A model for the extrapolation of the characteristic curves of Pumps as Turbines from a datum Best Efficiency Point
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2018.07.091
Abstract: Abstract Pumps used as Turbines (PATs) are a viable and low-cost technology of energy converters suitable for small-scale and in-pipe energy generation from water resources. However, amongst the main barriers to PAT technology diffusion is… read more here.
Keywords: characteristic curves; model extrapolation; best efficiency; efficiency point ... See more keywords
A methodology to forecast the main non-dimensional performance parameters of pumps-as-turbines (PaTs) operating at Best Efficiency Point (BEP)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2020.05.165
Abstract: Abstract This work presents a model based on analytical equations to identify the Best Efficiency Point (BEP) of Pumps-as-Turbines (PaTs). The equations are developed exploiting an experimental data-set of 59 PaTs, obtained in both pump… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; point bep; best efficiency; efficiency point ... See more keywords