A hydrokinetic turbine designed to harness energy from flowing water. The turbine includes multiple blades, deflector plates, and guide vanes, all positioned at specific angles to optimize performance. The deflector plates and guide vanes are made from materials like Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) or non-corrosive metals to ensure durability. The deflector plates come in various sizes and can be segmented to fine-tune the turbine's efficiency. The guide vanes, also varied in size, are strategically placed around the turbine's rotor to guide the water flow effectively. This configuration aims to enhance the turbine's ability to generate energy efficiently from water currents.
Figure (1)Layout of Savonius turbine based standalone plant; (2)Difference of flow field between hydrokinetic turbine and wind turbine. (i)Flow past over hydrokinetic turbine (Front View); (ii)Flow past over wind turbine (Front View).
There is a need for an improved hydrokinetic turbine design that enhances energy capture efficiency from water currents, addressing current limitations in durability, material performance, and optimization of blade and vane positioning.
- The hydrokinetic turbine incorporates multiple deflector plates positioned at specific angles to optimize water flow and energy conversion.
- It features guide vanes arranged at predefined angles to ensure efficient direction of water flow through the turbine.
- The deflector plates are made from durable materials such as Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) to enhance longevity and performance.
- The guide vanes can be made from non-corrosive metals like stainless steel, aluminum, or copper, ensuring robustness in various water conditions.
- The design reduces flow bypass around the rotor area, improving overall energy conversion efficiency.
- The configuration minimizes negative torque development, enhancing the turbine's power output and operational efficiency.
- Output details: For a water current speed of 2 m/s, the turbine generates 5 kW of power.
- Current stage: Prototype has been developed and testing is complete.
- Unique feature of prototype: Ability to fine-tune efficiency by adjusting sizes and segmentation of deflector plates and guide vanes.
- Current Stage: Prototype has been developed and testing is complete.
- Running Plan: Researchers are working more upon the ideation and making advancements in the prototype.
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- Hydrokinetic turbines contribute to reducing reliance on fossil fuels, thus mitigating air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
- By harnessing energy from flowing water, these turbines offer a sustainable power source, reducing the environmental impact of electricity generation.
- Deployment of hydrokinetic turbines can stimulate local economies through job creation and investment in renewable energy infrastructure.
- Hydropower Systems: Applicable in improving the efficiency of hydrokinetic turbines for enhanced power output.
- Environmental Sustainability: Contributes to reducing reliance on fossil fuels by tapping into the kinetic energy of water currents for clean energy generation.
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