A hydraulic turbine at sea level is placed 5 ft above the water level at the tailrace. Water temperature is 60°F and the critical cavitation parameter is 0.1. What is the maximum head in feet that you can operate the turbine without cavitation? Select one: O a. 283 O b. 382 O c. 328 O d. 238

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A hydraulic turbine at sea level is placed 5 ft above the water level at the tailrace. Water
temperature is 60°F and the critical cavitation parameter is 0.1. What is the maximum head in
feet that you can operate the turbine without cavitation?
Select one:
O a. 283
O b. 382
O c. 328
O d. 238
Transcribed Image Text:A hydraulic turbine at sea level is placed 5 ft above the water level at the tailrace. Water temperature is 60°F and the critical cavitation parameter is 0.1. What is the maximum head in feet that you can operate the turbine without cavitation? Select one: O a. 283 O b. 382 O c. 328 O d. 238
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