Manufacturing of the Small Archimedes Screw Turbine Depends on Tidal Energy to Generate Electrical
摘要
Electrical power generation using hydroelectric methods is a good source of energy. Therefore, this research will address the manufacture of a complete generation system using a single-axial Archimedes screw to take advantage of the tidal phenomenon, especially in the Umm Qasr Canal area in southern Iraq, noting that the tidal value of this canal is about 5 m. The experimental aspect of this study can be divided into three basic sections: a section that deals with mechanical components, a section that deals with electrical components, and a section that deals with control components. Among the results of this research is that the manufactured system was balanced during rotation and had a good torque in proportion to the diameter of the rotating screw. This system is distinguished from previous systems in that it generates electricity continuously during the tide, and the generating parts are floating, as is the gearbox, and the remaining parts are submerged in water. The system was protected from the salinity of this navigation channel by cathodic protection as well as protection with marine dyes. This research was characterized by the use of two planetary gearboxes, and finally, two passive magnetic bearings were used, which are characterized by high balance, as well as requiring no oil and maintenance. From the research results, the best part for entering water is the lower point of the water entry pipe. The electrical generation system using the simulation reaches a maximum of 40 V.