These are extensive used in hydro power stations. They have a head of 2 to 30 meters. There is option of fixed blades or manually adjusted blades. This kind of turbine is very efficient in processing a large amount of water without any hindrance. Tubular turbine is gaining popularity over the Kaplan turbines all across the globe. The space required by the tubular turbines is much less as compared to other turbines, its installation happens to save other civil costs. The components of Tubular Water Turbine consist of variable wicket gates and adjustable and changeable runner blades. This feature offers an excellent flexibility for the shifting demands of power output.
