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Power plants that have been in operation for several decades show a considerable potential for improvement in hydraulic performance by bringing the design up to modern standards. This situation has led to numerous rehabilitation projects for existing hydraulic power plants.
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Drtina, P., Sebestyen, A. (1996). Numerical Prediction of Hydraulic Losses in the Spiral Casing of a Francis Turbine. In: Cabrera, E., Espert, V., Martínez, F. (eds) Hydraulic Machinery and Cavitation. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-9385-9_9
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