Author(s): S. Paudel; N. Saenger

Linked Author(s): Shakun Paudel

Keywords: Zuppinger water wheel; Low-head hydropower; Model tests; Efficiency

Abstract: A Zuppinger water wheel is an efficient device for low-head hydropower application. The model tests have shown efficiency in the range of 60-80% over a wide operating range. It could be an eco-friendly solution for upgrading low-head hydropower resources.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3850/978-981-11-2731-1_270-cd

Year: 2018