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Performance Analysis of a Solar-Powered Pulverizing Aerator

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  • Andrzej Osuch

    (Department of Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 50, 60-637 Poznan, Poland)

  • Ewa Osuch

    (Department of Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Wojska Polskiego 50, 60-637 Poznan, Poland)

  • Piotr Rybacki

    (Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agronomy, Horticulture and Biotechnology, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Dojazd 11, 60-632 Poznan, Poland)

Abstract

The global energy crisis is associated with the need to search for low-energy technical solutions. Such solutions are also introduced in the field of protection and restoration of surface waters. The aim of this work was to determine the efficiency of the AS15000 pulverizing aerator powered by solar energy. The innovative solutions of the aerator presented in this manuscript are subject to a patent application. A simulation was carried out taking into account the efficiency of the aerator pump and the sunlight conditions for the indicated location. The analysis was carried out for the location of an artificial reservoir—Zalew Średzki in Środa Wielkopolska (Poland). The simulation showed that during 6515 h of aerator operation, the pulverizing system pumped as much as 97,725 m 3 of lake water. The amount of pure oxygen introduced into the water during the operation of the device can be as much as 1074.98 kg. The minimum daily value of sunlight enabling continuous operation of the device (24 h a day) with maximum efficiency is 1.43 kW/m 2 . Deoxygenated water in the pulverizing aeration process is taken from the bottom zone, transported to the surface and sprayed in the atmospheric air. Oxygenated water is intercepted and discharged to the bottom zone. Developing artificial aeration methods for lakes in combination with renewable energy sources is very important for improving water quality. The use of solar power allows the device to be used when it is far from the power infrastructure. This also allows the installation of aerators in the middle of the lake. In accordance with the Water Framework Directive, we should strive to improve the water quality of many European lakes as quickly as possible.

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  • Andrzej Osuch & Ewa Osuch & Piotr Rybacki, 2024. "Performance Analysis of a Solar-Powered Pulverizing Aerator," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(24), pages 1-12, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2024:i:24:p:6321-:d:1544220
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    1. Krzysztof Sornek & Wojciech Goryl & Rafał Figaj & Gabriela Dąbrowska & Joanna Brezdeń, 2022. "Development and Tests of the Water Cooling System Dedicated to Photovoltaic Panels," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(16), pages 1-16, August.
    2. Andrzej Osuch & Ewa Osuch & Stanisław Podsiadłowski & Piotr Rybacki, 2021. "Analysis of Performance of the Wind-Driven Pulverizing Aerator Based on Average Wind Speeds in the Conditions of Góreckie Lake," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(10), pages 1-11, May.
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