Influence of spear needle eccentricity on jet quality in micro Pelton turbine for power generation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2019.03.077
Abstract: Abstract The quality of the jet injected from a nozzle is one of the key factors that affects the performance of Pelton turbines. In this study, for the first time, experiments and numerical simulation were… read more here.
Keywords: quality; pelton turbine; jet; eccentricity ... See more keywords
Failure investigation of a Pelton turbine runner
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engfailanal.2017.06.048
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, an uncommon failure of a Pelton turbine has been analyzed. After the monitoring system detected a sudden increase in the vibration levels, the turbine was inspected. The inspection showed that a… read more here.
Keywords: turbine runner; turbine; runner; pelton turbine ... See more keywords
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