Question

Q14. Gross head of a hydroelectric power plant is given by the
O (A) height of the water level in the river where the storage is provided
(B) height of the water level in the river where the tail race is provided
(C) difference of height of the water level between the level in the storage and tail race
(0) None of the above​

Answer 1

Answer:

the difference of water level between the level in storage and tail race.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

The gross head of a hydroelectric power plant is given by the difference in height of the water level between the level in the storage and tailrace.

(Option C)

• The head at which the turbine will operate to give the best overall efficiency under various operating conditions.
• The difference of elevations between water surfaces of the dam and tailrace under specified conditions.
• The gross head chargeable to the turbine less all hydraulic losses in the water conductor system.
• This type of power plant is the cheapest source of potential annual power generation of hydropower with environmentally benign during running.