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Low-speed radial piston pump as an effective alternative power transmission for small hydropower plants

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  • Zielinski, Michał
  • Myszkowski, Adam
  • Pelic, Marcin
  • Staniek, Roman

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Low-head hydropower bears tremendous potential as a renewable energy source, especially in the context of the progressing global warming. In locations with a low head, for economic and environmental reasons, a small hydropower plant with a waterwheel and an asynchronous generator may provide the best solution for sustainable electricity production. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate a new type of low-speed radial piston pump intended to be part of the hydrostatic transmission of such a small hydropower plant. The advantage of the transmission is the possibility of stepless, automatic change of the gear ratio during operation. First, we describe a mathematical model of the proposed pump and subsequently demonstrate a test stand equipped with its prototype with three suction-pressure units. The pump flow rate characteristics calculated using the theoretical model were compared with those obtained from experiments, resulting in the determination and characterization of the pump's efficiency. Supplementary experiments with a hydraulic accumulator installed as part of the investigated system, demonstrated the possibility of flow rate pulsation dampening. The experimental results showed the validity of the developed mathematical model. In conclusion, the correct operation of the pump was corroborated, and its potential application confirmed by the efficiency results.

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  • Zielinski, Michał & Myszkowski, Adam & Pelic, Marcin & Staniek, Roman, 2022. "Low-speed radial piston pump as an effective alternative power transmission for small hydropower plants," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 182(C), pages 1012-1027.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:182:y:2022:i:c:p:1012-1027
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2021.11.014
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