Question

Water to run a pelton wheel is supplied by a penstock of length l and diameter c with a friction factor f. if the only losses associated with the flow in the penstock are due to pipe friction, show that themaximum power up

Answer 1

The device which converts hydraulic energy into mechanical energy or vice versa is known as Hydraulic Machines. The hydraulic machines which convert hydraulic energy into mechanical energy are known as Turbines and that convert mechanical energy into hydraulic energy is known as Pumps. Fig. shows a general layout of a hydroelectric plant.