1. A hydro-electric station has an average available head of 100 metres and reservoir capacity of 50 million cubic metres. Calculate the total energy in kWh that can be generated, assuming hydraulic efficiency of 85% and electrical efficiency of 90%.

1. A hydro-electric station has an average available head of 100 metres and reservoir capacity of 50 million cubic metres. Calculate the total energy in kWh that can be generated, assuming hydraulic efficiency of 85% and electrical efficiency of 90%.

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

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Author:J. Duncan Glover, Thomas Overbye, Mulukutla S. Sarma

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