Talk:Francis turbine

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Francis type units cover a wide head range, from 20 meters to 700 meters and their output varies from a few kilowatt to 1000 megawatt. Their size varies from a few hundred millimeters to about 10 meters.

Topology of the runner varies with the head.

Runners operate at constant rotating speed. Power varies according to net head and guide vane openings.