A hydroelectric power plant operates under a discharge of 500 cfs with 90 % turbine efficiency. The overall head loss is 1.5 times the velocity head in the 7-ft-diameter penstock. With the conditions stated, determine the following: (a.) the power input (hp) to the turbine, and (D.) the power output (hp) expected from the turbine.

A hydroelectric power plant operates under a discharge of 500 cfs with 90 % turbine efficiency. The overall head loss is 1.5 times the velocity head in the 7-ft-diameter penstock. With the conditions stated, determine the following: (a.) the power input (hp) to the turbine, and (D.) the power output (hp) expected from the turbine.

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Chapter18: Energy Storage

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