propeller_alpha: Propeller alpha

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propeller_alphaR Documentation

Propeller alpha

Description

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

Usage

propeller_alpha(Q, H, D, rpm, eta, opt, radius_ratio)

Arguments

Q

Turbine discharge (cfs)

H

Net head on the turbine (ft)

D

Nominal diameter (ft) of runner

rpm

Runner revolutions per minute

eta

Turbine efficiency

opt

Ratio of turbine discharge at best efficiency to hydraulic capacity

radius_ratio

r/R where R = 0.5 * D; passage near hub (0.5), mid-blade (0.75), blade tip (1)


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