Francis Turbine
Model No: FLUIDMC-04
- The Francis Turbine is a reaction turbine.
- The turbine has adjustable guide vanes that control the water flow in the turbine.
- They also direct the water at an angle to the blades of the impeller.
- It is the most common turbine in the world, due to its ability to work for a wide range of applications.
- Its moving part is a radial impeller.
- Students learn how the guide vane setting affects how the turbine works.
- The turbine has a clear viewing window and draft tube so that students can see the turbine working.
