Investigation of energy production from tidal potential in experimental scale (Doragh estuary case study)
Nowadays, developed countries are using renewable energy, such as the wind and sun as well as oceanic renewable energy sources in order to minimize the emission of harmful gases. The use of such energy is increasing rapidly and many countries are studying new methods in this regard. One of the cleanest renewable oceanic energy types is tidal energy. Studies show that the best place for obtaining tidal energy throughout the Persian Gulf and the Oman Sea is the Doragh Estuary, which is located in the northern part of the Persian Gulf (Khore-Musa). This estuary is a unique area in the Persian Gulf with a tidal range of over 5 meters which has the potential to produce maximum tidal energy. In this study, a physical model of the Doragh Estuary was constructed and a pumping system was used to create tide in the model. Through creating two dams in the estuary, a water reserve was created. A propeller connected to a turbine with the capacity to rotate in two directions was fixed to one of the dams to create electricity. To measure the energy and power, a resistor and an amper meter were used. The results of the model showed that with an increase in tidal range, there was a significant increase in the electrical current. Also, in experimental investigation, the production of power in different scenarios was carried out, and results showed that the maximum efficiency was 15% and if the production of power were two-way, the rate would increase to about 30%- 50%.
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| Format: | article biblioteca |
| Language: | Persian |
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2016
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| Subjects: | Oceanography, Iran, Persian Gulf, Khore-Musa, Doragh estuary, Tidal Energy, Electrical Power, Investigation, Energy, Production, |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/39414 |
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