Geometry, Mesh and Numerical Scheme Influencing the Simulation of a Pelton Jet with the OpenFOAM Toolbox

Hydropower is a key source of electricity production for allowing the integration of intermittent renewable energy resources. Among the various hydraulic power plants around the world, the ones equipped with Pelton turbines already provide large flexibility that is still enhanced with the developmen...

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Main Authors: Jean Decaix, Cécile Münch-Alligné
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/19/7451