A Pelton wheel is required to develop 9193.7 kW at the shaft when working under a head
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A Pelton wheel is required to develop 9193.7 kW at the shaft when working under a head of 300 m. Assuming the values of Cv, Ku (speed ratio), and m (= D/d) as 0.98, 0.45, and 12 respectively, determine:
(i) The number of jets,
(ii) The diameter of the wheel,
(iii) The quantity of water required, and
(iv) The diameter of the jet.
Take the speed of the wheel as 550 r.p.m.
and overall efficiency as 85%.
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