Q10 A Pelton wheel, working under a head of (500m) and the distance between high level reservoir at the top of the mountains and the turbine is (1.6 Km). The water is brought in a penstock having a diameter of (130 cm) connected to a nozzle of (20 cm) diameter at the end. Find 1- Power of the jet, and 2- Total power available at the reservoir. Take the value of friction coefficient (f=0.032) and assume suitable date.

Q10 A Pelton wheel, working under a head of (500m) and the distance between high level reservoir at the top of the mountains and the turbine is (1.6 Km). The water is brought in a penstock having a diameter of (130 cm) connected to a nozzle of (20 cm) diameter at the end. Find 1- Power of the jet, and 2- Total power available at the reservoir. Take the value of friction coefficient (f=0.032) and assume suitable date.

Elements Of Electromagnetics

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Author:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.

Publisher:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.

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