Harnessing CFD simulations and CAD design to optimize hydropower efficiency of a propeller turbine in the Maliringan River: acase study

David Nathanlius; Levin Halim; Bagus Made Arthaya

doi:10.30811/jpl.v22i2.4233

Harnessing CFD simulations and CAD design to optimize hydropower efficiency of a propeller turbine in the Maliringan River: acase study

David Nathanlius, Levin Halim, Bagus Made Arthaya

Abstract

This research focuses on improving hydropower production by designing a turbine for the MaliringanRiver in Kalimantan Selatan. The rotational speed and torque will be the focus of maximizing power generation. This research used Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to understand how the fluid flows and how efficiently the turbine works. The simulations helped us see how the fluid flowed, the pressure differences, and the speed of the water inside the turbine. The software COMSOL Multiphysics imitates how the fluid behaves and interacts in real-life situations. The utilization of SOLIDWORKS played a crucial role in the turbine's design process, facilitating an accurate representation of the turbine's geometry and the subsequent fabrication of a prototype propeller turbine, featuring an outer diameter measuring 0.27 meters and an inner diameter measuring 0.113 meters. The methodology resulted in a power efficiency of 76.45%, showcasing the possibility of significant enhancements in the efficiency of hydropower generation. The broader ramifications of this study emphasize the feasibility of tailor-made turbines for local hydropower initiatives, thereby supporting Indonesia's renewable energy plan by providing sustainable and efficient energy alternatives. This study emphasizes the collaborative utilization of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and CFD technologies in the progression of turbine technology, thereby establishing a basis for future investigations in hydropower optimization.

Keywords

Propeller, COMSOL, CFD, Reaction Turbine

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