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Title: | Feasibility of a Cascade Type Hydroelectric Generator System |
Authors: | Buchkowski, Alan G. |
Advisor: | Siddall, J.N. Latto, B. |
Department: | Mechanical Engineering |
Keywords: | Mechanical Engineering;Mechanical Engineering |
Publication Date: | Apr-1981 |
Abstract: | <p>The feasibility of an alternative concept of a small scale hydroelectricity generation system which is suited to high volume, low head flows was investigated. The device consists of a cascade of hydrofoils which are mounted in an arrangement which resembles a conveyor belt. The investigation included the use of a computer model which simulated the water flow through the cascade. A sensitivity analysis was done using the model to establish the effects of varying the design variables which defined the system. On the basis of the analysis, a prototype was designed with the consideration of the material, configuration, safety and environmental requirements. A cost estimate and economic analysis were made of the prototype and subsequently the concept was evaluated.</p> |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/11375/6643 |
Identifier: | opendissertations/195 1419 907245 |
Appears in Collections: | Open Access Dissertations and Theses |
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