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When I have a certain head (H) of water, this fixes the jet velocity of water as
V = sqrt(2gH). And for maximum energy transfer, turbine bucket velocity should equal,
V(b) = V/2.
Now, I am confused at how do you determine the Turbine diameter and no. of Poles to be used in the generator.
I mean, you could go for, smaller diameter (hence higher RPM to maintain V(b) = V/2) and so, choose lower poles generator (to maintain 50 Hz output), OR you could go for large diameter (hence lower RPM to maintain V(b) = V/2) and choose higher Poles generator (to maintain 50Hz output).
How do you decide?
Ask if something isn't clear.
Thanks
V = sqrt(2gH). And for maximum energy transfer, turbine bucket velocity should equal,
V(b) = V/2.
Now, I am confused at how do you determine the Turbine diameter and no. of Poles to be used in the generator.
I mean, you could go for, smaller diameter (hence higher RPM to maintain V(b) = V/2) and so, choose lower poles generator (to maintain 50 Hz output), OR you could go for large diameter (hence lower RPM to maintain V(b) = V/2) and choose higher Poles generator (to maintain 50Hz output).
How do you decide?
Ask if something isn't clear.
Thanks