Ql: Two water jets hit the bucket of Pelton turbine. The diameter of each jet is 270mm. The main wheel of the turbine has a diameter of 760 mm and rotates at 250 rpm. The water jet leaves at angle of 58 degree with bucket deflect angle of 160 degree. Find the net head of the water and the total discharge.

Ql: Two water jets hit the bucket of Pelton turbine. The diameter of each jet is 270mm. The main wheel of the turbine has a diameter of 760 mm and rotates at 250 rpm. The water jet leaves at angle of 58 degree with bucket deflect angle of 160 degree. Find the net head of the water and the total discharge.

Elements Of Electromagnetics

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