7. Glossary

Vannes de contrôle de la pression PCV; pressure control valvesPCV

Efficient and robust solution for pressure control in water distribution networks, even if they cause energy dissipation without any recovery.

Turbomachinery; turbomachinery

Devices that convert potential energy into electrical energy by hydraulically or electrically regulating the inlet flow.

Power Recovery System PRS; Système de récupération d'énergie PRS

Inspired by Banki-Michell turbines, PRS offers a combination of optimum performance in power generation and pressure regulation. It's an alternative to PATs (pumps as turbines) for power generation.

PRS et PCV placés en série ; PRS and PCV placed in series

Scheme designed to recover energy from the...