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The Head of Turbine Given Specific Speed formula calculates the effective head of a turbine based on its speed, power output, and specific speed. This relationship helps in determining the net head available for power generation in hydroelectric systems.
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Explanation: The formula establishes the relationship between turbine speed, power output, specific speed, and the resulting effective head for optimal turbine performance.
Details: Accurate head calculation is crucial for turbine selection, efficiency optimization, and proper hydroelectric system design. It helps determine the appropriate turbine type and size for a given hydraulic condition.
Tips: Enter turbine speed in rpm, power output in kW, and specific speed in rpm. All values must be positive numbers greater than zero for accurate calculation.
Q1: What is specific speed of a turbine?
A: Specific speed is the speed at which a turbine would operate if it were geometrically similar to an actual turbine but reduced in size to produce 1 kW of power under 1 meter of head.
Q2: How does head affect turbine performance?
A: Higher head typically allows for higher power output and efficiency. Different turbine types are optimized for different head ranges.
Q3: What are typical head values for different turbine types?
A: Pelton turbines work best with high heads (150m+), Francis turbines with medium heads (10-350m), and Kaplan turbines with low heads (2-40m).
Q4: Why is the square root of power used in the formula?
A: The square root relationship accounts for the non-linear relationship between power output and the other variables in the specific speed equation.
Q5: Can this formula be used for all turbine types?
A: While the fundamental relationship holds, specific speed characteristics vary between turbine types, so the formula is most accurate when used with appropriate specific speed values for each turbine type.