Flow Velocity at Inlet in Turbine Formulas

Flow Velocity at Inlet is the velocity of the flow at the entrance of the turbine. And is denoted by V_fi. Flow Velocity at Inlet is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Flow Velocity at Inlet is always negative.

Formulas to find Flow Velocity at Inlet in Turbine

fxVelocity of flow at inletGo

fxFlow velocity given whirl velocityGo

Turbine formulas that make use of Flow Velocity at Inlet

fxDischarge through runnerGo

fxOuter diameter of runnerGo

fxDiameter of hub given dischargeGo

fxWhirl velocity at inletGo

fxVane angle at inlet and outlet at extreme edge of runnerGo

List of variables in Turbine formulas

fx Volume Flow Rate Go

fx Outer Diameter of Runner Go

fx Diameter of Hub Go

fx Whirl Velocity at Inlet Go

fx Guide Blade Angle Go

FAQ

What is the Flow Velocity at Inlet?

Flow Velocity at Inlet is the velocity of the flow at the entrance of the turbine. Flow Velocity at Inlet is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Flow Velocity at Inlet is always negative.

Can the Flow Velocity at Inlet be negative?

Yes, the Flow Velocity at Inlet, measured in Speed can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Flow Velocity at Inlet?

Flow Velocity at Inlet is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Flow Velocity at Inlet can be measured.

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