Hydroelectric Power Calculator
Sustainability & EnvironmentFind the power output of a hydroelectric turbine from its flow area, water speed, and head height.
Power output
Estimated electrical power output of the turbine
Flow discharge
3.0000
Volume of water flowing through the turbine per second
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the formula for hydroelectric power output?
Power equals turbine efficiency times water density, times gravitational acceleration, times the head height, times the flow discharge rate.
What is the power output for a 2 square meter flow area, 1.5 m/s velocity, 10 m head, and 85 percent efficiency?
That setup produces about 249.7 kilowatts of power.
Why does head height matter so much for hydroelectric power?
Head height represents the falling distance of the water, which directly determines how much potential energy is available to convert into electricity.
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