Viktor Kaplan

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/viktor-kaplan

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1. When was Viktor Kaplan born?November 27, 1876
2. When did Viktor Kaplan die?August 23, 1934
3. Where was Viktor Kaplan born?Mürzzuschlag, Austria
4. What is Viktor Kaplan known for?Invention and patenting of the adjustable-blade propeller turbine (Kaplan turbine)
5. What is the primary application?Low-head and medium-head hydroelectric power generation

Fluid Dynamics: The study of how liquids and gases move and the forces acting upon them.
Water Head: The vertical distance that water falls from its source to the turbine, indicating its potential energy.
Propeller Turbine: A type of water turbine characterized by blades that resemble a ship's propeller, often adjustable.