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TURBINE EFFICIENCY [2 records]

Record 1 1986-06-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
DEF

The ratio of energy converted into useful work to the energy supplied to the turbine, or the energy difference between the water in the wheel pit and the tail water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
DEF

Rapport entre l'énergie transformée en travail utile et l'énergie hydraulique fournie à la turbine.

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electric Rotary Machines
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines tournantes électriques
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
CONT

L'ensemble a un rendement en turbinage direct (du bassin vers la mer) qui atteint près de 90% pour des hauteurs de chute de 7 à 9 m.

Spanish

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