Compatibility of Improvised Archimedes Screw Turbine for Generating Green Energy in the Western Himalayan State of Himachal Pradesh- An experimental study

Abstract

Pollution is now becoming an issue all across the globe. Researchers are struggling to finding out the ways to generate electricity by implementing green energy. Archimedes screw turbine is a traditional technique being implemented from centuries to harness green energy by water. The similar technology is being used now to generate green energy at low head sites. The paper reflects the results that has been attained by changing the number of blades ranges from 1 to 4 at variable flow rate (1 to 4 litres), load (0.5 to 0.9 kg), tilt angle (20 to 25 degree) [1-2] and head (0.56 to 1.25 m). The result analysis reflects the maximum efficiency of over 78% was recorded for a four bladed Archimedes screw turbine runner at flow rate 1 l/s, load 0.9 kg, head 0.56m and at tilt angle 22 degree. The study further reflects the compatibility of such turbines to be installed at small Peniel streams for the western Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh and can generate over 200 MW of electricity.