Which consequence results when exceeding a Kaplan turbine's design flow rate?

💡 Explanation

Exceeding design flow induces turbulence, which lowers the local pressure around the blades. Because decreased static pressure promotes bubble formation and collapse during cavitation, resulting in erosion, rather than improved efficiency or stability in the downstream flow, therefore cavitation erosion is the effect.

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