An Innovative Vertical Axis Current Turbine Design for Low Current Speed
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https://doi.org/10.11113/jt.v66.2515Keywords:
Innovative concept, vertical axis current turbines, renewable energy, low current speedAbstract
This article presents the new innovative concept for optimal design of Vertical Axis Current Turbines (VACT) applicable in low current speed which is being increasingly used to harness kinetic energy of water and convert it into other useful forms of energy as a clean and renewable energy. Widespread commercial acceptability of these turbo machines depends upon their efficiency. This largely depends upon the geometric features of the hydro turbines such as operation of designed system, joints, number and shape of blades and etc. The concept of VACT was proposed to provide a solution for the case of low current force inflow to vertical axis turbines. VACT has four suitable blades with flexible hinge joint to guide the water in come to reduce the drag force, light shaft and arms with stiff metal to make rigid and strong structure. The current study discusses the components of VAC turbine, rigidity of structure, performance, executive concept, efficiency, material, gearbox, environmental impacts and prevention of water corrosion. The new proposed innovative concept of VACT has flexible hinge connection for changing the blades directions automatically to reduce hydrodynamic drag and increase the hydrodynamic pressure to rotate the main shaft and enhance the efficiency as well. Main shaft connected to epicyclical gearbox to provide the higher torque for maximum electric power generation.
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