Influence of rotational speed on performance of low specific speed hydraulic turbine in turbine mode

To study the influence of rotational speed on the performance of hydraulic turbine in turbine mode (T-type turbine), the performance of turbine at different rotational speed was predicted through theoretical analysis, based on the Navier-Stokes equation and standard k-ε turbulence model, numerical s...

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Main Authors: Yanpin Li, Lihong Zhang, Jinbao Chen, Zichao Zhang, Kaikai Jia, Ke Feng, Xikun Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2022-05-01
Series:Advances in Mechanical Engineering
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/16878132221100652
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author Yanpin Li
Lihong Zhang
Jinbao Chen
Zichao Zhang
Kaikai Jia
Ke Feng
Xikun Wang
author_facet Yanpin Li
Lihong Zhang
Jinbao Chen
Zichao Zhang
Kaikai Jia
Ke Feng
Xikun Wang
author_sort Yanpin Li
collection DOAJ
description To study the influence of rotational speed on the performance of hydraulic turbine in turbine mode (T-type turbine), the performance of turbine at different rotational speed was predicted through theoretical analysis, based on the Navier-Stokes equation and standard k-ε turbulence model, numerical simulation was used to study the performance of turbine at different rotational speed. The head loss, pressure distribution, turbulence kinetic energy, and unsteady pressure pulsation were also clarified. The results shows that with the increase of rotational speed, the high efficiency area of turbine gradually becomes wider, and there is little difference of the maximum efficiency at different rotational speeds. Under the optimal working condition, the pressure difference between inlet and outlet increase gradually, and turbulent kinetic energy of runner also increase. The inlet circulation increases with the increase of rotational speed, the outlet circulation increases with the increase of speed under small flow conditions, and decreases with the increase of rotational speed under large flow conditions. The study of pressure pulsation shows that the increase of rotating speed can effectively reduce the pressure pulsation in the runner. When the rotating speed is 2100 r/min, the amplitude of pressure pulsation at P7 is 10.39% lower than that at 900 r/min. Considering the hydraulic characteristics and the pulsation characteristics, it is recommended that the hydraulic turbine operates at or above the rated speed as far as possible.
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spelling doaj.art-018f8ab9e40440eb967de0524992fb612022-12-22T00:37:56ZengSAGE PublishingAdvances in Mechanical Engineering1687-81402022-05-011410.1177/16878132221100652Influence of rotational speed on performance of low specific speed hydraulic turbine in turbine modeYanpin Li0Lihong Zhang1Jinbao Chen2Zichao Zhang3Kaikai Jia4Ke Feng5Xikun Wang6Henan Fluid Machinery Engineering Research Center, Zhengzhou, ChinaHenan Fluid Machinery Engineering Research Center, Zhengzhou, ChinaKey Laboratory of Hydraulic Machinery Transients, Ministry of Education, Wuhan University, Wuhan, ChinaHenan Fluid Machinery Engineering Research Center, Zhengzhou, ChinaHenan Fluid Machinery Engineering Research Center, Zhengzhou, ChinaHenan Fluid Machinery Engineering Research Center, Zhengzhou, ChinaNanYang Technological University, SingaporeTo study the influence of rotational speed on the performance of hydraulic turbine in turbine mode (T-type turbine), the performance of turbine at different rotational speed was predicted through theoretical analysis, based on the Navier-Stokes equation and standard k-ε turbulence model, numerical simulation was used to study the performance of turbine at different rotational speed. The head loss, pressure distribution, turbulence kinetic energy, and unsteady pressure pulsation were also clarified. The results shows that with the increase of rotational speed, the high efficiency area of turbine gradually becomes wider, and there is little difference of the maximum efficiency at different rotational speeds. Under the optimal working condition, the pressure difference between inlet and outlet increase gradually, and turbulent kinetic energy of runner also increase. The inlet circulation increases with the increase of rotational speed, the outlet circulation increases with the increase of speed under small flow conditions, and decreases with the increase of rotational speed under large flow conditions. The study of pressure pulsation shows that the increase of rotating speed can effectively reduce the pressure pulsation in the runner. When the rotating speed is 2100 r/min, the amplitude of pressure pulsation at P7 is 10.39% lower than that at 900 r/min. Considering the hydraulic characteristics and the pulsation characteristics, it is recommended that the hydraulic turbine operates at or above the rated speed as far as possible.https://doi.org/10.1177/16878132221100652
spellingShingle Yanpin Li
Lihong Zhang
Jinbao Chen
Zichao Zhang
Kaikai Jia
Ke Feng
Xikun Wang
Influence of rotational speed on performance of low specific speed hydraulic turbine in turbine mode
Advances in Mechanical Engineering
title Influence of rotational speed on performance of low specific speed hydraulic turbine in turbine mode
title_full Influence of rotational speed on performance of low specific speed hydraulic turbine in turbine mode
title_fullStr Influence of rotational speed on performance of low specific speed hydraulic turbine in turbine mode
title_full_unstemmed Influence of rotational speed on performance of low specific speed hydraulic turbine in turbine mode
title_short Influence of rotational speed on performance of low specific speed hydraulic turbine in turbine mode
title_sort influence of rotational speed on performance of low specific speed hydraulic turbine in turbine mode
url https://doi.org/10.1177/16878132221100652
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