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1824-1829 M. Polák
Application of conversion model for designing hydrodynamic pumps in turbine mode
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Application of conversion model for designing hydrodynamic pumps in turbine mode

M. Polák

Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague, Faculty of Engineering, Kamýcká 129, CZ16521, Praha 6, Czech Republic
Correspondence: karel@tf.czu.cz

Abstract:

The use of the smallest water resources has been coming again to the centre of interest in recent years. A water engine – turbine, is the heart of these power plants. This is usually the highest expense for the investor, in terms of cost. The effort is therefore to seek investment less demanding alternatives. One of them is the use of hydrodynamic pumps in reverse turbine operation. This paper provides a methodology for conversion of parameters of the smallest power pumps (micro hydro sites) to turbine operation. The conversion model is based on the results of experimental research at the author’s workplace and is suitable for pumps with low specific speeds and outputs. The pump design process for turbine mode is complemented by a practical example for a specific deployment site. This example also serves to verify the accuracy of the conversion model.

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1200-1208 M. Polák
Determination of conversion relations for the use of small hydrodynamic pumps in reverse turbine operation
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Determination of conversion relations for the use of small hydrodynamic pumps in reverse turbine operation

M. Polák

Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague, Faculty of Engineering, Kamýcká 129, CZ16521, Praha 6, Czech Republic
Correspondence: karel@tf.czu.cz

Abstract:

In small-scale hydropower, hydrodynamic pumps used in reverse mode are an important economical alternative to conventional water turbines. Efficient utilisation of these devices however requires taking into account all the specifics of the reverse pump operation and optimise the pump design for maximum utilisation of the hydro-technical potential of the deployment site. The article compares existing conversion models, describes initial theoretical assumptions and determines new conversion relations for the design of pumps as turbines (PAT) for the lowest power and specific speed category. The validity of the conversion relations is experimentally verified on a hydraulic test circuit with a radial centrifugal pump tested in both pump and turbine operation modes. The results of the verification of the new conversion relations proved better correspondence to reality within this category of machines than that reported by the previously used conversion models.

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