A river is being considered for the installation of a dam and a hydroelectric power facility. The
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A river is being considered for the installation of a dam and a hydroelectric power facility. The river water (ρ = 62.2 lbm/ft 3 ) flows at an average rate of 1.34*10 6 gpm, and a dam could be built such that the elevation difference between the reservoir and the tailrace is 311 ft. Determine the maximum power, in MW, that could possibly be generated by this facility.
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Authors: William G. Sullivan, Elin M. Wicks, C. Patrick Koelling
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