Performance of a centrifugal pump running in inverse mode [PDF]
This paper presents the functional characterization of a centrifugal pump used as a turbine. It shows the characteristics of the machine involved at several rotational speeds, comparing the respective flows and heads.
Engeda A. +5 more
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The acceleration effect of pump as turbine system during starting period
In order to reveal the influence of starting acceleration on starting process of a pump as turbine system, this paper carries out a numerical calculation of the three-dimensional viscous unsteady flow of pump as turbine circulating piping system under ...
Yu-Liang Zhang, Jin-Fu Li, Zu-Chao Zhu
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The heat pump system has been widely used in residential and commercial applications due to its attractive advantages of high energy efficiency, reliability, and environmental impact.
Abbas Aghagoli +2 more
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Internal Flow Phenomena of Two-Way Contra-Rotating Axial Flow Pump-Turbine in Pump Mode under Variable Speed [PDF]
This paper investigated the variable speed operation of a two-way contra-rotating axial flow pump–turbine in pump mode. When counter-rotating impellers operate at the same speed, a significant difference exists in the shaft power of the two impellers ...
C. An +5 more
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Hydrodynamic and experimental characterization of pumps as turbines
To estimate the performance, efficacy, modes of operation, hydrodynamic instabilities, and methodologies for harnessing energy from the pump as turbine (PAT), it is necessary to characterize these hydraulic turbomachines in all their modes of operation ...
Daniel Felipe Tobón-Espinosa +3 more
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Research on configuration and performance of water ramjet pressurized water intake system
Water ramjet is the most ideal power propulsion device for high-speed underwater weapons. However, failure to start it at low-speed makes it hard for the engine to be widely used.
YANG Hao +5 more
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Feasibility studies of a converter-free grid-connected offshore hydrostatic wind turbine [PDF]
Owing to the increasing penetration of renewable power generation, the modern power system faces great challenges in frequency regulations and reduced system inertia.
Lin, Shuyue, Tong, Xin, Zhao, Xiaowei
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It is not uncommon for pump-turbine units in pumped storage power plants to experience load rejections due to the sudden disconnection of the generator from the power grid.
Xingxing Huang +7 more
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Experimental campaign tests on ultra micro gas turbines, fuel supply comparison and optimization [PDF]
The increasing demand for miniaturized radio-controlled vehicles inspired the following research. The uses of these unmanned miniaturized/micro vehicles range from aero-modeling to drones for urban control and military applications too.
Capata, Roberto, Saracchini, Matteo
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Process analysis of pressurized oxy-coal power cycle for carbon capture application integrated with liquid air power generation and binary cycle engines [PDF]
In this paper, the thermodynamic advantage of integrating liquid air power generation (LAPG) process and binary cycle waste heat recovery technology to a standalone pressurized oxy-coal combustion supercritical steam power generation cycle is ...
Aneke, Mathew, Wang, Meihong
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