The whirl velocity at inlet of a Kaplan turbine is 7.5 m/s and blade velocity is 5 m/s. The volume flow rate of water in 20 m3/s. Find the power output available at the shaft if the mechanical efficiency is 93% (in MW)?

Correct Answer: 0.697
Mechanical efficiency of a Kaplan Turbine is given by ηm = shaft power / ρQVw1u1. Substituting the given values into this equation, we get shaft power = 697500 W = 0.697 MW.