Category: Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines

Before going to study all the three equilibrium let's have brief knowledge about the Archimedes principle and Stability of floating bodies. So, Archimedes principle: The Archimedes principle...

Let's know the definition of Pressure, Pressure (p)  is defined as force per unit area applied in a direction perpendicular to the surface of an object. The pressure is an effect which...

This is a variant of Pelton Wheel turbine and Turgo turbine was developed in 1919's by Gilkes Energy Company.  Turgo Turbine Definition: Turgo turbine is an impulsive water turbine and handles...

The Francis turbine is a reaction turbine and It was developed by James B Francis. It is an inward flow reaction turbine that combines radial and axial flow concepts. The Francis turbine is the most...

The Pelton wheel turbine is a tangential flow impulse turbine used for high heads of water and It is invented by Lester Allan Pelton, an American Engineer. The energy available at the inlet of...

Kaplan Turbine is an axial reaction flow turbine and has adjustable blades. When the water flows parallel to the axis of the rotation of the shaft, the turbine is known as the axial flow...