CFD Investigation of a High Head Francis Turbine at Speed No-Load Using Advanced URANS Models

Due to the integration of new renewable energies, the electrical grid undergoes instabilities. Hydroelectric power plants are key players for grid control thanks to pumped storage power plants. However, this objective requires extending the operating range of the machines and increasing the number o...

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Main Authors: Jean Decaix, Vlad Hasmatuchi, Maximilian Titzschkau, Cécile Münch-Alligné
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
CFD
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/8/12/2505