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Apr 26, 2012
Structural Analysis of Reciprocating Small Scale Hydropower System for Lift Force Estimation
Authors: Ramesh B. Malla [email protected], Binu Shrestha, Jonathon Drasdis, and Amvrossios BagtzoglouAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Earth and Space 2010: Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments
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Conventional hydropower projects are generally suitable for high flow rate or high head. However, the hydro energy from small sources of water such as streams and creeks is not harvested due to a lack of instrumentation. A reciprocating hydropower system can be used at places with low flow discharge and low head to generate energy. This paper presents theoretical and laboratory test results for the estimation and calculation of the lift force in the Reciprocating Small Scale Hydropower model. Results from a finite element analysis of the lab model done to understand the forces and responses of the structure are presented in this paper.
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Earth and Space 2010: Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments
Pages: 2228 - 2238
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© 2010 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, 261 Glenbrook Road, Storrs, CT 06269-2037,. E-mail: [email protected]
Binu Shrestha
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, 261 Glenbrook Road, Storrs, CT 06269-2037
Jonathon Drasdis
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, 261 Glenbrook Road, Storrs, CT 06269-2037
Amvrossios Bagtzoglou
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, 261 Glenbrook Road, Storrs, CT 06269-2037
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