Title :
Design Considerations of a Straight Bladed Darrieus Rotor for River Current Turbines
Author :
Khan, M.J. ; Iqbal, M.T. ; Quaicoe, J.E.
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Eng. & Appl. Sci., Memorial Univ. of Newfoundland, St. John´´s, Nfld.
Abstract :
Hydrokinetic turbines convert kinetic energy of moving river or tide water into electrical energy. In this work, design considerations of river current turbines are discussed with emphasis on straight bladed Darrieus rotors. Fluid dynamic analysis is carried out to predict the performance of the rotor. Discussions on a broad range of physical and operational conditions that may impact the design scenario are also presented. In addition, a systematic design procedure along with supporting information that would aid various decision making steps are outlined and illustrated by a design example. Finally, the scope for further work is highlighted
Keywords :
design engineering; fluid dynamics; hydraulic turbines; rotors; fluid dynamic analysis; hydrokinetic turbines; kinetic energy; river current turbines; straight bladed Darrieus rotor; Fluid dynamics; Hydraulic turbines; Kinetic energy; Mechanical energy; Performance analysis; Power engineering and energy; Power generation; Rivers; Rotors; Wind energy generation;
Conference_Titel :
Industrial Electronics, 2006 IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que.
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0496-7
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0497-5
DOI :
10.1109/ISIE.2006.295835
