Hydro-abrasive erosion in Pelton turbine injectors: A numerical study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2018.06.064
Abstract: Abstract Numerical simulations were performed to investigate how the design and the operation conditions of a Pelton turbine injector affect its vulnerability to hydro-abrasive erosion, alongside with its flow control capacity. Use was made of… read more here.
Keywords: abrasive erosion; hydro abrasive; erosion pelton; erosion ... See more keywords
Analytical modelling and mechanism of hydro-abrasive erosion in pelton buckets
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wear.2019.203003
Abstract: Abstract Hydro-abrasive erosion, a severe issue in hydraulic turbines, is caused by sediment laden flow leading to shutdowns and losses. In this study, a simplified analytical model is developed which describes the relationship of hydro-abrasive… read more here.
Keywords: abrasive erosion; hydro abrasive; erosion pelton; erosion ... See more keywords