Parametrization and numerical simulation of the hidrokinetic turbine-otimization using genetics algorithm / Parametrização e simulação numérica da turbina hidrocinética - otimização via algoritmos genéticos

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DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2007

RESUMO

The rotor is the part of the hydrokinetic system whose configuration characteristics are essential due to its influence on the global efficiency of the system. The definition of the blade runner that adapts to the imposed working conditions, increasing the power, is an important factor to be optimized in a hydrokinetic turbine (HKT). In order to make the optimization more efficient, a mathematical model capable of describing the HT behavior has to be implemented. In this work the MATLAB 7.0 in the Windows XP platform was used. The algorithm is based on the definition of operational and dimensional parameters that enable the treatment of performance test data and the proposition of a technological development line of the hydrodynamic project of the rotor. A simplified flowing model in the HKT enables a systemic evaluation of the geometric effect of the machine, considering the effect of a diffuser on the increase of the generated power. Genetic algorithms were applied for blade geometry optimization in order to obtain the best combination of the angles of leading and trailing edges besides the dimensions of the ropes of each profile. Numerical simulations were conducted using the commercial code ANSYS-CFX 11 to validate the mathematical methodology and the optimization. The results indicate that the applied model describes properly the HKT behavior and that the genetic algorithm optimized the hydrokinetic system of the rotor.

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turbina hidrocinética otimização simulação algoritmos genéticos engenharia mecanica

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