Figure 16.23 is a sketch of a turbine in which the incoming stream of water at 15°C

Question:

Figure 16.23 is a sketch of a turbine in which the incoming stream of water at 15°C has a diameter of 7.50 mm and is moving with a velocity of 25 m/s. Compute the force on one blade of the turbine if the stream is deflected through the angle shown and the blade is stationary.

Jet stream path Vane motion 10 View A-A Blade linear AY velocity AY 200 mm Turbine rotor