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dc.contributor.advisor | Siddall, J.N. | en_US |
dc.contributor.advisor | Latto, B. | en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Buchkowski, Alan G. | en_US |
dc.date.accessioned | 2014-06-18T16:36:25Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2014-06-18T16:36:25Z | - |
dc.date.created | 2009-07-22 | en_US |
dc.date.issued | 1981-04 | en_US |
dc.identifier.other | opendissertations/195 | en_US |
dc.identifier.other | 1419 | en_US |
dc.identifier.other | 907245 | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11375/6643 | - |
dc.description.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> | en_US |
dc.subject | Mechanical Engineering | en_US |
dc.subject | Mechanical Engineering | en_US |
dc.title | Feasibility of a Cascade Type Hydroelectric Generator System | en_US |
dc.type | thesis | en_US |
dc.contributor.department | Mechanical Engineering | en_US |
dc.description.degree | Master of Engineering (ME) | en_US |
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