Speed definitions in turbines: name for speed to develop unit power under unit head Define the engineering term for the speed of an imaginary turbine, geometrically similar to a given turbine, that would develop <strong>unit power under unit head</strong>. Choose the correct term.
Mechanical Engineering
Hydraulic Machines
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ANormal speed
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BUnit speed
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CSpecific speed
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DNone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: Specific speed
Explanation
DefinitionsUnit speed: speed at unit head producing the same power as the actual turbine.Specific speed (Ns): speed of a geometrically similar turbine that develops unit power at unit head.
Final AnswerSpecific speed.