A hydro turbine runs at 150 rpm, discharges 10 m3 /s under a net head of 30 m and maximum efficiency of 90%. (a) What type of turbine is this? (b) What would be the brake power output of the turbine if the flow rate is increased to 15 m3 /s.

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