A turbine is rated at 600 HP (output) when the flow of water through it is 0.61 m^3/s. Assuming an efficiency of 87%, what is the head acting on the turbine? а. 48.53 m b. 85.97 m с. 26.45 m d. 37.26 m

A turbine is rated at 600 HP (output) when the flow of water through it is 0.61 m^3/s. Assuming an efficiency of 87%, what is the head acting on the turbine? а. 48.53 m b. 85.97 m с. 26.45 m d. 37.26 m

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A turbine is rated at 600 HP (output)
when the flow of water through it is 0.61
m^3/s. Assuming an efficiency of 87%,
what is the head acting on the turbine?
а. 48.53 m
b. 85.97 m
c. 26.45 m
d. 37.26 m

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