Francis turbines play a pivotal role in hydropower generation, yet their performance is often compromised by sediment-induced erosive wear. The presence of abrasive particles in water leads to wear on ...

Work continues on what would be the largest hydropower project in Angola, a $5.2 billion run-of-river power station that Angolan officials have said could come online as early as 2026. Technology ...

When needed, surge tanks can provide a critical feature to the hydraulic design of hydropower projects. Principally, they can mitigate the overpressure effects of pressure transients or water hammer ...