Design, Modeling, and CFD Analysis of a Micro Hydro Pelton Turbine Runner: For the Case of Selected Site in Ethiopia

This paper addresses the design, modeling, and performance analysis of a Pelton turbine using CFD for one of the selected micro hydro potential sites in Ethiopia to meet the requirements of the energy demands. The site has a net head of 47.5 m and flow rate of 0.14 m3/s. The design process starts wi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Tilahun Nigussie, Abraham Engeda, Edessa Dribssa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:International Journal of Rotating Machinery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/3030217