A Pelton wheel produces 5900kW of power when operates under 550rpm and net head of 270m. The ratio between the jet diameter and wheel diameter is 1:10. The mechanical efficiency of the wheel is 0.85 while the hydraulic efficiency is 0.93. If the velocity ratio is 0.46 and nozzle coefficient is 0.98, determine; a) Number of nozzle b) Jet diameter c) Wheel diameter d) Total volume flowrate

A Pelton wheel produces 5900kW of power when operates under 550rpm and net head of 270m. The ratio between the jet diameter and wheel diameter is 1:10. The mechanical efficiency of the wheel is 0.85 while the hydraulic efficiency is 0.93. If the velocity ratio is 0.46 and nozzle coefficient is 0.98, determine; a) Number of nozzle b) Jet diameter c) Wheel diameter d) Total volume flowrate

Elements Of Electromagnetics

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