Volume flow rate of water in a Francis turbine runner is 25 m3/s. The flow velocity, whirl velocity and blade velocity are 11 m/s, 10 m/s and 5 m/s respectively, all values given at runner inlet. Find the power developed by the turbine.

Correct Answer: 1.25 MW
P = ρQ (Vw1.u1) = 1000*25*10*5 = 1.25 MW. Flow velocity given is extra information and is not used in this problem as the volume flow rab>te is directly given.