Question: A Pelton wheel develops 8 0 0 0 kW under a net head of 1 3 0 m at a speed of 2 0 0

A Pelton wheel develops 8000 kW under a net head of 130 m at a speed of 200 r.p.m. Assuming the coefficient of velocity for the nozzle 0.98, hydraulic efficiency 87, speed ratio 0.46 and jet diameter to
wheel diameter ratio
, determine:
(i) the discharge required
(ii) the diameter of the wheel
(iii) the diameter of the jet and number of jets required
(iv) the specific speed and the type of the turbine
Assume Mechanical efficiency as .

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