Parametric assessment of a portable hydrokinetic turbine through numerical simulations and experimental set-up

Authors: A. M. A. Pinto, R. M. A. Pedroso, S. I. S. Pinto.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.82452/me20233604

ABSTRACT:

The present study aims to explore, develop, and optimize a portable hydro turbine capable of harnessing energy from rivers and canals. To maximize energy extraction and achieve high power coefficients, horizontal axis hydrokinetic turbines were selected. Within this study, diverse turbine models were created using the QBlade software, based on Blade Element Momentum (BEM) theory. Furthermore, the feasibility of implementing a diffuser around the turbine was investigated. The performance evaluation of the hydrokinetic turbine was conducted using a numerical CFD model. With the final diffuser, the turbine exhibited a maximum power coefficient of 66.5%, further validated through experimental testing

Key Words:

CFD, diffuser, energy efficiency, experimental set-up, torque, turbine

Affiliation:

A. M. A. Pinto, R. M. A. Pedroso, S. I. S. Pinto.

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