A double-jet Pelton turbine generates 3750 kw when running at 375 rpm. The applied head is 200 m and the wheel diameter is 1.45 m. The bucket angle is 15° and C, = 0.97 for each nozzle. Answer the followings:

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A double-jet Pelton turbine generates 3750 kW when running at 375
rpm. The applied head is 200 m and the wheel diameter is 1.45 m. The
bucket angle is 15° and C, = 0.97 for each nozzle. Answer the followings:
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The jet velocity =
63 m/s
61 m/s
68 m/s
70 m/s
The bucket speed
28.5 m/s
34 m/s
31.5 m/s
43 m/s
The total flow rate
4 m^3/s
3.33 m^3/s
1.66 m^3/s
2 m^3/s
Transcribed Image Text:Select the most suitable answer A double-jet Pelton turbine generates 3750 kW when running at 375 rpm. The applied head is 200 m and the wheel diameter is 1.45 m. The bucket angle is 15° and C, = 0.97 for each nozzle. Answer the followings: Your answer The jet velocity = 63 m/s 61 m/s 68 m/s 70 m/s The bucket speed 28.5 m/s 34 m/s 31.5 m/s 43 m/s The total flow rate 4 m^3/s 3.33 m^3/s 1.66 m^3/s 2 m^3/s
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