Question

Water leaves a penstock (the flow path through a hydroelectric dam) at a velocity of 100 ft/s. How deep is the water behind the dam (in ft). Neglect friction. [h = 155 ft]

Answer 1

Answer:

155fts

Explanation:

We apply the bernoulli's equation to get the depth of water.

We have the following information

P1 = pressure at top water surface = 0

V1 = velocity at too water surface = 0

X1 = height of water surface = h

Hf = friction loss = 0

P2 = pressure at exit = 0

V2 = velocity at exit if penstock = 100ft/s

X2 = height of penstock = 0

g = acceleration due to gravity = 32.2ft/s²

Applying these values to the equation

0 + 0 + h = 0 + v2²/2g +0 + 0

= h = 100²/2x32.2

= 10000/64.4

= 155.28ft

= 155