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Homework Statement
Hey everyone, trying to finish up a report and having a problem with getting to the final answer. It is a final report on hydro kinetic energy. We are planning to install a hydro kinetic turbine under a bridge and calculate what the energy output would be in KW. I am getting lost in the conversions and hoping someone can take a look at my math and tell me where there could be potential errors.
Homework Equations
Our Velocity is 1.65m/sec
Flow rate past the turbine is 20.75m3/s
I have calculated the flow rate loss past the turbine and plotted a graph from 50% to 3%
V2 = V1x
= x m/s
The next step we took was to find Hr = (V1^2 - V2^2)/2g
With Hr, we then solved for Pa = Hr*p*Q
And finally, we are now at the step of our efficiency (35%) = Pout/Pa
The issue is talking with our teacher we are getting some rather large numbers and it doesn't seem correct.
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