CFD simulation is aimed on the two-stage pump operation modeling in the pump and turbine regime. The flow analysis will be focused on the proper angle of wicket gates attack and on the separation localization. This investigation should bring the geometry modifications that will increase the hydraulic efficiency. The computational model was created in preprocessor GAMBIT and software Fluent will be used for the finite computation.
This paper is aimed at differences in designs of spiral case and impeller of mixed flow pump with regard to suppression of Y-Q characteristic curves instability, pressure pulsations and especially to achieving necessary delivery head. The differences between new and old conception will be explained. The reasons of these differences with regard to flow in pump interior, hydraulic losses, static pressures and velocities will be explained as well.