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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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-08-01
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/2/11/678 |