A water turbine 15 m in diameter is placed in a channel with

A water turbine 15 m in diameter is placed in a channel with a tidal current moving with a velocity of 3.5 m/s. Estimate the power produced by the turbine.

Solution

Given, Dia(D) =15m;

Velocity(V) = 3.5 m/s.

Power(P) =D² V³ = (15)² (3.5)³ = 9646.875W

Therefore, Power(P) =9.64KW.