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Pelton-Turbine calculations

Parameter	Symbol/Relationship	Unit	Notes
Jetspeed	$v = \sqrt{2gH}$	m/s	Due to friction losses the jet will be 2-4% slower
Height/Head		m
Earth Gravitation		m/s²	9,81 m/s²
Turbine RPM		rad/s	Optimum RPM is about 2-10% lower
Jet-Turbine Radius		m	Center axis to cup center
Jet cross-section		m²	adjusted by nozzle
Water volume		m³/s
Jet diameter	$d = \sqrt{{4A}/{pi}}$	m
Cup height	$b \approx 2.4*p$	m	+/- 12% tolerance in construction