Hydrodynamics in Pumping and Hydropower Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Pumping and hydropower systems are important pieces of equipment in the area of engineering, energy, water resources, and the chemical industry. Modeling complex flows is a major challenge in understanding the mechanism of liquid transport and energy conversion. Pumping and hydropower systems are complicated hydraulic systems. The design, operation, and maintenance of pumping and hydropower systems are based on the calculation and analysis of the hydraulic transient. The scientific outcomes from pumping and hydropower systems can help support engineers and decision makers in evaluating the energy performance and in implementing measures aiming to increase the operating efficiency and reliability. The research achievements provide a basis and guidance for the safe, stable, and efficient operation of pumping and hydropower systems.

The aim of this Special Issue is to provide an overview of these new challenges arising from a wide range of pumping and hydropower systems, including the design method, optimization, numerical simulation, turbulence modelling, etc. The topics will concern new findings and developments for a phenomenon mechanism analysis and/or engineering design guidance through a numerical simulation or experiments for pumping and hydropower systems.

Dr. Ling Zhou
Dr. Wencheng Guo
Guest Editors

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