Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of Helical Tidal Turbine
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of Helical Tidal Turbine
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Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of
Helical Tidal Turbine
Monica Nikhil Deoghare
Principal Technology Consultant
(Mechanical/Automotive Engineer)
(Integrated Energy Pty Ltd, Australia
Abstract:- The spiral turbine assembly can provide es mounted vertically on a radial palm tip. Takamatsu and
unidirectional rotation at ultra-high speed, lower than Takenouchi have already tested some independent models i
the multi-directional ultra low head fluid provided. The n the laboratory. Gorlov came up with his own patent, wher
assembly consists of a series of spiral turbine units or e the blade is designed to be twisted in a spiral shape relativ
modules arranged vertically or horizontally to harness e to the axis of rotation. The vibration value of the spiral bl
the power of water or wind, for example. Each turbine ade turbine is small and its starting characteristics are better
unit or module has multiple spiral blades and an airfoil. than other straight blade vertical axis generators. The powe
The wind energy modules can be connected to a r of the turbines will be very important in generating electri
rotating shaft supported by a light weight on the city from the ocean current. The energy of the ocean is con
ground of the men. Spiral turbines can also use the verted into mechanical energy by the blades, which in turn
power of ocean waves to provide thrust for ships. In causes the turbine shaft to rotate. The shape of the teeth and
other embodiments, a cylindrical distributor is provided the correct use of these elements can lead to good work wit
in the helical turbine to direct the fluid flow to the h the teeth.
turbine blades, thus increasing efficiency and power
output. In this paper, simulation analysis is performed II. ADVANTAGES OF HELICAL TIDAL
using finite element analysis techniques with the help of TURBINE
Ansys to evaluate the overall performance of helical and
straight blade crossflow hydroelectric turbines with Spiral Tidal Generators have Many Advantages Over O
linear horizontal/vertical mode and the like. The ther Types of Mills, Such As:
duration, diameter and hydrofoil type of each generator
are assumed to be equal. Self-Starting
Spiral mills are easier to start than blade mills and can
Keywords:- Helical Tidal Turbine, Finite Element Analysis, reach the highest rotation speed.
Ansys, Turbine blades, 3-D Design, Benefits.
Reduce Torque Ripple
I. INTRODUCTION At certain power consumption points of the spiral
generator, the torque ripple is small, which means the
The extraction of energy using modern marine generat rotating axis is stable.
ors seems to be an effective method of generating renewabl
e energy without using green gases in some stages of the no Smoother Torque Curve
rmal operation process. Technological developments in this Spiral mills have a smoother torque curve, which mea
area are still ongoing. The system uses the kinetic energy o ns they vibrate and make less noise than other types of gene
f the flow in the tidal front channels and currents and hydro rators.
electric power to generate electricity. Modern marine powe
r source converters can be divided into three types, such as Uniformly Distributed Paper Cross Section
horizontal axis, vertical axis and crossflow generators. The The blade of the spiral turbine is curved along the axis
fact that the ocean speed is 832 times greater than that of ai , which means there is always a foil level at each angle of a
r has encouraged many scientists to take advantage of wind ttack. This helps reduce the stress on the turbine structure a
changes in the ocean. China's earliest tidal turbines were b nd equipment.
uilt and tested in the 1970s. The model uses a hydraulic pre
ss turbine for power conversion and produces 5.8 kW at a s Hydroelectric
peed of 3 m/s per day. Vertical shaft designs are attractive The hydrodynamic force is slowly distributed in the
because they can accommodate all types of buoyancy and a spiral turbine, which reduces vibration and provides stable
llow machines to be built off the water with vertical shaft d electric power.
rives. The Darrieus turbine is a good example of a verticala
xis tidal turbine with 3 or 4 extended hydrofoil section blad
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3-D Design of Helical Tidal Turbine
Fig 1: 3-D Model of Helical Tidal Turbine
III. SIMULATION OF HELICAL TIDAL TURBINE
Boundary Conditions (Force and Support)
Fig 2: Boundary Conditions (Force and Support)
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Meshing
Fig 3: Meshng
Von-Mises Stress
Fig 4: Von-Mises Stress
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Displacement
Fig 5: Displacement
Safety Factor
Fig 6: Safety Factor
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Equivalent Strain
Fig 7: Equivalent Strain
X Displacement
Fig 8: Displacement in X- Direction
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Total Reaction Force
Fig 9: Total Reaction Force
IV. RESULT SUMMARY
Table 1: Result
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V. CONCLUSION
One of the crucial components of the vertical turbine is
that it does now not want to be indicated in the direction of
the tidal for it to work powerfully. This makes it powerful
inside a territory with shifting tidal direction. also, it is
ready for operating amid insignificant tidal pace, that is
because of its long curved propellers are supposed to be
driven with the aid of a bit measure of tidal. similarly testing
has also established that it does now not need to introduce at
a excessive vicinity. effectively obvious to natural
existence, even as turning or very nevertheless. when
compared to the opposite generators, horizontal, we notice
that execs of the vertical outweigh that of the horizontal.
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