Example 14.3. Efficiency of Power Generation by a Hydroelectric Plant A small hydroelectric plant puts out 20 MW when the level of water above the generators is 25 m and the water flow rate through the generators is 100 m³/s. What is the overall efficiency of the plant?

Example 14.3. Efficiency of Power Generation by a Hydroelectric Plant A small hydroelectric plant puts out 20 MW when the level of water above the generators is 25 m and the water flow rate through the generators is 100 m³/s. What is the overall efficiency of the plant?

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Example 14.3. Efficiency of Power Generation by a Hydroelectric Plant
A small hydroelectric plant puts out 20 MW when the level of water above the
generators is 25 m and the water flow rate through the generators is 100 m/s. What is
the overall efficiency of the plant?

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