An impuise turbine of 3 m diameter is rated at 1000 kW at 300 rpm under a head of 500 m. The turbine is operated under the head of 400 m. What is the speed at which it would run? (a) 324 rpm (c) 348 rpm (b) 336 rpm (d) 364 rpm

An impuise turbine of 3 m diameter is rated at 1000 kW at 300 rpm under a head of 500 m. The turbine is operated under the head of 400 m. What is the speed at which it would run? (a) 324 rpm (c) 348 rpm (b) 336 rpm (d) 364 rpm

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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