Model Testing of Francis-Type Hydraulic Turbines
MEASUREMENT & CONTROL, vol.50, no.3, pp.70-73, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 50 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2017
- Doi Number: 10.1177/0020294017702284
- Journal Name: MEASUREMENT & CONTROL
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.70-73
- Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus Campus Affiliated: No
Abstract
Every single turbine is custom-designed specifically to meet the requirements of a hydroelectric power plant. Performance of a designed turbine is validated, to some extent, by computational fluid dynamics simulations; however, experimental testing according to International Electrotechnical Commission standards is necessary to ensure performance and reliability. Model tests are performed on similar, small-scale models at test facilities that are specifically designed for this purpose. This article features one such facility, which is capable of testing the performance and cavitation of Francis-type turbines. Test procedures, measured parameters, measuring instruments, and calibration techniques are explained in detail.