In order to predict the flow conditions after the turbine outlet (tail race) of a hydroelectric plant delivering 2400 m3/s, a model of 1/75 scale is proposed. Determine the flow rate required. This is...

In order to predict the flow conditions after the turbine outlet (tail race) of a hydroelectric plant delivering 2400 m3/s, a model of 1/75 scale is proposed. Determine the flow rate required.

This is a free surface flow. Hence Froude number similarity is to be maintained.