1. Estimate the volume flow rate and mass flow rate of water flowing in a river whose channel is roughly rectangular with a depth of 0.6 m and a width of 4 m, and which has a flow speed of 0.85 m/s. A weir on the river provides a working head of 1.4 m for a turbine/generator. If one third of the river flow could be diverted through the turbine which has an efficiency of 75%, estimate the electrical power that could be generated.

1. Estimate the volume flow rate and mass flow rate of water flowing in a river whose channel is roughly rectangular with a depth of 0.6 m and a width of 4 m, and which has a flow speed of 0.85 m/s. A weir on the river provides a working head of 1.4 m for a turbine/generator. If one third of the river flow could be diverted through the turbine which has an efficiency of 75%, estimate the electrical power that could be generated.

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Chapter10: Heat Exchangers

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