Abstract
Abstract: Investigation of hydro-turbine runner flow on a full-scale test rig consisting of a spiral casing, a stator, guide vanes, and a runner is difficult due to high cost and labor intensity. Therefore, an approach to modeling the inlet velocity profile of a hydro turbine draft tube is proposed that significantly reduces the cost of testing. In this approach, the draft tube inlet flow is modeled using a special swirl apparatus which is a combination of two swirlers: fixed and rotating. The paper presents the results of analytical calculation of the vane shape that provides a given velocity distribution corresponding to the optimal operation of the hydro turbine.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 64-72 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Mechanics and Technical Physics |
Volume | 64 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2023 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- design
- hydro turbine
- modeling
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering