The specific speed of a turbine is a dimensionless index that relates the turbine's speed, power, and head. It's used to determine the most suitable type of hydraulic turbine for a given set of head and flow conditions. Specific speed (Ns) is defined as the speed at which a turbine of geometrically similar shape would run if it were sized to produce one horsepower (or one kilowatt) under one foot....
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