Flow Field Analysis of Francis Turbine Draft Tube using POD at Design and Part Load Operating Conditions

The hydraulic turbines, especially Francis turbines, frequently run at part load (PL) conditions to meet the dynamic energy needs. The flow field at the runner exit changes significantly with a change in the operating point. At PL, flow instabilities such as the Rotating Vortex Rope (RVR) form in th...

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Main Authors: S. Kumar, M. J. Cervantes, B. K. Gandhi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Isfahan University of Technology 2024-01-01
Series:Journal of Applied Fluid Mechanics
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Online Access:https://www.jafmonline.net/article_2385_3564601634579ff6611cc2a856fc0bd2.pdf