A Pelton wheel turbine is to operate under a head c 25 m at 200 r.p.m. If the discharge is 9 m/s and turbine efficiency is 90%. Calculate power generated by the turbine specific speed of the turbine and performance of turbine under a head of 20 m. Also state the type of turbine.

A Pelton wheel turbine is to operate under a head c 25 m at 200 r.p.m. If the discharge is 9 m/s and turbine efficiency is 90%. Calculate power generated by the turbine specific speed of the turbine and performance of turbine under a head of 20 m. Also state the type of turbine.

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A Pelton wheel turbine is to operate under a head of
25 m at 200 r.p.m. If the discharge is 9 m /s and turbine
efficiency is 90%. Calculate power generated by the turbine,
specific speed of the turbine and performance of turbine
under a head of 20 m. Also state the type of turbine.

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