Absolute Velocity of the Pelton jet Calculator

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✖The coefficient of velocity for the Pelton turbine is the ratio of the actual velocity to the theoretical velocity of a fluid jet.ⓘ Coefficient of velocity for the 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%

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

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Coefficient of Velocity for the Pelton wheel

Coefficient of velocity for the Pelton=Velocity of the Pelton jet/sqrt(2*[g]*Pelton Head) GO

Pelton Head

Pelton Head=Velocity of the Pelton jet^2/(Coefficient of velocity for the Pelton^2*2*[g]) GO

Theoretical velocity

Velocity=sqrt(2*9.81*Pelton Head) GO

Absolute Velocity of the Pelton jet Formula

Velocity of the Pelton jet=Coefficient of velocity for the Pelton*sqrt(2*[g]*Pelton Head)
V<sub>1</sub>=C<sub>v</sub>*sqrt(2*[g]*H)

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Coefficient of Velocity for the Pelton wheel GO

Pelton Head GO

Inlet relative velocity of the Pelton GO

Bucket velocity of the Pelton turbine GO

The tangential component of Pelton inlet velocity GO

The tangential component of Pelton outlet velocity GO

Outlet relative velocity of the Pelton GO

Power of the Pelton turbine GO

Power of the Pelton turbine when velocity is given GO

Wheel efficiency of a Pelton turbine GO

Wheel efficiency of Pelton turbine when power is given GO

Energy per unit mass of the Pelton GO

Energy per unit mass of the Pelton turbine GO

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 the Pelton jet?

Absolute Velocity of the Pelton jet calculator uses Velocity of the Pelton jet=Coefficient of velocity for the Pelton*sqrt(2*[g]*Pelton Head) to calculate the Velocity of the Pelton jet, The Absolute Velocity of the Pelton jet is a vector quantity and is given as the rate of change of displacement. Velocity of the Pelton jet and is denoted by V₁ symbol.

How to calculate Absolute Velocity of the Pelton jet using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Absolute Velocity of the Pelton jet, enter Coefficient of velocity for the Pelton (C_v) and Pelton Head (H) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Absolute Velocity of the Pelton jet calculation can be explained with given input values -> 28.27068 = 0.985*sqrt(2*[g]*42).

FAQ

What is Absolute Velocity of the Pelton jet?

The Absolute Velocity of the Pelton jet is a vector quantity and is given as the rate of change of displacement and is represented as V₁=C_v*sqrt(2*[g]*H) or Velocity of the Pelton jet=Coefficient of velocity for the Pelton*sqrt(2*[g]*Pelton Head). The coefficient of velocity for the Pelton turbine is the ratio of the actual velocity to the theoretical velocity of a fluid jet and 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 the Pelton jet?

The Absolute Velocity of the Pelton jet is a vector quantity and is given as the rate of change of displacement is calculated using Velocity of the Pelton jet=Coefficient of velocity for the Pelton*sqrt(2*[g]*Pelton Head). To calculate Absolute Velocity of the Pelton jet, you need Coefficient of velocity for the Pelton (C_v) and Pelton Head (H). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Coefficient of velocity for the Pelton and 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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