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