Abstract
The rationale behind this research is the development of a zero-head floating system using a conventional hydrokinetic water wheel as a model to examine and determine its performance in an open channel condition for energy harvesting in Nigeria. The power is determined by flow of water in the stream which is responsible for rotating the blades. The research entails the water flow driven by a pump at 0.4[m/s] and 0.6[m/s] water velocities around a pool. The turbine is made to float under this free stream velocity. Feasibility study of its viability in Gari dam in Kano state of Nigeria was carried out and an average flow and discharge were determined during the dry season. Findings of this research were quite impressive and can be used to design a suitable floating zero-head turbine for energy harvesting in Nigerian rural areas where the head is low and energy is required not only for mechanization but also for lighting and irrigation purpose.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings - 12th SEATUC Symposium, SEATUC 2018 |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781538650943 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2018 Mar 1 |
| Event | 12th South East Asian Technical University Consortium Sysmposium, SEATUC 2018 - Yogyakarta, Indonesia Duration: 2018 Mar 12 → 2018 Mar 13 |
Publication series
| Name | Proceedings - 12th SEATUC Symposium, SEATUC 2018 |
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Conference
| Conference | 12th South East Asian Technical University Consortium Sysmposium, SEATUC 2018 |
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| Country | Indonesia |
| City | Yogyakarta |
| Period | 18/3/12 → 18/3/13 |
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Keywords
- Renewable energy
- Small hydropower
- Turbine
- Water wheel
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computer Networks and Communications
- Computer Science Applications
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- Control and Optimization
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Viability of hydro-kinetic turbine as an alternative for renewable energy harvesting in Nigeria. / Masud, Ibrahim Abubakar; Suwa, Yoshihide.
Proceedings - 12th SEATUC Symposium, SEATUC 2018. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2018. 8788852 (Proceedings - 12th SEATUC Symposium, SEATUC 2018).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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