Cavitation in Francis turbines negatively impacts performance and causes damage. It occurs when pressure drops below vapor pressure, forming bubbles that collapse upon reaching higher pressure zones. This results in pitting on turbine surfaces from high localized pressures. Remedies include optimizing hydraulic design to reduce cavitation, and developing coatings for wetted parts to prolong maintenance intervals. Cavitation repair involves welding or spraying metallic/non-metallic coatings, with some coatings showing better erosion resistance than stainless steel. Preventing cavitation requires correct turbine design, manufacturing quality, material selection, installation, operation, maintenance, and supplemental air injection into the draft tube.
Design Calculation of 40 MW Francis Turbine Runnerijtsrd
A water turbine is one of the most important parts to generate electricity in hydroelectric power plants. The generation of hydroelectric power is relatively cheaper than the power generated by other sources. There are various types of turbines such as Pelton Turbine, Cross flow Turbine, and Francis Turbine which are being used in Myanmar. In this paper, one of the hydroelectric power plant which is used Vertical Francis Turbine type. The Francis turbine is one of the powerful turbine types. Francis Turbine is a type of water turbine that was developed by James Bicheno Francis. Hydroelectric Power Plant, Thaukyegat No.2, is selected to design the runner. This Vertical Francis Turbine is designed to produce 40 MW electric powers from the head of 65 m and flow rate of 70.10m3 s. The design parameters of 40 MW Vertical Francis Turbine runner's diameter, height, elevation, shaft, numbers of blades and blade angles are calculated. The initial value of turbine output is assumed as 94 . The number of guide blades and runner blades are also assumed. The detailed design calculations of the runner are carried out. Moreover, the selection of the turbine type according to the head, the flow rate and the power are also performed. Kyi Pyar Oo | Khaing Zar Nyunt | Ei Cho Cho Theik "Design Calculation of 40 MW Francis Turbine (Runner)" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-5 , August 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd26412.pdfPaper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/mechanical-engineering/26412/design-calculation-of-40-mw-francis-turbine-runner/kyi-pyar-oo
Specific Speed of Turbine | Fluid MechanicsSatish Taji
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Turbines work by converting the kinetic energy of a moving fluid like water, steam, gas or wind into mechanical rotational energy. There are different types of turbines that are designed based on how the fluid interacts with the turbine blades including impulse turbines where the fluid hits the blades at high speed, and reaction turbines where the pressure of the fluid changes as it passes through the rotor blades. Common types of turbines include water turbines like the Pelton, Francis and Kaplan turbines, steam turbines used in power plants, gas turbines that power aircraft and generators, and wind turbines that convert wind energy into electricity.
This document provides an overview of the Pelton turbine. It describes the Pelton turbine as an impulse type water turbine invented by Lester Allan Pelton in the 1870s. The key parts of a Pelton turbine discussed include the penstock, runner, casing, spear rod, deflector, nozzle, and brake nozzle. It also briefly discusses the specific speed of turbines and notes that China produces the most hydroelectric power worldwide.
1. The document discusses various topics related to hydraulic turbines including their classification, selection, design principles of Pelton, Francis and Kaplan turbines, draft tubes, surge tanks, governing, unit quantities, characteristic curves, similitude analysis and cavitation.
2. Hydraulic turbines are classified based on the type of energy at the inlet, direction of flow through the runner, head at the inlet, and specific speed. Pelton wheels are impulse turbines suitable for high heads while Francis and Kaplan turbines are reaction turbines for lower heads.
3. The design of each turbine type involves guidelines related to jet ratio, speed ratio, velocities, discharge, power and efficiency calculations. Characteristic curves show the performance of a
Whirling of shafts occurs due to rotational imbalance of a shaft, even in the absence of external loads, which causes resonance to occur at certain speeds, known as critical speeds.
This document discusses hydroelectric power generation. It begins by providing a brief history, noting that the first hydroelectric power plant began operating in 1882 in the US, while India's first was in 1902. Today hydroelectricity accounts for 21% of India's power and 30% globally.
It then explains the basic process of hydroelectric power generation - using water stored in dams to turn turbines that power generators. The next section lists the top 5 largest hydroelectric power plants in the world by capacity. Three Gorges Dam in China has the largest capacity at 22,500 MW.
The document concludes by discussing advantages such as low operating costs, and disadvantages including high initial costs and requiring plants to be located in
This document provides guidance for selecting hydraulic turbines and governing systems for hydroelectric projects up to 25 MW. It discusses key site data needed for selection, including net head values. It then classifies and describes the main turbine types - Francis, propeller, Kaplan, and impulse turbines. Selection criteria are outlined based on site parameters like head and flow. Guidelines are provided for selecting turbines for different size ranges from micro-hydro to larger mini and small hydro projects. Performance parameters like efficiency, operating ranges, and cavitation characteristics are also covered. The document concludes with sections on governing systems and examples.
Design Calculation of 40 MW Francis Turbine Runnerijtsrd
A water turbine is one of the most important parts to generate electricity in hydroelectric power plants. The generation of hydroelectric power is relatively cheaper than the power generated by other sources. There are various types of turbines such as Pelton Turbine, Cross flow Turbine, and Francis Turbine which are being used in Myanmar. In this paper, one of the hydroelectric power plant which is used Vertical Francis Turbine type. The Francis turbine is one of the powerful turbine types. Francis Turbine is a type of water turbine that was developed by James Bicheno Francis. Hydroelectric Power Plant, Thaukyegat No.2, is selected to design the runner. This Vertical Francis Turbine is designed to produce 40 MW electric powers from the head of 65 m and flow rate of 70.10m3 s. The design parameters of 40 MW Vertical Francis Turbine runner's diameter, height, elevation, shaft, numbers of blades and blade angles are calculated. The initial value of turbine output is assumed as 94 . The number of guide blades and runner blades are also assumed. The detailed design calculations of the runner are carried out. Moreover, the selection of the turbine type according to the head, the flow rate and the power are also performed. Kyi Pyar Oo | Khaing Zar Nyunt | Ei Cho Cho Theik "Design Calculation of 40 MW Francis Turbine (Runner)" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-5 , August 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd26412.pdfPaper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/mechanical-engineering/26412/design-calculation-of-40-mw-francis-turbine-runner/kyi-pyar-oo
Specific Speed of Turbine | Fluid MechanicsSatish Taji
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Turbines work by converting the kinetic energy of a moving fluid like water, steam, gas or wind into mechanical rotational energy. There are different types of turbines that are designed based on how the fluid interacts with the turbine blades including impulse turbines where the fluid hits the blades at high speed, and reaction turbines where the pressure of the fluid changes as it passes through the rotor blades. Common types of turbines include water turbines like the Pelton, Francis and Kaplan turbines, steam turbines used in power plants, gas turbines that power aircraft and generators, and wind turbines that convert wind energy into electricity.
This document provides an overview of the Pelton turbine. It describes the Pelton turbine as an impulse type water turbine invented by Lester Allan Pelton in the 1870s. The key parts of a Pelton turbine discussed include the penstock, runner, casing, spear rod, deflector, nozzle, and brake nozzle. It also briefly discusses the specific speed of turbines and notes that China produces the most hydroelectric power worldwide.
1. The document discusses various topics related to hydraulic turbines including their classification, selection, design principles of Pelton, Francis and Kaplan turbines, draft tubes, surge tanks, governing, unit quantities, characteristic curves, similitude analysis and cavitation.
2. Hydraulic turbines are classified based on the type of energy at the inlet, direction of flow through the runner, head at the inlet, and specific speed. Pelton wheels are impulse turbines suitable for high heads while Francis and Kaplan turbines are reaction turbines for lower heads.
3. The design of each turbine type involves guidelines related to jet ratio, speed ratio, velocities, discharge, power and efficiency calculations. Characteristic curves show the performance of a
Whirling of shafts occurs due to rotational imbalance of a shaft, even in the absence of external loads, which causes resonance to occur at certain speeds, known as critical speeds.
This document discusses hydroelectric power generation. It begins by providing a brief history, noting that the first hydroelectric power plant began operating in 1882 in the US, while India's first was in 1902. Today hydroelectricity accounts for 21% of India's power and 30% globally.
It then explains the basic process of hydroelectric power generation - using water stored in dams to turn turbines that power generators. The next section lists the top 5 largest hydroelectric power plants in the world by capacity. Three Gorges Dam in China has the largest capacity at 22,500 MW.
The document concludes by discussing advantages such as low operating costs, and disadvantages including high initial costs and requiring plants to be located in
This document provides guidance for selecting hydraulic turbines and governing systems for hydroelectric projects up to 25 MW. It discusses key site data needed for selection, including net head values. It then classifies and describes the main turbine types - Francis, propeller, Kaplan, and impulse turbines. Selection criteria are outlined based on site parameters like head and flow. Guidelines are provided for selecting turbines for different size ranges from micro-hydro to larger mini and small hydro projects. Performance parameters like efficiency, operating ranges, and cavitation characteristics are also covered. The document concludes with sections on governing systems and examples.
This presentation discusses reaction turbines. It defines a reaction turbine as a type of turbine that develops torque by reacting to the pressure or weight of a fluid based on Newton's third law of motion. The document outlines the working principle of reaction turbines and describes the main types - radial flow, axial flow, and mixed flow turbines. Examples of specific reaction turbines are provided, including the Francis, Kaplan, and propeller turbines. The advantages and disadvantages of reaction turbines are summarized. Key concepts like pressure compounding, turbine blade stages, and the pressure-velocity diagram for reaction blades are also explained briefly.
A turbine is a rotary mechanical device that extracts energy from a fast moving flow of water, steam, gas, air, or other fluid and converts it into useful work. Also a turbine is a turbo-machine with at least one moving part called a rotor assembly, which is a shaft or drum with blades attached. Moving fluid acts on the blades so that they move and impart rotational energy to the rotor. According to the fluid used:
• Water Turbine
• Steam Turbine
• Gas Turbine
• Wind Turbine
Although the same principles apply to all turbines, their specific designs differ sufficiently to merit separate descriptions.
Working Principle Water Turbine
• When the fluid strikes the blades of the turbine, the blades are displaced, which produces rotational energy.
• When the turbine shaft is directly coupled to an electric generator mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy.
• This electrical power is known as hydroelectric power.
In a hydraulic turbine, water is used as the source of energy. Water or hydraulic turbines convert kinetic and potential energies of the water into mechanical power. Water turbines are mostly found in dams to generate electric power from water kinetic energy.
Classification
Based on hydraulic action of water
Based on direction of flow
Based on head of water and quantity of flow
Based on specific speed
Based on disposition of turbine shaft
Based on name of originator (commonly used turbines)
The Kaplan turbine is a water turbine that was invented in 1913-1922 by Viktor Kaplan. It has adjustable blades that allow it to efficiently handle a wide variation of water flows. The Kaplan turbine is well-suited for low head sites between 2-40 meters and has efficiencies over 90%. It is an inward flow reaction turbine where the water changes pressure and gives up energy as it moves through the adjustable blades, causing the runner to spin. The Kaplan turbine's adjustable blades make it more efficient at partial loads compared to other water turbines.
MICRO PROJECT ON , HYDROELECTRICITY & HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANT Al KAREEM SHAIKH
This document discusses hydroelectricity and hydroelectric power plants. It begins by providing background on hydroelectricity, noting that it generates 16.6% of the world's electricity through converting the potential energy of water into electricity. It then describes the basic construction and working of hydroelectric power plants. Dams are used to store water in a reservoir, which is then sent through a turbine to spin a generator and produce electricity. The document outlines the main types of hydroelectric power plants, including conventional dams, pumped storage, run-of-the-river, and tide power. Conventional dams have the largest reservoirs while run-of-the-river plants rely on continuous water flow without significant storage. Pumped storage involves pumping
Draft Tube and Cavitation | Fluid MechanicsSatish Taji
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This document discusses hydraulic turbines and pumps. It defines turbines as machines that convert hydraulic energy to mechanical energy, and pumps as the opposite, converting mechanical to hydraulic energy. It describes the key components and classifications of impulse and reaction turbines like the Pelton wheel and Francis turbine. It also covers turbine characteristics such as head, power, and efficiency. Characteristic curves are presented to show turbine and pump performance under varying operating conditions.
This document summarizes different types of hydroelectric power plants and turbines. It describes impulse and reaction turbines, including Pelton, Francis, and Kaplan turbines. It provides diagrams of hydroelectric and pump storage plants. Key concepts covered include gross and net heads, discharge, water power, brake power, efficiency, and speed. Fundamental equations for hydroelectric systems are given. Common terms are defined. Sample problems demonstrate calculations for hydroelectric plant design and performance analysis.
The document describes the design and analysis of a car jack using CAD software CATIA and FEA software ANSYS. It was a summer training project completed by two students to fulfill their degree requirements. The project involved modeling a scissor jack in CATIA, analyzing it using ANSYS to determine stresses and efficiency, and optimizing the design to improve the jack's life and performance. The document provides background on different types of jacks, prior research, and specifications and working of scissor jacks to support the project objectives.
This document describes the design, specification, and operating principles of a turbo generator. It contains the following key points:
1. A turbo generator is a synchronous machine that has the capacity to deliver active power while supplying or absorbing reactive power. Its rotor contains S and N poles and rotates to cut the stator coils and generate voltage.
2. The generator's active power output is controlled by steam input to the turbine, while its reactive power output is controlled by excitation current in the rotor winding.
3. The generator can operate in overexcitation or underexcitation modes to supply or absorb reactive power respectively. Its capability is represented by a capability curve showing limits based on rotor heating, stator
This document provides details about a student project report on a model of a hydraulic power plant. It includes an introduction describing the components of a typical hydraulic power plant like the reservoir, dam, penstock, surge tank, turbine, power house, and generator. It also discusses the classification of hydraulic power plants based on factors like water availability and plant capacity. The document outlines the various elements of a hydraulic power plant in detail and explains the working principle. It acknowledges the guidance provided by the project supervisor and declares the fulfillment of degree requirements.
The document discusses transmission shafts and their design. It defines a transmission shaft as a rotating element that supports transmission elements like gears and transmits power. Stepped shafts are commonly used, with maximum diameter in the middle and minimum at the ends. Shaft material is typically carbon steel. Design considers strength based on stresses from loads, torsional rigidity based on permissible twist, and ASME code factors for shock/fatigue. Equivalent moment concepts are introduced for combined loading conditions.
Natural draught is produced by a chimney and provides ventilation for boiler systems. The height and diameter of a chimney can be calculated based on factors like flue gas temperature, ambient temperature, and air-fuel ratio. For maximum discharge of hot gases, the flue gas temperature should be slightly higher than ambient temperature. Chimneys provide advantages like no external power requirements but have limitations like low efficiency below 1%. Boiler performance is quantified by equivalent evaporation and efficiency, which allow standardization based on feed water temperature and pressure.
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This document discusses different types of hydraulic turbines used to convert hydraulic energy from flowing water into electrical energy. It describes the main components and operating principles of Pelton, Francis, and Kaplan turbines. Pelton turbines use jet impacts to rotate an impulse wheel, while Francis and Kaplan turbines are reaction turbines where water pressure decreases as it flows through the runner blades. Francis turbines use mixed radial-axial flow and are widely used over a range of heads. Kaplan turbines have propeller-like adjustable blades for axial flow and are best for low heads with large flows. Draft tubes and governing systems are also discussed.
Centrifugal pumps are rotodynamic pumps that use a rotating impeller to increase the pressure of a liquid. The impeller spins and throws liquid outward via centrifugal force, increasing pressure. Key parts include the impeller, casing, suction and delivery pipes. Centrifugal pumps are classified based on impeller shape, working head, number of stages, flow direction, and number of suctions. They work by converting the kinetic energy of the liquid into pressure energy. The minimum speed required for startup depends on the manometric head. Cavitation can occur if the pressure drops below vapor pressure, forming bubbles that collapse and damage surfaces.
This document provides an overview of a hydro power plant project. It discusses site selection factors like water availability and storage. It describes the basic components and working of a hydro power plant including the catchment area, dam, penstocks, turbines, generators, and powerhouse. It classifies hydro plants by head, lists common turbine types, and discusses advantages like no fuel costs and disadvantages like high initial costs. Examples of hydro plants in Gujarat are also mentioned.
The document discusses the design of connecting rods for internal combustion engines. It describes the functions of connecting rods as transmitting force between the piston and crankshaft. The dimensions and material selection of connecting rods are important considerations. Connecting rods must be strong enough to withstand buckling forces while also being as lightweight as possible. The document provides steps for calculating the cross-sectional dimensions, sizes of bearings, bolts, and other components of connecting rods based on engine specifications and safety factors.
Hydropower harnesses the kinetic energy of moving water to generate electricity. It has been used for centuries to power mills and factories. Modern hydropower plants first emerged in the late 19th century and have since become a major source of renewable energy worldwide. Hydropower is classified based on factors like plant size and head. Key components include dams, reservoirs, penstocks, turbines, generators, and transformers. While hydropower has significant advantages as a clean energy source, new plants also face environmental challenges and changing water availability due to climate change. Many regions still have potential to expand sustainable hydropower development in the future.
The document provides an overview of tidal energy, including:
- Tidal energy harnesses the gravitational pull of the moon and sun to generate waves that can be captured by tidal turbines or barrages.
- While tidal power has been used since the 9th century, the first large tidal power plant was built in France in 1967 and generates 240 MW.
- Tidal energy has advantages like being predictable and having high energy density, but also challenges like high costs and potential environmental impacts.
- The document discusses different tidal energy technologies and their applications, environmental effects, and regulatory considerations.
Cavitation in pumps occurs when vapor bubbles form in areas of low pressure and then implode in areas of higher pressure, damaging pump vanes. Calculating net positive suction head (NPSH) is important for preventing cavitation. NPSH compares the actual pressure of fluid at the pump inlet (NPSHA) to the minimum pressure required by the pump to prevent bubble formation (NPSHreq). Maintaining NPSHA above NPSHreq through methods like pressurizing the suction source can help reduce cavitation.
Cavitation occurs when cavities form in liquid due to pressure changes and then rapidly collapse, producing shockwaves. There are two types: inertial cavitation involves rapid bubble collapse producing shockwaves, while non-inertial cavitation involves bubble oscillation due to acoustic energy. Cavitation commonly occurs in pumps, propellers, and where liquids experience pressure changes, and can cause damage through noise, vibrations and material erosion. Solutions involve redesigning systems, changing materials, reducing turbulence, and adding anti-cavitation agents.
This presentation discusses reaction turbines. It defines a reaction turbine as a type of turbine that develops torque by reacting to the pressure or weight of a fluid based on Newton's third law of motion. The document outlines the working principle of reaction turbines and describes the main types - radial flow, axial flow, and mixed flow turbines. Examples of specific reaction turbines are provided, including the Francis, Kaplan, and propeller turbines. The advantages and disadvantages of reaction turbines are summarized. Key concepts like pressure compounding, turbine blade stages, and the pressure-velocity diagram for reaction blades are also explained briefly.
A turbine is a rotary mechanical device that extracts energy from a fast moving flow of water, steam, gas, air, or other fluid and converts it into useful work. Also a turbine is a turbo-machine with at least one moving part called a rotor assembly, which is a shaft or drum with blades attached. Moving fluid acts on the blades so that they move and impart rotational energy to the rotor. According to the fluid used:
• Water Turbine
• Steam Turbine
• Gas Turbine
• Wind Turbine
Although the same principles apply to all turbines, their specific designs differ sufficiently to merit separate descriptions.
Working Principle Water Turbine
• When the fluid strikes the blades of the turbine, the blades are displaced, which produces rotational energy.
• When the turbine shaft is directly coupled to an electric generator mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy.
• This electrical power is known as hydroelectric power.
In a hydraulic turbine, water is used as the source of energy. Water or hydraulic turbines convert kinetic and potential energies of the water into mechanical power. Water turbines are mostly found in dams to generate electric power from water kinetic energy.
Classification
Based on hydraulic action of water
Based on direction of flow
Based on head of water and quantity of flow
Based on specific speed
Based on disposition of turbine shaft
Based on name of originator (commonly used turbines)
The Kaplan turbine is a water turbine that was invented in 1913-1922 by Viktor Kaplan. It has adjustable blades that allow it to efficiently handle a wide variation of water flows. The Kaplan turbine is well-suited for low head sites between 2-40 meters and has efficiencies over 90%. It is an inward flow reaction turbine where the water changes pressure and gives up energy as it moves through the adjustable blades, causing the runner to spin. The Kaplan turbine's adjustable blades make it more efficient at partial loads compared to other water turbines.
MICRO PROJECT ON , HYDROELECTRICITY & HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANT Al KAREEM SHAIKH
This document discusses hydroelectricity and hydroelectric power plants. It begins by providing background on hydroelectricity, noting that it generates 16.6% of the world's electricity through converting the potential energy of water into electricity. It then describes the basic construction and working of hydroelectric power plants. Dams are used to store water in a reservoir, which is then sent through a turbine to spin a generator and produce electricity. The document outlines the main types of hydroelectric power plants, including conventional dams, pumped storage, run-of-the-river, and tide power. Conventional dams have the largest reservoirs while run-of-the-river plants rely on continuous water flow without significant storage. Pumped storage involves pumping
Draft Tube and Cavitation | Fluid MechanicsSatish Taji
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This document discusses hydraulic turbines and pumps. It defines turbines as machines that convert hydraulic energy to mechanical energy, and pumps as the opposite, converting mechanical to hydraulic energy. It describes the key components and classifications of impulse and reaction turbines like the Pelton wheel and Francis turbine. It also covers turbine characteristics such as head, power, and efficiency. Characteristic curves are presented to show turbine and pump performance under varying operating conditions.
This document summarizes different types of hydroelectric power plants and turbines. It describes impulse and reaction turbines, including Pelton, Francis, and Kaplan turbines. It provides diagrams of hydroelectric and pump storage plants. Key concepts covered include gross and net heads, discharge, water power, brake power, efficiency, and speed. Fundamental equations for hydroelectric systems are given. Common terms are defined. Sample problems demonstrate calculations for hydroelectric plant design and performance analysis.
The document describes the design and analysis of a car jack using CAD software CATIA and FEA software ANSYS. It was a summer training project completed by two students to fulfill their degree requirements. The project involved modeling a scissor jack in CATIA, analyzing it using ANSYS to determine stresses and efficiency, and optimizing the design to improve the jack's life and performance. The document provides background on different types of jacks, prior research, and specifications and working of scissor jacks to support the project objectives.
This document describes the design, specification, and operating principles of a turbo generator. It contains the following key points:
1. A turbo generator is a synchronous machine that has the capacity to deliver active power while supplying or absorbing reactive power. Its rotor contains S and N poles and rotates to cut the stator coils and generate voltage.
2. The generator's active power output is controlled by steam input to the turbine, while its reactive power output is controlled by excitation current in the rotor winding.
3. The generator can operate in overexcitation or underexcitation modes to supply or absorb reactive power respectively. Its capability is represented by a capability curve showing limits based on rotor heating, stator
This document provides details about a student project report on a model of a hydraulic power plant. It includes an introduction describing the components of a typical hydraulic power plant like the reservoir, dam, penstock, surge tank, turbine, power house, and generator. It also discusses the classification of hydraulic power plants based on factors like water availability and plant capacity. The document outlines the various elements of a hydraulic power plant in detail and explains the working principle. It acknowledges the guidance provided by the project supervisor and declares the fulfillment of degree requirements.
The document discusses transmission shafts and their design. It defines a transmission shaft as a rotating element that supports transmission elements like gears and transmits power. Stepped shafts are commonly used, with maximum diameter in the middle and minimum at the ends. Shaft material is typically carbon steel. Design considers strength based on stresses from loads, torsional rigidity based on permissible twist, and ASME code factors for shock/fatigue. Equivalent moment concepts are introduced for combined loading conditions.
Natural draught is produced by a chimney and provides ventilation for boiler systems. The height and diameter of a chimney can be calculated based on factors like flue gas temperature, ambient temperature, and air-fuel ratio. For maximum discharge of hot gases, the flue gas temperature should be slightly higher than ambient temperature. Chimneys provide advantages like no external power requirements but have limitations like low efficiency below 1%. Boiler performance is quantified by equivalent evaporation and efficiency, which allow standardization based on feed water temperature and pressure.
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This document discusses different types of hydraulic turbines used to convert hydraulic energy from flowing water into electrical energy. It describes the main components and operating principles of Pelton, Francis, and Kaplan turbines. Pelton turbines use jet impacts to rotate an impulse wheel, while Francis and Kaplan turbines are reaction turbines where water pressure decreases as it flows through the runner blades. Francis turbines use mixed radial-axial flow and are widely used over a range of heads. Kaplan turbines have propeller-like adjustable blades for axial flow and are best for low heads with large flows. Draft tubes and governing systems are also discussed.
Centrifugal pumps are rotodynamic pumps that use a rotating impeller to increase the pressure of a liquid. The impeller spins and throws liquid outward via centrifugal force, increasing pressure. Key parts include the impeller, casing, suction and delivery pipes. Centrifugal pumps are classified based on impeller shape, working head, number of stages, flow direction, and number of suctions. They work by converting the kinetic energy of the liquid into pressure energy. The minimum speed required for startup depends on the manometric head. Cavitation can occur if the pressure drops below vapor pressure, forming bubbles that collapse and damage surfaces.
This document provides an overview of a hydro power plant project. It discusses site selection factors like water availability and storage. It describes the basic components and working of a hydro power plant including the catchment area, dam, penstocks, turbines, generators, and powerhouse. It classifies hydro plants by head, lists common turbine types, and discusses advantages like no fuel costs and disadvantages like high initial costs. Examples of hydro plants in Gujarat are also mentioned.
The document discusses the design of connecting rods for internal combustion engines. It describes the functions of connecting rods as transmitting force between the piston and crankshaft. The dimensions and material selection of connecting rods are important considerations. Connecting rods must be strong enough to withstand buckling forces while also being as lightweight as possible. The document provides steps for calculating the cross-sectional dimensions, sizes of bearings, bolts, and other components of connecting rods based on engine specifications and safety factors.
Hydropower harnesses the kinetic energy of moving water to generate electricity. It has been used for centuries to power mills and factories. Modern hydropower plants first emerged in the late 19th century and have since become a major source of renewable energy worldwide. Hydropower is classified based on factors like plant size and head. Key components include dams, reservoirs, penstocks, turbines, generators, and transformers. While hydropower has significant advantages as a clean energy source, new plants also face environmental challenges and changing water availability due to climate change. Many regions still have potential to expand sustainable hydropower development in the future.
The document provides an overview of tidal energy, including:
- Tidal energy harnesses the gravitational pull of the moon and sun to generate waves that can be captured by tidal turbines or barrages.
- While tidal power has been used since the 9th century, the first large tidal power plant was built in France in 1967 and generates 240 MW.
- Tidal energy has advantages like being predictable and having high energy density, but also challenges like high costs and potential environmental impacts.
- The document discusses different tidal energy technologies and their applications, environmental effects, and regulatory considerations.
Cavitation in pumps occurs when vapor bubbles form in areas of low pressure and then implode in areas of higher pressure, damaging pump vanes. Calculating net positive suction head (NPSH) is important for preventing cavitation. NPSH compares the actual pressure of fluid at the pump inlet (NPSHA) to the minimum pressure required by the pump to prevent bubble formation (NPSHreq). Maintaining NPSHA above NPSHreq through methods like pressurizing the suction source can help reduce cavitation.
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Cavitation in francis turbine
1. Cavitation in Francis Turbine - Effects and Remedies
Saurabh Tripathi, Rajeev Ranjan, Rajnish Kumar, Rajesh Kumar, Veer Kunwar Singh,
Saurabh Singh
Lakshmi Narain College Of Technology
Bhavrasala, Sanwer Road, Indore
Abstract
Cavitation is an important problem in hydraulic machines that negatively affects their
performance and may cause damages. Cavitation is a phenomenon which manifests itself in
the pitting of the metallic surfaces of turbine parts because of the formation of cavities. In the
present paper, a brief description of the general features of cavitation phenomenon is given.
Remedies include a trial and error approach which is used to modify geometric shapes in order
to reduce cavitation problem in the runner were discussed in details.
Key words: Cavitation; Blades; Erosion; Turbine; Francis; CFD; cavitation; design
1. Introduction
The reaction turbines operate under low and medium head with high specific speed and
operate under variable pressure .Cavitation is a problem faced by reaction type hydraulic
turbines. Cavitation in hydraulic machines negatively affects their performance and may
causes severe damages. It was discussed in details about the Thoma’s Cavitation factor.
Based on the literature survey various aspects related to cavitation in hydro turbines have
been discussed .The management of the small hydropower plants for achieving higher
efficiency of hydro turbines with time is an important factor. Declined performances were
reported after few years of operation as they get severely damaged due to various reasons.
One of the important reasons is erosive wear of the turbines due to high content of abrasive
material carried over by water and cavitation.
Cavitation was used to describe the phenomenon of phase changes of liquid-to-gas and gas
-to-liquid that occur when the local fluid dynamic pressures in areas of accelerated flow drop
below the vapour pressure of the local fluid. Cavitation erosion is mainly a problem of
hydraulic equipment and to overcome this trouble we should apply better design of moving
parts and better metallurgy, which up to now seems the easiest way to solve the problems.
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2. Cavitation occurs when the static pressure of the liquid falls below its vapour pressure, the
liquid boils and large number of small bubbles of vapours are formed. These bubbles mainly
formed on account of low pressure are carried by the stream to higher pressure zones where
the vapours condense and the bubbles suddenly collapse, as the vapours are condensed to
liquid again.
This results in the formation of a cavity and the surrounding liquid rushes to fill it. The
streams of liquid coming from all directions collide at the centre of cavity giving rise to a
very high local pressure whose magnitude may be as high as 7000 atm. Formation of cavity
and high pressure are repeated many thousand times a second. This causes pitting on the
metallic surface of runner blades or draft tube. The material then fails by fatigue, added by
corrosion. Cavitation commonly occurs in hydraulic turbines, around runner exit.
In general there are two ways to reduce the cavitation damage:-
1.) One involves optimizing the hydraulic design of equipment.
2.) The other involves developing coatings for the substrates of wetted parts, which
can prolong the overhaul interval of hydraulic components.
Cavitation in general is slow process but the effect of cavitation is severe. Damaged
caused by cavitation, if summarized are: erosion of material from turbine parts,
distortion of blade angle, loss of efficiency due to erosion/distortion. Prof. D Thoma
suggested a dimensionless number called as Thoma’s Cavitation factor σ (sigma), which
can be used for determining the region where cavitation takes place in reaction turbines:
(1)
Where Ha is the atmospheric pressure head in m of water, Hs is the suction pressure at
outlet of reaction turbine in m of water or height of turbine runner above the tail water
surface , Hv is vapor pressure head, H is the net head on the turbine in m of water. The
value of σ depends on Ns (specific speed) of the turbine and for a turbine of given Ns
the factor σ can be reduced up-to a certain value up to which its efficiency, ηo remains
constant. A further decrease in value of σ results in a sharp fall in ηo. The value of σ at
this turning point is called critical cavitation factor σc. The value of σc for different
turbines may be determined with the help of following empirical relationships:-
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3. σC= 0.625(NS /380.78)2
(2)
The values of σ obtained from equation (1) is compared with the value of σc from
equation (2) and (3) and if value of σ is greater than σc, cavitation will not occur in that
turbine.
1.1 Cavitation – Erosion in Hydro Turbines
Also known as “pitting” erosion, cavitation on hydro- turbines occurs as a result of the
steady erosion of particles from the turbine surface, Pitting depth exceeding 40 mm in
depth has been observed on hydro-turbine runner surfaces. Typical metal losses
experienced in the hydro-generating industry can average approximately 5kg/m2 /
10,000 hours (generally repair is scheduled at 40,000 hours). For a turbine runner over a
period of several years, metal losses up to 200kg is not uncommon. Up to 90% of
hydro-turbines suffer cavitation damage to some extent. To study the cavitation
erosion, three types of devices have usually been used. These are the rotating disk, the
hydrodynamic tunnel and a vibratory device which produces cavitation. Cavitation-
erosion is most likely to occur on the low pressure side of the turbine runner blades.
Damages caused by cavitation if summarized are:
• Erosion o f material from turbine parts.
• Distortion of blade angle.
• Loss of efficiency due to erosion/distortion.
Cavitation can appear in hydraulic turbines under different forms depending on
hydraulic designs and the operating conditions. In Francis turbine the main types are
leading edge cavitation, travelling bubble cavitation, Von Karman vortex cavitation
and draft tube swirl as shown in Fig.1.
Leading edge or inlet cavitation is usually a very aggressive type that is likely to erode
the blades deeply. Traveling bubble cavitation is noisy type of cavitation that reduces
machine efficiency and provokes blade erosion.
Draft tube swirl generates low frequency pressure pulsations that in case of
hydraulic resonance can cause strong vibrations on the turbine and even on the
power- house. Von Karman vortex cavitation produces structural vibrations at the
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4. trailing edge of vanes.
(a) Draft tube swirl (b) Travelling edge cavitation
(c) Leading edge cavitation (d) Inter-blade vortex cavitation
Fig.1 Different types of cavitation in Francis turbine
2. Experimental Studies
Escalera et al (2006) [1] carried out experimental investigation in order to evaluate the
detection of cavitation in actual turbines. The methodology was based on the analysis
of structural vibrations, acoustic emissions and hydrodynamic pressures measured in
the machine. The results obtained for the various types of cavitation found in the
selected machines were presented and discussed in detail. Various types of cavitation
in Francis turbines were found are as shown in Fig. in travelling bubble, the generalized
Rayleigh-Plesset equation was found valid approximation of the bubble growth and it
can be solved to find the radius of the bubble, ; provided that the bubble pressure,
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5. ; and the infinite domain pressure, ; are known. The equation is
expressed as:
Where ν is the kinematic viscosity, ρ is density and γ is surface tension.
Hart and Whale [2] carried out work on improved weld surfacing alloy which was
developed and tested to resist cavitation erosion in hydro turbines. During their study
they experienced the typical wear characteristics in laboratory testing and then
correlated to actual service conditions. A metallurgical evaluation showed that a high
strain, work hardening austenitic stainless steel produces superior resistance to
cavitation erosion. During their study several industrial alloys were evaluated using the
vibratory and high velocity cavitation test to produce a new alloy development in weld
surfacing. Field testing showed an improvement in cavitation- erosion resistance of up
to 800% relative to 308 stainless steel. The cumulative weight loss of various industrial
alloys is shown in Figure. 2.
Fig. 2 Cumulative weight loss of various industrial alloys
3. Methodology & Material
3.1 Improvement in the design of the runner to reduce cavitation
At first a steady 3D Navier-Stokes CFD analysis of the original runner is made to
evaluate fluid dynamics performance in nominal conditions. A 1/10 scaled runner model
is used to contain mesh nodes number and, for this reason, analysis is made in fluid
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(3)
6. dynamics similarity conditions with real runner. CFD domain is shown in Fig.3. It is set up
by one blade, hub and shroud walls, inlet and outlet boundaries and two periodic surfaces.
The domain is supposed rotating at 3333.33 rpm (10 times more than real runner). To assure
fluid dynamics similarity a 1/10 mass flow rate is imposed at inlet while an uniform pressure
is supposed at outlet. Net head is the same of real runner. This choice allows to have velocity
field in the model equal to real runner, not only similar. Inlet axial velocity component is
neglected, while the angle a between tangential and radial components is found with trials in
order to assure the expected power. A k-‹ model is used and an inlet 3% turbulence intensity
is supposed. A cavitation model is set to verify if it arises in nominal working condition.
In Fig.4 pressure coefficient cp contours on blade, hub and shroud are shown. cp is defined
as follows:
CP= p - pref
Where pref is a reference pressure, q is water density, c is rotating speed in rad/s and
D is reference inlet runner diameter.
A very low pressure peak appears on the leading edge close to shroud. In fact, in this
area cavitation is shown by CFD analysis and visual check on the runner as it can be seen in
Fig.5. This is due to the shape of meridional channel that gives a strong acceleration to the
water. For this reason a new design is needed to keep down this negative phenomenon.
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Fig3. CFD Domain and Mesh
7. 3.2 Blade Design
Velocity distribution is used to track new velocity triangles in order to:
• Assure an optimal incidence at inlet keeping in mind higher rotational speed for
new runner
• Assure an absolute velocity at outlet more axial than possible in order to maximize
specific power
Blade shape is modified in the basis of CFD results by a trial and error approach. An
automatic tool is used to generate 3D blade simply making changes on blade-to-blade
plans. In particular midline shape on different blade-to-blade plans and thickness
distribution were modified. Different stack angles configurations are evaluated to
modify blade loading on runner suction side in order to minimize the velocity peak close
to leading edge. This technique led to a very full 3D shape of the blade of new runner. As
it can be seen there is a sudden leading edge curvature change that has positive effects on
cp. It assumes higher values close to shroud.
Total pressure losses due to a non-optimal incidence on the blade are avoid using an
elliptical shape for leading edge, instead of circular one used for the original blade. Only a
weak deceleration is shown on shroud section that is probably due to a non-optimal
runner. B/D ratio because of constraints before described.
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Fig.4 Original Runner CP contours
Fig.5 Cavitation on leading edge
of original runner
8. A strong water separation in the original runner is shown. This phenomenon has to be
seriously avoided to contain local total pressure losses. For this reason a lot of attention was
given to that in the new runner design. In particular changes in new bade profiles were made
assure a more regular a more acceleration inside the blade channel like:
1) using a thinner leading edge to avoid strong accelerations around the
circular leading edge of the original runner;
2) using a smoother thickness distribution in order to minimize velocity
gradients on the new blade;
3) using a fully 3D geometry to modify pressure distribution on
pressure and suction sides to reach a more uniform as possible
reaction degree along the new blade height.
No water separation appears around new blade as it can be seen in Fig 6.
3.3 Cavitation damage repair
The Repair of Cavitation pitting Damage on turbines is considered an essential part of a
hydro plant maintenance program. Repair of damage turbines from Cavitation can be done by
welding which is considered to be most common and most successful method of repairing
(Iftikhar et al, 2007)[3]. One promising technique being utilized in recent times is spraying of
metallic and non - metallic materials over surface. The cavitation an erosion resistance of
thermal spray coatings has been investigated and presented by Santa et.al. (Santa JF et al,
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Fig.6 Velocity vectors
plot for original
runner (left) and new
one (right)
9. 2009)[4]. Therefore in order to detect and prevent them it is necessary to apply adequate
detection techniques that could be easily used in real hydropower plants. An on - line
monitoring system is now considered as an important part of modern control system of
hydropower plant. Vibration measurement is important with respect to cavitation detection
also. Increased vibration level along with abnormal noises is the fingerprints of cavitation.
Kumar et al. (2005)[5] investigated that Stellite 6 deposited by high velocity Oxyfuel
(HVOF) process had the lowest cavitation rate as compare to 308 stainless steel weld metal.
Escaler et al reported that the steady erosion rate of a cermet coating composed of tungsten
carbide particles in a cobalt matrix was lower than that of ASTM A743 grade CA6NM
martensitic stainless steel.
Sugiyama et al. (2005)[6] found that the cavitation erosion resistance of a number of
thermally sprayed cermets increased with the reduction of pore density of the samples, which
explained that 41 WC/Ni/ Cr/Co flame thermally sprayed coating showed better resistance
than the stainless steel and the rest of coatings evaluated. Espitia and Toro (2010)[7] tested
experimentally the cavitation resistance of a stainless steel and two flame thermal spray
coatings and from their study they observed that the best cavitation resistance was shown by
the uncoated ASTM A743 grade CA6NM stainless steel, followed by WC/CoFeNiCr and
Cr2O3.
Cavitation is defined by Knapp et al. (1970)[8] as the condition when a liquid reaches a state
at which vapour cavities are formed and grow due to dynamic-pressure reductions to the
vapour pressure of the liquid at constant temperature. The violent process of cavity collapse
takes place in a very short time of about several nanoseconds and results in the emission of
large amplitude shock-waves, as demonstrated by Avellan F et al, (1989)[9]. Baiter HJ et al,
(1986)[10] and Ceccio S Let al, (1991)[11] have shown that the measurement and analysis of
hydraulic noise are useful for investigation the feature of cavitation phenomenon. Rasmussen
REH et al, (1949) [12], Lichtman J.Z. et al(1964) [13], Wood G.M et al (1949) [14] have
used RDA to investigate cavitation. Cavitation repair methods by welding and thermal spray
coatings have been well studied and presented by Kumar et al.
Cavitation erosion problems are found in turbine runner as well as in other parts of the
turbine system as a result of rapid changes in pressure, which lead to the formation of small
bubbles or cavities in the liquid. These bubbles collapse near the component’s surface at a
high frequency in such a way that the elastic shock wave created is able to cause erosion of
the material straight afterwards Rasmussen REH et al, (1949).J.F. Santa et al (2009) studied
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10. slurry and cavitation erosion resistance of six thermal spray coatings.
At present, prevents and reduces the cavitation damage the main measure to include:
1) Correct design hydraulic turbine runner, reduces the hydraulic turbine cavitation
coefficient
2) Enhancement manufacture quality, the guarantee leaf blade's geometry shape and the
relative position are correct, guarantee leaf blade s urface smooth bright and clean.
3) Uses the anti-cavitation material, reduces the cavitation to destroy, for example
uses the stainless steel runner.
4) Calculates the installation elevation of hydraulic turbine correctly.
5) Improves the running condition, avoids the hydraulic turbine for a long time running
under the low head and the low load.Usually dose not allow the hydraulic turbine to
transport the low output.
6) Prompt maintenance, and pays attention to the patching welding the polish quality, avoids
the cavitation the malignant development.
7) Uses the air supplemental equipment to send the air into the draft tube, eliminates
possibly has the cavitation oversized vacuum.
4. Conclusions
Cavitation is a phenomenon of formation of vapour bubbles in low pressure regions and
collapse in high pressure regions, high pressure is produced and metallic surfaces are
subjected to high local stresses. Cavitation can present different forms in hydraulic turbines
depending on the machine design and the operating condition. As a result, high vibration
levels, instabilities and erosion can occur this invalidates the machine operation and cause
damage. It is difficult to avoid cavitation completely in hydraulic turbines but can be reduced
to economic acceptable level .It is observed that in spite of design changes in the turbine
components and providing different materials and coatings to the turbine blades, the
improvement in most cases is not quite significant.
It is therefore further experimental and theoretical studies for solving the impact of
cavitation in hydro turbine is required.
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11. 5. NOMENCLATURE
p
q
c
V
(Pa)
(kg.m
-3
)
(rad.s
-1
)
(m.s
-1
)
pressure
density
rotational speed
velocity
H
Q
D
(m)
(m
3
.s
-1
)
(m)
( )
net head
flow rate
runner reference
diameter efficiency
Cp ( ) pressure coeff. inlet ( ) inlet
K ( ) velocity coeff. ref ( ) reference
B (m) stay vane height Rs (m) shroud radius
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