Selection of Turbine


The main parameters considered to design turbines are the water head and the flow rate of the water. Each type of turbine has its own ranges of water head and flow rate.


Figure
turbine selection curve

The other factor to be considered is the efficiency of the turbine. Turbine efficiency differs according to the specific speed and its capacity. It also changes according to the load percentage.


Figure
turbine efficiency curve

Depending upon the way that the machine is to be loaded suitable turbine can be selected depending upon the efficiency.