A Numerical Analysis of Fluid Flow and Torque for Hydropower Pelton Turbine Performance Using Computational Fluid Dynamics

The difficulty of delivering electrical power to rural areas motivated the researchers to explore more accessible power sources. Hydropower is considered a desirable option due to its sustainability and lower costs. Pelton turbines have been widely used in hydropower plants because of their low inst...

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Published in:	Inventions
Main Authors:	Mohammed A. Qasim, Vladimir I. Velkin, Sergey E. Shcheklein, Abduljabbar O. Hanfesh, Talib Z. Farge, Fadl A. Essa
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Subjects:	hydropower Pelton turbines CFD torque sustainability validation
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5134/7/1/22

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