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http://dx.doi.org/10.5293/IJFMS.2014.7.4.151

Experimental and Numerical Investigations on Performances of Darriues-type Hydro Turbine with Inlet Nozzle  

Matsushita, Daisuke (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kyushu University)
Tanaka, Kei (Graduate School of Engineering, Kyushu University)
Watanabe, Satoshi (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kyushu University)
OKuma, Kusuo (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kyushu University)
Furukawa, Akinori (Oita National College of Technology)
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International Journal of Fluid Machinery and Systems / v.7, no.4, 2014 , pp. 151-159 More about this Journal
Abstract
Low head hydropower is one of realistic renewable energies. The Darrieus-type hydro turbine with an inlet nozzle is available for such low head conditions because of its simple structure with easy maintenance. Experimental and numerical studies are carried out in order to examine the effects of gap distances between the runner pitch circle and two edges of inlet nozzle on turbine performances. By selecting narrower gaps of left and right edges, the performance could be improved. From the results of two dimensional numerical simulations, the relation between the performance and flow behaviors around the Darrieus blade are discussed to obtain the guideline of appropriate inlet nozzle design.
Keywords
low head hydropower; Darrieus turbine; inlet nozzle-edge gap; performance test;
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