Optimization of Pump Turbine Closing Operation to Minimize Water Hammer and Pulsating Pressures During Load Rejection

In load rejection transitional processes in pumped-storage plants (PSPs), the process of closing pump turbines, including guide vane (GVCS) and ball valve closing schemes (BVCS), is crucial for controlling pulsating pressures and water hammer. Extreme pressures generated during the load rejection pr...

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Main Authors: Jiawei Ye, Wei Zeng, Zhigao Zhao, Jiebin Yang, Jiandong Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/4/1000