Abstract
The adaptability of the Winter-Kennedy index method [1] was examined, and consequently “Draft Tube Index Method” for Francis and diagonal flow pump-turbines under pumping operation were newly investigated experimentally. It is clarified that the Winter-Kennedy method is applicable to Francis pump-turbines, but not suitable to apply on diagonal flow pump-turbines with adjustable guidevanes, and that the draft tube index method, depending upon differential pressure between two pressure taps provided on the draft tube or on the air-pipe, indicates sufficient accuracy to apply on Francis and diagonal flow pump-turbines.
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