Question

Specific speed of a turbine depends upon

• A. Speed, power and discharge
• B. Discharge and power
• C. Speed and head
• D. Speed, power and head

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Speed, power and head

Specific speed of a turbine depends on its speed, power, and head. It is given by the equation $N_{s} = \frac {N \sqrt P}{H ^ {5/4}}$ where N is the speed, P is the power, and H is the Head