A Pelton wheel has diameter of 3m and develops 800KW when rotating at 200rpm. What is the average force) F (of water against the blades? If the turbine is operating at maximum efficiency. Find the speed of water jet (V) and mass flowrate m.

A Pelton wheel has diameter of 3m and develops 800KW when rotating at 200rpm. What is the average force) F (of water against the blades? If the turbine is operating at maximum efficiency. Find the speed of water jet (V) and mass flowrate m.

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200rpm. What is the average force) F (of water against the blades? If the
turbine is operating at maximum efficiency. Find the speed of water jet (V) and
mass flowrate m.

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