Task 3.3: Validation of the turbine design through model turbine experiments

This task aim to verify the Francis turbine design through experimental investigation of the hydraulic and mechanical performance. The experimental investigation will consist of efficiency-, velocity-, pressure- and strain-measurements of the Francis model turbine under steady state and transient operation such as start-stop and load variations. The measurements will be carried out in the Waterpower Laboratory at NTNU, Norway. The model turbines will be mechanically designed, manufactured and installed in the laboratory followed by the calibration of all measurement equipment. The model turbine measurements will follow the IEC60193 standard in order to ensure good quality of the efficiency measurements. Methodology, equipment and experience from earlier work will be utilized. Strain, force, pressure and velocity measurements will be performed with focus on the runner region and they will be carried out with high quality sensors. The measured parameters will be used as input to WP4 and WP5.

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