In the context of micro-hydro power schemes the initial cost of conventional Francis turbine units is often prohibitive …-design performance due to the fixed geometry and absence of inlet flow control. In the current work a micro-hydro test facility and … testing of a hydraulic turbine unit suitable for use in rural micro-hydro, and energy recovery installations. Maximum …

The pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) is a well-established and commercially-acceptable technology for utility …-scale electricity storage and has been used since as early as the 1890s. Hydro power is not only a renewable and sustainable energy … demand for the rehabilitation of old small hydro power plants are emerging globally. With regard to PHES, advances in turbine …