Dimensionamento de um rotos hidráulico do tipo Francis para uma pequena central hidrelétrica no Rio Pardo

Abstract

The sizing of a Francis type hydraulic rotor is complex and requires knowledge of principles and theories applied to turbochargers. This paper presents the study of the necessary steps to converge to the design of the Francis type hydraulic rotor of a small hydroelectric power plant under study for implementation in the Pardo river located in Passa Sete/RS, where the data inherent to a specific site were collected. A Supporting software for equation was used, in addition to Solidworks, a tool that enables to perform a three-dimensional computational design. To perform the sizing, an exploratory methodology was used based on calculation routes already performed. For a better understanding of the design, a detailed study of the existing and tried-in profile types was required for application to the rotor blade, and then the choice was made and the values determined by the chosen profile were applied.