03: The power output (P) of a marine current turbine is assumed to be a functionof velocity U, blade length L, angular velocity o, fluid density p and kinematicviscosity v.(a) Use dimensional analysis to show that, = f()(b) In a full-scale prototype the current velocity U = 2.0 m/s and the angularvelocity is o = 15 rpm. A 1:10 scale laboratory model is to be tested in fluidof the same density with angular velocity o = 60 rpm. What velocity shouldbe used in the model tests?(c) If the power output in the model tests is 200 W, what power output wouldbe expected in the prototype?

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Chapter14: Fluid Mechanics

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