Prototipo de aprovechamiento hidro-energético en conductos de agua

Abstract

Abstract: The micro power plant based on the gravitational vortex principle presents a solution for low head electricity generation. The main objective was to evaluate the efficiency of a gravitational vortex hydropower plant by installing and operating a full-scale prototype in the La Tebaida linear park. A prototype was designed and evaluated in the hydraulics laboratory of the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja. The study included the measurement of parameters such as mechanical, theoretical and electrical power, and the characterization of the electromechanical system performance for different operating conditions. Flow measurements were made with a transit time ultrasonic flowmeter, mechanical power was measured with a prony brake and voltage with a digital multimeter. The results showed a system efficiency of 35%, highlighting its potential for power generation in urban and rural areas. The conclusions indicate that the prototype is viable and functional outside the laboratory environment, highlighting its viability as a sustainable solution for small-scale power generation.