Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Penstock Branching in Hydropower Project

Authors

  • Bipin Kandel MSc., Energy System Planning and Management, Pulchowk Campus, T.U.
  • Mahesh Chandra Luitel Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, T.U.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jacem.v5i0.26676

Keywords:

Trifurcation, CFD, hydropower

Abstract

The penstock branching manifold is regarded as most critical part of the hydropower project. A computational research has been carried out to conclude the most efficient branching manifold with has more than or equal to three units of turbine. Starting from the base data from a project "Solukhola-Dudhkoshi Hydropower Project, 86 MW" for three units of turbines. More than 20 models were prepared to visualize flow pattern, to minimize the head loss and mas flow variation among 3 different units. The research has been finally concluded to go towards a single trifurcation instead of successive two bifurcation or individual branching form main branches.

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Author Biography

Mahesh Chandra Luitel, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pulchowk Campus, T.U.

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Published

2019-12-11

How to Cite

Kandel, B., & Luitel, M. C. (2019). Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Penstock Branching in Hydropower Project. Journal of Advanced College of Engineering and Management, 5, 37–43. https://doi.org/10.3126/jacem.v5i0.26676

Issue

Vol. 5 (2019)

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