A natural waterfalls, 50 meters high, consistently discharges 1.3 m³ per second. A mini hydroelectric plant is to be constructed at the bottom of the waterfalls. Calculate the electric generator kW rating, assuming 90% mechanical to electrical conversion efficiency and water turbine design efficiency of 70%.

A natural waterfalls, 50 meters high, consistently discharges 1.3 m³ per second. A mini hydroelectric plant is to be constructed at the bottom of the waterfalls. Calculate the electric generator kW rating, assuming 90% mechanical to electrical conversion efficiency and water turbine design efficiency of 70%.

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305632134

Author:J. Duncan Glover, Thomas Overbye, Mulukutla S. Sarma

Publisher:J. Duncan Glover, Thomas Overbye, Mulukutla S. Sarma

Chapter2: Fundamentals

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.29P

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