In a reaction turbine, the fixed blades and the moving blades are of the same shape but reversed in direction. The mean blade speed is 30 m/s. The absolute velocity of the steam leaving the nozzle is 90 m/s and the absolute velocity of steam leaving the moving blade is 64 m/s. Determine the nozzle angle.

Correct Answer: 25°
Given, Cbl = 30 m/s, C0 = Cr1 = 64 m/s, C1 = 90 m/s Steps of ConstructioSelect a suitable scale and draw a line LM to represent Cbl (= 30 m/s). At point M, draw an arc of length corresponding to C1 (90 m/s). At point L, draw an arc of length corresponding to length 64 m/s, cutting the previous arc at S. The inlet triangle is complete. By measurement: α = ∠LMS = 25°.