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- Title
Inner Flow Analysis of Kaplan Turbine under Off-Cam Conditions.
- Authors
Yan, Dandan; Luo, Haiqiang; Zhao, Weiqiang; Wu, Yibin; Zhou, Lingjiu; Fan, Xiaofu; Wang, Zhengwei
- Abstract
Kaplan turbines are widely utilized in low-head and large flow power stations. This paper employs Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to complete numerical calculations of the full flow channel under different blade angles and various guide vane openings, based on 25 off-cam experimental working conditions. The internal flow characteristics of the runner blade and draft tube are analyzed, and a discriminant number for quantitatively assessing the flow uniformity of the draft tube is proposed. The results indicate that low-frequency and high-amplitude pressure pulsations occur on the high- and low-pressure edge of the blade when the opening is small, with pulsations decreasing as the opening increases. The inner flow line of the draft tube is disturbed when both the blade angle and opening are small. Additionally, the secondary frequency of the draft tube inlet is double that of the vane passing frequency. The discriminant number of the flow inhomogeneity approaches 0 under optimal flow conditions. The number increases continuously with the decrease in efficiency, and the flow in the three piers of draft tube becomes more nonuniform. The research results provide a reference for enhancing performance and ensuring the operational stability of Kaplan turbines.
- Subjects
DRAFT tubes; NON-uniform flows (Fluid dynamics); COMPUTATIONAL fluid dynamics; TURBINES; CHANNEL flow; ELECTRICAL load
- Publication
Energies (19961073), 2024, Vol 17, Issue 11, p2548
- ISSN
1996-1073
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/en17112548