Q6: A: A turbine is to operate under a head of 25m at 200 rpm. The discharge is 9 m³/s. if he efficiency is 90%, determine the performance (rotational speed, discharge and power) of this turbine under a head of 20 m. B: For similar pumps, prove that: N'Q =const.

Q6: A: A turbine is to operate under a head of 25m at 200 rpm. The discharge is 9 m³/s. if he efficiency is 90%, determine the performance (rotational speed, discharge and power) of this turbine under a head of 20 m. B: For similar pumps, prove that: N'Q =const.

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