An analysis of pelton turbines as related to mini-micro hydro applications

dc.contributor.author	Fernando, MARV
dc.date.accessioned	2000T14:46:15Z
dc.date.available	2000T14:46:15Z
dc.date.issued	2000
dc.identifier.uri	http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/9389
dc.description.abstract	Large Pelton turbines used in major hydro applications are of high efficiency, in the range of 92% or more. However, Peltons used in mini-hydro applications in Sri Lanka were often found to be of lower efficiency, and of micro range much lower. The main factors affecting efficiency are identified as per available literature and analytically discussed.. Effect of nozzle efficiency, bucket friction, speed ratio and bucket geometry are further analyzed as per a novel theoretical derivation. These are compared with available practical data and experience. The results are discussed with a view to improve the efficiency of mini/micro range of Pelton turbines and recommendations made accordingly.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.title	An analysis of pelton turbines as related to mini-micro hydro applications	en_US
dc.type	Conference-Full-text	en_US
dc.identifier.year	2000	en_US
dc.identifier.pgnos	253-268	en_US