Q2// Water enters a hydraulic turbine through a 26 cm diameter pipe at a rate of 1.2 m^3/s and exits through a 21 cm diameter pipe. The pressure drop in the turbine is measured by a mercury manometer to be 2 m. For a combined turbine-generator efficiency of 91%. determine the net electric power output. Disregard the effect of the kinetic energy correction factors.

Q2// Water enters a hydraulic turbine through a 26 cm diameter pipe at a rate of 1.2 m^3/s and exits through a 21 cm diameter pipe. The pressure drop in the turbine is measured by a mercury manometer to be 2 m. For a combined turbine-generator efficiency of 91%. determine the net electric power output. Disregard the effect of the kinetic energy correction factors.

Elements Of Electromagnetics

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Author:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.

Publisher:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.

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