TEAMER: Experimental performance characterization of a shrouded axial-flow turbine

McMullan, Lance; Polagye, Brian; Van Ness, Katherine; Talpey, Greg; Calandra, Gemma

doi:10.15473/2315016

Title: TEAMER: Experimental performance characterization of a shrouded axial-flow turbine

Dataset
Other Related Research

Abstract

Sitkana has developed a shrouded hydrokinetic turbine with a modular, low-cost design that can be scaled to meet the needs of remote communities. With technical support from the University of Washington, Sitkana sought to experimentally characterize the mechanical power and structural loads of various 1:3.3 scale rotor geometries. In all, 11 different rotor geometries were characterized with variations in height-to-diameter ratio, blade number, and blade type (foiled versus flat). All tests were conducted in Reynolds-independent flow conditions in the Alice C. Tyler Flume at the University of Washington. Results allow Sitkana to (1) refine the optimal rotor geometry, (2) validate numerical models, and (3) predict power output for a full-scale system. This project is part of the TEAMER RFTS 8 (request for technical support) program.

Authors:

McMullan, Lance; Polagye, Brian; Van Ness, Katherine; Talpey, Greg; Calandra, Gemma

University of Washington

Publication Date:: Fri Oct 20 00:00:00 EDT 2023

Other Number(s):: 531

DOE Contract Number:: EE0008895

Research Org.:: Marine and Hydrokinetic Data Repository (MHKDR); University of Washington

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Renewable Power Office. Water Power Technologies Office (EE-4WP)

Collaborations:: University of Washington

Subject:: 16 TIDAL AND WAVE POWER; 3D-print; CEC; CFD; RFTS 8; Reynolds number; TEAMER; axial-flow; axial-flow turbine; computational fluid dynamics; current energy converter; current turbine; energy; marine; processed data; raw data; shrouded; technology

OSTI Identifier:: 2315016

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.15473/2315016

Citation Formats


                    McMullan, Lance, Polagye, Brian, Van Ness, Katherine, Talpey, Greg, and Calandra, Gemma. TEAMER: Experimental performance characterization of a shrouded axial-flow turbine.  United States: N. p., 2023. 
        Web.  doi:10.15473/2315016.

Copy to clipboard


                    McMullan, Lance, Polagye, Brian, Van Ness, Katherine, Talpey, Greg, & Calandra, Gemma. TEAMER: Experimental performance characterization of a shrouded axial-flow turbine.  United States.  doi:https://doi.org/10.15473/2315016

Copy to clipboard


                    McMullan, Lance, Polagye, Brian, Van Ness, Katherine, Talpey, Greg, and Calandra, Gemma. 2023.  
"TEAMER: Experimental performance characterization of a shrouded axial-flow turbine".  United States.  doi:https://doi.org/10.15473/2315016.  https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/2315016. Pub date:Fri Oct 20 00:00:00 EDT 2023

Copy to clipboard


                    
@article{osti_2315016,

  title        = {TEAMER: Experimental performance characterization of a shrouded axial-flow turbine},

  author       = {McMullan, Lance and Polagye, Brian and Van Ness, Katherine and Talpey, Greg and Calandra, Gemma},

  abstractNote = {Sitkana has developed a shrouded hydrokinetic turbine with a modular, low-cost design that can be scaled to meet the needs of remote communities. With technical support from the University of Washington, Sitkana sought to experimentally characterize the mechanical power and structural loads of various 1:3.3 scale rotor geometries. In all, 11 different rotor geometries were characterized with variations in height-to-diameter ratio, blade number, and blade type (foiled versus flat). All tests were conducted in Reynolds-independent flow conditions in the Alice C. Tyler Flume at the University of Washington. Results allow Sitkana to (1) refine the optimal rotor geometry, (2) validate numerical models, and (3) predict power output for a full-scale system. This project is part of the TEAMER RFTS 8 (request for technical support) program.},

  doi          = {10.15473/2315016},

  journal      = {},

  number       = ,

  volume       = ,

  place        = {United States},

  year         = {Fri Oct 20 00:00:00 EDT 2023},

  month        = {Fri Oct 20 00:00:00 EDT 2023}

}

Copy to clipboard

Dataset:

View Dataset

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15473/2315016

Save / Share:

Export Metadata

Save to My Library

Similar records in DOE Data Explorer and OSTI.GOV collections:

Performance data for an axial-flow turbine with passive adaptive blades

Dataset Van Ness, Katherine ; Crisp, Corey ; Polagye, Brian

To support the development of simulation tools for passive adaptive turbine rotors, an experimental data set from a laboratory-scale axial-flow turbine with passive adaptive blades is provided. The 0.45-meter diameter turbine was tested in the Alice C. Tyler Flume at the University of Washington. Blade and rotor loads were measured at 1 kHz using six-axis force/torque sensors while deflection and twist at the blade tip were tracked using a high-speed camera. This data submission includes a technical report, the raw and processed experimental data, and a README file explaining the file/folder structure and where to find the processing/plotting scripts usedmore »« less
TEAMER: Pitching Foil Crossflow Turbine Efficiency Data

Dataset McEntee, Jarlath

This dataset documents the efficiency testing of a pitching foil crossflow turbine, conducted at the University of New Hampshire's (UNH) Chase Ocean Engineering Laboratory tow tank facility. The tests explored various pitch phases and amplitudes, ranging from 0 to 18 degrees, across different flow speeds and turbine RPMs. Specifically, testing was performed at pitch amplitudes of 0,3,6,9,12,15 and 18 degrees. The results indicate that turbine efficiency improves with increased pitch amplitude, reaching optimal performance at 12 degrees. Modifications were made to the test frame by UNH to enhance the stiffness of the support structure. The testing specifically mapped the efficiencymore »« less
TEAMER: Performance mapping of Re Vision's Persistance PTO

Dataset Labuschagne, Hannes ; McGilton, Ben ; Previsic, Mirko

Contains datasets from experimental measurements that were used to validate Re Vision's Persistence PTO's efficiency and performance. These measurements were obtained using a dynamometer test bench setup. The data includes open-circuit voltage and loss measurements to validate machine characteristics, efficiency mapping tests to determine the generator's performance mapping, and efficiency mapping tests to determine the converter's efficiency over the feasible operating range. This data was collected between June 2023 and September 2023. The data was collected at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Flatirons Campus, Colorado, United States. The data was collected using NREL's 5-kW dynamometer test bench, equipped with amore »« less
Emrgy 2022 Hydrokinetic Turbine Data - TEAMER Post Access Submission

Dataset Cuthbert, Tom

The data herein contains all data collected and used for the Performance Characterization Testing and Model Calibration of a Vertical Axis Hydrokinetic Turbine. The data includes performance data and durability data for the Hydrokinetic Turbine. The device performance data contains shaft RPM, turbine RPM, power output, flow velocity, pressure, and pressure drop across the turbine. The mechanical durability data includes stress and strain at varied depths and velocities. There is also an FEA analysis included. This TEAMER project was awarded to Emrgy, Inc.in collaboration with Alden Research Laboratory LLC.
TEAMER: Crossflow Turbine Fairing Geometry Optimization - Report and CFD Modeling Files

Dataset McEntee, Jarlath

The dataset includes computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models and simulation files for crossflow turbines as well as a detailed project report. The report documents the project undertaken by the Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) to design and optimize a modular fairing for the Modular RivGen Marine Hydrokinetic (MHK) turbine, which enhances the efficient deployment and operation of turbine arrays. The project focused on optimizing the hydrodynamic performance of the fairing using CFD, with an emphasis on two key geometric parameters: the fairing's cross-sectional shape and the spacing between the rotor and the fairing. The analysis aimed to maximize net powermore »« less

Similar Records