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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. Check FAQs
Qt=P11.8ηH
Qt - Discharge from Dam?P - Hydroelectric Power?η - Efficiency of Turbine?H - Effective Head?

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0.6171Edit=170Edit11.814Edit232.2Edit
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Flow Rate given Power in Kilowatt Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qt=P11.8ηH
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qt=170W11.814232.2m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qt=17011.814232.2
Next Step Evaluate
Qt=0.617078872892826m³/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Qt=0.6171m³/s

Flow Rate given Power in Kilowatt Formula Elements

Variables
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.
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.
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.
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.

Other Formulas to find Discharge from Dam

​Go Flow Rate for Power obtained from Water Flow in Horsepower
Qt=P8.8ηH

Other formulas in Hydroelectric Power Generation category

​Go Potential Energy of Volume of Water in Hydroelectric Power Generation
PE=γwh
​Go Total Weight of Water given Potential Energy in Hydroelectric Power Generation
γw=PEh
​Go Flow Rate given Power obtained from Water Flow in Horsepower
F=P550ηHγw
​Go Flow Rate given Power obtained from Water Flow in Kilowatt
F=P738ηHγw

How to Evaluate Flow Rate given Power in Kilowatt?

Flow Rate given Power in Kilowatt evaluator uses Discharge from Dam = (Hydroelectric Power*11.8)/(Efficiency of Turbine*Effective Head) to evaluate the Discharge from Dam, The Flow rate given Power in Kilowatt is defined as rate at which water is flowing in the channels. Discharge from Dam is denoted by Qt symbol.

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

FAQs on Flow Rate given Power in Kilowatt

What is the formula to find Flow Rate given Power in Kilowatt?
The formula of Flow Rate given Power in Kilowatt is expressed as Discharge from Dam = (Hydroelectric Power*11.8)/(Efficiency of Turbine*Effective Head). Here is an example- 0.955238 = (170*11.8)/(14*232.2).
How to calculate Flow Rate given Power in Kilowatt?
With Hydroelectric Power (P), Efficiency of Turbine (η) & Effective Head (H) we can find Flow Rate given Power in Kilowatt using the formula - Discharge from Dam = (Hydroelectric Power*11.8)/(Efficiency of Turbine*Effective Head).
What are the other ways to Calculate Discharge from Dam?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Discharge from Dam-
  • Discharge from Dam=(Hydroelectric Power*8.8)/(Efficiency of Turbine*Effective Head)OpenImg
Can the Flow Rate given Power in Kilowatt be negative?
Yes, the Flow Rate given Power in Kilowatt, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Flow Rate given Power in Kilowatt?
Flow Rate given Power in Kilowatt is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second[m³/s] for Volumetric Flow Rate. Cubic Meter per Day[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Hour[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Minute[m³/s] are the few other units in which Flow Rate given Power in Kilowatt can be measured.
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