Introductory technical guidance for mechanical, civil and electrical engineers interested in performance of pump turbines for hydroelectric power generation. Here is what is discussed: 1. ESTIMATING TURBINE PERFORMANCE 2. ESTIMATING RUNAWAY SPEED 3. PUMP-TURBINE FOUR-QUADRANT DIAGRAM 4. WEIGHT, INERTIA, AND HYDRAULIC DOWNTHRUST 5. HYDRAULIC SIMILARITY 6. BIBLIOGRAPHY.

Introductory technical guidance for civil, mechanical and electrical engineers interested in selection of hydroelectric pump-turbines.

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers interested in selection and specification of hydroelectric pump turbines. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. UNIT SELECTION.

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, mechanical engineers and other professional engineers interested in selection of pump turbine units for hydroelectric power projects. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. UNIT SELECTION.

This book contains selected papers presented during the World Renewable Energy Network’s 28thanniversary congress at the University of Kingston in London. The forum highlighted the integration of renewables and sustainable buildings as the best means to combat climate change. In-depth chapters written by the world’s leading experts highlight the most current research and technological breakthroughs and discuss policy, renewable energy technologies and applications in all sectors – for heating and cooling, agricultural applications, water, desalination, industrial applications and for the transport sectors. Presents cutting-edge research in green building and renewable energy from all over the world; Covers the most up-to-date research developments, government policies, business models, best practices and innovations; Contains case studies and examples to enhance practical application of the technologies.

Hydrodynamics of Pumps is a reference for pump experts and a textbook for advanced students. It examines the fluid dynamics of liquid turbomachines, particularly pumps, focusing on special problems and design issues associated with the flow of liquid through a rotating machine. There are two characteristics of a liquid that lead to problems and cause a significantly different set of concerns than those in gas turbines. These are the potential for cavitation and the high density of liquids, which enhances the possibility of damaging, unsteady flows and forces. The book begins with an introduction to the subject, including cavitation, unsteady flows and turbomachinery, basic pump design and performance principles. Chapter topics include flow features, cavitation parameters and inception, bubble dynamics, cavitation effects on pump performance, and unsteady flows and vibration in pumps - discussed in the three final chapters. The book is richly illustrated and includes many practical examples.