Analysis of the Effect of Blade Number on Water Wheel Performance
Analisis Pengaruh Jumlah Baling-Baling terhadap Kinerja Kincir Air
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https://doi.org/10.21070/ups.11414Keywords:
waterwheel, Microhydro, Ansys Fluent, electrical power, Renewable EnergyAbstract
The increasing demand for electrical energy has encouraged the development of renewable energy sources, including micro-hydro power plants (PLTMH). Water wheels are a simple technology that converts the energy of flowing water into mechanical energy and subsequently into electrical energy. This study analyzes the effect of varying the number of blades on water wheel performance and validates ANSYS Fluent numerical simulations against experimental results. A quantitative experimental method was applied using four blade configurations: 9, 12, 15, and 18 blades. Tests were conducted under controlled water flow conditions by measuring rotational speed (RPM), flow rate, and electrical power using a tachometer and supporting instruments. Numerical simulations were also performed to predict flow characteristics and turbine performance. The results indicate that blade number significantly influences water wheel performance. Among the tested configurations, the 12-blade design achieved the best overall performance under actual experimental conditions, confirming both efficiency and simulation accuracy.
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