Fluid Machines

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 EXCHANGE OF ENERGY:

A machine wherein rotary motion is obtained by centrifugal forces which result from a change in the direction of high velocity fluid jet that issues from a nozzle. A hydraulic turbine uses the potential and kinetic energy of water and convert it into usable mechanical energy. The fluid energy is available in the natural or artificial high level water reservoirs which are created by constructing dams at appropriate places in the flow path of rivers. 



When water from the reservoir is taken to the turbine, transfer of energy takes place in the blade passages of the unit. The mechanical energy made available at the turbine shaft is used to run an electric generator which is directly coupled to the turbine shaft. 

The power generated by utilizing the potential and kinetic energy of water has the advantages of:

Despite the heavy capital cost involved in constructing dams and reservoirs, in running pipelines and in turbine installation (when compared to an equivalent thermal power plant) different countries have tried to tap all their water power resources. Appropriate types of water turbines have been installed for most efficient utilization.
Location: United States

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