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3D Numerical Flow Analysis into a Francis Turbine Runner with Medium Specific Speed at Off-Design Operating Conditions
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Acta Technica Napocensis, Series: Applied Mathematics and Mechanics nr. 52, Vol. II
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Hydropower is the largest source of renewable energy and it is the most efficient way to generate electricity. However, this huge potential is partially exploited (only 18% in the world and 44%
in Romania). Additionally, more than 70% from actual hydropower plants from Romanian require to be
refurbished. Therefore, the numerical investigations into an old Francis turbine runner with medium specific speed at off-design conditions are performed. The interblade vortices at off-design conditions were indentified using CFD. As a result, the flow is strongly disturbed inducing hydrodynamics and
mechanical problems. Conclusively, the runner is sensitive at off-design conditions due to the geometry of the blade. A new runner with improved hydrodynamic performances can be designed using novel
philosophies and new tools in conjunction with data available about operating conditions.
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2009
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| Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Francis turbine, interblade vortex, off-design conditions. |
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MUNTEAN Sebastian
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BAYA Alexandru
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SUSAN-RESIGA Romeo
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ANTON Ioan
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National Journal Article
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Numerical Simulation and Parallel Computing Laboratory
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UPT
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