Design Modification and Prototype Development of a Cross-Flow Turbine for a Low/Zero-Head Water Stream
Low/zero-head cross-flow turbines (LZH-CFT) possess vast potential in the field of renewable energy technology. This research presents a modified design of a cross-flow turbine specifically engineered to harness the untapped hydro-kinetic energy from low/zero-head water resources. Unlike traditional...
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| author | Asim Ali Muhammad Zohaib Azam Muhammad Faiq Ghulam Asghar |
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| description | Low/zero-head cross-flow turbines (LZH-CFT) possess vast potential in the field of renewable energy technology. This research presents a modified design of a cross-flow turbine specifically engineered to harness the untapped hydro-kinetic energy from low/zero-head water resources. Unlike traditional hydro turbines, the LZH-CFT leverages a cross-flow configuration to utilize the water flows of natural streams, making it an ideal solution for flow channels with low/zero head. The design is modified through ANSYS simulations by varying the rotor’s blade angles (from 0 to 90°) and 60° angle is found optimum. The prototype model of modified design is prepared and tested, which represents 62.5% RPM efficiency and provides double power as compared to the typical cross-flow turbine. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7b8b12f08b5346c7843a61247a05c5732023-12-22T14:06:38ZengMDPI AGEngineering Proceedings2673-45912023-09-014514910.3390/engproc2023045049Design Modification and Prototype Development of a Cross-Flow Turbine for a Low/Zero-Head Water StreamAsim Ali0Muhammad Zohaib Azam1Muhammad Faiq2Ghulam Asghar3Mechanical Engineering Department, Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), Islamabad 44000, PakistanMechanical Engineering Department, Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), Islamabad 44000, PakistanMechanical Engineering Department, Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), Islamabad 44000, PakistanMechanical Engineering Department, Capital University of Science and Technology (CUST), Islamabad 44000, PakistanLow/zero-head cross-flow turbines (LZH-CFT) possess vast potential in the field of renewable energy technology. This research presents a modified design of a cross-flow turbine specifically engineered to harness the untapped hydro-kinetic energy from low/zero-head water resources. Unlike traditional hydro turbines, the LZH-CFT leverages a cross-flow configuration to utilize the water flows of natural streams, making it an ideal solution for flow channels with low/zero head. The design is modified through ANSYS simulations by varying the rotor’s blade angles (from 0 to 90°) and 60° angle is found optimum. The prototype model of modified design is prepared and tested, which represents 62.5% RPM efficiency and provides double power as compared to the typical cross-flow turbine.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/45/1/49cross-flow turbinelow/zero headdesign modificationprototype modelrenewable energy |
| spellingShingle | Asim Ali Muhammad Zohaib Azam Muhammad Faiq Ghulam Asghar Design Modification and Prototype Development of a Cross-Flow Turbine for a Low/Zero-Head Water Stream Engineering Proceedings cross-flow turbine low/zero head design modification prototype model renewable energy |
| title | Design Modification and Prototype Development of a Cross-Flow Turbine for a Low/Zero-Head Water Stream |
| title_full | Design Modification and Prototype Development of a Cross-Flow Turbine for a Low/Zero-Head Water Stream |
| title_fullStr | Design Modification and Prototype Development of a Cross-Flow Turbine for a Low/Zero-Head Water Stream |
| title_full_unstemmed | Design Modification and Prototype Development of a Cross-Flow Turbine for a Low/Zero-Head Water Stream |
| title_short | Design Modification and Prototype Development of a Cross-Flow Turbine for a Low/Zero-Head Water Stream |
| title_sort | design modification and prototype development of a cross flow turbine for a low zero head water stream |
| topic | cross-flow turbine low/zero head design modification prototype model renewable energy |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/45/1/49 |
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