Side Effect of the Cross-Flow Turbine: Improved Water Quality

by Helmut Erdmannsdoerfer, Ossberger Turbines Inc, Richmond, United States,
Alfred F. A. Patzig, Ossberger Turbines Inc, Richmond, United States,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Waterpower '91: A New View of Hydro Resources

Abstract:

The working principle of the Original Cross-Flow Turbine with draft tube demands air induced into the turbine housing to operate at high efficiency. Reoxygenation of water will occur, representing a beneficial side effect to the environment.

Subject Headings: Turbines | Hydro power | Crossflow | Water pollution | Water quality | Power plants | Dissolved oxygen

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