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Development a new test rig for analysis and control of swirling flows
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3rd International Conference on Energy and Environment CIEM, Ed. Scientific Bulletin of University Politehnica of Bucharest, Series C: Electrical Engineering, Vol 69, nr. 4
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The paper presents the main steps in order to develop an experimental test rig for
analysis and control the swirling flows in draft tube cone of the Francis turbine. The
main goal of test rig and experimental methodology developed will be focuses on the
vortex rope generated in Francis turbines’ draft tube. This is a very important
matter in Francis turbine operation, because at partial load a cavitational vortex
rope is developed. Consequently, strong vibrations and output power pulsations are
generated. So, the contribution of hydropower plants equipped with Francis turbines
at stability of energetic system is limited. A new solution is developed in order to
mitigate the vortex rope using a new technique: based on injecting an axial water jet
in draft tube. In order to investigate these phenomena a special swirl generator was
designed based on numerical analysis. In the paper are presented the main aspects
of hydraulic and mechanical design. Some experimental results concerning test rig
operation domain a qualitative results of rope vortex development and mitigation,
are also presented.
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2007
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| Draft tube, swirling flow, experimental analysis, jet control |
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Paper
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BAYA Alexandru
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BOSIOC Ilie Alin
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STUPARU Adrian
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MUNTEAN Sebastian
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SUSAN-RESIGA Romeo
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MILOS Teodor
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ANTON Ioan
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International Conference Proceedings
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http://www.scientificbulletin.upb.ro/SeriaC_-_Inginerie_Electrica_si_Stiinta_Calculatoarelor.php
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Numerical Simulation and Parallel Computing Laboratory
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