Whirl Velocity at Inlet in Turbine Formulas

Whirl Velocity at Inlet is defined as the component of velocity of jet in the direction of motion of the vane. And is denoted by V_wi. Whirl Velocity at Inlet is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Whirl Velocity at Inlet is always positive.

Formulas to find Whirl Velocity at Inlet in Turbine

fxWhirl velocity at inletGo

Turbine formulas that make use of Whirl Velocity at Inlet

fxFlow velocity given whirl velocityGo

fxVane angle at inlet and outlet at extreme edge of runnerGo

List of variables in Turbine formulas

fx Flow Velocity at Inlet Go

fx Guide Blade Angle Go

FAQ

What is the Whirl Velocity at Inlet?

Whirl Velocity at Inlet is defined as the component of velocity of jet in the direction of motion of the vane. Whirl Velocity at Inlet is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Whirl Velocity at Inlet is always positive.

Can the Whirl Velocity at Inlet be negative?

No, the Whirl Velocity at Inlet, measured in Speed cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Whirl Velocity at Inlet?

Whirl 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 Whirl Velocity at Inlet can be measured.

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