Wicket Gate Ring
AssemblyThe ring of pivoting guide vanes that meter flow and set its swirl before it reaches the runner. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Wicket Gate Ring
5 top-level lines as of r69295| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guide Vane | francis-turbine-guide-vane | 20× | 20 | · | part |
| 2 | Vane Lever | francis-turbine-vane-arm | 20× | 20 | · | part |
| 3 | Operating Ring | francis-turbine-shifting-ring | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Shear Pin | francis-turbine-shear-pin | 20× | 20 | · | part |
| 5 | Vane Bushing | francis-turbine-vane-bushing | 40× | 40 | · | part |