The paper reviews recent research and development activities in the field of hydropower
technology. It covers emerging and advanced technologies to mitigate flow instabilities …

Recent studies recommended the recovery of energy incorporated to water distribution
networks (WDNs) of municipal water supply systems (WSS) through systems based on …

Abstract Water Distribution Networks (WDNs) represent a noteworthy field for possible
implementation of Small Hydropower (SHP), by replacing Pressure Reduction Valves (PRV) …

The sustainable use of water and energy represents one of the major challenges of the
majority of the nations worldwide. In the number of requirements for Water Supply Networks …

Analyses of possible synergies between energy recovery and water management are
essential for achieving sustainable improvements in the performance of irrigation water …

Water supply is of vital importance for urban development, so the overall pressure in urban
fresh water pipeline is usually very high to ensure consistent water supply throughout the …

In hydropower, the exploitation of small power sources requires the use of small turbines
that combine efficiency and economy. Banki-Michell turbines represent a possible choice for …

Pressure control is one of the main techniques to control leakages in Water Distribution
Networks (WDNs) and to prevent pipe damage, improving the delivery standards of a water …

Pumps running as turbines are pointed out as a cost-effective solution for energy recovery in
pressurised water supply systems. However, these hydraulic machines feature low efficiency …

Abstract Pumps as Turbines (PATs) are standard water pumps utilized as hydraulic turbines
by reversing the flow direction across them. The off-the-shelf availability of water pumps and …