Flow Field Study and Structure Optimization of Pelton Tubine Bucket

Abstract:

The aim of the paper is to present the results of investigations conducted on the free surface flow in a Pelton turbine model bucket. Unsteady numerical simulations, based on the two-phase homogeneous model, are performed together with flow visualizations. The results obtained allow defining five distinct zones in the bucket from the flow patterns. The flow patterns in the buckets are analyzed from the results. An investigation of the momentum transfer between the water particles and the bucket is performed, showing the regions of the bucket surface that contribute the most to the torque. The study is also conducted for the backside of the bucket, evidencing a probable Coanda interaction between the bucket cutout area and the Water jet.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 655-657)
• Pages: 144-148
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.655-657.144
• Online since: January 2013
• Authors: Xia Ma, Wu Gui Hua, Jie Li, Gang Li
• Keywords: Geometry Shape Optimize, Multiphase Flow, Pelton Turbine Bucket, Performance Optimize of Hydraulic

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