Experimental Study of the Cross Flow Turbine

Abstract:

The experimental study was intended to investigate characteristics of the cross flow turbine based to the three models designed on the same runner diameter with different runner length of each. The Flow rates were measured by magnetic flow meter, the forces were detected by using spring balance and turbine speeds were detected by tachometer. The performance characteristics are shown by the relation of Power and efficiency versus jet entry arc, as well as the relation of Power and efficiency versus ratio between diameter and width of runner. The study indicated that the efficiency of the models were slightly difference, the highest efficiency indicated by the turbine with the ratio between length of runner and the diameter of the runner was 2; It was corresponding to the 75 degree entry arc.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 836)
• Pages: 304-307
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.836.304
• Online since: June 2016
• Authors: Djoko Sutikno*, Rudy Soenoko, Sudjito Soeparman, Slamet Wahyudi
• Keywords: Cross Flow Turbine, Diameter Ratio, Length Ratio, Micro Scale Hydropower, Performance Characteristic

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