HYDRAULIC TRANSIENT CONTROL OF NEW AND REFURBISHED KAPLAN TURBINE HYDROPOWER SCHEMES IN SLOVENIA

  • Jernej Mazij Sc, Litostroj Power d.o.o.
  • Anton Bergant Sc, Litostroj Power d.o.o.
Keywords: hydraulic transient regimes, Kaplan turbines, Slovenia, hydropower potential, field test

Abstract

As a natural resource, water is abundant in Slovenia, and its exploitation for electricity generation has a long history. The construction of Kaplan-type turbines is preferred due to topographical and environmental conditions. Water hammer control strategies, including issues of axial hydraulic thrust calculations, are presented in this paper. The case studies include new and refurbished hydropower plants located on all three major river basins in Slovenia.

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Published
2024-02-15
How to Cite
Mazij J., & Bergant A. (2024). HYDRAULIC TRANSIENT CONTROL OF NEW AND REFURBISHED KAPLAN TURBINE HYDROPOWER SCHEMES IN SLOVENIA. Journal of Energy Technology, 10(4), 29-43. https://doi.org/10.18690/jet.10.4.29-43.2017