A power company is considering damming a river that has a steady flow rate of 175 m3/s. At the location where the dam will be installed there is a potential elevation change of 80 m.
A) What is the maximum (ideal) amount of power that could be generated by this dam?
B) The best turbine that can be used has an efficiency of 90%, and the best generator has an efficiency 97%. How much electrical power could be output to the electric grid using these?