ASSET CLASS: AXIAL FLOW

KAPLAN

// DUAL REGULATION PRECISION

Mastering low-head efficiency. Our protocol synchronizes blade and gate angles to eliminate turbulence and extend hub life.

Cam Curve Optimizer

Synchronize Vane Opening & Blade Angle for "On-Cam" efficiency.

LIVE EFFICIENCY
82.0%
50%
15°
Closed (-5°) Open (35°)
Correlation Status
OFF-CAM (TURBULENCE)

* Tip: As Gate Opening increases, Blade Angle must increase non-linearly to maintain flow attachment.

IDEAL CAM RELATIONSHIP
GATE OPENING (%) →
BLADE ANGLE (°) →

Critical Inspection Zones

01

Runner Hub

Oil-filled mechanism housing.

  • > Seal Integrity Test
  • > Oil Quality Analysis
02

Servo Motor

Blade actuation cylinder.

  • > Pressure Hold Test
  • > Response Time Lag
03

Blade Roots

High-stress rotation point.

  • > Fatigue Cracking (UT)
  • > Trunnion Wear
04

Discharge Ring

Clearance envelope.

  • > Gap Measurement
  • > Cavitation Mapping

Optimize Your Cam Curve

Misaligned blades cost 3% efficiency. Let us recalibrate your governor.

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