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Experimental Optimization of the Propeller Turbine Performance Using the Response Surface Methodology

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  • Laura Velásquez

    (Grupo de Energía Alternativa, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Antioquia, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín 050010, Colombia)

  • Ainhoa Rubio-Clemente

    (Grupo de Energía Alternativa, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Antioquia, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín 050010, Colombia
    Escuela Ambiental, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Antioquia, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín 050010, Colombia)

  • Daniel Tobón

    (Applied Mechanics Research Group, Universidad EAFIT, Carrera 49 No. 7-50, Medellín 050022, Colombia)

  • Francisco Botero

    (Applied Mechanics Research Group, Universidad EAFIT, Carrera 49 No. 7-50, Medellín 050022, Colombia)

  • Carlos Arrieta

    (Grupo de Investigación en Ingeniería en Energía, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Medellín, Carrera 87 No. 30-65, Medellín 050026, Colombia)

  • Edwin Chica

    (Grupo de Energía Alternativa, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Antioquia, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín 050010, Colombia)

Abstract

The growing global energy demand necessitates a shift towards sustainable sources to mitigate environmental issues and ensure energy security. This work explores the design and optimization of propeller-type hydrokinetic turbines to efficiently harness renewable energy from water currents. Through experimental testing and regression modeling, the research aimed to maximize the power coefficient ( C p ) by determining the optimal values of the number of blades ( Z ) and the turbine diameter to hub diameter ratio ( d / D ). By correcting for experimental biases, the study elucidates the importance of factors such as the blockage ratio and turbine configuration on its performance. A second-order polynomial regression model, which was validated through analysis of variance, determined that when Z and d / D were set at 4 and 0.15, respectively, the optimal value for Cp was 53.62%. These findings provide valuable insights for optimizing hydrokinetic turbine efficiency, contributing to the advancement of renewable energy technologies.

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  • Laura Velásquez & Ainhoa Rubio-Clemente & Daniel Tobón & Francisco Botero & Carlos Arrieta & Edwin Chica, 2024. "Experimental Optimization of the Propeller Turbine Performance Using the Response Surface Methodology," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(19), pages 1-18, September.
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