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WKV Francis Turbines




  • Head range:
    • spiral casing up to approx. 300 m
    • open flume from 1.5 m up to 10 m
  • Capacity up to 15 000 kW
  • High peak efficiency
  • Used where flow fluctuation is less than 50 % of the design flow
  • Complete range of specific speeds for runner designs with optimized selection versus synchronous speed
  • Compact design and low maintenance requirements through rigorous selection of the best suited materials
  • 2 or 4 bearing turbine – generator arrangements
  • Bearings rated for more than 100 000 hours of operation
  • Actuation of guide vanes by electric or hydraulic means

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WKV Francis turbine operating at 39 m head
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