Preliminary calculations for a hydroelectric power generation site show a net head of (2350 mathrm{ft}) is available

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Preliminary calculations for a hydroelectric power generation site show a net head of \(2350 \mathrm{ft}\) is available at a water flow rate of \(75 \mathrm{ft}^{3} / \mathrm{s}\). Compare the geometry and efficiency of Pelton wheels designed to run at

(a) \(450 \mathrm{rpm}\) 

(b) \(600 \mathrm{rpm}\).

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Fox And McDonald's Introduction To Fluid Mechanics

ISBN: 9781118912652

9th Edition

Authors: Philip J. Pritchard, John W. Mitchell

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