Properties (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
turbine
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| gptkbp:application |
low to medium head hydroelectric power generation
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| gptkbp:benefits |
more complex than Francis turbines
suitable for varying water flow |
| gptkbp:controls |
automated control systems
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| gptkbp:design |
bulb turbine
site-specific design required Kaplan_turbine_with_fixed_blades Kaplan_turbine_with_variable_pitch_blades |
| gptkbp:designedBy |
gptkb:Viktor_Kaplan
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| gptkbp:energyEfficiency |
converts kinetic energy to mechanical energy
converts potential energy to mechanical energy high efficiency at low heads improving turbine efficiency is a key focus up to 95% efficiency |
| gptkbp:enginePower |
subject to international standards
operates at variable speeds requires extensive testing before installation used in irrigation and flood control |
| gptkbp:engineType |
adjustable blades
propeller turbine |
| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
can affect aquatic ecosystems
|
| gptkbp:firstIntroduced |
1913
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| gptkbp:flowsInto |
high flow rates
axial flow |
| gptkbp:generator |
available in various sizes
made from corrosion-resistant materials ongoing innovations in design and technology |
| gptkbp:globalPresence |
widely used worldwide
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| gptkbp:hasResearchInterest |
active research in optimizing performance
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
important in renewable energy development
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Kaplan turbines
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| gptkbp:installation |
high initial installation cost
often installed in dams |
| gptkbp:maintenance |
requires regular maintenance
|
| gptkbp:majorIndustry |
generator
draft tube guide vanes runner |
| gptkbp:operationalStatus |
reaction turbine
relatively low operating cost |
| gptkbp:performance |
depends on water flow and head
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| gptkbp:powerOutput |
up to several hundred megawatts
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| gptkbp:regulatoryCompliance |
must meet environmental regulations
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| gptkbp:researchFocus |
improving efficiency and performance
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| gptkbp:technology |
gptkb:Francis_turbines
hydraulic turbines Pelton_wheels |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
hydropower plants
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