An Increase in the Energy Efficiency of Vortex Micro HPP with a Flexible Outlet Siphon by Self-Adjustment of Flows in the Pressure Chamber
The article aims to increase the energy efficiency of the vortex micro-power plant, which would be achieved due to its compatibility with the terrain. In particular, the inlet channel connected to the water intake of the pressure chamber and the water collector placed in the upper pool by transverse...
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| author | Omari Zivzivadze Archil Geguchadze Badri Zivzivadze David Dzadzamia Anzori Kuparadze Nata Sulakvelidze |
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| description | The article aims to increase the energy efficiency of the vortex micro-power plant, which would be achieved due to its compatibility with the terrain. In particular, the inlet channel connected to the water intake of the pressure chamber and the water collector placed in the upper pool by transverse joints, and the flexible siphon connected by vertical and horizontal joints to the diffuser of the same chamber with a telescopic end. The boundary conditions were selected with parameters such as the water flow acceleration according to the river bed’s slope angle and the inclination angle of the upstream channel near the vertical pressure cone chamber. The level difference between the upper and lower pools was adjusted. Inside the pressure chamber, the inclined guides of the small wings were hinged to its wall and were adjusted by ballasts. The reactive forces generated by the upward reflection of the incoming flow from the surfaces on the inclined small guide wings of the pressure chamber were a factor in curbing the said flow (compensating for the insufficient volume flow) and ensuring the continuity of the water supply to the turbine in shallow water. The mentioned circumstances allowed for improving the synchronization of incoming and outgoing flows. As a result of the above improvements, an increase in the energy efficiency (i.e., annual electricity generation) of 15–20 % was achieved. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c55e70f16e4041cf9d5abcf4a32b0fa32025-08-20T02:02:32ZengSumy State UniversityЖурнал інженерних наук2312-24982414-93812024-10-01112G17G2310.21272/jes.2024.11(2).g3An Increase in the Energy Efficiency of Vortex Micro HPP with a Flexible Outlet Siphon by Self-Adjustment of Flows in the Pressure ChamberOmari Zivzivadze0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2877-289XArchil Geguchadze1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6344-8599Badri Zivzivadze2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2802-2848David Dzadzamia3Anzori Kuparadze4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3315-6218Nata Sulakvelidze5https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6219-3926Akaki Tsereteli State University, 59, Tamar Mefi St., 4600 Kutaisi, GeorgiaAkaki Tsereteli State University, 59, Tamar Mefi St., 4600 Kutaisi, GeorgiaAkaki Tsereteli State University, 59, Tamar Mefi St., 4600 Kutaisi, GeorgiaAkaki Tsereteli State University, 59, Tamar Mefi St., 4600 Kutaisi, GeorgiaAkaki Tsereteli State University, 59, Tamar Mefi St., 4600 Kutaisi, GeorgiaAkaki Tsereteli State University, 59, Tamar Mefi St., 4600 Kutaisi, GeorgiaThe article aims to increase the energy efficiency of the vortex micro-power plant, which would be achieved due to its compatibility with the terrain. In particular, the inlet channel connected to the water intake of the pressure chamber and the water collector placed in the upper pool by transverse joints, and the flexible siphon connected by vertical and horizontal joints to the diffuser of the same chamber with a telescopic end. The boundary conditions were selected with parameters such as the water flow acceleration according to the river bed’s slope angle and the inclination angle of the upstream channel near the vertical pressure cone chamber. The level difference between the upper and lower pools was adjusted. Inside the pressure chamber, the inclined guides of the small wings were hinged to its wall and were adjusted by ballasts. The reactive forces generated by the upward reflection of the incoming flow from the surfaces on the inclined small guide wings of the pressure chamber were a factor in curbing the said flow (compensating for the insufficient volume flow) and ensuring the continuity of the water supply to the turbine in shallow water. The mentioned circumstances allowed for improving the synchronization of incoming and outgoing flows. As a result of the above improvements, an increase in the energy efficiency (i.e., annual electricity generation) of 15–20 % was achieved.https://jes.sumdu.edu.ua/an-increase-in-the-energy-efficiency-of-vortex-micro-hpp-with-a-flexible-outlet-siphon-by-self-adjustment-of-flows-in-the-pressure-chamber/low head turbineenergy efficiencyascending channelsmall guide wingsinflowoutflow |
| spellingShingle | Omari Zivzivadze Archil Geguchadze Badri Zivzivadze David Dzadzamia Anzori Kuparadze Nata Sulakvelidze An Increase in the Energy Efficiency of Vortex Micro HPP with a Flexible Outlet Siphon by Self-Adjustment of Flows in the Pressure Chamber Журнал інженерних наук low head turbine energy efficiency ascending channel small guide wings inflow outflow |
| title | An Increase in the Energy Efficiency of Vortex Micro HPP with a Flexible Outlet Siphon by Self-Adjustment of Flows in the Pressure Chamber |
| title_full | An Increase in the Energy Efficiency of Vortex Micro HPP with a Flexible Outlet Siphon by Self-Adjustment of Flows in the Pressure Chamber |
| title_fullStr | An Increase in the Energy Efficiency of Vortex Micro HPP with a Flexible Outlet Siphon by Self-Adjustment of Flows in the Pressure Chamber |
| title_full_unstemmed | An Increase in the Energy Efficiency of Vortex Micro HPP with a Flexible Outlet Siphon by Self-Adjustment of Flows in the Pressure Chamber |
| title_short | An Increase in the Energy Efficiency of Vortex Micro HPP with a Flexible Outlet Siphon by Self-Adjustment of Flows in the Pressure Chamber |
| title_sort | increase in the energy efficiency of vortex micro hpp with a flexible outlet siphon by self adjustment of flows in the pressure chamber |
| topic | low head turbine energy efficiency ascending channel small guide wings inflow outflow |
| url | https://jes.sumdu.edu.ua/an-increase-in-the-energy-efficiency-of-vortex-micro-hpp-with-a-flexible-outlet-siphon-by-self-adjustment-of-flows-in-the-pressure-chamber/ |
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