10.73 An engineer is making an estimate of hydroelectric power for a home owner. This owner has a small stream (Q = 2 cfs, T = 40 °F) that is located at an elevation H = 34 ft above the owner's...

Please assist with answering10.73 An engineer is making an<br>estimate of hydroelectric power for a<br>home owner. This owner has a small<br>stream (Q = 2 cfs, T = 40 °F) that is<br>located at an elevation H = 34 ft above<br>the owner's residence. The owner is<br>proposing to divert the stream and<br>operate a water turbine connected to<br>an electric generator to supply<br>electrical power to the residence. The<br>maximum acceptable head loss in the<br>penstock (a penstock is a conduit that<br>supplies a turbine) is 3 ft. The<br>penstock has a length of 87 ft. If the<br>penstock is going to be fabricated<br>from commercial-grade, plastic pipe,<br>find the minimum diameter that can<br>be used. Neglect component head<br>losses. Assume that pipes are<br>available in even sizes-that is, 2 in., 4<br>in., 6 in., and so on.<br>Penstock<br>H<br>Turbine and<br>generator<br>

Extracted text: 10.73 An engineer is making an estimate of hydroelectric power for a home owner. This owner has a small stream (Q = 2 cfs, T = 40 °F) that is located at an elevation H = 34 ft above the owner's residence. The owner is proposing to divert the stream and operate a water turbine connected to an electric generator to supply electrical power to the residence. The maximum acceptable head loss in the penstock (a penstock is a conduit that supplies a turbine) is 3 ft. The penstock has a length of 87 ft. If the penstock is going to be fabricated from commercial-grade, plastic pipe, find the minimum diameter that can be used. Neglect component head losses. Assume that pipes are available in even sizes-that is, 2 in., 4 in., 6 in., and so on. Penstock H Turbine and generator

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