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Experimental characterization of a five blade tubular propeller turbine for pipe inline installation


 
 
Contact   Münch-Alligné Cécile
 
Title   Experimental characterization of a five blade tubular propeller turbine for pipe inline installation
 
Author(s)   Samora I., Hasmatuchi V., Münch-Alligné C., Franca M. J., Schleiss A. J., Ramos H. M.
 
References   Renewable Energy, Volume 95, September 2016, pp. 356-366
 
Url   http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960148116303172
 
Abstract   The interest in micro-hydropower in existing infrastructure is increasing since this is a technology with low environmental impacts and potential for energy recovery in different types of installation. The technologies available for these schemes are still restricted and it is a current subject for research. In this work an experimental characterization of an inline tubular propeller suitable for pressurized systems, such as water supply and distribution networks, is presented. In the framework of the European Project HYLOW, started in 2008, a first prototype has been developed using CFD analysis and tested. Nevertheless, optimization and validation were still necessary. An improved model has been now adequately tested in the laboratory and proves to be interesting in terms of potential application. The experimental investigation evidenced that the new turbine has efficiencies of around 60% for low-headed operations, below 50 m.
 
 
 
 
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