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Discussion Forum : Hydraulics - Section 1 (Q.No. 38)
38.
If the total head of the nozzle of a pipe is 37.5 m and discharge is 1 cumec, the power generated is
400 H.P.
450 H.P.
500 H.P.
550 H.P.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Megha said:   7 years ago
What is w here?

Keshav said:   7 years ago
Power= density*Q*g*h.
= 1000*1*9.81*37.5,
= 367873 watts,
= 367873/746,
= 494 HP.
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Himanshu gairola said:   8 years ago
Thanks all for giving the explanation.

Spal said:   8 years ago
Thank you all.

Vijaya said:   9 years ago
In British system, 1HP = 746 watts.

In metric system, 1HP = 735.5watts.

Harsha said:   9 years ago
@Varsha.

one hp =746 watts na?

Rocky said:   9 years ago
Please explain it clearly.

Ajay said:   9 years ago
Thank you all.

Srinu said:   9 years ago
@Varsha, Your explanation is very nice.

Varsha said:   9 years ago
Power = wQh.
= 9810*1*37.5.
= 367875 watts.
= 367875/736.
= 499.830.


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