Task 5.4 Performance testing
Task 5.4 : Performance testing of the turbines
The main objective of this task is to monitor the performance of the newly developed Francis turbine with respect to erosion mitigation and optimized efficiency in sediment laden waters.
The fabricated turbines will be installed and tested in the HPP. The performance testing will follow IEC 60041 standard. The erosion of installed Francis turbine will be measured along with monitoring suspended sediments continuously and reduction in turbine efficiency due to erosion. The erosion in other unit of the plant with unchanged profile will also be measured to show the respective benefits of the modified design under similar erosion conditions.
- Deliverables
D5.7 Final report of the performance of prototype with respect to erosion, sediment and efficiency testing - M48
- Milestones
MS5.4 Initial measurements of profile using 3D scanners and efficiency as well as start of sediment monitoring - M32
MS5.5 Intermediate measurements - M30
MS5.6 Final measurements and end of monitoring at prototype site - M48
MS5.7 Analysis of data, preparing results and publication - M48