How was the Pelton hydro turbine designed?
There are various steps involved in designing a Pelton hydro turbine . Before starting the initial design, mathematical calculations are conducted to size the turbine parts. By applying a specified physics formula, the calculation of the net head is done. Total head and gross head are the major factors included in the calculation of net head. Then, the flow rate, head data, and other data of the Pelton hydro generator are considered. The shape, size, weight, edges are the things to measure before starting the designing process. The calculation of jet diameter is a crucial part of the design process. The jet velocity, nozzle velocity coefficient, and the net head at the nozzle are the important factors for calculating the jet diameter. Then, the flow rate by the velocity is multiplied by the cross-sectional area of the jets. The next step is to design the turbine to determine the pitch circle diameter. Then the runner circle diameter is calculated. The Pelton runner rotates at...