The Development of a Decision Support Software for the Design of Micro-Hydropower Schemes Utilizing a Pump as Turbine

Pumps As Turbines (PATs) are a class of unconventional hydraulic turbines consisting of standard water pumps working in reverse mode as the prime mover. Such devices can be well suited for either in-pipe energy recovery or small-scale hydropower, but their practical application is hampered by the la...

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Main Authors: Daniele Novara, Aonghus McNabola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Proceedings
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/2/11/678