Abstract:
In order to generate clean and green energy through water resources as an alternative to large rotary turbine-based dams, an oscillating hydrofoil turbine is proposed in this project that seeks to utilize shallow flowing waters of rivers and streams to ostensibly generate a minimum of 1 kilowatt of power.
The project employs oscillating motion caused by the water flow field and converts it to rotary motion through a four-bar mechanism, that is in turn connected to a generator to produce electricity. The final results indicate a power generation of 1.089 kW for 1.5 m/s of water flow and oscillation frequency of 1.375 Hz. A hydrodynamic efficiency of 32.9% is achieved.
