which is provided with nozzles
as shown, when steam issues out of nozzles , a reaction force is experienced by the nozzle
due to which rotor moves in the opposite direction as indicated.
Similarly in principle is the Barker’s mill which is a hydraulic reaction turbine of the
radially outward flow type. This is more popular today in the form of lawn sprinkler.
The lawn sprinkler would have negligible inlet velocities compared to exit velocity
triangle is a straight line with V2 and U2 in opposite direction as shown.
It may be shown that lawn sprinkler has poor utilization factor and hence it is not an
effective turbine. However in actual practice, radial flow turbines are inward flow turbine
which may involve radial entry and exit. E.g.: Old Francis turbine or radial entry and
axial turbine or radial entry and axial exit. [Mixed flow], Modern Francis turbine.
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(a)Radial type (b) Mixed flow type
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