Generating stations 11
Question = A hydroelectric generating station is supplied from a reservoir of capacity 5 × 10⁶ cubic metre at a head of 200 metres . find the total energy available in kWh, if the overall efficiency is 75% ?
Solution = weight of water available is w = volume of water × density ,
» 5 × 10⁶ × 1000 ( mass of 1m³ of water is 1000 kgs )
» 5 × 10⁹ kg , = 5 × 10⁹ × 9.81 N ,
» electrical energy available = w × h × overall efficiency , = 5 × 10⁹ × 9.81 × 200 × 0.75 watt second ,
» for hour = ÷ 3600 , and for kilo = ÷ 1000 ,
» 5 × 10⁹ × 9.81 × 200 × 0.75 ÷ 3600 × 1000 ,
» 2.044 × 10⁶ kWh , answer ✓
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