ASSET CLASS: MIXED FLOW

FRANCIS

// THE WORKHORSE OF HYDROPOWER

Dominating medium-head applications. Our protocol ensures the delicate balance between pressure integrity and dynamic stability.

Hill Chart Visualizer

Simulate operating points to detect cavitation zones.

LIVE EFFICIENCY
94.2%
100 m
Low Head High Head
50 m³/s
Part Load Overload
Status Log
OPTIMAL OPERATION
3D Component View Interactive
95% 90% 80%
DISCHARGE (Q) →
HEAD (H) →
CAVITATION WARNING

Critical Inspection Zones

01

Spiral Case

High pressure containment.

  • > Weld Seam NDT
  • > Thickness Checks
02

Wicket Gates

Flow regulation mechanism.

  • > Bushing Wear
  • > Shear Pin Fatigue
03

Runner Blades

Energy conversion core.

  • > Cavitation Pitting
  • > Crack Propagation
04

Draft Tube

Pressure recovery.

  • > Vortex Rope Pulses
  • > Concrete Erosion

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