Investigation of Flow-Induced Instabilities in a Francis Turbine Operating in Non-Cavitating and Cavitating Part-Load Conditions
The integration of intermittent renewable energy resources to the grid system requires that hydro turbines regularly operate at part-load conditions. Reliable operation of hydro turbines at these conditions is typically limited by the formation of a Rotating Vortex Rope (RVR) in the draft tube. In t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-02-01
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Series: | Fluids |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5521/8/2/61 |