The desired hydraulic efficiency of a Kaplan turbine is 98% at a whirl velocity of 20 m/s and a head of 60 m. What should be the blade velocity of the turbine at inlet in m/s? Take g = 10 m/s2.

Correct Answer: 30
The hydraulic efficiency of a Kaplan turbine is given by ηh = Vw1.u1/ gH. Substituting the values of the given parameters in the equation, we get blade velocity at the inlet as 29.4 m/s which can be roughly approximated to 30 m/s.