How Much Power is Generated by a Turbine Rotating at 40 RPM?

In summary, the conversation is about a person seeking guidance on how to calculate the power generated by moving a turbine at 40rpm with a force of 5kg applied on the blade at a distance of 0.5m from the center of the rotor. They also mention that the weight is dropped from a height of 50m onto the blade. The person is asking for guidance because they are struggling to understand the concept in their course.
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ourjungle
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Hi

how much power is generated by moving a turbine in 40rpm by applying a force of 5kg on the blade at distance of 0.5m from center of rotar ...(the weight is drooped from height of 50m on
the blade )...

thanks
 
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ourjungle said:
Hi

how much power is generated by moving a turbine in 40rpm by applying a force of 5kg on the blade at distance of 0.5m from center of rotar ...(the weight is drooped from height of 50m on
the blade )...

thanks

Is this homework/coursework? What is the application?
 
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Hi
It is included in the course, and I am unable to understand as how to proceed. Can you please guide me. Thanks
 
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ourjungle said:
Hi
It is included in the course, and I am unable to understand as how to proceed. Can you please guide me. Thanks

What is the course? Which university? Why have they not given you the learning materials to figure this out? What other learning resources have you tried (google, wikipedia. etc.)?
 

FAQ: How Much Power is Generated by a Turbine Rotating at 40 RPM?

What is a turbine?

A turbine is a machine that converts the energy from a moving fluid, such as water or steam, into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy can then be used to power generators to produce electricity.

How does a turbine generate power?

A turbine generates power by using the kinetic energy of the fluid passing through it to rotate its blades. The rotation of the blades then spins a shaft connected to a generator, which converts the mechanical energy into electrical energy.

What types of turbines are commonly used to generate power?

The most common types of turbines used to generate power are steam turbines, gas turbines, and hydro turbines. Steam turbines are used in coal, nuclear, and geothermal power plants, gas turbines are used in natural gas and oil power plants, and hydro turbines are used in hydroelectric power plants.

How efficient are turbines at generating power?

The efficiency of turbines varies depending on the type and size, but on average, they have an efficiency of 40-50%. This means that 40-50% of the energy from the fluid passing through the turbine is converted into mechanical energy.

What are some potential environmental impacts of power generated by turbines?

The environmental impacts of power generated by turbines depend on the type of turbine and its location. Hydro and wind turbines have low environmental impacts as they do not emit pollutants, but they can disrupt wildlife habitats. Steam and gas turbines, on the other hand, emit pollutants into the air which can contribute to air pollution and climate change.

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