Hydroelectric Dam

Power Generation Estimator

DAM CHARACTERISTICS

Effective Head ($H$)meters
Flow Rate ($Q$)$m^3/s$

EFFICIENCIES

Turbine ($\eta_t$)%
Generator ($\eta_g$)%
Constants: $\rho = 1000 \text{ kg/m}^3$ (Water density), $g = 9.81 \text{ m/s}^2$ (Gravity)
Head (H) Flow (Q) ➔
Electrical Power Output ($P_e$)
0.00 MW
Theoretical Max ($P_{th}$) 0 MW
Mechanical ($P_m$) 0 MW

Math & Theory

Steady-flow energy balance P = ρgQHηtηg, with water density 1000 kg/m³ and g = 9.81 m/s². Enter net head after hydraulic losses and independently established efficiencies. No turbine selection, penstock loss, seasonal yield or plant qualification is performed.