The volume flow rate into a Kaplan turbine is Q m3/s. 0.10Q m3/s volume of water do not flow over the runner blades. What further information is required to find the volumetric efficiency (numerical value) of the Kaplan turbine?

Correct Answer: No further information is required
The volumetric efficiency of the Kaplan turbine is given by Q – ΔQ/ Q. In this problem, ΔQ = 0.1Q. Thus, Q – ΔQ = 0.9Q. Hence, we get volumetric efficiency as 90%. The problem can be solved with the available information.