a) Determine the economical diameter of penstock pipe $500\text{ m}$…

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a) Determine the economical diameter of penstock pipe $500\text{ m}$ long to carry water to a turbine having output of $1000\text{ kW}$ at $90\%$ efficiency against head of $150\text{ m}$. Assume $f=0.023$. (10)

b) What do you understand by surge tank? Illustrate with sketches its different types. (10)

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