francis_alpha: Francis alpha

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francis_alphaR Documentation

Francis alpha

Description

Angle (rad) to tangential of absolute flow upstream of runner

Usage

francis_alpha(Q, H, D, D1, D2, rpm, eta, opt, xi, B)

Arguments

Q

Turbine discharge (cfs)

H

Net head on the turbine (ft)

D

Nominal diameter (ft) of runner

D1

Diameter (ft) at the intake of the runner

D2

Diameter (ft) at the outlet of the runner

rpm

Runner revolutions per minute

eta

Turbine efficiency

opt

Ratio of turbine discharge at best efficiency to hydraulic capacity

xi

Ratio between Q with no exit swirl and Qopt

B

Runner height (ft) at inlet


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