Read our latest blog post on how we use 3D modelling to design custom solutions for different facilities where we will operate our systems. https://afc4hydro.eu/blog2/#blogpost8 Fig 1- Luleå detail, ICM design solution
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The 2D particle image velocimetry (PIV) measurements in the draft tube cone of the LTU test rig have now been finalized with successful outcome. Initial qualitative analyses show expected results, with two examples shown in the figures below. The figures display the axial velocity at the best efficiency point (BEP) to the left, and part load (PL) to the right (the dashed lines
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As of last week, a particle image velocimetry (PIV) measurement system has been installed in the LTU test rig. Depending on the optical installation of the PIV system, measurements of either two or three velocity components in the draft tube cone will be performed in a plane passing through the center of the cone. The present optical installation has enabled measurements of two
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Read our latest blog post on the thermodynamic method used to determine the hydraulic efficiency of a hydro turbine. https://afc4hydro.eu/blog2/#blogpost7 Fig 1- the upstream probe containing the thermometer and hydraulic connections for measuring pressures.
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Watch our new video, where Prof Xavier Escaler, the project coordinator, gives an introduction to the AFC4Hydro project. AFC4Hydro is funded as a RIA project through the EU H2020 program. The project started June 2019, and is expected complete May 2023. Fig 1- Introduction by project coordinator Xavier Escaler About the video The video has
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On 18th of November 2020 the PhD candidate from UPC, Rafel Roig, participated in the first IAHR Young Professional Congress. He presented a numerical modal analysis of the Kaplan turbine in which the active flow control system will be tested next June. Fig 1 – Numerical Modal Analysis of kaplan turbine runner
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The LTU test rig is now up and running, and the initial effort has been spent on performing efficiency measurements along with RVR characterization. “We are still working on the control system of the test rig together with FDB, but we are using a preliminary in-house control system at the moment so we can control
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AFC4Hydro participates as an exhibitor in the 36th CEA (Computer Assisted Engineering) Conference from the 30th of November till the 4th of December. www.caeconference.com The CAE Conference is an Italian based and annual event with a conference and an exhibition part that promotes the use of Computer Assisted tools in engineering. Come visit our virtual stand in
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On the 1st of November 2020 the Project Coordinator Prof. Xavier Escaler gave the Invited Talk entitled: “Developing innovative active flow control solutions for hydropower in the frame of the AFC4Hydro project” at The Fourth Chinese International Turbomachinery Conference (CITC 2020) hold in Guangzhou, China (http://conference.cftn.cn). Fig 1 – The Fourth Chinese International Turbomachinery Conference
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Read our newest blog post about 3D Printing in Hydraulic-Machinery Research at the link below. https://afc4hydro.eu/blog2/#blogpost6 Fig 1- 3D printed turbine
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