A Pelton turbine is required to work under a head of 40 m to develop 150 kW at 250 r.p.m. Assuming: Velocity coefficient for nozzle = 0.98, speed ratio = 0.46, Mechanical efficiency = 96%, clearance angle of bucket = 15°, bucket friction factor = 0.85. Find number of jets, diameter of jets, diameter of runner, number of buckets if the jet ratio is not to be less than 10.

A Pelton turbine is required to work under a head of 40 m to develop 150 kW at 250 r.p.m. Assuming: Velocity coefficient for nozzle = 0.98, speed ratio = 0.46, Mechanical efficiency = 96%, clearance angle of bucket = 15°, bucket friction factor = 0.85. Find number of jets, diameter of jets, diameter of runner, number of buckets if the jet ratio is not to be less than 10.

Elements Of Electromagnetics

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