The state of art of Hydrokinetic power in Brazil

By Geraldo L. Tiago Fo, PhD

Abstract

This paper presents the state of the art of free-flow hydro power turbine, also known as a hydro kinetic turbine in Brazil. This kind of turbine is designed to generate electricity using only the kinetic energy of water flow in rivers and is used to generate electricity on isolated communities in the inland of Brazil.

Moreover it is relevant to say that the developed technology proved is necessary to be robust and suitable for the extremely severe conditions of the remote and isolated villages, since it is has been functioning uninterruptedly from several years with a minimum maintenance. This type of small hydro kinetic power plant typically can provide up to 2 kW of electric power, being a reliable alternative for the electrification of remote and isolated households, communities or social end-users.

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