There is a growing interest in utilizing tidal currents for power generation which has led to extensive research on this source of renewable energy. The amount of energy that can be extracted from tidal currents has been a topic of considerable interest to researchers for many years; still,...

Exploitation of small hydropower sources requires the use of small turbines that combine efficiency and economy which can conveniently cater the power needs of rural and small communities. Cross-flow turbines are used widely in such micro hydropower plants due to their simple design, easier...

In this paper, a micro-hybrid energy storage system, for a small power grid, which combines the concepts of pump storage plant (PSP) and compressed air energy storage (CAES), is proposed. There are two tanks, one open to the air and one subjected to compressed air, as well as a micro-pump...

Pressure fluctuation due to rotor–stator interaction and occurrence of vortex rope in draft tube at partial load operation are obvious phenomena in Francis type reaction hydro turbines. These hydrodynamic effects are important issues and should be addressed during the design of hydraulic...