Mechanisms — Francis turbine

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Volute Turbine diagram
Volute Turbine Mechanism: How It Works, Spiral Casing Diagram, Parts, Formula and Uses
Volute turbine explained — how the spiral casing converts pressure to velocity, sizing formulas, and real hydroelectric and pump-as-turbine applications.
Turbine and Gate diagram
Turbine and Gate Mechanism: How Wicket Gates Control Francis & Kaplan Hydro Flow
How a turbine and gate controls hydroelectric flow — wicket-gate kinematics, formula, worked example for a 2 MW Francis micro-hydro plant, and design tradeoffs.