| 2.- Hydraulic pumps. Classification and constituent elements. Pumping facilities. |
2.1 Classification and constituent elements of hydraulic pumps.
2.2 One-dimensional theory of turbo-pumps: radial and axial flow.
2.3 Two-dimensional theory for turbo-pumps: radial and axial flow.
2.4 Basic design parameters of radial turbo-machines.
2.5 Basic design parameters of axial turbo-machines.
2.6 Characteristic curve of radial pumps.
2.7 Characteristic curve of axial and diagonal pumps.
2.8 Similarity in turbo-pumps. Particular cases.
2.9 Impeller trim on radial turbo-machines.
2.10 Pump-installation coupling. Selection of machines. Arrangement of pumps in series and in parallel.
2.11 Priming a pump.
2.12 Cavitation in centrifugal pumps
2.13 Introduction to the phenomenon of water hammer in pumping installations. |
| 4.- Hydroelectric facilities: use of hydraulic energy. |
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Classification and types of uses
4.3 Singular elements: dam, reliefs, water pipes and penstocks.
4.4 Accessory devices.
4.5 Water hammer in penstocks.
4.6 Surge tanks and other elements of protection. |
