Small-Scale Hydropower and Energy Recovery Interventions: Management, Optimization Processes and Hydraulic Machines Applications

• Other Authors: Rossi, Mosè (Editor), Renzi, Massimiliano (Editor), Štefan, David (Editor), Muntean, Sebastian (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2022
• Subjects: Research & information: general; Physics; second viscosity; bulk viscosity; measurement; hydraulic power plant; conduit; pressure pulsations; dissipation; damping; flow dynamics; numerical simulation; pressure pulsation; pump as turbine; rotational speed; renewable energy; water wheel; low tech; frugal innovation; experimental model; theoretical model; counter-rotating microturbine; drinking water facilities; system engineering; CFD; performance measurements; prototype endurance tests; tap-water pipeline; micro-pipe turbine; selection design; multi-objective optimization; orthogonal test; model test; energy recovery; hydropower; water distribution network; optimization processes; micro-hydro pump storage; small-scale hydropower; simulation model; turbine maps; analytical solution; mathematic analysis; Francis turbine; hydraulic characteristics; efficiency prediction; BEP; wall roughness; axial flow pump; improved operation strategy; pumping system; municipal water treatment station; n/a
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Several topics in the small-scale hydropower sector are of great interest for pursuing the goal of a more sustainable relationship with the environment. The goal of this Special Issue entitled "Small-Scale Hydropower and Energy Recovery Interventions: Management, Optimization Processes and Hydraulic Machines Applications" was to collect the most important contributions from experts in this research field and to arouse interest in the scientific community towards a better understanding of what might be the main key aspects of the future hydropower sector. Indeed, the Guest Editors are confident that the Special Issue will have an important impact on the entire scientific community working in this research field that is currently facing important changes in paradigm to achieve the goal of net-zero emissions in both the energy and water sectors.