Analysis of Radial Flow Reaction Turbines     (continued)

 

Vector diagram of velocities at entrance (1) and exit (2) of vane on impeller:

 

V  =  U  +  W           where     | U1 |  =  r1 ω     and     | U2 |  =  r2 ω    

 

                                 

 

 

 

                              

 

Note:  The relative velocity diagrams are essential in the analysis of fluid motion on the impeller

since the transverse components of the absolute fluid velocity, Vt1  and  Vt2 ,  need to be calculated.

 

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