Abstract:The future of hydropower is tied to the rapid increase of new renewable energies, such as photovoltaic and wind energy. With the growing share of intermittent electricity production, the operation of hydropower installations must be more flexible in order to guarantee the balance between supply and demand. As a result, turbines must increase their operating range and undergo more starts and stops, what leads to a faster deterioration of the turbine components, especially the runner. In the current scenario, co… Show more
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