Science for beginners . Fig. 296.—General view of the Mississippi River, the .locks, the powerhouse and the dam at Keokuk. The power plant is capable of pro-ducing 300,000 horse-power. It cost $25,000, Fig. 297.—Interior view of the power house at Keokuk showing the15 generators now installed, each of which produces 10,000 horse-powerof electrical energy. supply of water from a stream 2100 ft. above the wheel. Thediameter of the nozzle was but % in. and yet the wheel did 494 MACHINES, WORK, AND ENERGY 100 horse-power of work. The efficiency of impulse wheelsis frequently 80 or 90 per cent
Science for beginners . Fig. 296.—General view of the Mississippi River, the .locks, the powerhouse and the dam at Keokuk. The power plant is capable of pro-ducing 300,000 horse-power. It cost $25,000, Fig. 297.—Interior view of the power house at Keokuk showing the15 generators now installed, each of which produces 10,000 horse-powerof electrical energy. supply of water from a stream 2100 ft. above the wheel. Thediameter of the nozzle was but % in. and yet the wheel did 494 MACHINES, WORK, AND ENERGY 100 horse-power of work. The efficiency of impulse wheelsis frequently 80 or 90 per cent.
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