Integration of renewable energy sources into low-temperature district heating systems: a review

I Sarbu, M Mirza, D Muntean - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
This article presents a complex and exhaustive review of the integration of renewable
energy sources (RES)(specifically solar, geothermal, and hydraulic energies and heat …

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] 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) …

Rotational speed variation assessment of centrifugal pump-as-turbine as an energy utilization device under water distribution network condition

M Tahani, A Kandi, M Moghimi, SD Houreh - Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
Nowadays, to extend the application of clean energy sources, the utility of small power
plants has been expanded and one of them is the potential utilization of water distribution …

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) …

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 …

Improved planning of energy recovery in water systems using a new analytic approach to PAT performance curves

M Perez-Sanchez, FJ Sánchez-Romero, HM Ramos… - Water, 2020 - mdpi.com
The use of pumps working as turbines (PATs) to improve the energy efficiency of water
networks has been studied in the last years. This recovery system is justified due to a low …

Definition of the operational curves by modification of the affinity laws to improve the simulation of PATs

CA Macías Ávila, FJ Sánchez-Romero… - Water, 2021 - mdpi.com
New technologies for water pressurized systems try to implement the introduction of
strategies for the improvement of the sustainable indicators. One of these technologies is the …

Pump efficiency analysis for proper energy assessment in optimization of water supply systems

A Martin-Candilejo, D Santillán, L Garrote - Water, 2019 - mdpi.com
Water supply systems need to be designed accounting for both construction and operational
costs. When the installation requires water pumping, it is key for the operational costs to …

New expressions to apply the variation operation strategy in engineering tools using pumps working as turbines

FA Plua, FJ Sánchez-Romero, V Hidalgo… - Mathematics, 2021 - mdpi.com
The improvement in energy saving aspects in water systems is currently a topic of major
interest. The utilization of pumps working as turbines is a relevant strategy in water …