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Francis turbine
The Francis turbine is a type of reaction water turbine, that is, it uses the kinetic energy of moving water as pressure energy to turn a water wheel. This turbine was developed in 1848 by the Anglo-American engineer James B. Francis and is the most widely used type of water turbine.
1- https://www.enelgreenpower.com/en/learning-hub/renewable-energies/hydroelectric-power/hydroelectric-turbine 2- https://repository.eafit.edu.co/bitstream/handle/10784/15902/VictorManuel_Cock_2019.pdf?sequence=2&isAllowed=y 3-https://www.geppert.at/en/solutions/new-installations/francis-turbine/ 4- https://solar-energia.net/renewable-energies/hydroelectric-power/hydroelectric-turbines/francis-turbine
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