Question

A turbine is said to have an axial discharge when the steam leaves the blade tip at __________ to the direction of the blade motion.
A. 60°
B. 90°
C. 180°
D. 270°

Answer 1

A turbine is said to have an axial discharge when the steam leaves the blade tip at 90° to the direction of the blade motion.

Actually,When the flow of the steam is perpendicular to the shaft then it is called as axial flowing turbine.

Answer 2

A turbine is said to have an axial discharge when the steam leaves the blade tip at 90° to the direction of the blade motion.