The purpose of this site is to describe in a few pages the main characteristics of most known types of hydraulic turbines together with some of their components. Therefore, its content is addressed to all people who, even if not expert of this sector, are interested in taking a look at the hydroelectric world that, both for the installed power and for its diffusion, is the most important producer of CLEAN energy.
The site has no didactic pretension, but wants to put at disposal all information that can satisfy curiosity about this matter

 

 

The clips 1 and 2 show the “Torque” occurred in two different model tests of Francis turbine, see description on Fundamentals page.