The turbine shown below develops 120 hp (66000 ft Ib/s) when the flow rate of water is 15 ft /s. If all losses are negligible, determine the pressure difference across the turbine (i.e., P4-P3). Answer should be in units of Ib/ft?. (Specific weight of water = 62.4 lb/ft3) P4 12 in.. 12 in. T Free jet

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The turbine shown below develops 120 hp (66000 ft Ib/s) when the flow rate of water is 15 ft /s. If all losses are
negligible, determine the pressure difference across the turbine (i.e., P4-P3). Answer should be in units of Ib/ft?.
(Specific weight of water = 62.4 lb/ft3)
P4
12 in..
12 in.
T
Free jet
Transcribed Image Text:The turbine shown below develops 120 hp (66000 ft Ib/s) when the flow rate of water is 15 ft /s. If all losses are negligible, determine the pressure difference across the turbine (i.e., P4-P3). Answer should be in units of Ib/ft?. (Specific weight of water = 62.4 lb/ft3) P4 12 in.. 12 in. T Free jet
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