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Fall height, is an important factor in hydroelectric power generation. It refers to the vertical distance that the water falls from the intake point to the turbine. Check FAQs
H=Ph[g]ρwQ
H - Fall Height?Ph - Hydroelectric Power?ρw - Water Density?Q - Flow Rate?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

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249.8305Edit=5145Edit9.80661000Edit2.1Edit
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Head or Height of Fall of Water given Power Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
H=Ph[g]ρwQ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
H=5145kW[g]1000kg/m³2.1m³/s
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
H=5145kW9.8066m/s²1000kg/m³2.1m³/s
Next Step Convert Units
H=5.1E+6W9.8066m/s²1000kg/m³2.1m³/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
H=5.1E+69.806610002.1
Next Step Evaluate
H=249.830472179592m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
H=249.8305m

Head or Height of Fall of Water given Power Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Fall Height
Fall height, is an important factor in hydroelectric power generation. It refers to the vertical distance that the water falls from the intake point to the turbine.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Hydroelectric Power
Hydroelectric Power depends on several factors such as the water flow rate, the height difference btw the water source & the turbine.
Symbol: Ph
Measurement: PowerUnit: kW
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Water Density
Water density in a hydroelectric plant depends on the temperature and pressure conditions inside the plant.
Symbol: ρw
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Flow Rate
Flow Rate in a hydroelectric power plant is controlled to maximize the amount of electricity generated while minimizing any negative impacts on the environment.
Symbol: Q
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²

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Other formulas in Hydroelectric Power Plant category

​Go Energy Produced by Hydroelectric Power Plant
E=[g]ρwQHηt
​Go Energy Produced by Hydroelectric Power Plant given Power
E=Phηt
​Go Flow Rate of Water given Power
Q=Ph[g]ρwH
​Go Efficiency of Turbine given Energy
η=E[g]ρwQHt

How to Evaluate Head or Height of Fall of Water given Power?

Head or Height of Fall of Water given Power evaluator uses Fall Height = Hydroelectric Power/([g]*Water Density*Flow Rate) to evaluate the Fall Height, The Head or Height of Fall of Water given Power formula is defined as the vertical distance that the water falls from the reservoir or dam to the level of the turbine. It is a critical factor in determining the amount of potential energy that can be harnessed by the plant. Fall Height is denoted by H symbol.

How to evaluate Head or Height of Fall of Water given Power using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Head or Height of Fall of Water given Power, enter Hydroelectric Power (Ph), Water Density w) & Flow Rate (Q) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Head or Height of Fall of Water given Power

What is the formula to find Head or Height of Fall of Water given Power?
The formula of Head or Height of Fall of Water given Power is expressed as Fall Height = Hydroelectric Power/([g]*Water Density*Flow Rate). Here is an example- 249.8305 = 5145000/([g]*1000*2.1).
How to calculate Head or Height of Fall of Water given Power?
With Hydroelectric Power (Ph), Water Density w) & Flow Rate (Q) we can find Head or Height of Fall of Water given Power using the formula - Fall Height = Hydroelectric Power/([g]*Water Density*Flow Rate). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Fall Height?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Fall Height-
  • Fall Height=(Velocity of Jet^2)/(2*[g]*Coefficient of Velocity^2)OpenImg
Can the Head or Height of Fall of Water given Power be negative?
No, the Head or Height of Fall of Water given Power, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Head or Height of Fall of Water given Power?
Head or Height of Fall of Water given Power is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Head or Height of Fall of Water given Power can be measured.
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