Francis turbine, a reaction type and medium head turbine is most widely used in hydropower
plants to generate electricity due to its wide range of operation. Cavitation erosion and silt …

Abstract Design and performance analysis of hydraulic turbines are two very crucial aspects
of any hydro power project which ensure economical and efficient functioning of these …

Cavitation is a major problem in the hydraulic reaction turbine because it damages turbine
components, affects turbine performance and increases maintenance. Hence there is a …

The evaluation of cavitation characteristics is one of the most significant tasks whilst properly
designing a water turbine. This work investigates the steady and unsteady cavitating flows …

The variations in the operating conditions of Francis turbines may lead to cavitation due to
pressure pulsations in vanless space. In order to combat the fluctuations in power demand …

Cavitation generally causes a decrease in efficiency and vibrations to a Kaplan turbine, but
effectively identifying cavitation state is quite difficult. In this paper, a comprehensive test …

Sediment erosion can lead to a general decrease in hydraulic performance of hydraulic
turbines and an increase in energy dissipation. In this paper, aiming the characteristics of SE …

The purpose of this research work was to examine the hydroelectric potential of wastewater
treatment plants by harnessing the kinetic and/or potential energy of treated wastewater for …

Due to their diminishing performance, reliability, and maintenance requirements, there has
been a rise in the demand for the restoration and renovation of old hydroelectric power …

An investigation is conducted on the Francis turbine's cavitation characteristics and its
influence on system hydraulic stability using two experimental methods, namely the flow …