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Kaplan turbines are found to be more versatile and costly in their initial cost as compared to propeller turbines.

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asked Nov 9, 2023 in Irrigation Engineering by Carter (75.2k points)

Kaplan turbines are found to be more versatile and costly in their initial cost as compared to propeller turbines.

(a) True

(b) False

This question was addressed to me in exam.

My query is from Hydro Electric Power in division Hydro Electric Power of Irrigation Engineering

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answered Nov 16, 2023 by Greg (106k points)

Correct option is (a) True

For explanation I would say: Kaplan turbines have an additional arrangement of adjusting the inclination of the runner blades or vanes on the hub. This causes the Kaplan turbine to give higher efficiency even under part-load conditions although both the turbines look alike and behave hydraulically in a similar fashion.

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