[EN] The present research depicts an analysis of the implementation of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in the study of pumps such as turbines and PATs. To highlight the benefits of CFDs for PAT studies, results from ...
[EN] In Ecuador, the implementation of hydroelectric power plants has had a remarkable growth in the energy sector due to its high efficiency, low environmental impact, and opportunities to generate employment. One of the ...
Plua, Frank A.; Sánchez-Romero, Francisco-Javier; Hidalgo, Victor; López Jiménez, Petra Amparo; Pérez-Sánchez, Modesto(MDPI AG, 2021-04)
[EN] The improvement in energy saving aspects in water systems is currently a topic of major interest. The utilization of pumps working as turbines is a relevant strategy in water distribution networks consisting of ...
Sánchez, Santiago; Hidalgo, Victor; Velasco, Martin; Puga, Diana; López Jiménez, Petra Amparo; Pérez Sánchez, Modesto(Universitat Politècnica de València, 2021-07-16)
[EN] The present paper focuses on the selection of parameters that maximize electrical energy production of a horizontal axis wind turbine using Python programming language. The study takes as reference turbines of Villonaco ...
Plua, Frank; Hidalgo, Victor; Cando, Edgar; Pérez-Sánchez, Modesto; López Jiménez, Petra Amparo(Indonesian Society for Knowledge and Human Development, 2022-06-30)
[EN] Pumps as turbines (PATs) are the typical solution for electrification using micro hydropower plants (MHP) in the rural sector. Other engineering applications where lately the use of PATs have increased are irrigation, ...