Question: An idealized radial turbine is shown in Fig. P11.87. The absolute flow enters at 30° and leaves radially inward. The flow rate is 3.5 m3/s

An idealized radial turbine is shown in Fig. P11.87. The absolute flow enters at 30° and leaves radially inward. The flow rate is 3.5 m3/s of water at 20°C. The blade thickness is constant at 10 cm. Compute the theoretical power developed at 100% efficiency

An idealized radial turbine

30 b10 cm 40 em 135 r/min 70 cm

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