Pelton-Turbine calculations

Parameter	Symbol/Relationship	Unit	Notes
Jetspeed	<x 12>v = \sqrt{2gH}</x>	m/s	Due to friction losses the jet will be 2-4% slower
Height/Head	<x 12>H</x>	m
Earth Gravitation	<x 12>g</x>	m/s²	9,81 m/s²
Turbine RPM	<x 12>RPMt = {v}/{2R}</x>	rad/s	Optimum RPM is about 2-10% lower
Jet-Turbine Radius	<x 12>R</x>	m	Center axis to cup center
Jet cross-section	<x 12>A = {Q}/{v}</x>	m²	adjusted by nozzle
Water volume	<x 12>Q</x>	m³/s
Jet diameter	<x 12>d = \sqrt4a-pi</x>	m
Cup height	<x 12>b \approx 2.4*p</x>	m	+/- 12% tolerance in construction

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