Propeller turbines
Highly efficient, robust fixed-blade solutions optimized for consistent flow and multi-unit hydropower plants.
The Propeller-type turbine is essentially a highly streamlined, fixed-blade variation of the classic Kaplan turbine. It is engineered specifically for installations where only small variations in water flow are expected.
Because of its simplified and durable fixed-blade design, it performs exceptionally well in hydropower plants equipped with four or more units of the same type, delivering reliable baseload generation with outstanding life expectancy.
Operational parameters
Core features
The Propeller turbine advantage
Utilizing over a century of engineering heritage dating directly back to Prof. Viktor Kaplan, our fixed-blade runners are designed to deliver reliable, cavitation-safe performance. Here is how they optimize your steady-flow operations:
Maximum peak efficiency
Fixed-blade geometry locks the runner at its absolute optimal pitch. This delivers exceptionally high peak efficiency at rated flows, making it a powerful baseload workhorse for rivers with stable discharges.
Multi-unit plant synergy
The most cost-effective choice for plants with four or more identical units. Operators simply step individual units online or offline as flow conditions change, maintaining peak plant efficiency without the cost of variable-pitch runners.
Ultra-robust, simplified hub
The absence of internal blade angle control mechanisms results in a simpler and more robust hub design. This lowers manufacturing and maintenance costs while eliminating the potential for hub oil leakage into the water passage.
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