WAKE CHARACTERIZATION IN ROW ARRAY OF HYDROKINETICS TURBINES

Authors

  • V. S. Britto Universidade de Brasília
  • R. C. F. Mendes Universidade de Brasília
  • A. C. P. Brasil Universidade de Brasília
  • T. F. Oliveira Universidade de Brasília

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/reterm.v17i1.62257

Keywords:

hydrokinetic turbines, array of turbines, wake characterization

Abstract

This study aims to obtain wake information, which passes through a linear array of turbines. Is presented a numerical approach to observe what effect can be obtained from a 2.2 meters turbines set. The linear array parameters were based on the Hydro-k project, in which two unconfined in-line rotors were used. The studies were performed by analyzing three variables: mean normalized velocity, turbulence kinetic energy and turbulence intensity. It was noted that the iteration between the rotors alters the flow on the array of turbines increasing the center speed.

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Published

2018-06-30

How to Cite

Britto, V. S., Mendes, R. C. F., Brasil, A. C. P., & Oliveira, T. F. (2018). WAKE CHARACTERIZATION IN ROW ARRAY OF HYDROKINETICS TURBINES. Revista De Engenharia Térmica, 17(1), 41–48. https://doi.org/10.5380/reterm.v17i1.62257

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 1 (2018)

Section

Tecnologia/Technology

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