DISEÑO Y CONSTRUCCION DE UN PROTOTIPO DE TURBINA PARA GENERACION DE ENERGIA ELECTRICA EN UNA MICROPLANTA

Abstract

The aim of this present work is the generation of electric power through the use of a stream in which industrial and domestic waste water is poured. The proposal consists in a Pelton and Helix turbine design to choose one of these two options. Calculations and design have been made for these types through values obtained in handbooks and manuals for large power plants turbines adapted to a local production, that is to say, to a microplant. In addition, calculation and design have also been made for the shaft, coupling and components needed to connect the device to the generator, as well the design by strength of materials of the turbine blades using the fatigue theory in order to get an adequate thickness that can stand continuous work for large periods. Moreover, two options are proposed, the first one is the design for satisfying the complete installed demand of energy and the second is the energy generation with storing through batteries. Finally, a scale model will be manufactured with size obtained by means of the similarity laws to observe its function and thus broaden the criteria with the objective of a high performance design.