Development and Computational Validation of an Improved Analytic Performance Model of the Hydroelectric Paddle Wheel

Authors

  • Dr. Yucheng Liu Department of Mechanical Engineering at Mississippi State University
  • Mr. Yoosef Peymani Department of Petroleum Engineering at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.3014

Keywords:

CFD, paddle wheel, power generation, analytical analysis, performance curve

Abstract

This article presents an innovative analytical model to correctly
evaluate the performance of a paddle wheel in generating electric-
ity from moving fluid (water). The deficiencies of current analytical
model in evaluating such performance are pointed out and overcome
by the developed analytical algorithm. Important factors that affect the
performance of paddle wheel, such as the drag force, relative velocity,
efficiency curve of generator, are considered in the developed method.
Next, computer simulations are performed. The computer simulation
results agreed very well with the analytical results calculated following
the presented approach. The presented analytical method and compu-
tational techniques can be extended to estimate the performance of
other hydroelectricity devices in the early design stage.

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Author Biographies

Dr. Yucheng Liu, Department of Mechanical Engineering at Mississippi State University

Dr. Yucheng Liu (corresponding author, yucheng.liu@louisiana.
edu) currently serves as Associate Professor in the Department of
Mechanical Engineering at Mississippi State University. Dr. Liu re-
ceived his PhD from the University of Louisville and BSc from Hefei
University of Technology, both from the Department of Mechanical
Engineering. Dr. Liu’s research interests include computer modeling
and simulation, solid mechanics and multiscale study, and ocean and
wave energy technology, etc. To date, Dr. Liu has authored about 140
peer-reviewed publications and has led or participated in a number of
research projects with total funds about $3.6M. Dr. Liu is a Professional
Engineer registered in Ohio and holds active membership in ASME,
SAE and ASEE

Mr. Yoosef Peymani, Department of Petroleum Engineering at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Mr. Yoosef Peymani (yxp0411@louisiana.edu) is now the Chief
R&D Engineer in Enviro-Tech Systems, Inc. He received his master de-
gree from the Department of Petroleum Engineering at the University
of Louisiana at Lafayette and has a profound research and industry
background in hydropower technology, water treatment, and CFD
modeling and simulation.

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Published

2015-01-14

How to Cite

Liu, D. Y. ., & Peymani, M. Y. (2015). Development and Computational Validation of an Improved Analytic Performance Model of the Hydroelectric Paddle Wheel. Distributed Generation &Amp; Alternative Energy Journal, 30(1), 58–80. https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.3014

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2015: vol 30 Iss 1

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Articles