Suppose 300 gal/min of water is taken from a creek and delivered through 1000 feet of 3-in-diameter polyethylene pipe to a turbine 200 feet lower than the source. Assuming 80% efficiency for the turbine/generator, estimate the energy delivered in a 30-day month. a. 3423 KWh b. 3586 KW c. 4565 KWh d. 2771 KWh e. 2690 KWh

Suppose 300 gal/min of water is taken from a creek and delivered through 1000 feet of 3-in-diameter polyethylene pipe to a turbine 200 feet lower than the source. Assuming 80% efficiency for the turbine/generator, estimate the energy delivered in a 30-day month. a. 3423 KWh b. 3586 KW c. 4565 KWh d. 2771 KWh e. 2690 KWh

Power System Analysis and Design (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter2: Fundamentals

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Problem 2.31P: Consider two interconnected voltage sources connected by a line of impedance Z=jX, as shown in...

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