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Below are furhter equations used for calculations involving this kind of power station:
Gross plant capacity (G.C):
(in Watts) ... Equation 3.5
The firm capacity (F.C) will therefore be:
(in Watts) ... Equation 3.6
Thus the yearly gross out put:
(in kWh) ... Equation 3.7
We can also estimate the volume of flow per annum:
(in kWh) ... Equation 3.8
Where:
- η = Efficiency
- m = mass (in Kg)
- g = constant ≈
- h/H = water head height (metres)
- ρ = density of water ()