1. A hydroelectric plant has 20 MW generator with an efficiency of 96 %. The generator is directly coupled to a vertical Francis type hydraulic turbine having an efficiency of 80%. The total gross head on the turbine is 150 m while the loss of head due to friction is 4 % of the gross head, the runaway is not to exceed 750 rpm. Determine the flow of water through the turbine in m3/s. Complete Solution/s (i.e. transformations, equivalent formula, etc).

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