The effect of pump diameter and penstock pipe on the electric power of a hybrid generator

Abstract

Ocean Wave Power Plants (WEC) are divided into 6 types, namely (1) Point Absorber, (2) Oscillating Water Column, (3) Pressure Differential Submerger, (4) Oscillating Wave Surge Converter, (5) Attenuator & Terminator, and ( 6) Removable Devices. The AquabuOY type is a type of Point Absorber type wave power generator. This type uses a long pump connected to a Pelton turbine and was developed by Finavera (Aquaenergy) Company of Canada. The AquabuOY system has a weakness in that the turbine rotation depends on the wave period that occurs. The slower the wave period occurs, the weaker the resulting turbine rotation, therefore it needs to be improved by adding a reservoir unit to obtain pressure. stability and puffiness of the unit so that the rotation produced in the turbine is much greater. With this addition, the generator will spin more quickly and stably. In addition, the addition of wind energy installed at the top of the unit means that the generator to be built will produce more energy, is more flexible, can be placed in shallow, medium or deep seas, does not require complicated foundations, is relatively cheap, is not affected by extreme weather. and can be used in all sea conditions just by attaching it to a ballast. This study examines the effect of pump diameter and outlet pipe diameter on the electrical power generated at a hybrid power plant. pump diameter variations of 8 inches, 10 inches, 12 inches and 14 inches. Variation of outlet pipe diameter 1 inch, 2 inch, 3 inch and 4 inch. In this paper, we will present a simulation of the calculation of electrical energy from wave power with variations in pontoon volume, pump diameter, and outlet pipe diameter to obtain the most optimal system size. while wind energy power generation is presented in a different pape. Calculation simulation results to get the most optimal pump diameter and outlet pipe diameter in the hybrid power plant system built.