Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton Wheel Calculator

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

✖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 Wheel [C_v]

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Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton Wheel Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

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

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.
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.
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

Velocity of Pelton Jet: 28 Meter per Second --> 28 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Pelton Head: 42 Meter --> 42 Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

C_v = V₁/sqrt(2*[g]*H) --> 28/sqrt(2*[g]*42)

Evaluating ... ...

C_v = 0.975569132410786

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.975569132410786 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.975569132410786 ≈ 0.975569 <-- Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton Wheel

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

Absolute Velocity of Pelton Jet

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

Pelton Head

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

Inlet Relative Velocity of Pelton

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

Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton Wheel Formula

LaTeX Go

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

What is the coefficient of velocity?

The coefficient of velocity is the ratio of the actual velocity to the theoretical velocity of the jet. It is known to take care of the friction in the nozzle of the Pelton turbine.

How to Calculate Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton Wheel?

Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton Wheel calculator uses Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton = Velocity of Pelton Jet/sqrt(2*[g]*Pelton Head) to calculate the Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton, Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton Wheel is the ratio of the actual velocity of the water jet leaving the nozzle to the theoretical velocity. It accounts for the losses due to friction and other inefficiencies in the nozzle and is used to determine the efficiency of the jet formation. This coefficient is typically less than 1. Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton is denoted by C_v symbol.

How to calculate Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton Wheel using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton Wheel, enter Velocity of Pelton Jet (V₁) & Pelton Head (H) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton Wheel calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.975569 = 28/sqrt(2*[g]*42).

FAQ

What is Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton Wheel?

Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton Wheel is the ratio of the actual velocity of the water jet leaving the nozzle to the theoretical velocity. It accounts for the losses due to friction and other inefficiencies in the nozzle and is used to determine the efficiency of the jet formation. This coefficient is typically less than 1 and is represented as C_v = V₁/sqrt(2*[g]*H) or Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton = Velocity of Pelton Jet/sqrt(2*[g]*Pelton Head). Velocity of Pelton Jet is a vector quantity and is given as the rate of change of displacement & 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 Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton Wheel?

Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton Wheel is the ratio of the actual velocity of the water jet leaving the nozzle to the theoretical velocity. It accounts for the losses due to friction and other inefficiencies in the nozzle and is used to determine the efficiency of the jet formation. This coefficient is typically less than 1 is calculated using Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton = Velocity of Pelton Jet/sqrt(2*[g]*Pelton Head). To calculate Coefficient of Velocity for Pelton Wheel, you need Velocity of Pelton Jet (V₁) & Pelton Head (H). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Velocity of Pelton Jet & 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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