Absolute Velocity of Pelton Jet Calculator

✖Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton Turbine is the ratio of the actual velocity to the theoretical velocity of a fluid jet.ⓘ Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton [C_v]			+10% -10%
✖Pelton Head is the height difference between where the water enters into the hydro system and where it leaves it, measured in meters.ⓘ Pelton Head [H]			+10% -10%

✖Velocity of Pelton Jet is a vector quantity and is given as the rate of change of displacement.ⓘ Absolute Velocity of Pelton Jet [V₁]

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Absolute Velocity of Pelton Jet

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V 1 = C v \cdot \sqrt{2 \cdot [g] \cdot H}

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27.98367 m/s = 0.975 \cdot \sqrt{2 \cdot [g] \cdot 42 m}

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Absolute Velocity of Pelton Jet Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Velocity of Pelton Jet = Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton*sqrt(2*[g]*Pelton Head)
V₁ = C_v*sqrt(2*[g]*H)
This formula uses 1 Constants, 1 Functions, 3 Variables

Constants Used

[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth Value Taken As 9.80665

Functions Used

sqrt - A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number., sqrt(Number)

Variables Used

Velocity of Pelton Jet - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Velocity of Pelton Jet is a vector quantity and is given as the rate of change of displacement.
Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton - Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton Turbine is the ratio of the actual velocity to the theoretical velocity of a fluid jet.
Pelton Head - (Measured in Meter) - Pelton Head is the height difference between where the water enters into the hydro system and where it leaves it, measured in meters.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton: 0.975 --> No Conversion Required
Pelton Head: 42 Meter --> 42 Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

V₁ = C_v*sqrt(2*[g]*H) --> 0.975*sqrt(2*[g]*42)

Evaluating ... ...

V₁ = 27.983665219642

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

27.983665219642 Meter per Second --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

27.983665219642 ≈ 27.98367 Meter per Second <-- Velocity of Pelton Jet

(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton Wheel

Go Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton = Velocity of Pelton Jet/sqrt(2*[g]*Pelton Head)

Absolute Velocity of Pelton Jet

Go Velocity of Pelton Jet = Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton*sqrt(2*[g]*Pelton Head)

Pelton Head

Go Pelton Head = Velocity of Pelton Jet^2/(2*[g]*Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton^2)

Inlet Relative Velocity of Pelton

Go Inlet Relative Velocity of Pelton Turbine = Velocity of Pelton Jet-Bucket Velocity of Pelton Turbine

Absolute Velocity of Pelton Jet Formula

Velocity of Pelton Jet = Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton*sqrt(2*[g]*Pelton Head)
V₁ = C_v*sqrt(2*[g]*H)

What is the jet velocity for a Pelton turbine?

The Pelton turbine is a type of impulse hydraulic turbine. The Absolute Velocity of the Pelton jet is a vector quantity and is given as the rate of change of displacement. The working principle is dependent on the velocity jet striking the buckets of the Pelton wheel.

How to Calculate Absolute Velocity of Pelton Jet?

Absolute Velocity of Pelton Jet calculator uses Velocity of Pelton Jet = Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton*sqrt(2*[g]*Pelton Head) to calculate the Velocity of Pelton Jet, Absolute Velocity of Pelton Jet is the speed at which water exits the nozzle and strikes the buckets of the Pelton turbine. This velocity is crucial as it directly influences the kinetic energy transferred to the turbine buckets and is typically determined by the height and pressure of the water source feeding the turbine. Velocity of Pelton Jet is denoted by V₁ symbol.

How to calculate Absolute Velocity of Pelton Jet using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Absolute Velocity of Pelton Jet, enter Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton (C_v) & Pelton Head (H) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Absolute Velocity of Pelton Jet calculation can be explained with given input values -> 27.98367 = 0.975*sqrt(2*[g]*42).

FAQ

What is Absolute Velocity of Pelton Jet?

Absolute Velocity of Pelton Jet is the speed at which water exits the nozzle and strikes the buckets of the Pelton turbine. This velocity is crucial as it directly influences the kinetic energy transferred to the turbine buckets and is typically determined by the height and pressure of the water source feeding the turbine and is represented as V₁ = C_v*sqrt(2*[g]*H) or Velocity of Pelton Jet = Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton*sqrt(2*[g]*Pelton Head). Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton Turbine is the ratio of the actual velocity to the theoretical velocity of a fluid jet & Pelton Head is the height difference between where the water enters into the hydro system and where it leaves it, measured in meters.

How to calculate Absolute Velocity of Pelton Jet?

Absolute Velocity of Pelton Jet is the speed at which water exits the nozzle and strikes the buckets of the Pelton turbine. This velocity is crucial as it directly influences the kinetic energy transferred to the turbine buckets and is typically determined by the height and pressure of the water source feeding the turbine is calculated using Velocity of Pelton Jet = Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton*sqrt(2*[g]*Pelton Head). To calculate Absolute Velocity of Pelton Jet, you need Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton (C_v) & Pelton Head (H). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton & Pelton Head and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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