The book guidess readers in systematization, calculation, and design hydraulic impulse turbines, specifically Pelton and crossflow turbines, using algorithms that generate computer programs capable of providing a range of viable results within the limitations of currently available market technology. The turbines discussed in this volume have diverse applicationsthe Pelton can be used in micro-power plants as well as large-scale power plants applications, and crossflow turbines are used mainly in smaller projectsand operate under conditions ranging from relatively high heads to s medium to low heads. The authors explore why impulse turbines are less commonly used in certain parts of the world compared to reaction turbines, like the Francis and Kaplan turbines, that have been more widely employed, additionally they discuss how impulse turbines can be particularly suitable for regions that have rugged topographies.
INTRODUCTION.- CONSIDERATIONS FOR SIZING HYDRAULIC IMPULSE TURBINES
(HITs).- BANKI-MICHELL HYDROELECTRIC IMPULSE TURBINES (BMHITs), A THEORETICAL
HYDRODYNAMIC ANALYSIS.- THE REAL HYDRAULIC FLOWS PATH (RHFP) IN A
BANKI-MICHELL HYDRAULIC IMPULSE TURBINE (BMHIT).- MANUALLY CALCULATING A
BANKI-MICHELL HYDRAULIC IMPULSE HYDRAULIC TURBINE (BMHIT).- AN ALGORITHM FOR
CALCULATING AND DESIGNING A BANKI-MICHELL HYDRAULIC IMPULSE TURBINE (BMHIT).-
PELTON HYDRAULIC IMPULSE TURBINES (PHITs), A THEORETICAL HYDRODYNAMIC
ANALYSIS.- GEOMETRIC MODELING, AND THEORETICAL ANALYSES OF THE ENERGETIC
LOSSES IN A PELTON HYDRAULIC IMPULSE TURBINE (PHIT).- THE PRELIMINARY
HYDRODYNAMIC CALCULATION OF THE FLOW IN A PELTON HYDRAULIC IMPULSE TURBINE
(PHIT) ROTOR.- THE HYDRODYNAMIC GEOMETRIC DRAWINGS FOR THE SHELL SURFACE.-
FUNDAMENTALS FOR THE PRELIMINARY STRUCTURAL CALCULATION OF A PELTON HYDRAULIC
IMPULSE TURBINE (PHIT).- AN ALGORITHM FOR CALCULATING AND DESIGNING A PELTON
HYDRAULIC IMPULSE TURBINE (PHIT).
Dr. Zulcy de Souza is a Full Professor at the Federal University of Itajubį , in the area of Flow Machines, Hydro and Thermal Machines, Hydroelectric Power Plants and Energy
Dr. Geraldo L Tiago Filho is Full Professor at the Federal University of Itajubį , in the area of Hydro Flow Machines, Hydroelectric Power Plants, Renewable Energy. He is also the Executive Secretary of National Center of Small Hydro Power Plant in Brazil.
