At a Hydraulic plant difference in elevation between the surface of the water at intake and at the tailrace is 183

meters. When the flow is 2.266 m3 /s, the friction loss in the penstock is 18m and the head utilized by the turbine
is 140m. The mechanical friction in the turbine is 75 kW, and the leakage loss is 0.085 m3 /s.
Find: a. Hydraulic efficiency b. Volumetric efficiency c. Power delivered to shaft d. Brake horsepower e.
Mechanical efficiency f. Turbine efficiency
A mini hydro-electric power plant found in Lanao has the following data: Francis type turbine with a
specified speed of 73 RPM, single runner; Gross head at plant = 38m Mean flow of water = 2.6 m3 /s
Length of penstock = 39m Diameter of penstock = 1m Penstock friction factor = 0.02 Turbine efficiency
= 85% Generator efficiency = 90%
Determine: a. Net effective head in meters b. Turbine output c. Generator capacity in kW d. Number of poles of
generator for 60 hz.
A hydroelectric power plant has a difference in elevation from headwater to tail water of h = 50m and the flow of
Q = 5 m3 /s of water through the turbine. The turbine shaft rotates at 180 rpm and the torque in the shaft is
measured to be T = 1.16 x 105 N-m. Output of the generator is 2100 kW.
Determine: a. The power given up by the water to the turbine in kW b. The power loss in the turbine in kW c.
The turbine and generator efficiency in percent d. The annual energy production in kW-hr if the discharge us
constant throughout the year.
The difference in elevation between the surface of the water in a large reservoir and the intake to an impulse
turbine was 40m. During a test, the pressure head at the latter point was 38m and the discharge was 76 m3 /min.
The inside diameter of the penstock was 76 cm.
a. What is the efficiency of the pipeline? b. What was the hp delivered to the turbine? c. What was the friction
loss?
The flow of water of 21.25 m3 /s produces a total brake power of 5400 kW. It is proposed to install two turbines, one of
which is twice the capacity of the other. The efficiency and specific speed of both units are assumed to be 85% and 70
rpm, respectively. Determine: a. Head in meters b. Rotative speed of each unit c. Number of poles on generator for 60 hz.
A proposed hydro-electric power plant has the following data:
Elevation of normal headwater surface = 194 m
Elevation of normal tailwater surface = 60m
Loss of head due to friction = 6.5m
Turbine discharge at full gate opening = 5 m3 /s
Turbine efficiency at rated capacity = 90%
Turbine is to be connected at a 60 cycle, alternating current generator.
Required: a. What type of turbine would you specify? b. Find the brake power of turbine in kW. c. Find the number of
poles in the generator. d. Find the kW output of the direct connected generator if the efficiency is 94%. e. What important
data should be given to the manufacturers of hydraulic turbines and accessories when asking for a quotation?
A hydroelectric plant has a generator motor efficiency of 96 %, turbine efficiency of 80% and a pump efficiency of 75%.
Average elevation between upper and lower pools = 30m. Assume 2% loss of head in pipe friction. This unit is installed
to carry a peak load of 1400 kw-hr. Daily evaporation loss of stored water amounts to 907 tons. Calculate the overall
efficiency of conversion
A reaction turbine is supplied with 100 cu m of water per second and works under a maximum head of 120 m at 350 R.P.M.
Assuming overall efficiency of the plant 80% and specific weight of water 1000kg/rn3 ; calculate the horsepower
developed and power in kW
Calculate the total energy in kWh which can be generated from a hydro power station having following data

Reservoir area = 2.5 sq. km

Capacity =5x106m3

Net head of water at the turbines = 80 in

Turbine efficiency = 80%

Generator efficiency 90%

(b) Also find by how many meter the level of reservoir will fall if a load of 20,000 kW is supplied for 5 hours?
For a hydroelectric Power Plant the following data is supplied

Annual rainfall = 1000 mm.

Catchment area = 120 sq. km.

Effective head = 250 m.

Load factor = 40%

Yield factor to allow for run-off and evaporation, loss 50%

Efficiency of power plant = 70%

Determine the following

(a) Average power produced (b) Capacity of the power plant.

Calculate the power that can be developed from a hydro-electric power station hating the following data

Catchment area = 100 sq. km.

Average rain fall = 120 cm

Run-off = 80%

Available head = 300 m

Overall efficiency of the power station = 75%