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Design of an Axial Turbine for Excessive Pressure Recovery in Smart Distribution Systems

BEZDÍČEK, J. RUDOLF, P. HIMR, D. ŠTEFAN, D. PATAUNER D. DOUJAK E.

Original Title

Design of an Axial Turbine for Excessive Pressure Recovery in Smart Distribution Systems

Type

article in a collection out of WoS and Scopus

Language

English

Original Abstract

The ongoing digital transformation of water distribution systems necessitates a sustainable and efficient energy source. Traditional systems employ pressure reduction valves (PRVs) to manage excess pressure, a method that unfortunately dissipates potential energy as heat. This study proposes the design of an axial turbine as a novel substitute for PRVs, aiming to recover this otherwise wasted energy. The axial turbine design, encompasses an innovative variant featuring counter-rotating runners. This design is geared towards harnessing energy from excess pressure, thus generating electricity. This electricity can then power the digitalization of the network and cater to its self-consumption needs, promoting a self-sustaining infrastructure. This research contributes to the development of smarter, more sustainable water management practices by integrating energy recovery into system architecture, aligning with broader environmental and economic goals.

Keywords

Energy recovery, Water Distribution networks, Axial Turbine, Shape Optimization

Authors

BEZDÍČEK, J.; RUDOLF, P.; HIMR, D.; ŠTEFAN, D.; PATAUNER D.; DOUJAK E.

Released

30. 9. 2024

Pages from

1

Pages to

11

Pages count

11

BibTex

@inproceedings{BUT196742,
  author="BEZDÍČEK, J. and RUDOLF, P. and HIMR, D. and ŠTEFAN, D. and PATAUNER D. and DOUJAK E.",
  title="Design of an Axial Turbine for Excessive Pressure Recovery in Smart Distribution Systems",
  year="2024",
  pages="1--11"
}