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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 532, 2024
Second International Conference of Applied Industrial Engineering: Intelligent Production Automation and its Sustainable Development (CIIA 2024)
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| Article Number | 02003 | |
| Number of page(s) | 13 | |
| Section | Applied Technological Innovations for Sustainable Industrial Environments | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202453202003 | |
| Published online | 06 June 2024 | |
Hydrokinetic turbines, an alternative for the transformation of the Agro-Industrial sector
1 Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral, ESPOL, Facultad de Ingeniería Mecánica y Ciencias de la Producción, Guayaquil 09015863, Ecuador
2 Facultad del Mar y Medio Ambiente, Universidad Del Pacifico, Ecuador
* Corresponding author: cacuenca@alumni.usp.br
This study focuses on the design optimization of hydrokinetic turbines for the agro-industrial sector, employing the Blade Element Momentum Theory (BEMT) methodology. Through detailed comparison, the NACA 4412 profile was identified as optimal, considering environmental conditions. The project developed a 5-kW turbine suitable for irrigation canals, capable of adapting to water velocities between 1.5 and 3.5 m/s, which ensures a reliable energy supply with an estimated annual production of 11 MWh. Mechanical integrity assessments using aluminum 319 alloy demonstrated safety factors above 1.3 under both static and dynamic conditions, ensuring the turbine’s structural integrity. The design of the turbine, accommodating a flow speed of 2.5 m/s, reflects a commitment to maximize performance in irrigation environments. Furthermore, the study highlights the turbine’s flexibility to seasonal flow variations, ensuring consistent energy generation. The implementation of hydrokinetic turbines represents a significant advancement towards sustainable energy solutions in agriculture, offering a potential reduction in operational costs and optimization of water resource management. Finally, this research underscores the transformative potential of renewable technologies in enhancing the resilience and sustainability of agricultural practices.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2024
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