At a hydraulic plant the propeller type turbine are rated at 48,000 HP at 82 rpm under a 14 meters head, the diameter is 7 meters, for a geometrical similar turbine to develop 36,000 HP under a 11 meters head, what speed and diameter should be used? What percentage change in flow is probable?

At a hydraulic plant the propeller type turbine are rated at 48,000 HP at 82 rpm under a 14 meters head, the diameter is 7 meters, for a geometrical similar turbine to develop 36,000 HP under a 11 meters head, what speed and diameter should be used? What percentage change in flow is probable?

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