Essays about: "Reduce the number of blades"

Found 3 essays containing the words Reduce the number of blades.

  1. 1. Optimization of Kaplan turbines for frequency regulation in hybrid hydropower plants

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för elektroteknik

    Author : Nayan Narkhede; [2022]
    Keywords : Kaplan; Kaplan turbines; frequency regulation; hybrid hydropower plants; wear and tear; guide vanes; runner blades;

    Abstract : The increasing penetration of variable renewable energy sources in the Nordic Power System is causing frequency quality degradation and has increased the importance of primary frequency control provided by hydropower plants. Hydropower is the world’s largest renewable energy source. READ MORE

  3. 2. Highly loaded HPT blading in KTH test turbine - An attempt to reduce the number of blades in the first stage in a high pressure turbine

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Magnus Persson; [2015]
    Keywords : Highly loaded blading; High pressure turbine; Industrial gas turbine; Zweifel coefficient; Cooling; Reduce the number of blades; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The main goal with this thesis was to investigate the possibility to reduce the number of blades in a high pressure gas turbine row. The reason for this study was the interest to reduce the amount of cooling air needed within the blade row by reducing the wetted area, hopefully without losing efficiency. READ MORE

  4. 3. Spare Part Logistics and Optimization for Wind Turbines : Methods for Cost-Effective Supply and Storage

    University essay from Avdelningen för systemteknik

    Author : Mattias Lindqvist; Jonas Lundin; [2010]
    Keywords : wind turbine; spare parts; stock; optimization; logistics; OPUS10; maintenance; O M; vindkraftverk; reservdelar; optimering; logistik; lagerhållning; OPUS10;

    Abstract : The wind power industry is maturing and the amount of electricity produced by wind turbines in the world is rapidly increasing every year. Service and maintenance of wind turbines has proven to be difficult and expensive, especially offshore. READ MORE