Hydrokinetic Power Generation System coupled to the Axial-Flow Generator (original) (raw)

Decentralized power generation is an option to serve communities that survive in places without electricity or isolated from urban centers or in areas with intermittent electricity coming from gasoline or diesel generator sets. This article presents an alternative energy generation with low environmental and financial impact, a floating hydroelectric generation system using an axial flow electric generator combined with a cross-flow hydrokinetic converter that works from water flows in rivers' sections floating structure allows for performance even at low speeds. The high costs of transmission lines can be caused by the large distances between homes to the network due to the low population density in the Amazon region [4]. Alternative decentralized service solutions have been encouraged by the federal government through social programs. These programs aim to bring electricity to rural regions, isolated through micro and mini hydroelectric plants, thermoelectric plants powered by biofuels or natural gas, solar photovoltaic plants, wind turbines, hybrid systems [3], [4]. The proposed Hydrokinetic Power Generation System coupled to the Axial-Flow Generator may be a viable option for communities close to rivers with specific hydrological characteristics, including a frequent and constant water flow. This generation system is robust, easy to maintain, and with low financial investment and no environmental impact, as it does not use large, flooded areas.