Mechanisms — gravity wheel

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Water Wheel (form 8) diagram
Water Wheel Form 8: Flow, Head and Power Calculator
Calculate gross hydraulic power from entered flow and net head, apply an assumed efficiency and convert power to torque at a chosen speed.
Water Wheel (form 7) diagram
Water Wheel Form 7: Retained-water Static Moment
Calculate the moment of one retained water mass at an entered radius and angle. An assumed efficiency and chosen speed give an illustrative power product.
Water Wheel (form 1) diagram
Water Wheel Form 1: Overshot Animation and Static-Moment Calculator
Explore an overshot wheel and calculate the moment of an entered retained water mass, then compare power at a chosen speed. Flow and head are...
Tread Mill diagram
Tread Mill: Static Gravity Moment and Rim-force Equivalent
Explore a treadwheel with a static point-load model. Calculate gravity moment and equivalent rim force from mass and horizontal offset, without predicting power.
Breast Water Wheel diagram
Breast Water Wheel Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Parts, Diagram, and Efficiency
Breast water wheel explained — how mid-height water entry drives grain mills, textile mills and heritage hydro sites with 60-70% efficiency.