Water leaving the nozzle at a velocity of 4350 m/min with a volume flow rate of 0.736 m³ . if the density of water is 0.000997 kg/cm³ . How will you determine the potential for power generation in a hydraulic turbine .

Water leaving the nozzle at a velocity of 4350 m/min with a volume flow rate of 0.736 m³ . if the density of water is 0.000997 kg/cm³ . How will you determine the potential for power generation in a hydraulic turbine .

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