Method for starting a turbine in a pump mode
US11873789B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/20
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention concerns a method for starting a hydroelectric turbine (10) in a pumping mode, said turbine being provided with a runner (6) mechanically coupled to a shaft line (8) and a variable speed electric motor connected to a grid, a distributor (4) comprising guide vanes to control a flow of water to said runner, the method comprising:
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