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The Head Loss due to Friction occurs due to the effect of the fluid's viscosity near the surface of the pipe or duct. Check FAQs
hlocation=((P9.81qflowη)-HWater)
hlocation - Head Loss due to Friction?P - Amount of Hydropower?qflow - Rate of Flow?η - Efficiency of Hydropower?HWater - Head of Water?

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0.7661Edit=((0.77Edit9.8132Edit0.8Edit)-2.3Edit)
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Head Loss given Amount of Hydropower Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
hlocation=((P9.81qflowη)-HWater)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
hlocation=((0.77kW9.8132m³/s0.8)-2.3m)
Next Step Convert Units
hlocation=((770W9.8132m³/s0.8)-2.3m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
hlocation=((7709.81320.8)-2.3)
Next Step Evaluate
hlocation=0.766067787971457m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
hlocation=0.7661m

Head Loss given Amount of Hydropower Formula Elements

Variables
Head Loss due to Friction
The Head Loss due to Friction occurs due to the effect of the fluid's viscosity near the surface of the pipe or duct.
Symbol: hlocation
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Amount of Hydropower
Amount of Hydropower is a form of renewable energy that uses the water stored in dams, as well as flowing in rivers to create electricity in hydropower plants.
Symbol: P
Measurement: PowerUnit: kW
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Rate of Flow
Rate of Flow is the rate at which a liquid or other substance flows through a particular channel, pipe, etc.
Symbol: qflow
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Efficiency of Hydropower
Efficiency of Hydropower is the ratio of useful energy output generated from water flow compared to the input energy.
Symbol: η
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Head of Water
Head of Water is defined as the height of water columns.
Symbol: HWater
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Head Loss due to Friction

​Go Head Loss given Energy through Hydraulic Turbines
hlocation=-((ETurbines9.81qflowηTw)-HWater)

Other formulas in Assessment of Available Power category

​Go Amount of Hydropower
P=γfqflow(Hl-HWater)η1000
​Go Efficiency of Hydropower Station given Amount of Hydropower
η=P9.81qflow(Hl-HWater)
​Go Head given Amount of Hydropower
HWater=(P9.81qflowη)+hlocation
​Go Energy through Hydraulic Turbines
ETurbines=(9.81qflow(HWater-hlocation)ηTw)

How to Evaluate Head Loss given Amount of Hydropower?

Head Loss given Amount of Hydropower evaluator uses Head Loss due to Friction = ((Amount of Hydropower/(9.81*Rate of Flow*Efficiency of Hydropower))-Head of Water) to evaluate the Head Loss due to Friction, The Head Loss given Amount of Hydropower is defined as the decrease in the total energy of a fluid flowing through a hydraulic system, resulting in a reduction of available hydropower output. Head Loss due to Friction is denoted by hlocation symbol.

How to evaluate Head Loss given Amount of Hydropower using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Head Loss given Amount of Hydropower, enter Amount of Hydropower (P), Rate of Flow (qflow), Efficiency of Hydropower (η) & Head of Water (HWater) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Head Loss given Amount of Hydropower

What is the formula to find Head Loss given Amount of Hydropower?
The formula of Head Loss given Amount of Hydropower is expressed as Head Loss due to Friction = ((Amount of Hydropower/(9.81*Rate of Flow*Efficiency of Hydropower))-Head of Water). Here is an example- 1.466068 = ((770/(9.81*32*0.8))-2.3).
How to calculate Head Loss given Amount of Hydropower?
With Amount of Hydropower (P), Rate of Flow (qflow), Efficiency of Hydropower (η) & Head of Water (HWater) we can find Head Loss given Amount of Hydropower using the formula - Head Loss due to Friction = ((Amount of Hydropower/(9.81*Rate of Flow*Efficiency of Hydropower))-Head of Water).
What are the other ways to Calculate Head Loss due to Friction?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Head Loss due to Friction-
  • Head Loss due to Friction=-((Energy through Hydraulic Turbines/(9.81*Rate of Flow*Efficiency of Hydropower*Time Period of Progressive Wave))-Head of Water)OpenImg
Can the Head Loss given Amount of Hydropower be negative?
No, the Head Loss given Amount of Hydropower, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Head Loss given Amount of Hydropower?
Head Loss given Amount of Hydropower is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Head Loss given Amount of Hydropower can be measured.
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