Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.Publisher: Guyer Partners
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
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.