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Prediction of the characteristic pressure pulsations in a reversible pump-turbine
(2023-11)
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Accés obertReversible Pump- Turbine turbomachines are frequently used in peaking load hydroelectrical power plants. These plants contribute to satisfy the energy demand during peak load periods. Its dynamic behaviour is influenced ... -
Experimental study on the influence of vibration amplitude on the fluid damping of a submerged disk
(Elsevier, 2023-10)
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Accés obertAccurate determination of modal parameters for disk-like structures submerged in heavy fluids is a topic of interest in many fields. For instance, some type of hydraulic turbomachinery can be modelled as disk structures ... -
Hybridization of a RoR HPP with a BESS—The XFLEX HYDRO Vogelgrun Demonstrator
(2023-07-01)
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Accés obertIn the XFLEX HYDRO Vogelgrun demonstrator, a run-of-river hydropower plant, the hybridization of one turbine-generator unit with a battery energy storage system is being investigated. This paper describes the integration ... -
Visualization research of energy dissipation in a pump turbine unit during turbine mode's starting up
(Elsevier, 2023-11-01)
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Accés restringit per acord de confidencialitatIdentifying the precise location of flow energy dissipation (FED) in pump turbines is crucial for enhancing the stability of pumped storage power stations. In this study, the transient process of the turbine mode's starting ... -
Water saving options in hydropower by means of variable speed operation: a prototype study in a mid-head Francis turbine
(Elsevier, 2023-06-22)
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Accés obertNowadays, in order to mitigate the global warming effects, there is a need of renewable energy generation for the objective of carbon neutrality. In this context, hydropower plays a key role not only because the amount of ... -
On the added modal coefficients of a rotating submerged cylinder induced by a whirling motion. Part 1: Experimental investigation
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2023-09-08)
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Accés obertThe operation of submerged rotating machines, such as marine current or tidal turbines, can present deleterious fluid phenomena that may provoke extreme structural vibrations. To predict their dynamic responses, it is ... -
Thermal, acoustic, and fire performance characterization of textile face mask waste for use as low-cost building insulation material
(Elsevier, 2023-04)
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Accés obertEnvironmental issues are becoming increasingly important, and researchers are developing new technologies and models to reduce environmental impact. The circular economy is a production and consumption model that involves ... -
Resonance vibration interventions in the femur: Experimental-numerical modelling approaches
(Elsevier, 2021-12)
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Accés restringit per política de l'editorialMotive: External vibration excitation might be key to many novel non-surgical interventions for pathologies in the musculoskeletal system and in other parts of the human organism. Lack of understanding about vibration ... -
Thermal assessment of a ventilated double skin façade component with a set of air filtering photocatalytic slats in the cavity
(2023-01-17)
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Accés obertIndoor air quality is a crucial factor when evaluating habitability, especially in developed countries, where people spend most of their time indoors. This paper presents a novel double skin façade (DSF) system that combines ... -
Time-frequency domain characteristics analysis of a hydro-turbine governor system considering vortex rope excitation
(2022-01)
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Accés obertUnderstanding and simulating the dynamic characteristics of the hydro-turbine governor system is essential to guarantee the safety of the hydro-power systems. This study proposes a modification method of the water head at ... -
Numerical analysis on the modal characteristics of a pumped storage unit runner in cavitating flow
(Elsevier, 2022-12-01)
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Accés restringit per política de l'editorialCavitation is an important issue in pumped storage unit as it can compromise the safe and stable operation of the unit. The present work aims revealing the dynamic behavior of a pump-turbine runner in cavitating flow from ... -
Experimental and numerical investigation on the influence of a large crack on the modal behaviour of a Kaplan turbine blade
(Elsevier, 2020-01-01)
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Accés obertA large crack was discovered on one blade of a Kaplan turbine prototype after the inspection of the machine. In order to know the origin of the crack, a failure analysis was previously carried out (Zhang et al., 2019). To ...