The swirl number as a method for determining the optimal operating mode of the micro hydro turbine

D. A. Suslov, I. V. Litvinov, E. U. Gorelikov, S. I. Shtork

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Abstract

The paper presents the data of a detailed study of the flow characteristics behind the runner of an air model of a propeller-type micro hydro turbine with varying operating modes from partial load to severe overload. Detailed measurements of the flow field distributions were carried out using an automated system for contactless optical diagnostics (LDA). The obtained data made it possible to link the identified features of the development of the flow structure when changing the operating mode of the installation with the nature of the evolution of the integral swirl number that determines the state of the swirled flow. Eventually, the work results can be used in the elaboration of recommendations for extending the regulation range of the operating regimes of hydraulic microturbines and providing their high efficiency.

Original languageEnglish
Article number012160
JournalJournal of Physics: Conference Series
Volume2119
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Dec 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event37th Siberian Thermophysical Seminar, STS 2021 - Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
Duration: 14 Sep 202116 Sep 2021

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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