Performance prediction and geometry optimization for application of pump as turbine: a review

M Liu, L Tan, S Cao - Frontiers in Energy Research, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Pump as Turbine (PAT) is a technically and economically effective technology to utilize
small/mini/micro/pico hydropower, especially in rural areas. There are two main subjects that …

Recent innovations and trends in in-conduit hydropower technologies and their applications in water distribution systems

MA Sari, M Badruzzaman, C Cherchi, M Swindle… - Journal of environmental …, 2018 - Elsevier
Water conduits have a large untapped potential to recapture energy for small hydroelectric
generation, which can substantially reduce grid electricity consumption and/or provide …

A numerical study on mechanisms of energy dissipation in a pump as turbine (PAT) using entropy generation theory

MM Ghorani, MHS Haghighi, A Maleki, A Riasi - Renewable Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
The utilization of pumps in reverse function is one of the economically beneficial methods for
off-grid power generation in micro-hydropower capacities. The traditional method of …

Theoretical model of energy performance prediction and BEP determination for centrifugal pump as turbine

M Liu, L Tan, S Cao - Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
Pump as Turbine (PAT) is an effective alternative of power generation for small hydropower
system. Since the characteristic curves under turbine mode are not supplied by …

Selection, control and techno-economic feasibility of Pumps as Turbines in Water Distribution Networks

M Stefanizzi, T Capurso, G Balacco, M Binetti… - Renewable Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Water Distribution Networks (WDNs) are becoming an attractive area of application
for small hydropower, which can contribute to the development of distributed energy …

Pumps as turbines

A Carravetta, S Derakhshan Houreh… - Springer tracts in …, 2018 - Springer
The sustainable use of water and energy represents one of the major challenges of the
majority of the nations worldwide. In the number of requirements for Water Supply Networks …

Selection optimization of variable speed pump as turbine (PAT) for energy recovery and pressure management

S Ebrahimi, A Riasi, A Kandi - Energy Conversion and Management, 2021 - Elsevier
Renewable energy technologies around the world have become a priority today and among
them, hydropower plants have the largest share. The most significant problem with small …

Micro hydro power generation in water distribution networks through the optimal pumps-as-turbines sizing and control

MK Kostner, A Zanfei, JC Alberizzi, M Renzi, M Righetti… - Applied Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Sustainable use of water and energy sources is a crucial challenge for smart and resilient
urban water infrastructure. At this aim, this study presents a methodology for implementing …

[HTML][HTML] Improve leakage management to reach sustainable water supply networks through by green energy systems. Optimized case study

CAM Ávila, FJ Sánchez-Romero… - Sustainable Cities and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The cities and townships should increase their sustainability to achieve the different targets,
which are included in the sustainable development goals. The water distribution networks …

A general methodology for performance prediction of pumps-as-turbines using Artificial Neural Networks

M Rossi, M Renzi - Renewable Energy, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) are used in this work as a computational
methodology to forecast both Best Efficiency Point (BEP) and performance curves of Pumps …