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Effective Head can be described as the actual vertical drop minus this head loss. Check FAQs
H=P11.8Qtη
H - Effective Head?P - Hydroelectric Power?Qt - Discharge from Dam?η - Efficiency of Turbine?

Effective Head for Power in Kilowatt Example

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311.4907Edit=170Edit11.80.46Edit14Edit
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Effective Head for Power in Kilowatt Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
H=P11.8Qtη
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
H=170W11.80.46m³/s14
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
H=17011.80.4614
Next Step Evaluate
H=311.490683229814m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
H=311.4907m

Effective Head for Power in Kilowatt Formula Elements

Variables
Effective Head
Effective Head can be described as the actual vertical drop minus this head loss.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Hydroelectric Power
Hydroelectric Power is electricity generated by the flow of water through turbines, harnessing the energy of falling or flowing water.
Symbol: P
Measurement: PowerUnit: W
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Discharge from Dam
Discharge from Dam is the volumetric flow rate of water that is transported through a given cross-sectional area. It includes any suspended solids, dissolved chemicals, or biologic material.
Symbol: Qt
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Efficiency of Turbine
The Efficiency of Turbine refers to the ability of a turbine to convert input energy into useful output power with minimal losses.
Symbol: η
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Effective Head

​Go Effective Head for Power obtained from Water Flow in Horsepower
H=P8.8Qtη

How to Evaluate Effective Head for Power in Kilowatt?

Effective Head for Power in Kilowatt evaluator uses Effective Head = (Hydroelectric Power*11.8)/(Discharge from Dam*Efficiency of Turbine) to evaluate the Effective Head, The Effective Head for Power in Kilowatt is defined as height of water above the engine at one end. Effective Head is denoted by H symbol.

How to evaluate Effective Head for Power in Kilowatt using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Effective Head for Power in Kilowatt, enter Hydroelectric Power (P), Discharge from Dam (Qt) & Efficiency of Turbine (η) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Effective Head for Power in Kilowatt

What is the formula to find Effective Head for Power in Kilowatt?
The formula of Effective Head for Power in Kilowatt is expressed as Effective Head = (Hydroelectric Power*11.8)/(Discharge from Dam*Efficiency of Turbine). Here is an example- 311.4907 = (170*11.8)/(0.46*14).
How to calculate Effective Head for Power in Kilowatt?
With Hydroelectric Power (P), Discharge from Dam (Qt) & Efficiency of Turbine (η) we can find Effective Head for Power in Kilowatt using the formula - Effective Head = (Hydroelectric Power*11.8)/(Discharge from Dam*Efficiency of Turbine).
What are the other ways to Calculate Effective Head?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Effective Head-
  • Effective Head=(Hydroelectric Power*8.8)/(Discharge from Dam*Efficiency of Turbine)OpenImg
Can the Effective Head for Power in Kilowatt be negative?
Yes, the Effective Head for Power in Kilowatt, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Effective Head for Power in Kilowatt?
Effective Head for Power in Kilowatt is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Effective Head for Power in Kilowatt can be measured.
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