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Hydroelectric Capacity Calculator - Borst Engineering & Construction LLC
Penstock Design Flow Rate (GPM, GPM=448.8 x CFS)
Penstock Design Inlet Pressure (PSI)
Penstock Design Elevation Change (Feet)
Penstock Design Hydraulic Diameter (Inches)
Penstock Design Length (Feet)
Penstock Design Hazen-Williams Friction Coefficient (Steel Pipe is 130)
Penstock Design Friction Head Loss (Feet)
Turbine Design Speed (RPM)
Expected Turbine Efficiency (%)
Expected Generator Efficiency (%)
Maximum Theoretical Power (KW, HP=KW/0.745)
Estimated Power (KW, HP=KW/0.745)
Estimated Energy (KWH/Month)
Maximum Steady Shaft Torque (Ft-Lbs)
Turbine Specific Speed (Metric Power Method, 10-1000 typical)
Turbine Type Recommendation
Penstock Minimum Hydraulic Diameter (Inches)
Head Available at Site (Feet)
Head Available at Site (PSI)
Penstock Actual Friction Head Loss (Feet)
Penstock Actual Friction Head Loss (PSI)
Penstock Specific Friction Head Loss (Feet per 100 Feet of Pipe)
Penstock Specific Friction Head Loss (PSI per 100 Feet of Pipe)
Head Available at Penstock Outlet (Feet)
Head Available at Penstock Outlet (PSI)
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