Banki-Michell Optimal Design by Computational Fluid Dynamics Testing and Hydrodynamic Analysis

In hydropower, the exploitation of small power sources requires the use of small turbines that combine efficiency and economy. Banki-Michell turbines represent a possible choice for their simplicity and for their good efficiency under variable load conditions. Several experimental and numerical test...

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Main Authors: Tullio Tucciarelli, Oreste Fecarotta, Armando Carravetta, Costanza Aricò, Vincenzo Sammartano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-04-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/6/5/2362