Multiple choice

In a Pelton wheel, the bucket peripheral speed is 10 m/s, the water jet velocity is 25 m/s and volumetric flow rate of the jet is 0.1 m3/s. If the jet deflection angle is 120° and the flow is ideal, the power developed is

  1. 7.5 kW

  2. 15.0 kW

  3. 22.5 kW

  4. 37.5 kW
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The velocity triangle for the pelton wheel is given below.

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