francis_beta: Francis beta

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francis_betaR Documentation

Francis beta

Description

Relative flow angle (rad) at turbine discharge; used in strike equations

Usage

francis_beta(Q, D, D1, D2, rpm, opt, xi)

Arguments

Q

Turbine discharge (cfs)

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

opt

Ratio of turbine discharge at best efficiency to hydraulic capacity

xi

Ratio between Q with no exit swirl and Qopt


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