Conditions at the inlet to the nozzle of a Pelton wheel are p = 700 psig and V = 15 mph. The jet diameter is d = 7.5 in: and the nozzle loss coefficient is Knozle = 0.04. The wheel diameter is D = 8 ft. At this operating condition, η = 0.86. Calculate (a) the power output, (b) the normal operating speed, (c) the approximate runaway speed, (d) the torque at normal operating speed, and (e) the approximate torque at zero speed.
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