Publication detail
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.
English 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
en
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.
English 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 in English
Energy recovery, Water Distribution networks, Axial Turbine, Shape Optimization
Released
30.09.2024
Pages from–to
1–11
Pages count
11
BIBTEX
@inproceedings{BUT196742,
author="Jiří {Bezdíček} and Pavel {Rudolf} and Daniel {Himr} and David {Štefan},
title="Design of an Axial Turbine for Excessive Pressure Recovery in Smart Distribution Systems",
year="2024",
month="September",
pages="1--11"
}