DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FRANCES AND KAPLAN TURBINE


1. Type of Turbine
      France Turbine is radially in ward or mixed flow Turbine
      Kaplan Turbine is partially axial flow


2. Disposition of shafts

      France Turbine disposition of shaft is in vertical or horizontal direction
      Kaplan Turbine disposition of shaft is only in vertical direction


3. Number of vanes

     France Turbine has very large number of blades 16 to 24
     Kaplan Turbine has very small number of blades 3 to 8


4. Adjustment of runner vanes 

     France Turbine Runner vanes are not adjustable
     Kaplan Turbine Runner vanes are adjustable

5. Resistance to over come

     France Turbine very large resistances have to be over come
     Kaplan Turbine very less resistances have to be over come
6. Head

     France Turbine medium head is required
     Kaplan Turbine very low head is required
7. Flow Rate

     France Turbine medium flow rate is required
     Kaplan Turbine very large flow rate is required
8. Specific Speed

     France Turbine 50 to 250
     Kaplan Turbine 250 to 850
9. Type of generator

     France Turbine regular generator is required
     Kaplan Turbine heavy duty generator is required