Question: If the same Hydropower system ( as in the previous question ) has a Head difference of 6 5 meters between the Reservoir water surface

If the same Hydropower system (as in the previous question) has a Head difference of 65 meters between the Reservoir water surface and the Reaction Turbines at the end of the penstocks, A) Calculate the 'Effective Head' available to the turbine; B) If the total internal energy loss within each turbine is 20% of the 'Effective Head', estimate the total theoretical power that can be extracted from this Hydropower system. (10)
If the same Hydropower system ( as in the

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