Design, Modeling, and CFD Analysis of a Micro Hydro Pelton Turbine Runner: For the Case of Selected Site in Ethiopia
This paper addresses the design, modeling, and performance analysis of a Pelton turbine using CFD for one of the selected micro hydro potential sites in Ethiopia to meet the requirements of the energy demands. The site has a net head of 47.5 m and flow rate of 0.14 m3/s. The design process starts wi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2017-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Rotating Machinery |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/3030217 |