Guilherme A. Caxaria
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Instituto Superior Tåcnico, Technical University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Duarte de Mesquita e Sousa
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and CIE3, Instituto Superior Tåcnico, Technical University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Helena M. Ramos
Civil Engineering Department and CEHIDRO, Instituto Superior Tåcnico, Technical University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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http://dx.doi.org/10.3384/ecp110571386Published in: World Renewable Energy Congress - Sweden; 8-13 May; 2011; Linköping; Sweden
Linköping Electronic Conference Proceedings 57:2, p. 1386-1393
Published: 2011-11-03
ISBN: 978-91-7393-070-3
ISSN: 1650-3686 (print), 1650-3740 (online)
This work focuses on the analysis of the power generation feasibility of both a pump as turbine (PAT) and an experimental propeller turbine; when applied to water supply systems. This is done through an analysis of the electrical generation aspects of the PAT’s induction motor and of a permanent magnet DC motor; which was connected to the propeller turbine. The collected data allows for parameter optimization; adequate generator choice and computational modeling. These tests constitute a good sample of the range of applicability of small scale turbines as valid solutions for micro-hydro. It is also possible to consider multiple scenarios; such as rescaling/resizing; for larger turbines and systems; and the use of power electronics for further efficiency enhancing.
Small-scale hydropower; water supply systems; low power turbines; behavioral analysis
