Evaluation of a vertical axis hydrokinetic turbine for water channels
The growing interest on low-carbon energy systems has been essential to develop new electricity devices based on renewable resources. In this context, channel turbines are an excellent alternative to supply demands that are isolated from power mains. These devices, which harness the kinetic term of...
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| Formato: | artículo |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2021 |
| País: | España |
| Recursos: | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
| Repositorio: | UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC |
| Idioma: | inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/456446 |
| Acesso em linha: | https://hdl.handle.net/2117/456446 https://dx.doi.org/10.6036/9883 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palavra-chave: | Turbinas hidrocinéticas Bloqueo Canales hidráulicos Baja velocidad Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria mecànica::Mecànica de fluids |
| Resumo: | The growing interest on low-carbon energy systems has been essential to develop new electricity devices based on renewable resources. In this context, channel turbines are an excellent alternative to supply demands that are isolated from power mains. These devices, which harness the kinetic term of the water current, can be installed in hydraulic channels, rivers, or estuaries. This article carries out an experimental characterization of a hydrokinetic turbine in a hydrodynamic water tunnel under low velocity conditions, so its behavior under open field conditions can be obtained. The results show the relevance of the blockage effect made by the turbine during the power stage. |
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