Study on the vortex dynamics and energy characteristics of the cone tip vortex under turbine operating conditions in low-head pumped storage systems

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• Energy characteristics of the cone tip vortex were evaluated under turbine operating conditions, highlighting its significance.
• Key findings showed that variations in vortex dynamics can impact overall system efficiency in low-head storage systems.
• Observational analysis assessed vortex behaviors during turbine operation, revealing effects on energy generation.
• The results indicate that optimizing vortex dynamics may improve efficiency in low-head pumped storage systems.