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Fluid-dynamic Simulations for Assessment of Dimensioning Methodologies of Pelton Turbine Buckets Considering the Initial Torque Overcoming [PDF]
Journal of Applied and Computational Mechanics, 2023 The growing demand for energy resources highlights the need to optimize traditional energy transformation systems. Pelton-type turbines, which are extensively used in micro-generation systems, can be designed using different methodologies, however, no ...
Jorge Mario Ceballos Zuluaga +3 more
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Methodology for the Optimization of a Novel Hydro Turbine with a Case Study
Energies, 2023 As the world strives towards its goal of net zero carbon emissions, it is vital that renewable energy sources be optimized to their full potential. A key source of renewable energy is hydropower, more specifically, the Pelton turbine—a highly efficient ...
George Aggidis +7 more
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A new method for regulating Pelton turbine based on ejection of discharged flow [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2023 Hydropower plants (HPPs) contribute a significant share of Russia’s electricity generation. With the prospects of developing this sector and harnessing the hydroenergy potential, it is necessary to consider methods for modernizing hydroelectric ...
Liamasov A K, Denisov K E, Biriulin M A
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Parametric Investigation of Pelton Turbine Injector under Hydro-abrasive Erosion Conditions [PDF]
Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics, 2023 In high-head Pelton turbines, the injector faces severe erosion due to suspended sediment leading to a reduction in turbine efficiency and higher maintenance costs.
N. Shrivastava, A. K. Rai
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Sediment Erosion on Pelton Turbines: A Review
Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2023 The Pelton turbine has been widely used to develop high-head water resources with sediments because of its advantages in life cycle costs. When a flood or monsoon season occurs, the sediment concentration in the river increases suddenly, causing severe ...
Xinfeng Ge +10 more
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Energies, 2022 Hydropower is a key source of electricity production for allowing the integration of intermittent renewable energy resources. Among the various hydraulic power plants around the world, the ones equipped with Pelton turbines already provide large ...
Jean Decaix, Cécile Münch-Alligné
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Results in Engineering, 2023 In the hydropower sector, the weight of electro-mechanical equipment is an important input data. During the design stage, it allows to estimate material cost, to perform Life Cycle Assessments and to consider adequate load factors on the supporting ...
Emanuele Quaranta +2 more
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Dynamic Model for Axial Motion of Horizontal Pelton Turbine and Validation in Actual Failure Case
Shock and Vibration, 2020 Pelton turbines are important machines for power generation from a renewable energy source such as water. For power rates below 20 MW, the rotor of Pelton turbines is usually in horizontal position.
C. G. Rodriguez +5 more
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International Journal of Turbomachinery, Propulsion and Power, 2023 The complex flow conditions in Pelton turbines make it challenging to gain detailed insight into the local flow processes. However, CFD methods offer vast potential for developing and optimising Pelton turbines due to these flow conditions.
Lukas Sandmaier +2 more
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OPTIMIZATION OF PELTON TURBINE BUCKET DESIGN FROM COMPOSITE RESIN USING SOLIDWORKS
Jurnal Teknik Mesin, 2023 The Pelton turbine is a type of water turbine whose working principle utilizes the potential energy of water which is converted into kinetic energy through a nozzle.
Fadth Rizky Damanik, Muhamad Fitri
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