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Fabricated crown plate for Francis-type hydraulic turbine runner

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OSTI ID:7307190

A fabricated crown for a Francis-type hydraulic turbine runner is described. The crown is fabricated from an integrally formed inner circular portion and a pair of outer semicircular portions welded thereto. The inner circular portion provides a rigid section of high integrity to which the runner shaft is connected.

Assignee:
Allis-Chalmers Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 4012170
OSTI ID:
7307190
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English