Energy recovery strategies in water distribution networks: Literature review and future directions in the net-zero transition

C Giudicianni, D Mitrovic, W Wu, G Ferrarese… - Urban Water …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Water distribution networks (WDNs) are significant users of energy and contributors to
greenhouse gas emissions. Energy recovery strategies (ERSs) have potential for switching …

[HTML][HTML] Climate change's ripple effect on water supply systems and the water-energy nexus–A review

W Rosińska, J Jurasz, K Przestrzelska… - Water Resources and …, 2024 - Elsevier
In light of observed climate change dynamics, including intensified precipitation events,
prolonged arid spells, and elevating sea and ocean levels, water supply infrastructures face …

Theoretical, experimental, and numerical methods to predict the best efficiency point of centrifugal pump as turbine

T Lin, Z Zhu, X Li, J Li, Y Lin - Renewable Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
The best efficiency point prediction of the pump as turbine (PAT) is one of the key issues for
its application. In the present paper, a theoretical method based on the impeller-volute …

[HTML][HTML] Optimal hydraulic energy harvesting strategy for PaT installation in Water Distribution Networks

M Stefanizzi, D Filannino, T Capurso, SM Camporeale… - Applied Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Water Distribution Networks (WDNs) represent a noteworthy field for possible
implementation of Small Hydropower (SHP), by replacing Pressure Reduction Valves (PRV) …

Pressure regulation in a water distribution network using pumps as turbines at variable speed for energy recovery

DES e Souza, ALA Mesquita, CJC Blanco - Water Resources Management, 2023 - Springer
Pumps that function as turbines (PATs) are considered an economical solution to control
pressure in water distribution networks (WDNs) in place of pressure control valves (PCVs) …

Transient characteristics of PAT in micro pumped hydro energy storage during abnormal shutdown process

W Wang, H Guo, C Zhang, J Shen, J Pei, S Yuan - Renewable Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Pumps as turbines play an important role in micro pumped hydro energy storage (PHES)
systems, which are widely applied in remote areas, and their operational safety can be …

Experimental study on performance predictions of pumps as turbine

M Le Marre, P Mandin, JL Lanoisellé… - Energy Conversion and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Pumps as turbine can be utilized in water systems to convert waste energy into electricity
and reduce leakage rates, offering an effective and affordable solution. Accurately …

[HTML][HTML] Hydropower technology for sustainable energy generation in wastewater systems: learning from the experience

RM Llácer-Iglesias, PA López-Jiménez… - Water, 2021 - mdpi.com
Hydropower is a well-known technology, applied worldwide for electricity generation from
renewable sources. Within the current framework, some studies have started to consider its …

[HTML][HTML] PaT-ID: a tool for the selection of the optimal pump as turbine for a water distribution network

G Balacco, GD Fiorese, MR Alfio, V Totaro, M Binetti… - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
In a historical context where renewable energy is increasingly being adopted, the
installation of Pumps as Turbines (PaTs) in Water Distribution Networks (WDNs) is gaining …

A methodology to forecast the main non-dimensional performance parameters of pumps-as-turbines (PaTs) operating at Best Efficiency Point (BEP)

M Renzi, A Nigro, M Rossi - Renewable Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
This work presents a model based on analytical equations to identify the Best Efficiency
Point (BEP) of Pumps-as-Turbines (PaTs). The equations are developed exploiting an …