4. A conventional hydropower station in a dam impounds 390 ft of fresh water and has a flow of 24,720 cubic feet per second. a. What is the maximum possible amount of power (in MW) that can be developed by a turbine installed at this station? b. Calculate the power specific speed Nsp assuming a synchronous speed of 90 rpm and determine the appropriate turbine type (Pelton, Francis, or Kaplan) for this installation. c. If the turbine efficiency is 92.7%, what is the actual power developed (in MW)?

4. A conventional hydropower station in a dam impounds 390 ft of fresh water and has a flow of 24,720 cubic feet per second. a. What is the maximum possible amount of power (in MW) that can be developed by a turbine installed at this station? b. Calculate the power specific speed Nsp assuming a synchronous speed of 90 rpm and determine the appropriate turbine type (Pelton, Francis, or Kaplan) for this installation. c. If the turbine efficiency is 92.7%, what is the actual power developed (in MW)?

Elements Of Electromagnetics

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Author:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.

Publisher:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.

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