Francis turbine, a reaction type and medium head turbine is most widely used in hydropower
plants to generate electricity due to its wide range of operation. Cavitation erosion and silt …

Archimedes Screws Turbines (ASTs) are a new form of small hydroelectric powerplant that
can be applied even in low head sites. ASTs offer a clean and renewable source of energy …

Abstract Design and performance analysis of hydraulic turbines are two very crucial aspects
of any hydro power project which ensure economical and efficient functioning of these …

Hydraulic turbines experience severe operational and maintenance challenges when
operated in sediment-laden water. The combined effect of erosive and abrasive wear in …

Solid particle erosion (SPE) is a major source of damage to, and cause of failure of,
turbomachinery, including centrifugal and axial compressors and gas turbines. There is …

The materials used for the slurry transportation system experience erosion wear due to the
impact of suspended solid particles. In the present experimental investigation, a large size …

Effective hydraulic turbine design prevents sediment and cavitation erosion from impacting
the performance and reliability of the machine. Using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) …

When turboshaft engines operate in dusty environments, particulate matter erodes the
compressor blades, which may leads to structural damage and presents a severe threat to …

The design of the Francis turbine aims to maximize its performance in terms of efficiency.
This design approach has overlooked effects on the turbine due to sediment erosion for …

Turbine energy recovery is a process energy saving technology, and understanding turbine
efficiency has important operational and economic benefits for the operator of a power plant …