Simulation of Aeration inside a Hydroelectric Turbine

This research project is aimed at improving the oxygenation of water downstream of hydroelectric dams; one of the issues being to preserve the aquatic fauna. The goal is to develop the fundamental understanding and applied technology needed by industry in the field of two-phase flows. Experimental and numerical tools are developed to design similar laws, to obtain validation data for numerical simulation of aerodynamic wind turbines. The student will perform numerical simulations of the two-phase flow characteristic of those encountered in aerating hydroelectric turbines. The student will perform numerical analysis (verification, validation) of the computations, analyze results such as the total air-water interface area critical for oxygenation efficicency.

Faculty Supervisor:

Stéphane Étienne

Student:

Partner:

National Cheng Kung University

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Aerospace

University:

Polytechnique Montréal

Program: