Velocity of whirl at the runner inlet is given to be 10 m/s and blade velocity to be 5 m/s. The volume flow rate of water in Francis turbine is given to be 25 m3/s. Find the power generated by the turbine?

Correct Answer: 1700 HP
P = ρQ (Vw1.u1) = 1.25 MW. It is important to know the 1 HP = 736 W. Hence, the answer is 1.25 MW/ 736 = 1700 HP.