According to Euler's column theory, the crippling load of a column is given by p = ?2EI/Cl2. In the Euler's formula, the value of C for a column with one end fixed and the other end hinged, is 1/2.
3. A Pelton wheel develops 1750 kW under a head of 100 metres while running at 200 r.p.m. and discharging 2500 litres of water per second. The unit power of the wheel is
9. The refrigerant carbon dioxide is not widely used because of its __________ power require ments per tonne of refrigeration and high operating pressures.