Benefits of hydropower research in Ecuador using OpenFOAM based on CFD technology

Authors

  • Victor Hidalgo
  • XianWu Luo
  • Adrián Peña
  • Esteban Valencia
  • Ricardo Soto
  • An Yu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24133/cctespe.v9i1.93

Abstract

Abstract—Large eddy simulation model (LES) and the open source OpenFOAM are used in the present numerical study of unsteady cavitating flow around a NACA0015. The results showed a great accuracy with experiments. The validations of the present simulations are strong advantage to solve cavitation problems of turbines for hydroelectric plants which represents more than 46% of electricity in Ecuador.

Keywords—Cavitation; LES; Open-source; OpenFOAM; python; turbine.

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Published

2014-05-28

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ENERGÍA Y MECÁNICA