Hydro-Abrasive Erosion In Pelton Turbines: Monitoring, Prediction And Mitigation

Hydraulic turbines are eroded by sediment-laden high-speed flow. Turbine erosion has negative effects on the cost of electricity production and on the energy efficiency. To mitigate these negative effects, the sediment load, turbine erosion and efficiency were monitored in a case study and a prediction model was calibrated.