Real time control of water distribution networks: A state-of-the-art review

E Creaco, A Campisano, N Fontana, G Marini… - Water research, 2019 - Elsevier
This paper presents a review of the current state of the art of real time control (RTC) of water
distribution networks (WDNs). After proving the basic concept and terms of RTC and …

Pump-as-turbine for energy recovery in municipal water supply networks. A review

DES Souza, ALA Mesquita, CJC Blanco - Journal of the Brazilian Society …, 2021 - Springer
Recent studies recommended the recovery of energy incorporated to water distribution
networks (WDNs) of municipal water supply systems (WSS) through systems based on …

Effects of impeller diameter and rotational speed on performance of pump running in turbine mode

SV Jain, A Swarnkar, KH Motwani, RN Patel - Energy conversion and …, 2015 - Elsevier
The major limitations of mini/micro hydropower schemes is the higher cost of small capacity
hydro turbines. Also, it is very cumbersome, time consuming and expensive to develop the …

Micro hydro power generation from water supply system in high rise buildings using pump as turbines

J Du, H Yang, Z Shen, J Chen - Energy, 2017 - Elsevier
Water supply is of vital importance for urban development, so the overall pressure in urban
fresh water pipeline is usually very high to ensure consistent water supply throughout the …

Variable speed operation of centrifugal pumps running as turbines. Experimental investigation

J Delgado, JP Ferreira, DIC Covas, F Avellan - Renewable Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
Pumps running as turbines are pointed out as a cost-effective solution for energy recovery in
pressurised water supply systems. However, these hydraulic machines feature low efficiency …

Analyzing the impact of blade geometrical parameters on energy recovery and efficiency of centrifugal pump as turbine installed in the pressure-reducing station

MH Shojaeefard, S Saremian - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Improving renewable energy efficiency has received great attention globally by increasing
demand for energy supplies and air pollution issues. The Soft Pressure Regulation System …

Cost model for pumps as turbines in run-of-river and in-pipe microhydropower applications

D Novara, A Carravetta, A McNabola… - Journal of Water …, 2019 - ascelibrary.org
Abstract Pumps as Turbines (PATs) are standard water pumps utilized as hydraulic turbines
by reversing the flow direction across them. The off-the-shelf availability of water pumps and …

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 …

Selection and location of Pumps as Turbines substituting pressure reducing valves

GM Lima, EL Junior, BM Brentan - Renewable Energy, 2017 - Elsevier
Pressure control is a fundamental component of safe operation of water supply systems,
mainly to reduce leakage, risk of disruption, and maintenance costs. System topology and …

Investigation of different deflector geometry and mechanism effect on the performance of an in-pipe hydro Savonius turbine

A Bizhanpour, N Hasanzadeh, AF Najafi, F Magagnato - Applied Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Generation of clean power is one of the primary concerns of the world's engineering
community today. The use of renewable and clean energy harvesting methods, especially …