Winter Kennedy Flow Measure

The Winter-Kennedy Flow Measure is a widely used method for measuring the relative discharge and efficiency in Swedish hydropower plants. It is based on the principles of free vortex theory and Bernoulli's equation, assuming incompressible fluid flow in cylindrical coordinates. The method involves measuring the pressure difference at set sections along the passages and calibrating the Winter-Kennedy coefficients to determine the flow rate. This method is particularly suitable for low head hydropower turbines where other flow measurement methods may be impractical due to the short and curved flow passages. The Winter-Kennedy method provides a reliable and cost-effective way to measure flow rates and optimize turbine efficiency.

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