Unit Power of Hydroelectric Power Plant Formula

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The unit power refers to the amount of power generated by a single generator unit. The maximum power output of a single generator unit. Check FAQs
Pu=Ph1000H32
Pu - Unit Power?Ph - Hydroelectric Power?H - Fall Height?

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1.3016Edit=5145Edit1000250Edit32
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Unit Power of Hydroelectric Power Plant Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Unit Power of Hydroelectric Power Plant?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Pu=Ph1000H32
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Pu=5145kW1000250m32
Next Step Convert Units
Pu=5.1E+6W1000250m32
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Pu=5.1E+6100025032
Next Step Evaluate
Pu=1.30159348492531
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Pu=1.3016

Unit Power of Hydroelectric Power Plant Formula Elements

Variables
Unit Power
The unit power refers to the amount of power generated by a single generator unit. The maximum power output of a single generator unit.
Symbol: Pu
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
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.
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.

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 Head or Height of Fall of Water given Power
H=Ph[g]ρwQ
​Go Flow Rate of Water given Power
Q=Ph[g]ρwH

How to Evaluate Unit Power of Hydroelectric Power Plant?

Unit Power of Hydroelectric Power Plant evaluator uses Unit Power = (Hydroelectric Power/1000)/Fall Height^(3/2) to evaluate the Unit Power, The Unit Power of Hydroelectric Power Plant formula is defined as the power of a geometrically similar turbine working under a head of 1m. Unit Power is denoted by Pu symbol.

How to evaluate Unit Power of Hydroelectric Power Plant using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Unit Power of Hydroelectric Power Plant, enter Hydroelectric Power (Ph) & Fall Height (H) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Unit Power of Hydroelectric Power Plant

What is the formula to find Unit Power of Hydroelectric Power Plant?
The formula of Unit Power of Hydroelectric Power Plant is expressed as Unit Power = (Hydroelectric Power/1000)/Fall Height^(3/2). Here is an example- 1.301593 = (5145000/1000)/250^(3/2).
How to calculate Unit Power of Hydroelectric Power Plant?
With Hydroelectric Power (Ph) & Fall Height (H) we can find Unit Power of Hydroelectric Power Plant using the formula - Unit Power = (Hydroelectric Power/1000)/Fall Height^(3/2).
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