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Experimental characterization of two Pumps As Turbines for hydropower generation

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  • Pugliese, Francesco
  • De Paola, Francesco
  • Fontana, Nicola
  • Giugni, Maurizio
  • Marini, Gustavo

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In recent years, the use of turbines or Pumps operating As Turbines (PATs) has been proven to be a sustainable alternative for managing Water Distribution Networks (WDNs), by coupling pressure control and leakage reduction with hydropower generation.

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  • Pugliese, Francesco & De Paola, Francesco & Fontana, Nicola & Giugni, Maurizio & Marini, Gustavo, 2016. "Experimental characterization of two Pumps As Turbines for hydropower generation," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 99(C), pages 180-187.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:99:y:2016:i:c:p:180-187
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2016.06.051
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