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September 30, 2025EnergiesOpen Access

Experimental Study of the Efficiency of Hydrokinetic Turbines Under Real River Conditions

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ASAlexander StanilovTechnical University of SofiaRSRangel SharkovTechnical University of SofiaAAAngel AlexandrovTechnical University of Sofia

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Experimental study evaluates power output and efficiency of hydrokinetic turbines in river environments, suggesting optimal designs.

Key Points

  • The K1–6 turbine runner achieved the highest power output and efficiency among tested turbines.
  • Velocity field measurements revealed how local flow conditions affect turbine performance significantly.
  • Selecting appropriate river sites and customizing turbine runners may enhance energy generation effectiveness.
  • Among tested models, the K2–4 turbine offered better rotational stability for varying flow environments.

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Stanilov et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dc1e438a7d58c25ebb23a3https://doi.org/10.3390/en18195160
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