: Armando Carravetta, Shahram Derakhshan Houreh, Helena M. Ramos
: Pumps as Turbines Fundamentals and Applications
: Springer-Verlag
: 9783319675077
: 1
: CHF 142.50
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: Maschinenbau, Fertigungstechnik
: English
: 226
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This book provides users, pump manufactures, engineers, researchers and students with extensive information about pump's behavior in reverse operation. It reports on cutting-edge methods for selecting the proper PAT and improving PAT's efficiency, discusses PAT's reliability, economic issues and environmental impact as well. The book describes in detail electromechanical equipment of PAT systems, their installation and operation, and gives important practical insight into the use of PAT in water transmission and distribution systems, as part of thermal power plants and cooling systems, in oil distribution systems and other systems as well. It reports on different types on PAT control modes as well as on numerical methods useful for PAT analysis and implementation.  All in all, the book represents a comprehensive practice-oriented reference-guide to design engineers, as well as PAT general users and manufactures. It also provides researchers with extensive technical information on the use of PAT thus fostering new discussions and ideas to improve current methods and cope with future challenges.

Preface6
Acknowledgements8
Contents9
Theoretical Aspects16
1 Introduction17
Abstract17
1.1 Micro/Pico Hydroelectric Power Stations18
1.2 Micro/Pico Hydraulic Turbines20
1.2.1 The Pelton/Turgo Turbine20
1.2.2 The Cross Flow Turbine22
1.2.3 The Propeller Turbine23
1.2.4 The Pump as Turbine (PAT)23
1.3 Field of PAT Application27
1.3.1 Introduction27
1.3.2 Natural Streams28
1.3.3 Water Supply30
1.3.4 Other Users33
References39
2 Reverse Pump Theory41
Abstract41
2.1 PAT Components42
2.1.1 The Volute42
2.1.2 The Impeller43
2.1.3 The Draft Tube44
2.2 PAT Theory44
2.3 Flow Pattern in a Pump and in a PAT47
2.4 Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to a PAT50
2.4.1 Importance of CFD50
2.4.2 Mathematical Approach51
2.4.3 PAT Geometry Modeling and Mesh Generation52
2.4.4 CFD Solutions for a PAT56
2.5 Cavitation in a PAT59
2.6 Pressure Surge Analysis in a PAT62
References70
3 Industrial Aspects of PAT Design Improvement72
Abstract72
3.1 Impeller Refinement73
3.1.1 Rounding of the Blade s Leading Edge and the Hub/Shroud Inlet Edges of a PAT73
3.1.2 Impeller Diameter (Trimming Effect)75
3.2 Inlet/Outlet Part Refinement75
3.3 PAT Reliability78
3.4 PAT Life Cycle83
References85
PAT Based Micro/Pico Hydropower Stations87
4 PAT Selection88
Abstract88
4.1 Theoretical and Practical Methods88
4.2 Estimation of Characteristic Curves94
4.3 Rotational Speed Selection98
4.4 Impeller Diameter Selection99
4.5 PATs in Parallel99
4.6 PAT-Pump Direct Coupling101
References106
5 PAT Control Systems108
Abstract108
5.1 Operating Conditions in a WSN109
5.2 PAT Working Conditions114
5.2.1 The HR Mode115
5.2.2 The ER Mode115
5.2.3 The HER Mode116
5.2.4 The SSP Mode117
5.3 Plant Effectiveness119
5.3.1 System Capability119
5.3.2 System Reliability120
5.3.3 System Flexibility121
5.3.4 System Sustainability121
5.4 PAT Selection122
References127
6 Civil Engineering Design, Electromechanics, Installation and Operation128
Abstract128
6.1 Civil Engineering Design128
6.1.1 Intake and Turbine Inlet129
6.1.2 The Powerhouse132
6.1.3 Turbine Outlet134
6.2 Mechanical Components134
6.2.1 The Shaft136
6.2.2 The Shaft Seal136
6.2.3 The Bearing137
6.2.4 The Coupling138
6.3 Electrical components138
6.4 Installation Procedure144
6.5 Operation and Maintenance146
References147
Applications and Impacts148
7 Location of a PAT in a Water Transmission and Distribution System149
Abstract149
7.1 Selecting the Site150
7.2 Flow Rate and Head Measurement152
7.3 Pressure Control in Water Transmission Systems157
7.4 Identification of Dissipation Points158
7.5 Dynamic Control of Pressure162
7.6 Numerical Methods164
7.6.1 Hydraulic Modelling164
7.6.2 Control Valves166
7.6.3 Runaway Conditions169
7.7 Pressure Surge Control171
7.7.1 Basic Considerations171
7.7.2 PAT Shutdowns with Control Valve Closure177
7.7.3 PAT Start-Up and Control Valve Opening178
7.7.4 Overspeed Effect in a PAT178
References179
8 PAT System Economic Analysis182
Abstract182
8.1 Fundaments183
8.2 Time Value of Money185
8.3 Methods of Economic Evaluation187
8.3.1 Net Present Value (NPV)188
8.3.2 Benefit/Cost Ratio (B/C)188
8.3.3 Internal Rate of Return (IRR)188
8.3.4 Payback Period (T)189
8.3.5 Economic Feasibility189
8.4 Effects of the Lifetime Cycle190
References195
9 Application of PAT Technology197
Abstract197
9.1 Working Plants198
9.1.1 Malecòn, Spain198
9.1.2 San Vito di Cadore, Italy202
9.1.3 Capodacqua, Italy205
9.1.4 Conejeras and Cartuja, Spain207
9.1.5 San Antonio, Chile208
9.1.6 Beliche, Portugal210
9.2 Pilot Plants212
9.2.1 Naples, Italy, Pilot Plant212
9.2.2 Lisbon, Portugal, Pilot Plant216
References225