Multi Stage Power Generation in An Open Canal System by Accelerated Flow

Authors

  • Adhithiya Sivakumar Department of Mechanical Engineering, SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam 603110
  • Anandh R. Department of Mechanical Engineering, SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam 603110
  • Arjun Anantharaman Department of Mechanical Engineering, SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam 603110
  • Suresh M. Department of Mechanical Engineering, SSN College of Engineering, Kalavakkam 603110

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26713/jims.v10i1-2.1058

Keywords:

Open canal, Numerical model, Nozzles, Cross flow turbine, Power generation

Abstract

The present work considers the possibility of using river currents to generate electric power in order to supplement existing power units. A physical system consisting of a flowing river/canal with rectangular cross section, an open channel nozzle, and an impact turbine is modelled mathematically. The model is simulated using MATLAB for varying slopes and two nozzle-turbine sequences. It is found that the usage of nozzles demonstrably increases the velocity, and therefore, the kinetic energy of the flow. A total power ranging from 0.34 to 10.79MW for the lowest and highest value of slope, respectively, is predicted by the model. Possible applications are discussed.

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Published

2018-08-10
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How to Cite

Sivakumar, A., R., A., Anantharaman, A., & M., S. (2018). Multi Stage Power Generation in An Open Canal System by Accelerated Flow. Journal of Informatics and Mathematical Sciences, 10(1-2), 313–320. https://doi.org/10.26713/jims.v10i1-2.1058

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1-2 (2018)

Section

Research Articles

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