Pressure measurements and high speed visualizations of the cavitation phenomena at deep part load condition in a Francis turbine
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International Association For Hydraulic Research2004
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International Association For Hydraulic Research2000
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International Association For Hydraulic Research2002
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International Association For Hydraulic Research2002
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International Association For Hydraulic Research1998
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International Association For Hydraulic Research1998
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International Association For Hydraulic Research2002
