The increasing demand for energy and the concerns regarding environmental protection have been driving forces toward exploitation of renewable sources as a better alternative compared to conventional sources. Furthermore, enable an independent supply isolated locations or communities that lack access main electricity grid, additionally, they offer possibility use available beneficial individual...

The objective of this research is (1) to design and construct the wind turbine simulator based on the adjustable actual wind speed. (2) To investigate the wind distribution, and (3) tobe applied for testing the power output of the micro-wind turbine in the laboratory. Design and CAD drawing was applied to construct the wind turbine simulator prototype.The 3 phase induction motor with axial fan ...

This paper presents a new optimization algorithm to design an optimal proportional, integral, derivative (PID) controller in hydro-turbine generator governor for damping output frequency oscillations. In this research, we utilize a stochastic and optimal based PID controller to control frequency-response of the hydro turbine. The proposed algorithm is employed to design an optimal PID controlle...

We propose a theoretical prototype of a micro-scale turbine externally driven by diffusive heat flux without the need for macroscopic particle flux, which is in sharp contrast to conventional turbines. The prototypes are described analytically and validated by computer simulations. Our results indicate that a micro-scale turbine composed of anisotropic blades can rotate unidirectionally in an e...

This paper presents a new optimization algorithm to design an optimal proportional, integral, derivative (PID) controller in hydro-turbine generator governor for damping output frequency oscillations. In this research, we utilize a stochastic and optimal based PID controller to control frequency-response of the hydro turbine. The proposed algorithm is employed to design an optimal PID controlle...

For the comprehensive characteristics of hydro-turbine, it is generally grasped through full characteristic curve map hydro-turbine obtained from experiment. However, due to factors such as time cost, fund experimental difficulty and safety, results cannot hold onto each working condition hydro-turbine. And for specific conditions unknown conditions, linear interpolation needs be carried out ex...

This paper describes the design and development of pico-hydro generation system using consuming water distributed to houses. Water flow in the domestic pipes has kinetic energy that potential to generate electricity for energy storage purposes in addition to the routine activities such as laundry, cook and bathe. The inherent water pressure and flow inside the pipe from utility’s main tank that...

The article discusses the fundamentals of developing a methodology for designing modular hydro units small and micro hydropower plants (HPPs), as well advantages such units. A forming restricting normal nomenclature turbines based on probabilistic analysis range energy parameters most commonly encountered in Russia is proposed. Unlike traditional turbines, execution main turbine proposed, which...