Performance Analysis of a Low Head Water Vortex Turbine

  • Badhan Saha Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Mazharul Islam Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Khondoker Nimul Islam Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Jubair Naim Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Md Shahriar Farabi Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), Dhaka, Bangladesh
Keywords: Water vortex turbine, Micro hydro power, Renewable energy

Abstract

A small hydropower plant is an environment-friendly renewable energy technology. The run-of-river type gravitational water vortex turbine can be designed to produce electricity at sites with low water heads. In this study, an experimental investigation was undertaken on this type of turbine with a water tank and a runner which is connected to a shaft. At the end of the shaft, a rope brake was attached to measure the output power, torque and overall efficiency of the vortex turbine by varying flow rates. The designed vortex turbine can achieve an overall efficiency of . The experimental results were validated with available data in the literature and theories associated with the turbine. The results also showed that the flow rate plays a vital role in generating power, torque as well as overall efficiency. The project was completed using local resources and technologies. Moreover, as water is used as the input power, this project is eco-friendly which has no adverse effect on the environment.

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Published
2021-12-23
How to Cite
Saha, B., Islam, M., Islam, K. N., Naim, J., & Farabi, M. S. (2021). Performance Analysis of a Low Head Water Vortex Turbine. MIST INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 9(2), 31-36. https://doi.org/10.47981/j.mijst.09(02)2021.297(31-36)
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