Masterarbeit (Msc)
CurrentAs sediment erosion is a predominant problem in hydropower plants of Himalayan basin, the following work focuses on minimizing the effect through change in the bucket profiles. The parameters that are under consideration for modification include bucket width, depth, outlet angle, splitter and notch geometry etc. A tool will be developed to automate the creation of a new bucket by changing these parameters. A suitable design will be recommended based on CFD on a single stationary bucket. Experiment will be carried out in the available rig of Turbine Testing Lab. Both experiment and CFD will be done in a group of researchers in the lab.