Performance prediction by viscous flow analysis for Frances turbine runner

Journal Article · Tue Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1994 · Journal of Fluids Engineering; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2910218· OSTI ID:7043984

Vu, T C ^[1]; Shyy, W ^[2]

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1. Hydro Business, Lachine, Quebec (Canada)
2. Univ. of Florida, Gainesville, FL (United States). Dept. of Aerospace Engineering

Validation of a three-dimensional computational algorithm for viscous flow analysis has been conducted for two types of Francis turbine runner geometry, on low head and one high head, using experimental measurement. Assessment has been made for both qualitative features of flow behavior, as well as quantitative distribution of blade pressure and head loss. The influence of the grid size on the accuracy of the numerical solution is also discussed. Effort has been made to address some of the design issues, and to demonstrate that the present computational algorithm can make useful contributions to help improve the current design practices.

• OSTI ID: 7043984
• Journal Information: Journal of Fluids Engineering; (United States), Vol. 116:1; ISSN 0098-2202
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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42 ENGINEERING
TURBINES
PERFORMANCE
VISCOUS FLOW
CALCULATION METHODS
FORECASTING
EQUIPMENT
FLUID FLOW
MACHINERY
TURBOMACHINERY
420400* - Engineering- Heat Transfer & Fluid Flow